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EF F E C T I V E - 4.1.08 (BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY) / 4.3.08 (CITY OF COLUMBUS)

Article Three: Columbus Districts ......................................Page

3.1 Establishment of Zoning Districts ............................................. 3-23.2 Land Uses ................................................................................. 3-43.3 Standards .................................................................................. 3-53.4 Agriculture: Voluntary Protection (AV) .................................. 3-103.5 Agriculture: Preferred (AP) ................................................... 3-123.6 Agriculture: General Rural (AG) ............................................ 3-143.7 Residential: Rural (RR) ........................................................... 3-163.8 Residential: Single-Family 1 (RS1) ......................................... 3-183.9 Residential: Single-Family 2 (RS2) ......................................... 3-203.10 Residential: Single-Family 3 (RS3) ......................................... 3-223.11 Residential: Single-Family 4 (RS4) ......................................... 3-243.12 Residential: Established (RE) .................................................. 3-263.13 Residential: Two-Family (RT) ................................................. 3-283.14 Residential: Multi-Family (RM) .............................................. 3-303.15 Residential: Manufactured Home Park (RMH) ..................... 3-323.16 Commercial: Downtown Center (CD) ................................... 3-343.17 Commercial: Downtown Support (CDS) ................................ 3-363.18 Commercial: Neighborhood Center (CN) ............................... 3-383.19 Commercial: Professional Office Center (CO) ...................... 3-403.20 Commercial: Community Center (CC) ................................... 3-423.21 Commercial: Regional Center (CR) ........................................ 3-443.22 Public / Semi-Public Facilities (P) ........................................... 3-463.23 Industrial: Light (I1) ................................................................ 3-483.24 Industrial: General (I2) ............................................................ 3-503.25 Industrial: Heavy (I3) .............................................................. 3-52

Article 3Zoning Districts 3

PAGE: 3-2 COLUMBUS & BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE

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3.1 Establishment of Zoning Districts

See Also:

Article 4,Overlay Zoning Districts

Article 5,Planned Unit Development

A. Establishment of Zoning Districts: For the purpose of this Ordi-nance, the planning jurisdiction subject to this Ordinance is dividedinto the following zoning districts. Each of the zoning districts standsalone and is not part of a hierarchy-system of zoning. For example,uses permitted in the I2 district are not permitted in the I3 districtunless expressly listed as such in the I3 district. Only those uses andstandards that are expressly indicated and noted for each district ap-ply to that district.

Agricultural Zoning DistrictsAV - Agriculture: Voluntary Protection ...................... page 3-10AP - Agriculture: Preferred ........................................ page 3-12AG - Agriculture: General Rural ................................ page 3-14

Single-Family Residential Zoning DistrictsRR - Residential: Rural .............................................. page 3-16RS1 - Residential: Single-Family 1 ............................. page 3-18RS2 - Residential: Single-Family 2 ............................. page 3-20RS3 - Residential: Single-Family 3 ............................. page 3-22RS4 - Residential: Single-Family 4 ............................. page 3-24RE - Residential: Established ..................................... page 3-26RT - Residential: Two-Family .................................... page 3-28

Multi-Family Residential Zoning DistrictsRM - Residential: Multi-Family ................................. page 3-30RMH - Residential: Manufactured Home Park ........ page 3-32

Commercial Zoning DistrictsCD - Commercial: Downtown Center ....................... page 3-34CN - Commercial: Neighborhood Center .................. page 3-36CO - Commercial: Professional Office Center page 3-38CC - Commercial: Community Center ...................... page 3-40CR - Commercial: Regional Center page 3-42

Public / Semi-Public Facilities Zoning DistrictP - Public / Semi-Public Facilities ............................... page 3-44

Industrial Zoning DistrictsI1 - Industrial: Light ................................................... page 3-46I2 - Industrial: General ............................................... page 3-48I3 - Industrial: Heavy ................................................. page 3-50

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3.1 Establishment of Zoning Districts (cont.)

B. Establishment of Planned Unit Development District: This Or-dinance allows for any zoning district(s) to be rezoned for the cre-ation of a Planned Unit Development. All Planned Unit Develop-ments shall comply with the requirements of Article 5 of this Ordi-nance.

C. Subdivision of Land: The subdivision of land in every zoning dis-trict shall comply with the provisions of the Subdivision Control Ordi-nance. The subdivision of land in each zoning district shall be limitedas specified by the provisions of this Article.

Zoning District Labeling (Figure 3.1)

XYZ1(c)

GeneralLand Use Code

Abbreviation ofDistrict Name

(c) - Conditional Rezoning (if applicable)

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A Agricultural District(s)

Single-FamilyResidential District(s)

Multi-FamilyResidential District(s)

Commercial District(s)

Public / Semi-PublicFacilities District(s)

Industrial District(s)

Zoning District Symbols (Figure 3.2)

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3.2 Land Uses

See Also:

Chapter 12.5,Appeals of AdministrativeDecisions

A. Land Uses Specified: Each land use is either a permitted, prohib-ited or a conditional use in each zoning district. A list of permitted andconditional use categories for each district is provided in the "Permit-ted Uses" and "Conditional Uses" columns accompanying the de-scription of each district in this Article. Specific land uses withineach category are listed in the Land Use Matrix at the end of thisArticle.

B. Unlisted or Questionable Land Uses: Any use not listed as apermitted use or conditional use is considered prohibited. The Plan-ning Director may determine into which category any questionableuse is placed if it is not specifically listed but is similar to another usethat is a permitted or a conditional use. This determination may beappealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provi-sions of Chapter 12.5 for Appeals of Administrative Decisions.

C. Minor Essential Services: Minor essential services shall be per-mitted in all zoning districts; no permit shall be required. These ser-vices shall include overhead or underground gas, electrical, telephone,steam, fuel or water transmission or distribution systems; as well ascollection, communication, supply or disposal systems including tow-ers, poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, traf-fic signals, hydrants and similar items. Minor essential services shallalso include unstaffed utility installations, such as sewer lift stations,used in direct support of collection or distribution systems. In noinstance shall minor essential services be deemed to include wastewater treatment plants, water towers, or any other uses specificallylisted in Chapters 3.4 through 3.24 and Table 3.1. Further, minoressential services shall not include any telecommunications facilitiesregulated by Chapter 6.8.

Amendment(s):

Section 3.2(C) revised per CityOrd. 22, 2011 (9.6.11) & CountyOrd. 6, 2011 (9.6.11).


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A. Lot Standards Established: The lot standards for each zoningdistrict shall be as specified in the description of each district in thisArticle. Lot standards shall include, but not be limited to, front set-back, side setback, rear setback, lot area, lot width, lot frontage, lotdepth, height, living and ground floor areas, primary structures, andlot coverage.

B. General Lot Standards: All lots shall comply with the followingstandards consistent with the applicable lot standards:1. Compliance Requirements: Except as provided in this Ordinance,

no structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged or reconstructedunless such alteration, enlargement, or reconstruction conformswith the lot regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.The lot standards of this Article may not apply in instances wherethis Ordinance specifically provides alternate standards, such asan overlay zoning district.

2. Setback Standards: No portion of any structure is allowed to belocated within the required setbacks. Structures shall include,but not be limited to garages, carports, decks, and platforms abovenormal grade level.a. At-Grade Improvements: Parking spaces, interior drives,

other vehicle use areas and sidewalks shall be permitted withinthe required setbacks at normal grade level subject to thestandards of this Ordinance.

b. Minor Appurtenances: Cornices, bay windows, chimneys,eaves, and other minor appurtenances to structures may en-croach into the required setbacks by a maximum of 2 feet.Steps, awnings, balconies, fire escapes, and other similar fea-tures may encroach into the required setbacks by a maxi-mum of 5 feet.

c. Easements: No building shall be located in any easementrequired by the Subdivision Control or Zoning Ordinance regu-lations. Further, no building should be located in any othereasement without written permission and/or coordination withthe easement holder; the property owner is responsible forcompliance with these private agreements.

3. Access Requirements: Every structure and/or use erected,moved, or established shall be located on a lot with the frontagerequired by the zoning districts described in this Article. Everylot shall have access to a public street or on a private street oraccess easement. The use of all private streets and access ease-ments shall be subject to the approval of the Plan Commission,consistent with all applicable requirements of this Ordinance andthe Subdivision Control Ordinance.

C. Lot Standards Measurement: The measurement and calculationof the lot standards established by this Article shall be as describedbelow. All figures shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. All

3.3 Standards

See Also:

Article 11,Nonconformities

Article 14,Definitions

Amendment(s):

Section 3.3(B)(2)(c) revisedper City Ord. 5, 2009(2.17.09) & County Ord. 2,2009 (3.2.09).


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fractions of 1/2 or greater and all percentages of 0.5% or greatershall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.1. Gross Density: Gross density shall be measured as the number

of dwelling units per acre in a given area, including any propertyused for street rights-of-way, parks, open space, flood hazardareas, or other features.

2. Lot Area: Lot area shall be measured as the horizontal area in-cluded within the exterior lines of a lot, including any easementsand required setback or buffer areas, but excluding any rights-of-way or similar dedications to the public and any areas that areregularly covered by water a majority of the calendar year.

3. Lot Width: Lot width shall be measured as the horizontal dis-tance between side lot lines at the front setback line or build-toline affecting the property. The front setback line for irregularlyshaped lots may exceed the minimum required and therefore rep-resent the lot width that is provided.

4. Lot Frontage: Lot frontage shall be measured as the horizontaldistance between side lot lines measured at the point at whichthe lot abuts a right-of-way or other access. Lot frontage and/oraccess on a public right-of-way, private right-of-way, or ease-ment shall be consistent with the requirements of the SubdivisionControl Ordinance and shall be subject to Plan Commission ap-proval through the platting process, if applicable.

5. Lot Coverage: Lot coverage shall be measured as the percent-age of the lot area occupied by permanent primary and acces-sory structures. Lot coverage shall not include area occupied bytemporary structures, parking areas, sidewalks, or other similarpaved surfaces.

6. Front Setback: Front setback shall be measured as the shortesthorizontal distance between the street or road right-of-way speci-fied by the applicable Thoroughfare Plan and the foundation ofthe nearest structure. Front setback requirements shall also ap-ply to any reserved rights-of-way. The specified right-of-wayshall be measured with 1/2 of the required distance on either sideof the centerline of the street/road. In locations where the actualright-of-way exceeds the Thoroughfare Plan specified right-of-way, the front yard setback shall be either (1) as specified foreach zoning district by this Article and measured as describedabove, or (2) 5 feet from the actual right-of-way, whichever isgreater.a. Multiple Frontage Lots: All lots with more than one front-

age on a street or road (such as corner lots and through lots)shall be considered as requiring a front setback for eachstreet/road frontage. The minimum side setback shall berequired for all other yards.

b. Cul-de-Sac Lots: The measurement of front yard setbackon a cul-de-sac shall be expressed as an arc which parallelsthe right-of-way.

3.3 Standards (cont.)

Amendment(s):

Section 3.3(C) revised perCity Ord. 5, 2009 (2.17.09)& County Ord. 2, 2009(3.2.09).

Section 3.3(C)(2) and (6)(c)revised per City Ord. 22,2011 (9.6.11) & County Ord.6, 2011 (9.6.11).


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c. Interstate Highways: The minimum setback for all inter-state highways shall equal that which is specified for an Ar-terial Road in the applicable zoning district.

7. Front Built-to Line: Built-to line shall be measured as the short-est horizontal distance between the front lot line and the founda-tion of the nearest structure.

8. Rear Setback: Rear setback shall be measured as the shortesthorizontal distance between the rear lot line and the foundationof the nearest structure.

9. Side Setback: Side setback shall be measured as the shortesthorizontal distance between a side lot line and the foundation ofthe nearest structure. When expressed as an "aggregate" themeasurement shall be a total for both sides of the lot. In all othercases the setback shall be measured for each side yard.


Front Setback (Figure 3.3)


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10. Living Area: Living area shall be measured as the floor area of adwelling intended for human occupation and use. The measure-ment of living area shall exclude any garage, unfinished base-ment, or other similar space.

11. Ground Floor Living Area: Ground floor living area shall be mea-sured as the percentage of total living area located on the groundfloor of a dwelling.

13. Primary Structures per Lot: Primary structures per lot shall bemeasured as the total number of primary structures and/or sepa-rate structures housing different primary uses on any lot.

14. Height: Height shall be measured consistent with Chapter 9.1.

Side Setback (Figure 3.4)


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D. Development Standards: All structures and land uses, includingany alterations to either, that are established or otherwise occur afterthe effective date of this Ordinance shall conform to the develop-ment standards provided by this Ordinance. The development stan-dards that apply to each zoning district shall be as cross-referencedin the description of each district in this Article and as otherwisedescribed by this Ordinance. The development standards shall notapply in instances where this Ordinance specifically provides alter-nate requirements, such as an overlay zoning district.


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B. ConditionalPrimary Uses:

A. PermittedPrimary Uses:Use Matrix: The Use Matrix (at theend of this Article) provides detaileduse lists for all zoning districts.

CUse Matrix: The Use Matrix (at theend of this Article) provides detaileduse lists for all zoning districts.

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3.4 Agriculture: Voluntary Protection (AV)

Agriculture Uses• farm - County Jurisdiction• farm (general) - City Jurisdiction

Residential Uses• dwelling, single-family

Park Uses• nature preserve / conservation area

Agriculture Uses• animal boarding• farm (CFO/CAFO type I and/or type

II) - City Jurisdiction

• confined feeding operation (CFO) -County Jurisdiction

Residential Uses• bed and breakfast facility• shared housing facility

Public / Semi-Public Uses• airstrip (private)

Communications / Utilities Uses*• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower• wellfield/water treatment facility

*see also Section 1.2(B)(5) forexemptions

Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• agri-business facility• agri-tourism facility

Industrial Uses• agri-industrial facility

The "AV", Agriculture,Voluntary Protection zoningdistrict is intended toprovide a mechanism forowners of agriculturalproperty to voluntarily limitthe possible development oftheir land. In no instanceshall any property be zoned"AV" without the consent ofall property owners.

The "AV" zoning districtdoes not provide anyautomatic tax incentives foragricultural uses. Further,this zoning district does notprevent future rezoning ofthe property for non-agricultural purposes. The"AV" zoning district pro-vides property owners with amethod of officially signal-ing their intent to allow onlylow intensity, agriculture-related development on theirproperty at the current time.

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Amendment(s):



Sections 3.4(A) and (B) perCounty Ord. 5, 2016 (5.23.16)

C. Lot Standards

Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements contained within this Ordinance).


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D. Utility Requirements & Subdivision Limitations:

3.4 Agriculture: Voluntary Protection (AV)

Minimum Lot Area• 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.), or as required

to provide two viable septic systemsites, in the opinion of the Bartho-lomew County Health Department,whichever is greater

Minimum Lot Width• 150 feet

Minimum Lot Frontage• 30 feet

Maximum Lot Coverage• Agricultural Structures: None• Non-Agricultural Structures: 25%

Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet

• Collector Street or Road: 30 feet• Local Street or Road: 25 feet

Minimum Side Setback• Agricultural Structure: 30 feet• Primary Structure: 30 feet• Accessory Structure: 15 feet

Minimum Rear Setback• Agricultural Structure: 30 feet• Primary Structure: 30 feet

• Accessory Structure: 15 feet

Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• 1,000 square feet

Minimum Ground Floor Living Area• 40%

Maximum Primary Structures per Lot• 1*

*structures used for agriculturalpurposes shall not be distinguished asprimary or accessory, however nomore than 1 dwelling shall bepermitted on any lot.

Maximum Height• Agricultural Structure: None• Primary Structure: 40 feet• Accessory Structure: 35 feet

1. Utility Requirements: Both public water and sewer systems andwell and septic systems shall be permitted.

2. Subdivision Limitations: All legally established lots present on theeffective date of this Ordinance shall be considered eligible parenttracts. A new lot may be created only for the purpose of establish-ing a separate property for the existing farm dwelling. The remain-ing tract, even if platted, shall not be considered a buildable lot. Allnew lots shall comply with this Ordinance and the SubdivisionControl Ordinance. Any subdivision rights shall run with the re-maining tract.

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Overlay Districts .............. Art. 4

Use Standards ................... Art. 6

6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12

6.3 Farm-Related Animal ..... 6-16

6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21

6.6 Home-Based Business

Part 1 .............................. 6-22

Part 2 .............................. 6-24

6.7 Mobile/Manufactured Home

Part 1 .............................. 6-26

Part 2 .............................. 6-28

6.8 Telecomm. Facility ......... 6-30

6.9 Mineral Extraction ......... 6-35

Parking & Cir. Stds .......... Art. 7

7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 2 .............................. 7-14

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Landscaping Standards .... Art. 8

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10

General Dev. Standards ... Art. 9

9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7

9.4 Exterior Lighting ............. 9-10

Sign Standards.. ............. Art. 10


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3.5 Agriculture: Preferred (AP)





II) - City Jurisdiction• confined feeding operation (CFO) -

County Jurisdiction


Public / Semi-Public Uses• airstrip (private)• animal shelter• cemetery• fairgrounds• police, fire, or rescue station• private club

• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility



Park Uses• campground / RV park• golf course

Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• agri-business facility• agri-tourism facility• farmer's market• greenhouse / plant nursery• kennel• livestock auction / sales facility

• recreational uses (large scale)• retreat center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• agri-industrial facility• power generation facility• waste disposal facility

The "AP", Agriculture,Preferred zoning district isintended to provide an areasuitable for agriculture andagriculture-related uses.This district is furtherintended to preserve theviability of agriculturaloperations, and limit non-agricultural development inareas with minimal, incom-patible infrastructure.

Residential development inthis zoning district isintended to be limited. In noinstance shall this zoningdistrict be considered alarge-lot residential zone.This district is furtherintended to protect the useand value of both agricul-tural and non-agriculturalproperty within the commu-nity.

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Amendment(s):

Sections 3.5(C) and (D) revisedper City Ord. 5, 2009 (2.17.09) &County Ord. 2, 2009 (3.2.09).



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3.5 Agriculture: Preferred (AP)

Minimum Lot Area• 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.), or as required

to provide two viable septic systemsites, in the opinion of the Bartho-lomew County Health Department,whichever is greater

Minimum Lot Width• 150 feet (lot area greater than 2 acres)• 75 feet (lot area 2 acres or less)



Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet• Collector Road: 30 feet• Collector Street: 25 feet• Local Road: 25 feet• Local Street: 10 feet*

* 25 feet for any garage with a vehicleentrance facing the Street

Minimum Side & Rear Setback• Agricultural Structure: 30 feet• Primary Structure: 30 feet*• Accessory Structure: 15 feet*

* 5 feet on lots of 2 acres or less wherethe applicable side or rear lot lineadjoins a property of 2 acres or less



Maximum Primary Structures per Lot• 1 (structures used for agricultural

purposes shall not be distinguished asprimary or accessory, however nomore than 1 dwelling shall bepermitted on any lot)


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2. Subdivision Limitations: In Bartholomew County's jurisdictionnew lots shall be based on the scale below. All legal lots present onthe effective date of this Ordinance are eligible parent tracts, fromwhich new lots can be created. The remaining tract shall be consid-ered a lot. Future subdivision rights allowed by this Ordinanceshall clearly be assigned to each lot.

Parent Tract Size: Maximum Total Lots Permitted:25 acres or less 326 to 50 acres 451 to 75 acres 676 to 100 acres 8

greater than 100 acres 10

In the City of Columbus jurisdiction, no more than 2 lots shall besubdivided from any parent tract present on September 7, 1999over any period of time. The remaining tract shall contain at least10 acres for each lot subdivided.



6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22

Part 2 .............................. 6-24


Part 1 .............................. 6-26

Part 2 .............................. 6-28




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 2 .............................. 7-14

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7




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3.6 Agriculture: General Rural (AG)

The "AG", Agriculture,General Rural zoningdistrict is intended toprovide areas for a mixtureof agricultural and residen-tial land uses. This mixtureis intended to support thelong-term viability ofagricultural operations,while also allowing in-creased non-agriculturaldevelopment in areasadjacent to developedinfrastructure. This districtshould be used to provideunique, rural housingoptions and the futureability to extend urbaninfrastructure.


II) - City Jurisdiction• confined feeding operation (CFO) -

County Jurisdiction




Public / Semi-Public Uses• airstrip (private)• animal shelter• cemetery

• fairgrounds• police, fire, or rescue station• private club• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility

Park Uses• athletic complex• campground / RV park• golf course• park / playground

Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• agri-business facility• agri-tourism facility• farmer's market• greenhouse / plant nursery

• kennel• livestock auction / sales facility• recreational uses (large scale)• retreat center

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Amendment(s):

Sections 3.6(C) and (D) revisedper City Ord. 5, 2009 (2.17.09) &County Ord. 2, 2009 (3.2.09).



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3.6 Agriculture: General Rural (AG)

Minimum Lot Area• Septic System: 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.),

or as required to provide two viableseptic system sites, in the opinion ofthe Bartholomew County HealthDepartment, whichever is greater.

• Sewer Service: 22,000 sq. ft.

Minimum Lot Width• 100 feet (lot area greater than 2 acres)• 75 feet (lot area 2 acres or less)





Minimum Side & Rear Setback

• Agricultural Structure: 20 feet• Primary Structure: 20 feet*• Accessory Structure: 15 feet*

* 5 feet on lots of 2 acres or less wherethe applicable side or rear lot lineadjoins a property of 2 acres or less



Maximum Primary Structures per Lot• 1 (structures used for agricultural

purposes shall not be distinguished asprimary or accessory, however nomore than 1 dwelling shall bepermitted on any lot)



2. Subdivision Limitations: In Bartholomew County's jurisdictionnew lots shall be based on the scale below. All legal lots present onthe effective date of this Ordinance are eligible parent tracts, fromwhich new lots can be created. The remaining tract shall be consid-ered a lot. Future subdivision rights allowed by this Ordinanceshall clearly be assigned to each lot.

Parent Tract Size: Maximum Total Lots Permitted:25 acres or less 526 to 50 acres 851 to 75 acres 1276 to 100 acres 16

greater than 100 acres 20


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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22

Part 2 .............................. 6-24


Part 1 .............................. 6-26

Part 2 .............................. 6-28




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 2 .............................. 7-14

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7


Sign Standards ............... Art. 10


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3.7 Residential: Rural (RR)

The "RR", Residential, Ruralzoning district is specificallyintended to (1) provide forthe development of newresidential neighborhoodson select properties inotherwise rural and/oragricultural areas of thejurisdiction of BartholomewCounty and (2) to providean option for the regulationof lake communities andother existing rural develop-ments in both BartholomewCounty and Columbusjurisdictions. In the case ofnew development inBartholomew County thiszoning district is intended tobe applied to propertiesupon the request of theproperty owner or developerin anticipation of a futuresubdivision. The RR districtshould only be applied ininstances where it can bedemonstrated that (1) theproperty is not primeagricultural ground and/ornot suited to agriculturaluses, (2) the property isadequately served by publicstreets or roads, and (3) theproperty is either providedwith public sewer and waterutility service or canadequately accommodatewell and septic systems.


Public / Semi-Public Uses• community garden

Communications / Utilities Uses*• utility substation• water tower


Park Uses• golf course• park / playground

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Amendment(s):

District Intent and Section 3.7(C)revised per City Ord. 5, 2009(2.17.09) & County Ord. 2, 2009(3.2.09).

Section 3.7(B) and (C) revised perCity Ord. 22, 2011 & County Ord.6, 2011 (9.6.11).

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3.7 Residential: Rural (RR)

Minimum Lot Area• Septic System: 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft.),

or as required to provide two viableseptic system sites, in the opinion ofthe Bartholomew County HealthDepartment, whichever is greater.

• Sewer Service: 20,000 sq. ft.



Maximum Lot Coverage• 30%



Minimum Side & Rear Setback• Primary Structure: 5 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet



Maximum Primary Structures per Lot• 1

Maximum Height• Primary Structure: 40 feet• Accessory Structure: 35 feet (or the

height of the primary structure on theproperty, whichever is less)


2. Subdivision Limitations: In Bartholomew County's jurisdiction alllegally established lots present on the effective date of this Ordi-nance shall be considered parent tracts, from which any type ofsubdivision permitted by the Subdivision Control Ordinance maybe created. There shall be no limit on the number of new lots to becreated, other than the lot standards listed above and other appli-cable regulations.


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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26



Parking & Cir. Stds. ......... Art. 7

7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7




A. PermittedPrimary Uses:


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Use Matrix: The Use Matrix (at theend of this Article) provides detaileduse lists for all zoning districts.

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3.8 Residential: Single-Family 1 (RS1)

The "RS1", Residential,Single-Family zoningdistrict is intended toprovide areas for low densitysingle-family residences inareas with compatibleinfrastructure and services.Development in this zoningdistrict should generally beserved by sewer and waterutilities. Such developmentshould also provide resi-dents with convenient accessto Collector and Arterialstreets, parks and openspace, employment, andconvenience goods.

In the jurisdiction of the Cityof Columbus this district isintended for use only withinthe City limits.

In the jurisdiction of Bartho-lomew County and theEdinburgh / Bartholomew /Columbus Joint DistrictPlan Commission thisdistrict is intended for useonly in coordination withconcentrations of othercomparatively high densitydevelopment where servicescan efficiently be provided.




Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• community garden• day-care center (adult or child)• police, fire, or rescue station• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility

Park Uses• amphitheater / outdoor venue• athletic complex

• golf course• park / playground

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Maximum Gross Density• 2.5 Dwelling Units per Acre

Minimum Lot Area• 12,000 sq. ft.




Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet• Collector Road: 30 feet• Collector Street: 15 feet*• Local Road: 25 feet• Local Street: 10 feet*


Minimum Side Setback• Primary Structure: 5 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet

Minimum Rear Setback• Primary Structure: 5 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet






1. Utility Requirements: Public water and sewer systems shall berequired. In addition, the water system shall provide adequate firefighting capacity, based on the standards of the Fire Department ofjurisdiction.

2. Subdivision Limitations: All legally established lots present on theeffective date of this Ordinance shall be considered parent tracts,from which any type of subdivision permitted by the SubdivisionControl Ordinance may be created. There shall be no limit on thenumber of new lots to be created, other than the lot standards listedabove and other applicable regulations.

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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26



Parking & Cir. Stds. ......... Art. 7

7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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The "RS2", Residential,Single-Family zoningdistrict is intended toprovide areas for moderatedensity single-familyresidences in areas withcompatible infrastructureand services. Developmentin this zoning district shouldgenerally be served by sewerand water utilities. Suchdevelopment should alsoprovide residents withconvenient access toCollector and Arterialstreets, parks and openspace, employment, andconvenience goods.









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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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The "RS3", Residential,Single-Family zoningdistrict is intended toprovide areas for moderateto high density single-familyresidences in areas withcompatible infrastructureand services. Developmentin this zoning district shouldgenerally be served by sewerand water utilities. Suchdevelopment should alsoprovide residents withconvenient access toCollector and Arterialstreets, parks and openspace, employment, andconvenience goods.









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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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The "RS4", Residential,Single-Family zoningdistrict is intended toprovide areas for highdensity single-familyresidences in areas withcompatible infrastructureand services. Developmentin this zoning district shouldbe served by sewer andwater utilities. Suchdevelopment should alsoprovide residents withconvenient access toCollector and Arterialroads, parks and openspace, employment, andconvenience goods.

This district is intended foruse only in the City limits ofthe City of Columbus inorder to ensure that newdevelopment is provide withservices appropriate for thedensity that will result. Thisdistrict is not intended foruse in either the jurisdictionof Bartholomew County orthe Edinburgh / Bartho-lomew / Columbus JointDistrict Plan Commission.

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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.12 Residential: Established (RE)



The "RE", Residential,Established zoning district isintended to ensure thecontinued viability ofneighborhoods and develop-ments in existence on theeffective date of this Ordi-nance.

This district should be usedto maintain traditional,contextually appropriatesetbacks, uses, and otherstandards in a mannerconsistent with the Compre-hensive Plan.

This district should not beapplied to any new develop-ment.

Residential Uses• bed and breakfast facility• dwellings, multi-family• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors of

other use)• dwelling, two-family• shared housing facility



Public / Semi-Public Uses• cemetery• community center• community garden• day-care center (adult or child)

• police, fire, or rescue station• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility

Park Uses• amphitheater / outdoor venue• athletic complex• golf course• park / playground

Commercial Uses*• personal service uses• retail uses (small scale)• retail uses (medium scale)

* commercial uses are a conditional useprovided that they are located in anexisting structure designed andconstructed for that type of use

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3.12 Residential: Established (RE)

Minimum Lot Area• equal to the smallest area of any legal

lot of record within 300 feet of thesubject property, or (where sewerservice is not available) as required toprovide two viable septic system sites,in the opinion of the BartholomewCounty Health Department, which-ever is greater.

Minimum Lot Width• equal to the smallest width of any legal

lot of record within 300 feet of thesubject property

Minimum Lot Frontage• equal to the smallest frontage of any

legal lot of record within 300 feet ofthe subject property

Maximum Lot Coverage• equal to the highest percent coverage

of any legal lot of record within 300feet of the subject property or 75%,whichever is greater

Minimum Front Setback• equal to the average setback provided

by all other primary structures on thesame side of the street on legal lots ofrecord within 300 feet of the subjectproperty, however all garage vehicleentrances facing a public street shallhave a minimum front setback of 25feet



Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• equal to the average living area of all

dwellings located on legal lots ofrecord within 300 feet of the subjectproperty





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1. Utility Requirements: Both public water and sewer systems andwell and septic systems shall be permitted. However, public waterand sewer systems shall be required for all lots created after theeffective date of this Ordinance. In addition, the water system shallprovide adequate fire fighting capacity, based on the standards ofthe Fire Department of jurisdiction.




6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26



Parking & Cir. Req. ......... Art. 7

7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Landscaping Req.. ............. Art. 8

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10

General Dev. Req. ............. Art. 9

9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.13 Residential: Two-Family (RT)

Residential Uses• dwelling, single-family• dwelling, two-family


The "RT", Residential, Multi-Family zoning district isintended to provide areas formoderate density single, two,and multi-family residencesin areas with compatibleinfrastructure and services.These residences are mostlikely arranged as multipleattached units on a singlelot or multiple attachedunits separated by lot linesat a common wall. Develop-ment in this zoning districtshould be served by sewerand water utilities. Suchdevelopment should alsoprovide residents withconvenient access toCollector and Arterialroads, parks and openspace, employment, andconvenience goods.

In the jurisdiction of the Cityof Columbus this district isintended for use only withinthe City limits. In thejurisdiction of BartholomewCounty and the Edinburgh /Bartholomew / ColumbusJoint District Plan Commis-sion this district is intendedfor use only in coordinationwith concentrations of othercomparatively high densitydevelopment where servicescan efficiently be provided.

Residential Uses• dwelling, multi-family• shared housing facility






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Minimum Lot Area• Non-residential Use: 5,000 sq. ft.• Residential Use: 3,000 sq. ft. per

dwelling unit

Minimum Lot Width• Single-Family Structure: 25 feet• Two-Family Structure: 40 feet• Multi-Family Structure: 50 feet• Non-residential Structure: 50 feet

Minimum Lot Frontage• Single-Family Structure: 25 feet• Two-Family Structure: 40 feet• Multi-Family Structure: 50 feet


Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet• Collector Road: 30 feet• Collector Street: 15 feet*

• Local Road: 25 feet• Local Street: 10 feet*


Minimum Side Setback• Single-Family Structure: 0 feet

minimum per side, 10 feet aggregate*• Two-Family Structure: 5 feet• Multi-Family Structure: 10 feet• Non-residential Structure: 10 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet

*the aggregate side setback for single-family may be reduced to 0 feet forthe center units in multiple attachedunit designs.

Minimum Rear Setback• Residential Structure: 5 feet• Non-residential Structure: 10 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet

Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• Single-family Structure: 1,000 sq. ft.• Two-family Structure: 1,000 sq. ft.

• Multi-family Structure: 500 sq. ft.



*multi-family residential developmentswith coordinated parking areas andpedestrian systems may haveunlimited primary structures on anyone lot

Maximum Height• Primary Structure: 50 feet

• Accessory Structure: 25 feet (or theheight of the primary structure on theproperty, whichever is less)





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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21


8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

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3.14 Residential: Multi-Family (RM)

Residential Uses• dwellings, multi-family• dwelling, two-family• nursing home / assisted living facility• retirement facility


The "RM", Residential,Multi-Family zoning districtis intended to provide areasfor a variety of multi-familyuses, such as two-familydwellings, apartment homesand complexes, and condo-miniums in areas withcompatible infrastructureand services. Developmentin this zoning district shouldbe served by sewer andwater utilities. This districtshould be used in limitedlocations with highlydeveloped infrastructure,immediate access to Arterialor Collector roads, anddirect connections to publicopen space and conveniencegoods. This district may beused to provide a transitionfrom regional commercialareas to moderate densitysingle-family residences. Inthe jurisdiction of the City ofColumbus this district isintended for use only withinthe City limits. In thejurisdiction of BartholomewCounty and the Edinburgh /Bartholomew / ColumbusJoint District Plan Commis-sion this district is intendedfor use only in coordinationwith concentrations of othercomparatively high densitydevelopment where servicescan efficiently be provided.

Residential Uses• shared housing facility



Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• community garden• day-care center (adult or child)• institutional facility for the develop-

mentally disabled / mentally ill• police, fire, or rescue station• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility



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Minimum Lot Area• Non-residential Use: 5,000 sq. ft.• Residential Use: 1,500 sq. ft. per

dwelling unit (with a minimum of6,000 square feet if fewer than 4 units)




Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Road: 50 feet• Arterial Street: 10 feet*• Collector Road: 35 feet• Collector Street: 10 feet*• Local Road: 25 feet• Local Street: 10 feet*

* 25 feet for any auto service bay, autofuel pump canopy, or other similarvehicle access points to structures

Minimum Side Setback• Two-Family Structure: 5 feet• Multi-Family Structure: 10 feet• Non-residential Structure: 10 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet

Minimum Rear Setback• Primary Structure: 10 feet• Non-residential Structure: 10 feet• Accessory Structure: 5 feet

Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• Two-Family: 1,000 square feet• Multi-family: 500 square feet

Minimum Ground Floor Living Area• not applicable


*multi-family residential developmentswith coordinated parking areas andpedestrian systems may haveunlimited primary structures on anyone lot

Maximum Height• Primary Structure: 50 feet• Accessory Structure: 25 feet

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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26

Part 3 .............................. 6-29




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-15

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.15 Residential: Manuf. Home (RMH)

Residential Uses• mobile home / manufactured home

park


The "RMH", Residential,Manufactured Home Parkzoning district is intended toprovide areas for leased-lotdevelopments of manufac-tured and mobile homes.Development in this zoningdistrict should be served bysewer and water utilities.The "RMH" district shouldbe used in limited locationswith highly developedinfrastructure, immediateaccess to Arterial or Collec-tor roads, and directconnections to public openspace and conveniencegoods.



Residential Uses• shared housing facility

Communications/Utilities Uses*• utility substation• water tower



Park Uses• amphitheater / outdoor venue• athletic complex• golf course

• park / playground

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Minimum Lot Area• Development: 5 acres• Home Site: 4,000 square feet

Minimum Lot Width• Development: not applicable• Home Site: 30 feet


Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet• Collector Street or Road: 35 feet*• Local Street or Road: 25 feet*

*a 25 foot minimum setback shall bemaintained from all internal manufac-tured home park streets (measuredfrom the edge of pavement)

Minimum Side Setback• 50 feet from all property lines*

*a 10 foot minimum setback shall bemaintained from each home siteboundary and from any common area

Minimum Rear Setback• 50 feet from all property lines*

*a 10 foot minimum setback shall bemaintained from each home siteboundary and from any common area

Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• 720 square feet



*leased lot developments which are notplatted and make use of coordinatedstreet and pedestrian systems mayhave unlimited primary structures onany one lot


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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22


Part 1 .............................. 6-26

Part 3 .............................. 6-29




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 3 .............................. 7-14

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

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3.16 Commercial: Downtown (CD)

Residential Uses• bed and breakfast facility• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors

of other use)

Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• day-care center (adult or child)• funeral home• government office• library• museum• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)

• police, fire, or rescue station• post office• trade or business school

Park Uses• nature preserve / conservation area• park / playground

Commercial Uses• conference center• data processing / call center• farmer's market• health spa• hotel / motel• instructional center• liquor store• office uses• personal service uses• recreation uses (small scale)

• recreation uses (medium scale)• restaurant• retail uses (small scale)• retail uses (medium scale)

The "CD", Commercial,Downtown zoning district isestablished as a SiteDevelopment Plan districtconsistent with the IC 36-7-4-1400 series and Chapter12.8 of this Ordinance.

The "CD", Commercial,Downtown zoning district isintended to serve as theprimary commercial andactivity center, where acomplete range of goods,services, and entertainmentis located. This district isintended to serve as a focalpoint, and to be the mostintensely developed area inthe community. This districtis further intended tosupport the continued use ofhistoric structures, to ensurea pedestrian-focusedcharacter, and to enablecontinued investment.

Residential Uses• dwellings, multi-family• dwelling, single-family• dwelling, two-family• retirement facility• shared housing facility

Communications/Utilities Uses*• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower


Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• correctional facility• hospital

• private club• school (grades pre-school through 12)• transportation terminal• university or college• worship facility


Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• auto-oriented uses (small scale)• auto rental (includes truck, RV, etc.)• retreat center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• light industrial assembly & distribution• research & development facility• wholesale facility

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Front Setback / Build-to Line• Arterial Road: 0 foot setback• Arterial Street: 0 foot build-to*• Collector Road: 0 foot setback• Collector Street: 0 foot build-to*• Local Road: 0 foot setback• Local Street: 0 foot build-to*

* the build-to line shall not apply toprimary structures on properties whichinclude outdoor dining, assembly, orsimilar space which conforms to a 0foot build-to line



Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• Single-Family: 1,000 square feet• Two-Family: 1,000 square feet• Secondary: 500 square feet• Multi-family: 500 square feet



Maximum Height• Primary Structure: 125 feet, except

for the following - (1) WashingtonStreet Frontage: 60 feet, for the one-half block on each side of WashingtonStreet between 2nd and 8th Streets and(2) Residential Context: 50 feet,within one-half block of any single-family residential zoning district


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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.17 Commercial: Downtown Support (CDS)

Residential Uses• bed and breakfast facility• dwellings, multi-family• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors

of other use)

Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• day-care center (adult or child)• funeral home• government office• library• museum

• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station• post office• trade or business school


Commercial Uses• auto-oriented uses (small scale)• conference center• data processing / call center• farmer's market• health spa• hotel / motel• instructional center• liquor store• office uses

• personal service uses• recreation uses (small scale)• recreation uses (medium scale)• restaurant• retail uses (small scale)• retail uses (medium scale)• retreat center

The "CDS", Commercial,Downtown Support zoningdistrict is intended to serveas a transitional areabetween the urban down-town and the suburbancommercial areas at theedges of downtown. Thisdistrict provides thattransition by allowing usesthat would be appropriate ineither setting and theflexibility for new develop-ment to be either suburbanor urban in character; withthe intent being a market-driven conversion of thedistrict to a pedestrian-oriented urban setting thatfacilitates the gradualexpansion of the downtownarea.

This district is primarilyintended to be applied on acase-by-case basis to near-downtown propertiespreviously zoned CC,Community Commercial ininstances where flexibility tocreate development withurban characterisitcs isdeemed appropriate.

Residential Uses• dwelling, single-family• dwelling, two-family• retirement facility• shared housing facility

Communications/Utilities Uses*• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower


Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• correctional facility• hospital• private club

• school (grades pre-school through 12)• transportation terminal• university or college• worship facility


Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• auto rental (includes truck, RV, etc.)

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• light industrial assembly & distribution• research & development facility• wholesale facility

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Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 0 feet*• Collector Street or Road: 0 feet*• Local Street or Road: 0 feet*




Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• Single-Family: 1,000 square feet• Two-Family: 1,000 square feet• Secondary: 500 square feet• Multi-family: 500 square feet



*shopping centers, office complexesand multi-family residential develop-ment with coordinated parking areasand pedestrian systems have unlimitedprimary structures on any one lot

Maximum Height• Primary Structure: 125 feet, except

when within one-half block of anysingle-family residential zoningdistrict, in which case the maximumheight is 50 feet.


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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

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3.18 Commercial: Neighborhood (CN)

Residential Uses• bed and breakfast facility• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors

of other use)

Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• day-care center (adult or child)• police, fire, or rescue station


Commercial Uses• office uses• personal service uses• recreation uses (small scale)• restaurant• retail uses (small scale)

The "CN", Commercial,Neighborhood zoningdistrict is intended toprovide convenience goods,services, and amenitieswithin close proximity toresidential areas. Thisdistrict is also intended toenable the development ofsmall-scale, mixed-useneighborhood centers. Thecommercial centers aregenerally to be located atmajor intersections, shouldbe pedestrian oriented, andshould provide amplebuffering from adjacentresidential uses. Further,this district should beprotected from non-neigh-borhood serving land usesand businesses.


Residential Uses• dwellings, multi-family• shared housing facility



Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• community garden• library• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• school (grades pre-school through 12)• worship facility


Commercial Uses• auto-oriented uses (small scale)

• farmer's market• liquor store• retail uses (medium scale)

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Maximum Lot Area• 5 acres (217,800 sq. ft.)








Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• Secondary: 500 square feet• Multi-family: 500 square feet



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6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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Communications / Utilities Uses*• communications service exchange


Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• day care center (adult or child)• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station




Public / Semi-Public Uses• community center• government office• school (grades pre-school through 12)• trade or business school• worship facility

Park Uses• amphitheater / outdoor venue

Commercial Uses• conference center• personal service uses• restaurant

• retail uses (small scale)• retreat center

Industrial Uses• research & development facility

3.19 Commercial: Professional Office (CO)

The "CO", Commercial,Professional Office zoningdistrict is intended toestablish appropriatelocations for professionaloffice centers. Such centersmay include both profes-sional offices and compli-mentary retail uses andsupport facilities. Thisdistrict may be used totransition from residential toother, more intense, businessor industrial zoning dis-tricts.



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Commercial Uses• data processing / call center• office uses

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Minimum Side Setback• Primary Structure: 10 feet



Minimum Living Area per Dwelling• not applicable



*office complexes with coordinatedparking areas and pedestrian systemsmay have unlimited primary structureson any one lot




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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.20 Commercial: Community (CC)

Communications / Utilities Uses*• communication service exchange• utility substation• water tower


Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• community center• day-care center (adult or child)• funeral home• government office• police, fire, or rescue station

• post office• trade or business school• worship facility


Commercial Uses• auto-oriented uses (small scale)• auto-oriented uses (medium scale)• auto-oriented uses (large scale)• auto rental (includes truck, RV, etc.)• builder's supply store• equipment rental• health spa• hotel / motel• instructional center• liquor store

• office uses• personal service uses• recreation uses (small scale)• recreation uses (medium scale)• restaurant• retail uses (small scale)• retail uses (medium scale)• retail uses (large scale)

The "CC", Commercial,Community zoning district isintended to establishappropriate locations for avariety of businessesproviding a variety of goodsand services to (1) commu-nity-wide consumers and (2)those who travel through orvisit the area. This zoningdistrict is not intended foruse along traffic corridors,but should instead beapplied at significantintersections along majortransportation routes. Thiszoning district should beapplied only to areas withadequate infrastructure androad access to accommodatemoderately high trafficvolumes.


Residential Uses• dwellings, multi-family• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors

of other use)• nursing home / assisted living facility• retirement facility

Public / Semi-Public Uses• animal shelter• government facility (non-office)• hospital• institution for the developmentally

disabled / mentally ill• library

• private club• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• school (grades pre-school through 12)• transportation terminal

Park Uses• amphitheater / outdoor venue• athletic complex• campground / RV park• driving range (as a primary use)

Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• greenhouse / plant nursery• theater (outdoor)

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• boat/RV storage facility (outdoor)• contractor's office / workshop• mini-warehouse self-storage facility• wholesale facility

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Section 3.20(A) and (B) revisedper City Ord. 22, 2011 & CountyOrd. 6, 2011 (9.6.11).

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Maximum Lot Area• 10 acres (435,600 sq. ft.)













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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.21 Commercial: Regional (CR)



Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• community center• day-care center (adult or child)• government office• hospital• museum

• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station• post office• trade or business school• worship facility


Commercial Uses• auto-oriented uses (small scale)• auto-oriented uses (medium scale)• auto-oriented uses (large scale)• auto rental (includes truck, RV, etc)• builder's supply store• data processing / call center• equipment rental• farm equipment sales & service

• health spa• hotel / motel• instructional center• liquor store• office uses• personal service uses• recreation uses (small scale)• recreation uses (medium scale)• restaurant• retail uses (small scale)• retail uses (medium scale)• retail uses (large scale)

Industrial Uses• wholesale facility

The "CR", Commercial,Regional zoning district isintended to establishappropriate locations for avariety of businesses thateither (1) serve a regionalmarket or (2) requireconvenient access to high-volume transportationroutes. This district shouldbe limited to locations withaccess and infrastructurewhich is compatible with theneeds of regional-servingbusinesses and facilities.This district should befocused at key intersections,rather than extended alongcorridors.


Residential Uses• dwellings, multi-family• dwellings, secondary (on upper floors of

other use)

Public / Semi-Public Uses• animal shelter• fairgrounds• government facility (non-office)• library• transportation terminal• university or college


• campground / RV park• driving range (as a primary use)

Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• conference center• greenhouse / plant nursery• kennel• mobile / manufactured home sales• retreat center• theater (outdoor)• truck stop / travel center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• boat / RV storage facility (outdoor)• contractor's office / workshop• light industrial assembly & distribution• mini-warehouse self-storage facility

• research & development facility

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Maximum Height• Primary Structure: no maximum• Accessory Structure: 25 feet

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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21


Part 1 .............................. 6-22




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7





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Residential Uses• nursing home / assisted living facility• retirement facility

Communications / Utilities Uses*• communications service exchange


Public / Semi-Public Uses• cemetery• clinic• community center• community garden• day care center (adult or child)• government office• hospital• institution for the developmentally

disabled / mentally ill

• library• private club• museum• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station• post office• school (grades pre-school through 12)• trade or business school• university or college• worship facility

Park Uses• golf course• nature preserve / conservation area• park / playground

Commercial Uses• conference center

• health spa• instructional center• retreat center

3.22 Public / Semi-Public Facilities (P)

The "P", Public / Semi-Public Facilities zoningdistrict is established as aSite Development Plandistrict consistent with theIC 36-7-4-1400 series andChapter 12.8 of thisOrdinance.

The "P", Public / Semi-Public Facilities zoningdistrict is intended toprovide locations for large-scale public facilities,worship facilities, andconcentrations of otherpublic institutions. Thisdistrict should be applied inthose locations where asingle facility or combina-tion of facilities forms aninstitutional center. Thisdistrict is further intended toprovide a set of setbacksand other requirement thatrespond to the unique scaleand other considerationscommon to these types ofuses. This district should beapplied to reduce land useconflicts and ensure thatpublic and semi-publicfacilities are appropriatelyintegrated into the commu-nity.

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Group 2 Uses*:

Communications / Utilities Uses*• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower• wellfield / water treatment facility


Public / Semi-Public Uses• airport (public)• animal shelter• correctional facility• fairgrounds• government facility (non-office)


• driving range (as a primary use)

*The permitted uses in the "P"zoning district are divided into 2groups for the purpose of regulat-ing intensity and the impact thatany specific "P" zoning districtmay have on adjoining properties.The legislative body may use thesegroupings as a guide for regulat-ing the permitted uses on anyproperty zoned "P" at the timethat zoning is established.

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Minimum Rear Setback• Primary Structure: 10 feet





*combined institutional facilities andcampuses with coordinated parkingareas and pedestrian systems may haveunlimited primary structures on anyone lot


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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.5 Res. Group Home .......... 6-21




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7



Processes & Permits ...... Art. 12

12.8 Site Dev. Plans. .......... 12-15




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Public / Semi-Public Uses• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station


Commercial Uses• conference center• data processing / call center• office uses

Industrial Uses• light industrial assembly & distribution• mini-warehouse self-storage facility• research & development facility

• warehouse & distribution facility• wholesale facility



Public / Semi-Public Uses• clinic• day-care center (adult or child)• trade or business school

Commercial Uses• agri-business facility• agri-tourism facility• personal service uses• restaurant

3.23 Industrial: Light (I1)

The "I1", Industrial: Lightzoning district is intended toprovide locations for lightproduction, assembly,warehousing, research &development facilities, andsimilar land uses. Thisdistrict is intended toaccommodate only industrialuses that are completelycontained within structuresand do not involve theoutdoor storage of materialsor the release of nuisance orpolluting sounds, odors, ormaterials.


In the jurisdiction of Bartho-lomew County and theEdinburgh / Bartholomew /Columbus Joint District PlanCommission this district isintended for use only incoordination with concen-trations of other compara-tively high density develop-ment where services canefficiently be provided.

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Former Sections 3.22(A), (B), &(C) revised per City Ord. 5, 2009(2.17.09) & County Ord. 2, 2009(3.2.09).

Sections 3.23 (A) and (B) perCounty Ord. 5, 2016 (5.23.16)

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Minimum Front Setback• Arterial Street or Road: 50 feet• Collector Street or Road: 35 feet• Local Street or Road: 25 feet


3.23 Industrial: Light (I1)






*combined industrial operations withcoordinated parking areas andpedestrian systems may haveunlimited primary structures on anyone lot


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6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.4 Industrial ........................ 6-18




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.24 Industrial: General (I2)

The "I2", Industrial: Generalzoning district is intended toprovide locations for generalproduction, assembly,warehousing, research &development facilities, andsimilar land uses. Thisdistrict is intended toaccommodate most modernindustrial productionfacilities and should beconsidered as appropriatefor most general industrialdevelopments and uses.



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Communications / Utilities Uses*• communication service exchange• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower


Public / Semi-Public Uses• government facility (non-office)• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station


Commercial Uses• auto-oriented uses (medium scale)• builder's supply store• conference center

• data processing / call center

Industrial Uses• contractor's office / workshop• dry cleaners (commercial)• food & beverage production• general industrial production• light industrial assembly & distribution• light industrial processing &

distribution• mini-warehouse self-storage facility• research & development facility• truck freight terminal• warehouse & distribution facility




Commercial Uses• agricultural supply facility• agri-business facility• agri-tourism facility• equipment rental• farm equipment sales & service

• office uses• personal service uses• restaurant• truck stop / travel center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• agri-industrial facility• boat / RV storage facility (outdoor)• truck sales & service center

Amendment(s):


Sections 3.24 (A) and (B) perCounty Ord. 5, 2016 (5.23.16)

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Minimum Lot Area• 1 acre (43,560 square feet)

















6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.4 Industrial ........................ 6-18




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7






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3.25 Industrial: Heavy (I3)

The "I3", Industrial: Heavyzoning district is intended toprovide locations forindustrial manufacturing,production, assembly,warehousing, research &development facilities, andsimilar land uses. Thisdistrict is intended toaccommodate a variety ofhigh intensity industrial usesin locations that minimizeland use conflicts andprovide the necessarysupporting infrastructure.



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Communications / Utilities Uses• communication service exchange• sewage treatment plant• utility substation• water tower

Public / Semi-Public Uses• parking lot / garage (as a primary use)• police, fire, or rescue station


Commercial Uses• conference center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products processing• agri-industrial facility• concrete / asphalt production facility• contractor's office / workshop

• dry cleaners (commercial)• food & beverage production• general industrial production• light industrial assembly & distribution• light industrial processing &

distribution• research & development facility• truck freight terminal• warehouse & distribution facility




Commercial Uses• truck stop / travel center

Industrial Uses• agricultural products terminal• agri-industrial facility• hazardous materials production• power generation facility• truck sales & service center• waste disposal facility

Amendment(s):

Former Section 3.24(A), (B), &(C) revised per City Ord. 5, 2009(2.17.09) & County Ord. 2, 2009(3.2.09).


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Minimum Lot Area• 1 acre (43,560 square feet)

















6.1 Acc. Use & Struct. ........... 6-2

6.2 Temp. Use & Struct ....... 6-12


6.4 Industrial ........................ 6-18




7.1 General

Part 1 ................................ 7-2

Part 2 ................................ 7-9

7.2 Design

Part 1 .............................. 7-13

Part 4 .............................. 7-16

7.3 Circulation

Part 1 .............................. 7-21

Part 2 .............................. 7-26


8.1 Landscaping ..................... 8-2

8.2 Buffering ........................ 8-10


9.1 Height. .............................. 9-2

9.2 Environmental .................. 9-4

9.3 Fence & Wall .................... 9-7



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P

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AP

AG

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RS

1R

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3R

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RT

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DS

CN

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CC

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cult

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l su

pp

ly f

acili

ty

fert

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r sa

les,

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trib

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sto

rage

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m c

o-op

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agri

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sin

ess

faci

lity

win

ery;

cid

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ill; u

-pic

k fa

rm; t

extil

e sa

les;

hon

ey s

ales

agri

-to

uri

sm f

acili

ty

crop

maz

e; fa

rm to

urs;

farm

ani

mal

pet

ting

zoo

auto

-ori

ente

d u

ses

(sm

all s

cale

)

gas-

stat

ion;

car

was

h; d

rive-

up b

ank

mac

hine

; oil

chan

ge s

hop;

tire

sto

re

auto

-ori

ente

d u

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ium

sca

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auto

rep

air

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body

sho

p

auto

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ge

scal

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auto

mob

ile /

mot

orcy

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/ rec

reat

iona

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icle

sal

es a

nd s

ervi

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auto

ren

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incl

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ente

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cess

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ses

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inis

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prof

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offi

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itutio

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dio/

TV

sta

tion;

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fice/

anim

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ken

nels

);

prin

t sho

p/co

py c

ente

r; b

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stm

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irm;

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ent s

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op;

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ners

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tail)

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serv

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laun

dry;

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pair/

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n

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mal

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or);

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quet

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atio

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ltera

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.);

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ge

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cen

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war

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wh

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sale

fac

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Use

)

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nal U

se)

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CC C

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PPPCP C

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P

Col

umbu

s an

d B

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olom

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y Z

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rdin

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Effe

ctiv

e -

4.1.

08 (

Bar

thol

omew

Cou

nty)

/ 4.

3.08

(C

ity o

f Col

umbu

s)

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