GREENCASTLE, INDIANA Zoning Ordinance

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1 GREENCASTLE, INDIANA Zoning Ordinance CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

2 Table of Contents Prepared by: Urban Planning Architecture Interior Design Landscape Architecture Historic Preservation RATIO Architects, Inc. 107 South Pennsylvania Street Schrader Building, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN phone fax Project Director: Jeffrey R. Bergman, AICP Certified Planner # ZONING ORDINANCE

3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Article One: Basic Provisions Page # Article Two: Article Three: Article Four: Article Five: 1.1 Title Authority and Purpose Interpretation and Application Adoption and Amendments Zoning Districts 2.1 Zoning Districts Lot & Yard Development Agriculture District Agriculture/Rural Dwelling District Single-Family Dwelling 1 District Single-Family Dwelling 2 District Traditional Neighborhood District Two-Family Dwelling District Mixed-Density Dwelling District Multi-Family Dwelling District Manufactured Home Park District Central Business District Small Scale General Business District Large Scale General Business District Professional Business District Light Industrial District General Industrial District University District Mineral Extraction District Land Use Matrix Zoning Overlay Districts Reserved for Future Use Zoning Map 4.1 Official Zoning Map and Interpretation Development 5.1 Introduction and Application Height Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space CITY OF GREENCASTLE

4 Table of Contents Table of Contents (cont.) Article Six: Article Seven: Article Eight: Article Nine: 5.13 Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Facilities Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, and Wall Landscaping Buffering and Screening Exterior Lighting Public Improvement Sign 6.1 General Sign Temporary Sign Permanent Sign Site Development Plans 7.1 Authority Application Materials Process Written Commitments Appeals Planned Unit Developments 8.1 District Intent, Permitted Uses, and General Procedure Conceptual Development Plan Detailed Development Plan and Rezoning Written Commitments Approval Modifications Covenants and Maintenance Recording and Construction Nonconformities 9.1 Nonconforming Sites Nonconforming Signs Nonconforming Structures Nonconforming Lots Nonconforming Uses ZONING ORDINANCE

5 Table of Contents (cont.) Table of Contents Article Ten: Board of Zoning Appeals 10.1 General Provisions Development Variances Flood Hazard Area Variances Use Variances Special Exceptions Administrative Appeals Approval Expiration and Termination Denied Applications Article Eleven: Administration 11.1 General Administration Notice of Public Hearing Technical Review Committee City Council Duties and Powers Plan Commission Duties and Powers Board of Zoning Appeals Duties and Powers Article Twelve: Processes and Permits 12.1 Petition and Permit Application Types Variance Petitions Special Exception Process Administrative Appeal Petitions Zoning Map Amendment Petitions Improvement Location Permit Certificate of Occupancy Sign Permits Article Thirteen: Enforcement and Penalties 13.1 General Provisions Construction Process Violations Immediate Public Risk Violations Violation Procedures Article Fourteen: Definitions 14.1 Defined Words Definitions CITY OF GREENCASTLE

6 Article 1 Basic Provisions CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

7 1 Basic Provisions 1.1 Title and Document Format Title and Document Format See Also: "Glossary of Zoning, Development, and Planning Terms" published by the American Planning Association as Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Report #491/ 492 A. Title: This Ordinance shall be formally known as the "City of Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance," and it may be cited and referred to as the "Zoning Ordinance" or "Ordinance". B. Defined Words: Words used in a special sense in this Ordinance are defined in Article 14, Definitions. The general meaning of all terms not specifically defined by this Ordinance shall be consistent with the definitions provided by Glossary of Zoning, Development, and Planning Terms published by the American Planning Association as PAS Report #491/492 and any subsequent amendments. All other words, terms, and/or phrases not specifically defined by this Ordinance and not generally defined by the glossary noted above shall have the meaning inferred from their context in this Ordinance or their ordinarily accepted definitions. C. Meanings: The following rules of construction shall apply to the text of the Ordinance: 1. The particular will control the general. 2. The words shall and will are always mandatory and not discretionary. The word may is permissive. 3. Words used in the present tense include the future; and words used in the singular number include the plural; and the plural includes the singular; words of the masculine gender will include the feminine and the neuter gender will refer to any gender as required, unless the context plainly indicates the contrary. 4. A building or other structure includes any part of that structure. 5. The phrase used for includes arranged for, designed for, intended for, maintained for, or occupied for. 6. The word "person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association, or any other similar entity. 7. Unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, a regulation which involves 2 or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction and, or, or either... or, the use of the conjunction is defined as follows: a. And means that all the connected items, conditions, provisions, and events apply together and not separately. b. Or means that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events apply separately or in any combination. c. Either... or means that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply separately but not in combination. 8. The word includes does not limit a term to the specified examples, but is intended to extend the term s meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character. 9. The word "city" means the City of Greencastle, Indiana, the word county means Putnam County, Indiana, and the word state means the State of Indiana. ZONING ORDINANCE 1-2

8 1.1 Title and Document Format (cont.) Basic Provisions 1 C. Document Format: The structure of the text of this Ordinance is as follows: Article (indicated by 1, etc.), Chapter (indicated by 11, etc.), Part (indicated by Part 1, etc.), Section (indicated by A, etc.), and subsequent Subsections (indicated by 1, a, i, etc.) Title and Document Format Document Format Article Part Section 1.11 (Part 1) (A) (1) (a) (i) Chapter Subsection(s) 1-3 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

9 1 Basic Provisions 1.2 Authority and Purpose Authority and Purpose A. Authority: This Zoning Ordinance is adopted by the City of Greencastle pursuant to its authority under the laws of the State of Indiana, et seq. Whenever codes cited in this Ordinance refer to Indiana Code which has been amended or superseded, this Ordinance shall be deemed amended in reference to the new or revised code. B. Jurisdiction: This Ordinance shall apply to all land within the jurisdiction of the Greencastle Plan Commission, including all lands within the City limits and all lands outside of the City limits but within the jurisdiction of the Greencastle Plan Commission consistent with the provisions of IC Federal and State Property: This Ordinance shall not apply to any property owned by the government of the State of Indiana or the United States of America. 2. Heritage Markers: In no instance shall this Ordinance be interpreted as prohibiting sites, memorials, edifices, and/or monuments in commemoration of persons or objects of historical or architectural interest or value, or as part of local heritage (consistent with IC ). C. Purpose: This Ordinance is intended to guide the growth and development of the City in accordance with the Greencastle Comprehensive Plan and for the following purposes: 1. Adequate Features: To secure adequate light, air, and convenience of access; and safety from fire, flood, and other dangers. 2. Public Welfare: To promote the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. 3. Future Development: To plan for the future development of the City to the end: a. that the community grows only with adequate public ways, utilities, health, education, and recreation facilities, b. that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth, c. that residential areas provide healthful surroundings for family life, and d. that the growth of the community is commensurate with and promotes the efficient and economical use of public funds. D. Exclusion/Eminent Domain: Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to restrict or regulate the power of eminent domain by the State of Indiana or by any state agency. Nor shall they be deemed to authorize any unit of government, legislative body, plan commission, or board of zoning appeals to restrict or regulate the power of eminent domain by the State of Indiana or a state agency. As used in this Chapter, the term state agency shall mean and include all agencies, boards, commissions, departments, and institutions, including state educational institutions of the State of Indiana. ZONING ORDINANCE 1-4

10 1.3 Interpretation and Application Basic Provisions 1 A. Conflicting Requirements: The provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the protection of the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the people at large, and are designed to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable community standards for the physical environment. If two or more provisions within this Ordinance are in conflict or are inconsistent with one another, then the provision which is most restrictive shall control. B. Overlapping Regulations: When this Ordinance along with private covenants, private contracts, commitments, permits, agreements, state laws, Federal laws or other regulations regulates a structure or parcel of land, the greater restriction shall control. In no instance shall this Ordinance be interpreted as altering or negating any other applicable regulations. C. Compliance: No structure shall be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, altered, converted, or enlarged; nor shall any structure or land be used or existing use be expanded, except in full compliance with all provisions of this Ordinance and after the lawful issuance of all permits and certificates required by this Ordinance. Interpretation and Application 1-5 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

11 1 Basic Provisions 1.4 Adoption and Amendments Adoption and Amendments ZONING ORDINANCE 1-6 A. Transition Rules: The following transition rules shall apply to the adoption of this ordinance. 1. Prior Improvement Location Permit Filing: Any application for an improvement location permit that has been filed with the Plan Commission or its designees and is full and complete, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be regulated by the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of filing. However, all administrative procedures and penalties shall follow those set forth by this Ordinance. 2. Prior Zoning Map Amendment Filing: Any application for a Zoning Map Amendment that was filed with the Plan Commission or its designees, and is full and complete prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, shall continue through the process to completion pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of filing. However, if the proposed use would no longer be permitted in the proposed zoning district or the proposed zoning district no longer exists in this Ordinance, the City Planner shall amend the application such that the request for rezoning would accomplish the same end goal for the applicant. 3. Prior BZA Petition Filing: Any application before the Board of Zoning Appeals (i.e. special exception, use variance, development standards variance) that has been filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals or its designees and is full and complete, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, shall continue the process pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of filing, provided that: a. If such application is no longer required by the terms of this Ordinance, the application will be dismissed; or, b. If the proposed use or development requires additional approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance that were not required under the previous zoning ordinance, the application will be amended, by the City Planner, to include only those additional approvals that are now required and within the jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals. 4. Expiration of Previous Approvals: All variances, special exceptions, and any other applicable petitions regulated by this Ordinance which were approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and not executed through the proper receipt of an improvement location permit shall expire and become void 1 year following the effective date of this Ordinance. a. All improvement location permits issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be void 1 year after their date of issue if construction has not begun. b. Improvement location permits issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance for which construction has begun shall become void if construction is abandoned for a period of 6 consecutive months or if, in the opinion of the City Planner, construction has otherwise ceased.

12 1.4 Adoption and Amendments (cont.) Basic Provisions 1 c. All approvals which expire and/or become void shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance if re-issued. B. Amendments: The following process and decision criteria shall apply to amendments of this Ordinance: 1. Amendment Process: In accordance with I.C , the Greencastle City Council may amend or partially repeal the text of this Ordinance or they may amend the Official Zoning Map of this Ordinance as follows: a. The City Council or the Plan Commission may initiate a proposal to amend or partially repeal the text according to the procedure of I.C (b) and I.C and according to the Plan Commission Rules and Procedures. b. The City Council, Plan Commission, or at least 50% of the affected property owners may initiate a petition to change the Official Zoning Map according to the procedure of I.C (c) and I.C and according to the Plan Commission Rules and Procedures and the requirements of Article 11, Administration, of this Ordinance. 2. Amendment Decision Criteria: In its review of the text and zoning map amendment proposals, the Plan Commission and City Council shall pay reasonable regard to: a. the most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan; b. current conditions and the character of structure and uses in each district; c. the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; d. the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; e. responsible development and growth; and f. the public health safety and welfare. C. Repealer and Previous Ordinances: The City of Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance dated May 1, 1985, and its associated Zoning Map and any revisions to either are hereby repealed. This City of Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance and the referenced and updated Official Zoning Map shall replace the repealed ordinances. This Ordinance also repeals and replaces other ordinances adopted by the City of Greencastle to fulfill the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. However, this Ordinance does not repeal the original resolution or ordinance adopted to achieve eligibility in the program. D. Severability: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application of any provision to particular circumstances is held unconstitutional or invalid by the courts, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application of such provision to other circumstances shall not be affected. E. Saving Provision: This Ordinance shall not be construed as eliminating or reducing any action now pending under, or by virtue of, an existing law or previous zoning ordinance. Also, this Ordinance shall not be construed as discontinuing, reducing, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue. 1-7 Adoption and Amendments CITY OF GREENCASTLE

13 1 Basic Provisions 1.4 Adoption and Amendments (cont.) Adoption and Amendments F. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and in effect February 28, The effective date is based on the passage and notice of adoption as required by law. This Ordinance was recommended for adoption by the City of Greencastle, Indiana Plan Commission on the 11th day of December, President Vice-President Secretary ZONING ORDINANCE 1-8

14 1.4 Adoption and Amendments (cont.) Basic Provisions 1 This Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Greencastle, Indiana City Council as Ordinance on the 27th day of February, Adoption and Amendments President ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer 1-9 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

15 Table of Contents Prepared by: Urban Planning Architecture Interior Design Landscape Architecture Historic Preservation RATIO Architects, Inc. 107 South Pennsylvania Street Schrader Building, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN phone fax Project Director: Jeffrey R. Bergman, AICP Certified Planner # ZONING ORDINANCE

16 Table of Contents Table of Contents Article One: Basic Provisions Page # Article Two: Article Three: Article Four: Article Five: 1.1 Title Authority and Purpose Interpretation and Application Adoption and Amendments Zoning Districts 2.1 Zoning Districts Lot & Yard Development Agriculture District Agriculture/Rural Dwelling District Single-Family Dwelling 1 District Single-Family Dwelling 2 District Traditional Neighborhood District Two-Family Dwelling District Mixed-Density Dwelling District Multi-Family Dwelling District Manufactured Home Park District Central Business District Small Scale General Business District Large Scale General Business District Professional Business District Light Industrial District General Industrial District University District Mineral Extraction District Land Use Matrix Zoning Overlay Districts Reserved for Future Use Zoning Map 4.1 Official Zoning Map and Interpretation Development 5.1 Introduction and Application Height Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space CITY OF GREENCASTLE

17 Table of Contents Table of Contents (cont.) Article Six: Article Seven: Article Eight: Article Nine: 5.13 Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Facilities Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, and Wall Landscaping Buffering and Screening Exterior Lighting Public Improvement Sign 6.1 General Sign Temporary Sign Permanent Sign Site Development Plans 7.1 Authority Application Materials Process Written Commitments Appeals Planned Unit Developments 8.1 District Intent, Permitted Uses, and General Procedure Conceptual Development Plan Detailed Development Plan and Rezoning Written Commitments Approval Modifications Covenants and Maintenance Recording and Construction Nonconformities 9.1 Nonconforming Sites Nonconforming Signs Nonconforming Structures Nonconforming Lots Nonconforming Uses ZONING ORDINANCE

18 Table of Contents (cont.) Table of Contents Article Ten: Board of Zoning Appeals 10.1 General Provisions Development Variances Flood Hazard Area Variances Use Variances Special Exceptions Administrative Appeals Approval Expiration and Termination Denied Applications Article Eleven: Administration 11.1 General Administration Notice of Public Hearing Technical Review Committee City Council Duties and Powers Plan Commission Duties and Powers Board of Zoning Appeals Duties and Powers Article Twelve: Processes and Permits 12.1 Petition and Permit Application Types Variance Petitions Special Exception Process Administrative Appeal Petitions Zoning Map Amendment Petitions Improvement Location Permit Certificate of Occupancy Sign Permits Article Thirteen: Enforcement and Penalties 13.1 General Provisions Construction Process Violations Immediate Public Risk Violations Violation Procedures Article Fourteen: Definitions 14.1 Defined Words Definitions CITY OF GREENCASTLE

19 Article 2 Zoning Districts CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

20 2 Zoning Districts 2.1 Zoning Districts Zoning Districts A. Establishment of General Districts: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the planning jurisdiction is divided into the following zoning districts. Each of the zoning districts stands alone and is not part of a hierarchy-system of zoning. For example, uses permitted in the CB district are not permitted in the PB district unless expressly listed as such in the PB district. Only those uses and development standards which are expressly permitted and noted for each district apply to that district. AG Agriculture... page 2-6 and 2-7 A/R Agriculture/Rural Dwelling... page 2-8 and 2-9 SD1 Single-Family Dwelling 1... page 2-10 thru 2-11 SD2 Single-Family Dwelling 2... page 2-12 thru 2-13 TN Traditional Neighborhood... page 2-14 thru 2-15 TD Two-Family Dwelling... page 2-16 thru 2-17 XD Mixed Density Dwelling... page 2-18 thru 2-19 MD Multi-Family Dwelling... page 2-20 thru 2-21 MH Manufactured Home Park... page 2-22 and 2-23 CB Central Business... page 2-24 and 2-25 GB1 Small Scale General Business... page 2-26 and 2-27 GB2 Large Scale General Business... page 2-28 and 2-29 PB Professional Business... page 2-30 and 2-31 LI Light Industrial... page 2-32 and 2-33 GI General Industrial... page 2-34 and 2-35 UN University... page 2-36 and 2-37 ME Mineral Extraction... page 2-38 and 2-39 B. Establishment of Planned Unit Development District: This Ordinance allows for all zoning districts to be rezoned for the creation of a Planned Unit Development. All Planned Unit Developments shall be consistent with the requirements of Article 8 of this Ordinance. C. Land Uses: Land uses are either Permitted, Non-Permitted or a Special Exception Uses in each Zoning District. 1. Land Uses Specified: A general description of Permitted and Special Exception uses for each district are noted in the "Permitted Uses" and "Special Exceptions" columns accompanying the description of each district in this Article. Specific land uses within each general category are listed in the Land Use Matrix at this end of this Article. 2. Unlisted or Questionable Land Uses: Any use not listed as a Permitted Use or Special Exception Use is considered Non-Permitted unless the Plan Commission Director makes a determination consistent with this Section. The Plan Commission Director may determine into which category any questionable use be placed if it is not specifically listed but similar to another use that is a Permitted or a Special Exception Use. This determination may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. ZONING ORDINANCE 2-2

21 2.1 Zoning Districts (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 D. Establishment of Overlay Districts: The overlay districts noted below have been established to provide additional development standards that respond to unique characteristics of the properties and areas to which they apply. When combined with the requirements of the standard zoning districts, they will assist the City of Greencastle in providing for the public welfare and accomplishing the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Both those uses and development standards which are expressly permitted and noted for the overlay district(s) and the underlying standard district shall apply to the properties included in the overlay district(s). These districts shall be indicated on the Official Zoning Map and labeled using the appropriate two or threedigit codes. (Reserved for Future Use) Zoning Districts 2-3 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

22 2 Zoning Districts 2.2 Lot & Yard Lot & Yard The lot and yard standards for each Zoning District shall be as specified in the description of each district in this Article. Lot and yard standards shall include, but not be limited to, front yard setbacks, side yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks, lot area, lot width, lot frontage, lot depth, public utility requirements (sewer and water), living and ground floor areas, primary structures, and lot coverage. A. Legal Nonconforming Lots: All lots existing prior to the effective date of this Ordinance which are in conflict with the following lot and yard standards shall be considered Legal Non-Conforming Lots consistent with the provisions of Article 9, Nonconforming Sites, Properties, and Uses. B. Compliance Requirements: Except as provided in this Ordinance, no structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged or reconstructed unless such alteration, enlargement, or reconstruction conforms with the lot and yard regulations of the district in which it is located. The lot and yard requirements of this Article shall not apply in instances where this Ordinance specifically provides alternate requirements, such as the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay Zone or any applicable performance standards. C. Setback : No portion of an any structure or material stored outdoors is allowed to be located within the required setbacks. Structures shall include, but not be limited to garages, carports, balconies, roofs, decks, chimneys, cornices, bay windows, eaves, fire escapes, steps, and platforms above normal grade level. Parking spaces, interior drives, other vehicle use areas and sidewalks shall be permitted within the required setbacks at normal grade level subject to the requirements of this Ordinance. ZONING ORDINANCE 2-4

23 2.3 Development Zoning Districts 2 All structures and land uses, including any alterations to either established or otherwise occurring after the effective date of this Ordinance shall conform to all applicable Development provided by this Ordinance. The Development standards which apply to each Zoning District shall be as referenced in the description of each district in this Article and as specified in Article 5, Development. The Development shall not apply in instances where this Ordinance specifically provides alternate requirements, such as the Corridor Overlay Zone or any applicable performance standards. Lot & Yard 2-5 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

24 2 Zoning Districts 2.4 Agriculture District Agriculture (AG) Intent The AG district is intended to provide locations specifically for agricultural land uses and farming operations. The provisions that regulate this district are intended to promote and maintain areas within the Greencastle zoning jurisdiction exclusively for agriculture. This district is further intended to reduce conflicts between residential and agricultural land uses and limit development in areas with minimal infrastructure. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect this district from non-agricultural development, other types of conflicting land uses, and uses which are incompatible with the available infrastructure. A. Permitted Uses Agricultural Uses farm (general) animal boarding Residential Uses dwelling, farm Communications/Utilities Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way wellfield/water treatment facility Park Uses nature preserve/center Notes 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farm (confined feeding) farmer s market (for products grown offsite) livestock auction/sales facility Residential Uses bed and breakfast facility Public/Institutional Uses fairgrounds police/fire/rescue station Communications/Utility Uses sewage treatment plant wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Commercial Uses kennel Industrial Uses agricultural products storage (of materials produced off-site) mineral extraction ZONING ORDINANCE 2-6

25 Lot Width 2.4 Agriculture District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 40 acres Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 350 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: 4 times the lot width Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 100 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 100 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 75 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 50 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: Consistent with minimum front yard setback. Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 50 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 50 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area per Unit: 1,000 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 dwelling, unlimited agricultural structures Maximum Structure Height: 35 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All agricultural structures are exempt All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Mineral Extraction Feeding Operations Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Rec. Vehicle Park Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Part Part R.O.W. Agriculture (AG) Standard Page # Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Buffering & Screening Part Part General Sign Permanent Sign Part Part Part Lot Depth Accessory Structures Primary Structure Property Line Building Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance). 2-7 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

26 2 Zoning Districts 2.5 Agriculture/Rural Dwelling District Agriculture/ Rural Dwelling (A/R) Intent The A/R district is intended to provide areas for a mixture of agricultural and residential land uses. This mixture is intended to promote and maintain farming operations, while allowing increased development in areas adjacent to developed infrastructure and on ground marginally suited for agricultural uses. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the agricultural uses in this district from conflicting land uses while promoting development which will provide unique, rural housing options and the future ability to extend urban infrastructure. Notes A. Permitted Uses Agricultural Uses farm (general) animal boarding Residential Uses dwelling, farm dwelling, single-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Communications/Utilities Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way wellfield/water treatment facility Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farm (confined feeding) farmer s market (for products grown offsite) Residential Uses residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II bed and breakfast facility Public/Institutional Uses airport private air strip helipad/heliport church or other place of worship* fairgrounds police/fire/rescue station school (P-12)* *Note: Places of worship and schools shall only be located in this district if they can be adequately served with public sewer and water services. Communications/Utility Uses watertower wireless telecommunications tower/ facility Park Uses golf course/driving range theater (outdoor) Commercial Uses recreational uses (large scale) retreat center camp ground kennel Industrial Uses mineral extraction agricultural products storage (of materials produced off-site) ZONING ORDINANCE 2-8

27 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.5 Agriculture/Rural Dwelling District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres (septic system and/or well) 1 acre (public sewer and water) Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 200 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: 3.5 times the lot width Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 75 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 75 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 60 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 50 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: Consistent with minimum front yard setback Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 25 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 25 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area per Unit: 1,000 square feet (farm dwelling) 1,600 square feet (non-farm dwelling) Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 dwelling, unlimited agricultural structures Maximum Structure Height: 35 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All agricultural structures are exempt All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Mineral Extraction Feeding Operation Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Part Part Primary Structure Building Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance). 2-9 Agriculture/ Rural Dwelling (A/R) Standard Page # Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Buffering & Screening Part Part General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Part Lot Depth Accessory Building Setback Property Line Accessory Building CITY OF GREENCASTLE

28 2 Zoning Districts 2.6 Single-Family Dwelling 1 District Single-Family Dwelling (SD1) Intent The SD1 district is intended to provide an area exclusively for comparatively medium-tolarge single family homes on medium-to-large sized lots. This district may be used to create a transition between the uses of the AG and A/R districts and higher density residential areas. This district may also be used to provide an area of urban or suburban-type single family homes. The SD1 zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses, such as agriculture, commercial, and industrial. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community by being developed adjacent to higher and lower density residential areas, institutions, and parks. A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground Notes 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II bed and breakfast facility Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship day-care center school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range ZONING ORDINANCE 2-10

29 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.6 Single-Family Dwelling 1 District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 15,000 square feet Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 150 feet Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 75 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 20 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback*: 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback*: 25 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 1,600 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structures Height: 35 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Primary Structure Property Line Building Setback Single-Family Dwelling (SD1) Standard Page # Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Accessory Building Setback Lot Depth Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

30 2 Zoning Districts 2.7 Single-Family Dwelling 2 District Single-Family Dwelling (SD2) Intent The SD2 district is intended to provide an area for comparatively small-tomedium single family homes on small-to-medium sized lots. This district may be used to create a transition between the uses of the SD1 district and high density areas of residential or commercial uses. This district may also be used to provide an area of urban or suburban-type homes. The SD2 zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses, such as agriculture, commercial, and industrial. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community by being developed adjacent to higher and lower density residential areas, institutions, commercial areas, and parks. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship day-care center school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range ZONING ORDINANCE 2-12

31 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.7 Single-Family Dwelling 2 District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 7,200 square feet Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 45 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 20 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 8 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 20 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area per Unit: 1,000 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 35 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Property Line Primary Structure Lot Depth Accessory Building Setback Building Setback Single Family Dwelling (SD2) Standard Page # Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

32 2 Zoning Districts 2.8 Traditional Neighborhood District Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Intent The TN district is intended to provide a zoning district to reflect the characteristics of traditional and unique neighborhoods existing within Greencastle. This district provides for a variety of residential uses with development standards based on existing neighborhood lot sizes, living areas, and setbacks. The TN zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should use this zoning district only to accommodate the needs of existing traditional areas and unique neighborhoods. They should strive to protect these areas from inappropriate regulations and incompatible uses. These neighborhoods should continue to be a unique part of the community. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses dwelling, two-family dwelling, multi-family residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II bed and breakfast facility fraternity/sorority Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship day-care center school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower ZONING ORDINANCE 2-14

33 R.O.W. R.O.W. Lot Width Build-to Line 2.8 Traditional Neighborhood District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Minimum Lot Depth: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Minimum Front Yard Setback and Buildto Line: the average setback of other TN zoned properties within 3 lots on either side of the subject lot, but not extending across a public street Minimum Garage Setback: 10 feet behind living area setback, minimum of 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side & Rear Yard Setback:* 5 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: the average living area of other TN zoned residences within 500 feet in all directions Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: the average height of other TN zoned residences within 500 feet in all directions for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Primary Structure Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Standard Page # Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Lot Depth Property Line Building Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

34 2 Zoning Districts 2.9 Two-Family Dwelling District Two-Family Dwelling (TD) Intent The TD district is intended to provide an area for two-family dwellings. Both single-family and multi-family dwellings may be integrated into the neighborhoods of this district as Special Exception uses. This district should be used to create neighborhoods that include only two-family dwellings or a mixture of dwellings. In no case should an exclusively single-family or multi-family neighborhood be created in this district. The TD zoning district should be used only within the City limits. A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, two-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family dwelling, multi-family residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II assisted living/retirement facility nursing home Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship day-care center school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community by being developed adjacent to higher and lower density residential areas, institutions, commercial areas, and parks. Notes 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. ZONING ORDINANCE 2-16

35 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.9 Two-Family Dwelling District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 6,000 square feet (single-family) 8,000 square feet (two-family) 3,500 square feet/unit (multi-family) Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet (single-family) (measured at the front building setback line) 70 feet (two-family) (measured at the front building setback line) 100 feet (multi-family) (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet (single-family) 110 feet (two-family) 150 feet (multi-family) Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 45 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 20 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 20 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area per Unit: 1,000 square feet (single/two- family) 600 square feet (multi-family) Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area (single-family) 40% of the living area of each unit or 100% of the living area of 1 unit (twofamily) no limit (multi-family) Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 35 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Primary Structure Standard Page # Lot Depth Building Setback Property Line Accessory Building Setback Two-Family Dwelling (TD) Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

36 2 Zoning Districts 2.10 Mixed-Density Dwelling District Mixed-Density Dwelling (XD) Intent The XD district in intended to provide areas for the development of mixed density residential uses, such as apartment homes, single-family homes, and two-family dwellings. In no case should this district be used to create a neighborhood with exclusively single, two, or multi-family dwellings. This district may be used to provide a transitional area, respond to unique topographic features, or create a traditional neighborhood-type mix of residences. The XD zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community adjacent to commercial areas, parks, and other mixed-density neighborhoods. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, multi-family residential facility for the mentally ill residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II assisted living/retirement facility nursing home bed and breakfast facility Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship community center day-care center institutional facility for the mentally ill institutional facility for the developmentally disabled school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range ZONING ORDINANCE 2-18

37 2.10 Mixed-Density Dwelling District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 7,200 square feet (single-family) 8,000 square feet (two-family) 15,000 square feet/unit (multi-family) Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet (single-family) (measured at the front building setback line) 65 feet (two-family) (measured at the front building setback line) 100 feet (multi-family) (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet (single-family, two family) 150 feet (multi-family) Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 45 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 20 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 20 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area per Unit: 1,000 square feet (single or two-family) 600 square feet (multi-family) Minimum Ground Floor Area: 40% of the living area (single-family) 40% of the living area of each unit or 100% of the living area of 1 unit (twofamily) no limit (multi-family) Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 45 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Single Family Detached Two Family Standard Page # Multi-Family Adjacent lots with different housing densities, having the same setbacks Mixed Density Dwelling (XD) Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

38 2 Zoning Districts 2.11 Multi-Family Dwelling District Multi-Family Dwelling (MD) Intent The MD district is intended to provide an area exclusively for multi-family dwellings, such as apartment complexes. It is intended that each multifamily complex developed in this district have a minimum of 10 dwelling units. The MD zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses, such as agriculture and general industrial. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community by being developed adjacent to lower density residential areas, institutions, commercial areas, and parks. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, multi-family assisted living/retirement facility nursing home Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses boarding house fraternity/sorority/student co-op. Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship day-care center institutional facility for the developmentally disabled institutional facility for the mentally disabled police/fire/rescue station school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range ZONING ORDINANCE 2-20

39 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.11 Multi-Family Dwelling District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 3,000 square feet/unit Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 125 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 200 feet Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 25 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 25 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 25 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 500 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: no limit Maximum Structure Height: 45 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Entrance Drive Part Part Property Line Accessory Building Setback Building Setback Multi-Family Dwelling (MD) Standard Page # Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plans Lot Depth Primary Structure Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

40 2 Zoning Districts 2.12 Manufactured Home Park District Manufactured Home Park (MH) Intent The MH district is intended to provide areas within the community exclusively for leased-lot neighborhoods of manufactured and mobile homes. All manufactured home parks shall be in accordance with IC et. seq., Rule 410 IAC 6-6, and all subsequent amendments to either. All such areas shall also be consistent with all applicable requirements of the Indiana Board of Health. The MH zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from potentially conflicting land uses, such as agriculture and general industrial. The uses of this district should be integrated into the community by being developed adjacent to other residential areas, institutions, commercial areas, and parks. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, mobile home/manufactured home type III Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single family* * included as a special exception use for the purpose of including type I and type II manufactured homes Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship community center day-care center police/fire/rescue station Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower ZONING ORDINANCE 2-22

41 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.12 Manufactured Home Park District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 5 acres (for entire park facility) Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 200 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet (all street classifications) Minimum Side Yard Setback: 50 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 50 feet Minimum Dwelling Site Size: 4,000 square feet Minimum Dwelling Site Front Yard Setback: 15 feet from edge of pavement of private interior roads, or from right-of-way of public interior streets Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet from edge of pavement of private interior roads, or from right-of-way of public interior streets (for residential garages when the garage door faces a street) Minimum Dwelling Site Side Yard Setback:* 7 feet Minimum Dwelling Site Rear Yard Setback:* 7 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 750 square feet Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: no limit Maximum Structure Height: 30 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Part Residential Part Home Occupation Mobile/Man. Home Part Part Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Entrance Drive Part Part Dwelling Site Boundary Property Setback Manufactured Home Park (MH) Standard Page # Sight Visibility Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Lot Depth Property Line Dwelling Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

42 2 Zoning Districts 2.13 Central Business District Central Business (CB) Intent The CB district is intended to provide areas for the combination of land uses common to traditional central business districts. This zoning district is intended to accommodate the current uses and structures within Greencastle s traditional downtown and permit the continued, contextually appropriate development of the area. The CB district is further intended to support the preservation of Greencastle s Courthouse Square National Register Historic District. The CB zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to use this district to protect the existing downtown area from incompatible uses and inappropriate development standards. This zoning district should also be used to provide for contextually appropriate infill development in and around the downtown area. A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family (upper floors) dwelling, two-family (upper floors) dwelling, multi-family (upper floors) Public/Institutional Uses lodge or private club community center day-care center funeral home/mortuary/crematory hospital/medical center government office fire/police/rescue station post office library museum parking lot/garage Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground Commercial Uses recreation uses (small scale) personal service uses office uses retail uses (small scale) retail uses (medium scale) Notes 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farmer s market (for products grown offsite) Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship institutional facility for the mentally ill institutional facility for the developmentally disabled school (P-12) trade or business school Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses theater (outdoor) Commercial Uses bus/mass transit terminal recreation uses (medium scale) retail uses (large scale) data processing center ZONING ORDINANCE 2-24

43 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.13 Central Business District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Maximum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet Minimum Lot Width: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Minimum Lot Depth: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Minimum Front Yard Setback and Buildto Lines: the average setback of other CB zoned properties within 3 lots on either side of the subject lot, but not extending across a public street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback and Buildto Line:* the average setback of other CB zoned properties within 3 lots on either side of the subject lot, but not extending across a public street Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* the average setback of other CB zoned properties within 3 lots on either side of the subject lot, but not extending across a public street *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 600 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 60 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Home Occupation Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Entrance Drive Part Part Telecommunication Part Part Front & Side Yard Build-to Lines Adjacent Structure Primary Structure Central Business (CB) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Lot Depth Rear Yard Building Setback Property Line Accessory Building Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

44 2 Zoning Districts 2.14 Small Scale General Business District General Business (GB1) Intent The GB1 district is intended to provide an area for a variety of small-scale business uses. The GB1 zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to use this district to provide a variety of goods and services which are accessible to the city s residential neighborhoods and complimentary to its other types of business districts. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling, single-family (upper floors) dwelling, two-family (upper floors) dwelling, multi-family (upper floors) Public/Institutional Uses lodge or private club community center day-care center government office fire/police/rescue station parking lot/garage Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way Park Uses nature preserve/center Commercial Uses auto-oriented uses (small/medium scale) recreation uses (small scale) personal service uses office uses retail uses (small/medium scale) data processing center 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farmer s market (for products grown offsite) commercial greenhouse Residential Uses assisted living/retirement facility nursing home Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship funeral home/mortuary/crematory hospital/medical center institutional facility for the mentally ill institutional facility for the developmentally disabled government facility (non-office) post office library museum school (P-12) trade or business school Communications/Utility Uses wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground theater (outdoor) Commercial Uses auto-oriented uses (large scale) bus/mass transit terminal recreation uses (medium scale) retail uses (large scale) Industrial Uses contractor s warehouse/storage yard ZONING ORDINANCE 2-26

45 Lot Width Accessory Building Setback Building Setback 2.14 Small Scale General Business District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 15,000 square feet Maximum Lot Area: 1.5 acres Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 150 feet Maximum Lot Depth: 3.5 times the lot width Minimum Lot Frontage: 75 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 35 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 15 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 10 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 600 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 45 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Home Occupation Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part R.O.W. General Business (GB1) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Lot Depth Primary Structure Property Line Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

46 2 Zoning Districts 2.15 Large Scale General Business District General Business (GB2) Intent The GB2 district is intended to provide an area for a variety of large-scale business uses. The GB2 zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to use this district to provide a variety of goods and services which are accessible to the city s residential neighborhoods and complimentary to its other types of business districts. Notes A. Permitted Uses Agricultural Uses farm equipment sales and service commercial greenhouse Public/Institutional Uses day-care center funeral home/mortuary/crematory hospital/medical center government office government facility (non-office) fire/police/rescue station parking lot/garage trade or business school Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way Park Uses nature preserve/center Commercial Uses auto-oriented uses (all scales) recreation uses (small/medium scale) personal service uses office uses retail uses (all scales) data processing center 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farmer s market (for products grown offsite) livestock auction/sales facility agricultural products sales, distribution and storage Public/Institutional Uses lodge or private club fairgrounds institutional facility for the mentally ill institutional facility for the developmentally disabled penal/correctional institution Communications/Utility Uses wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses athletic fields/courts/areas park/playground theater (outdoor) Commercial Uses bus/mass transit terminal truck stop kennel Industrial Uses truck service center mini-warehouse self storage facility boat/rv storage facility agricultural products storage (materials produced off-site) contractor s warehouse/storage yard ZONING ORDINANCE 2-28

47 R.O.W. Lot Width Accessory Building Setback Building Setback 2.15 Large Scale General Business District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 125 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: 3.5 times the lot width Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 35 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 25 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: not applicable Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 25 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 25 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: not applicable Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 45 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Property Line Lot Depth Primary Structure General Business (GB2) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

48 2 Zoning Districts 2.16 Professional Business District Busi- Professional ness (PB) A. Permitted Uses B. Special Exception Uses Intent The PB district is intended to provide areas exclusively for professional office land uses. This district may be used to establish business centers or as a buffer between residential and general business or industrial uses. The PB zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect the uses of this district from incompatible land uses. This district should be also used to provide high quality business parks for Greencastle s professionals and service organizations. Residential Uses dwelling, single-family (upper floors) dwelling, two-family (upper floors) dwelling, multi-family (upper floors) Public/Institutional Uses church or other place of worship community center day-care center hospital/medical center government office fire/police/rescue station parking lot/garage trade or business school Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way Park Uses nature preserve/center park/playground Commercial Uses office uses data processing center Notes 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Public/Institutional Uses helipad/heliport lodge or private club institutional facility for the mentally ill institutional facility for the developmentally disabled post office library museum school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses athletic fields/courts/areas ZONING ORDINANCE 2-30

49 R.O.W. Lot Width Accessory Building Setback Building Setback 2.16 Professional Business District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 15,000 square feet Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: 150 feet Maximum Lot Depth: 3.5 times the lot width Minimum Lot Frontage: 75 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 35 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 25 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 10 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: 600 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: no limit Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 45 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Home Occupation Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Professional Business (PB) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Primary Structure Property Line Lot Depth Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

50 2 Zoning Districts 2.17 Light Industrial District Light Industrial (LI) Intent The LI district is intended to provide areas for light industrial, warehousing, research, and distribution facilities. This district is intended to include only industrial uses that are completely contained and do not involve the outdoor storage of any materials or include the release of vibrations, noises, odors, light, or other emissions. The LI zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect these districts from retail commercial, residential, and general industrial uses. This district should be used in combination with the professional business district to create business parks. Generally, development in this district should include lot sizes and other features which support industrial retention and expansion. Notes A. Permitted Uses Agricultural Uses agricultural products sales, distribution, and storage Public/Institutional Uses airport helipad/heliport government office/facility government facility (non-office) fire/police/rescue station Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way sewage treatment plant wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas Industrial Uses light industrial processing and distribution truck service center mini-warehouse personal storage facility boat/rv storage facility agricultural products storage (of materials produced off-site) contractor s office/warehouse/storage 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses farm equipment sales and service livestock auction/sales facility commercial greenhouse Public/Institutional Uses day-care center trade/business school Commercial Uses truck stop kennel office uses data processing center Industrial Uses general industrial production/hazardous materials storage concrete/asphalt production facility ZONING ORDINANCE 2-32

51 R.O.W. Lot Width Accessory Building Setback Building Setback 2.17 Light Industrial District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 125 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 100 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 100 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 80 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 60 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: not applicable Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 25 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 25 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 40 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Industrial Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Light Industrial (LI) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Primary Structure Property Line Lot Depth Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

52 2 Zoning Districts 2.18 General Industrial District General Industrial (GI) Intent The GI district is intended to provide areas for general industrial use under conditions that minimize conflicts with other land uses, such as residential, commercial, and parks. The GI zoning district should be used only within the City limits. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect these districts from commercial and residential land uses. This district should be used in combination with the light industrial district to provide ample employment centers and opportunities for economic development. Generally development in this district should include lot sizes and other features which support industrial retention and expansion. Notes A. Permitted Uses Public/Institutional Uses airport helipad/heliport fire/police station Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way sewage treatment plant wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic fields/courts/areas Industrial Uses light industrial processing and distribution general industrial production 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Agricultural Uses commercial greenhouse Public/Institutional Uses government office/facility trade/business school Industrial Uses hazardous materials storage/processing facility agricultural products storage (of materials produced off-site) concrete/asphalt production facility ZONING ORDINANCE 2-34

53 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.18 General Industrial District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 5 acres Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: 200 feet (measured at the front building setback line) Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: 100 feet on a public road (with access from that road) Minimum Front Yard Setback: 100 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 100 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 80 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 60 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: not applicable Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 50 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 50 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: 1 Maximum Structure Height: 60 feet for Primary Structures 25 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Industrial Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Property Line Primary Structure Building Setback General Industrial (GI) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Accessory Building Setback Lot Depth Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

54 2 Zoning Districts 2.19 University District University (UN) Intent The UN district is intended to accommodate the unique characteristics and regulatory needs of DePauw University. The district is intended to consider the campus and its related uses as a whole, minimizing conflicts with adjacent land uses. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to use this district to provide DePauw University with a concise regulatory process. Notes A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses dwelling single family dormitory fraternity/sorority/student co-op. Public/Institutional Uses day-care center hospital/medical center fire/police/rescue station post office library museum parking lot or garage trade or business school college or university Communications/Utility Uses wireless telecommunications tower/ facility Park Uses nature preserve/center athletic field/court/areas park/playground theater (outdoor) 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses dwelling, two-family dwelling, multi-family bed and breakfast facility boarding house Public/Institutional Uses helipad/heliport church or other place of worship school (P-12) Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation/transmission line/rightof-way watertower Park Uses golf course/driving range Commercial Uses* recreation uses (small scale) recreation uses (medium scale) personal service uses retail uses (small scale) *commercial uses are distinguished from the university by the ownership of the facility - commercial uses are those which are not owned by the university or are located on property leased from the university ZONING ORDINANCE 2-36

55 R.O.W. Lot Width 2.19 University District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Campus Area: 5 acres Minimum Lot Width: no limit Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: no limit Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 40 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 25 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 15 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: 25 feet (for attached residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 25 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 25 feet *Indicates setback from campus boundary as a whole, not for each separate building parcel contained within the campus. Setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: no limit Maximum Structure Height: 60 feet for Primary Structures 35 feet for Accessory Structures All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Home Occupation Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Sight Visibility Telecommunication Part Part Multiple Primary Structures on One Lot University (UN) Standard Page # Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Landscaping Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting Public Improvement General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Site Development Plan Building Setback Property Line Lot Depth Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

56 2 Zoning Districts 2.20 Mineral Extraction District Mineral Extraction (ME) Intent The ME district is intended to provide appropriate areas and regulations for mineral extraction and processing areas. This intended to include both the mineral extraction operations and all associated offices; concrete batch plants; cement and asphalt mixing plants; and concrete block, pipe, slab, panel, or similar product facilities. The Greencastle Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to use this district to provide local mineral extraction and processing operations with a concise regulatory process. In addition, it should be used to avoid conflicts with residences and other land uses. Notes A. Permitted Uses Public/Institutional Uses police/fire/rescue station Communications/Utility Uses railroad right-of-way utility substation wireless telecommunications tower/ facility watertower Park Uses nature preserve/center Industrial Uses mineral extraction and processing 1. Use Matrix: The Use Matrix at the end of this Article (p. 40) provides detailed use listings for all zoning districts. 2. Planned Unit Developments: Any zoning district may be re-zoned to PUD, Planned Unit Development as specified in Article 8 of this Ordinance. 3. Subdivisions Permitted: The subdivision of land in this district shall be consistent with all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless such land is located outside of the Greencastle City Limits in which case all applicable regulations of Putnam County shall apply. 4. Incidental Uses: Incidental uses and standards are listed in Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. B. Special Exception Uses Communications/Utility Uses sewage treatment plant ZONING ORDINANCE 2-38

57 Lot Width 2.20 Mineral Extraction District (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 C. Lot & Yard Minimum Lot Area: 20 acres Maximum Lot Area: no limit Minimum Lot Width: no limit Minimum Lot Depth: no limit Maximum Lot Depth: no limit Minimum Lot Frontage: no limit Minimum Front Yard Setback: 200 feet when adjacent to a Principal Arterial Street 200 feet when adjacent to a Minor Arterial Street 200 feet when adjacent to a Collector Street 200 when adjacent to a Local Street Minimum Garage Setback: not applicable Minimum Side Yard Setback:* 200 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback:* 200 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures, setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.6 of this Ordinance. Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: no limit Maximum Structure Height: no limit All telecommunications facilities shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.23 Cross-Reference Development Standard Page # Height Incidental Use/Acc. Str Temporary Use/Structure Part Part Mineral Extraction Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Part Part Loading Entrance Drive Part Part Sight Visibility R.O.W. Lot Depth Mineral Extraction (ME) Standard Page # Telecommunication Part Part Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Part Part Buffering & Screening Part Part Exterior Lighting General Sign Temporary Sign Part Permanent Sign Part Part Accessory Building Setback Building Setback Illustrative Layout (Does not reflect all requirements established by this Ordinance) CITY OF GREENCASTLE

58 2 Zoning Districts 2.21 Land Use Matrix Agriculture & Residential Use Matrix Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME Agriculture Uses farm (general) grazing/pasture land livestock raising/breeding crop production crop processing/storage (of materials produced on-site) farm (confined feeding) P S P S farm equipment sales and service P S farmers market (for sale of products grown off-site) S S S S S animal boarding P P livestock auction/sales facility S S S commercial greenhouse S P S S agricultural product sales, distribution, & storage fertilizer sales seed sales farm co-op. facility Residential Uses S P dwelling, farm P P dwelling, single-family dwelling, manufactured home type I dwelling, manufactured home type II dwelling, mobile home/manufactured home type III P P P P S P S P P dwelling, single family (upper floors) P P P dwelling, two-family S P P S dwelling, two-family (upper floors) P P P dwelling, multi-family S S P P S dwelling, multi-family (upper floors) P P P residential facility for the mentally ill P P P P P P residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I P P P P P P residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II S S S S S S assisted living/retirement facility S S P S nursing home S S P S bed and breakfast facility S S S S S S boarding house S S dormitory P fraternity/sorority/student co-op S S P ZONING ORDINANCE 2-40

59 2.21 Land Use Matrix (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 Public, Utility, & Park Uses Matrix Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) Public Uses/Institutional District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME airport S P P private air strip S helipad/heliport S S P P S lodge or private club P P S S church or other place of worship S S S S S S S S S S P S community center S S P P P day-care center S S S S S S S P P P P S P fairgrounds S S S funeral home/mortuary/crematory P S P hospital/medical center P S P P P institutional facility for the mentally ill S S S S S S institutional facility for the developmentally disabled S S S S S S government office P P P P P S government facility (non-office) S P P penal or correctional institution fire/police/rescue station S S S S P P P P P P P P post office P S S P library P S S P museum P S S P parking lot or garage P P P P P school (P-12) S S S S S S S S S S S trade or business school S S P P S S P university or college Communications/Utilities Uses railroad right-of-way P P S S S S S S S S P P P P P S P utility substation/transmission line/right-of-way P P S S S S S S S S P P P P P S P sewage treatment plant S P P S wireless telecommunications facility/tower S S S S S S P P P P water tower S S S S S S S S S S S S S P P S P well field/water treatment facility P P Park Uses golf course/driving range S S S S S S S nature preserve/center P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P athletic fields/courts/areas P P P P P P P P P S S S P P P park/playgrounds P P P P P P P P P S S P P theater (outdoor) S S S S P S P 2-41 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

60 2 Zoning Districts 2.21 Land Use Matrix (cont.) Commercial Use Matrix Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) Commercial Uses adult uses auto-oriented uses (small scale) District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME gas station restaurant (with drive-in service) restaurant (with drive-thru service) auto-oriented uses (medium scale) automobile repair and body shop car wash vehicle detailing/accessory shop oil change facility auto-oriented uses (large scale) hotel or motel automobile sales and service mobile home/manufactured home sales and service boat/rv sales, service, storage, and rental motorcycle sales and service bus/mass transit terminal S P S S P P S truck stop S S recreation uses (small scale) billiard hall/video arcade night club restaurant (without drive-in or drive-thru service) bar/tavern video/dvd store recreation uses (medium scale) P S P S P P bowling alley theater (indoor) banquet/assembly hall miniature golf course skating rink/swimming pool shooting/archery range (indoor) recreational uses (large scale) riding stable seasonal hunting or fishing facility shooting/archery range (outdoor) retreat center S camp ground S kennel S S S S personal service uses P P P barber/beauty shop dry cleaners (retail) photographic studio self-service laundry shoe repair shop tailor and pressing shop dance or martial arts studio tanning fitness center S P P P S S S ZONING ORDINANCE 2-42

61 2.21 Land Use Matrix (cont.) Zoning Districts 2 Commercial Use Matrix Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) Commercial Uses office uses administrative and professional offices bank/financial institution medical and dental offices veterinary office/animal clinic (excluding outdoor kennels) radio/tv station print shop/copy center business/financial services office secretarial/employment service general services office design firms (architects, etc.) travel agency retail uses (small scale) art or photo studio/gallery bakery (retail) delicatessen flower shop gift shop news dealer/bookstore stationary shop ice cream shop craft/fabric shop convenience store (without gas station) liquor store music/instrument shop retail uses (medium scale) apparel/footwear store sporting goods/bait sales pharmacy garden shop jewelry store meat market/butcher pet shop variety store antique shop auto parts sales (without on-site repair service) building finishes store (paint, carpet, wallpaper) hardware store retail uses (large scale) District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME auction facility (excluding livestock) supermarket/grocery department store home electronics/appliance store office supply store building supply store data processing center S P P P S P P P S P P P S P P P P P S S 2-43 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

62 2 Zoning Districts 2.21 Land Use Matrix (cont.) Industrial Use Matrix Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) Industrial Uses District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME mineral extraction and processing S S P light industrial processing and distribution P P fertilizer storage and distribution engineering/research laboratory truck freight terminal warehouse wholesale facility distribution facility bakery (commercial) packaging facility assembly facility lumber yard dry cleaners (commercial) printing/publishing facility tool and dye shop general industrial production bottled gas (storage and distribution) petroleum tank farm incinerator manufacturing/fabrication facility power generating plant food production and processing agricultural material processing truck service center S S hazardous materials storage/processing facility S mini-warehouse self storage facility S P boat/rv storage facility S P agricultural product storage (of materials produced off-site) S S S P S contractors warehouse/storage yard S S P concrete/asphalt production facility S S S P ZONING ORDINANCE 2-44

63 Article 3 Zoning Overlay Districts (Reserved for Future Use) CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

64 Article 4 Zoning Map CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

65 4 Zoning Map 4.1 Official Zoning Map Official Zoning Map A. Official Zoning Map: The zoning map for the City of Greencastle, officially labeled "Greencastle Zoning Map", is hereby included as part of this Ordinance. The map may also be known as and referred to as the Official Zoning Map. B. Official Zoning Map Copies: Copies of the Official Zoning Map may be made and distributed to interested persons. The Official Zoning Map copies shall be labeled as copies and have the date which they were last modified printed on them. C. Location of the Official Zoning Map: The Official Zoning Map will be located in the office of the Greencastle City Planner. D. Zoning District Boundaries: The Zoning District boundaries shall be shown on the Official Zoning Map. The abbreviations for the zoning districts appearing in this Ordinance shall be used to identify the zoning districts on the Official Zoning Map. E. Regular Revisions: The Official Zoning Map shall be formally revised annually by the City Planner to reflect any changes, or otherwise as the Plan Commission determines necessary. During interim periods of time, hand drawn lines and text on the Official Zoning Map will be appropriate to note zoning changes. Copies may be made after the amendments are noted, and each copy shall be noted as an update with the "date last changed" noted on the map. Other revisions may be made to correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior map, but shall not have the effect of amending the Official Zoning Map except as adopted by the City Council. F. Damaged, Destroyed, or Lost Official Zoning Map: In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the City Council may, by ordinance, adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall, to the extent possible, duplicate the accuracy of the damaged, destroyed, or lost map. ZONING ORDINANCE 4-2

66 4.2 and Interpretation A. District Boundary : District boundaries on the Official Zoning Map shall conform to the following standards: 1. District boundaries shown within the lines of roads, easements, and transportation rights-of-way shall be deemed to follow the center lines. 2. District boundaries indicated as following section or fractional sectional lines, platted lot lines, or city corporation lines shall be construed as following such lines. 3. District boundaries indicated as approximately following the center line of streams, rivers, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines. 4. Where a district boundary line divides a lot at the time such line is adopted, the district in which the majority of the area of the property is included shall apply to the entire property. In cases where a property is divided equally between two or more zoning districts, the most restrictive district shall apply to the entire property. 5. District boundaries indicated as parallel to, or extensions of the features listed in Section 4.2(A)(1-4) above shall be construed as such. B. District Boundary Interpretation: The City Planner shall determine the applicable zoning for each property in the Plan Commission jurisdiction, including properties divided into several zoning districts as described in Section 4.2(A)(4) above. 1. Any ruling of the City Planner pertaining to the district boundaries may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provisions for Appeals of Administrative Decisions established by this Ordinance. 2. If the City Planner cannot definitely determine the location of a district boundary by the center lines, scale, or dimensions shown on the Official Zoning Map, or by the fact that it does not clearly coincide with a property line, immediate action on any application or petition shall be refused, and the Plan Commission, at its next regularly scheduled meeting, shall interpret the location of the district boundary with reference to the scale of the Official Zoning Map and the purposes set forth in all relevant provisions of this Ordinance. C. Effect of Vacation on Zoning: Whenever any street, alley, public way, railroad right-of-way, waterway, or other similar area is vacated by the proper authority, the zoning districts adjoining each side of vacated areas shall be extended automatically to the center of the vacated area. All areas included in the vacation shall then be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended zoning districts. In the event of a partial vacation, the adjoining zoning district, or zoning district nearest the portion vacated, shall be extended automatically to include all of the vacated area. The resolution of any disputes as to the exact zoning district boundaries shall be determined by the City Planner. Appeals of the City Planner's determination may be brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Zoning Map 4 and Interpretation 4-3 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

67 Article 5 Development CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

68 5 Development Introduction and Application 5.1 Introduction and Application A. Introduction: All structures; land uses; land use changes; and structural alterations, relocations, additions, and enlargements that are constructed, created, established, or occur after the effective date of this Ordinance (except as provided within Article 9 of this Ordinance) shall be subject to all development standards and regulations for the applicable zoning district. The following development standards are included in this Article: 5.2 Height... page Incidental Use & Accessory Structure... page Temporary Use/Structure... page Industrial...page Mineral Extraction...page Confined Feeding Operation...page Residential...page Home Occupation...page Mobile/Manufactured Home...page Recreational Vehicle Park...page Open Space...page Environmental...page Flood Hazard Area...page Parking...page Loading...page Entrance/Drive...page Sight Visibility...page Telecommunication...page Satellite Dish...page Fence, Hedge, & Wall...page Landscaping...page Buffering...page Exterior Lighting...page Public Improvement...page 5-83 B. Expansion or Modification of Existing Uses and Structures: No structure, parking area, or other site feature regulated by this Ordinance shall be enlarged, altered, or expanded unless the minimum improvements required by this Article are provided to the property in a manner equal to the extent of its alteration or expansion. In the case of a substantial expansion, the entire site must meet the requirements of this Article. An alteration or expansion to an existing property is substantial when the area or square footage of the expanded or altered land (including property used for building space, parking, or storage) or structure, respectively, exceeds 25% of the area or square footage of the land or structure existing on the effective date of this Ordinance, exclusive of the alteration or expansion. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-2 C. Requirements for Non-conforming Uses and Uses Permitted by Special Exception or Variance: Any use which is non-conforming in the zoning district in which it is located or is permitted by special exception or variance shall be consistent with the standards for the zoning district in which the use is permitted by this Ordinance. The Board of Zoning Appeals may specify the appropriate standards for all uses permitted by special exception or variance.

69 5.2 Height Development 5 These general Height apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I U N A. Height Requirements: The maximum height permitted shall be as noted for each Zoning District in Article 2. In all instances, the height of a structure shall be measured from the lowest point at grade level. B. Exceptions: No structure may be erected or changed so as to make its height greater than specified in the applicable zoning district, except as noted below. For the purposes of this section, the height of church steeples, chimneys, and other structures which are attached or otherwise a part of another structure shall be measured from grade level. 1. General Exceptions: The following structures may exceed the permitted height regulations by twofold (x2), but shall not exceed a total height from grade level of 100 feet: a. Church steeples, b. Spires, and c. Utility transmission towers and poles. 2. Necessary Appurtenances: The following structures may exceed the permitted height standards for the district in which they are located by up to 10 feet: a. Necessary mechanical appurtenances, b. Chimneys, c. Fire Towers, d. Stair Towers, b. Elevator bulkheads. 3. Agricultural Structures: All agricultural related structures may exceed the permitted height standards for the district in which they are located and be erected to any height which is necessary for their operation. 4. Watertowers: Municipal watertowers may exceed the permitted height standards for the district in which they are located and be a erected to a maximum height of 200 feet. 5. Telecommunications Towers and Antenna: The height of telecommunication towers and antenna shall meet the requirements of Chapter 5.19, Telecommunication Facilities of this Article. 6. Amateur Radio Towers: Amateur radio towers shall meet the requirements of Section 5.3 (F) (1) of this Article. C. Airport Height Requirements: Nothing in this Ordinance, including the exceptions listed in 5.2(B) above shall be interpreted as waiving any height regulations related to airport functions. All applicable Federal Aviation Administration height restrictions shall apply to all structures consistent with the Airport Layout Plan for the Putnam County Airport. ME 5-3 Height Intent The intent of these height standards is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing for adequate light and air and ensuring adequate fire protection service. See Also: Article 2, Zoning Districts See Also: Section 5.19, Telecommunication Facility See Also: Section 5.3 (F)(1) Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

70 5 Development Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Intent The intent of these standards is to address the unique features of incidental uses and accessory structures which typically accompany primary uses and structures. 5.3 Incidental Use and Acc. Str. Part 1: These general Incidental Use & Accessory Structure apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Order of Establishment: No incidental use or accessory structure shall be permitted to be located, placed, or established on any lot prior to the establishment of a primary use or structure unless otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. All incidental uses and accessory structures shall be permitted only in association with, and on the same lot as the primary use or structure. B. Exceptions: Accessory structures are not deemed to include bird baths and houses, swing sets, mailboxes, lamp posts, doghouses, tree houses, and other such items except as otherwise stated in this Ordinance. C. Location: Accessory structures shall comply with the following location requirements: 1. Setbacks from other Structures: A minimum separation of 10 feet shall be provided between an accessory structure and any primary structure or other accessory structure. 2. Easements: No accessory structures shall encroach on any platted easement without written consent of the agency the easement belongs to or is managed by. 3. Rights-of-way: No accessory structure shall encroach on any right-ofway without written consent of the holder of the right-of-way. Encroachment into any right-of-way held by the City of Greencastle shall require the consent of the Board of Public Works and Safety. 4. Septic Fields: No accessory structures shall be placed in any operable septic fields. 5. Yard Location: All accessory structures, with the exception of gazebos and decks, shall only be located to the rear of the primary structure except in the case of corner or through lots, in which case, the structures may be placed to the side of the primary structure. In no case may any accessory structure be located closer to the front property line than the setback provided by the primary structure. D. Vehicle Use: In no instance shall a vehicle be used as an accessory structure in any district (such as for storage, etc.). ZONING ORDINANCE 5-4

71 5.3 Incidental Use and Acc. Str. (cont.) Development 5 E. Permitted Incidental Uses: Incidental uses shall be permitted in each zoning district as either permitted uses or special exceptions consistent with the Permitted Incidental Uses Table below. All incidental uses shall be subject to the standards provided by this Chapter. The City Planner shall determine whether or not incidental uses not specifically listed are permitted based on the consistency of each use with the intent of the district in which it is located. The decision of the City Planner may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the Appeals of Administrative Decisions provisions of this Ordinance. Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Permitted Incidental Uses Use (P - Permitted, S- Special Exception) District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME recreational raising of non-farm animals P P outdoor storage of agricultural products, materials, and equipment P P dwelling, single-family (accessory, as an additional dwelling) S child day-care home P P P P P P P P P P P P P home occupation type I P P P P P P P P P P P P P home occupation type II P S outdoor storage of sales items P P P outdoor storage of products and production materials P P outdoor storage of equipment S S P S P outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles P P 1. Accessory Dwelling : Single-family dwellings constructed and used as accessories to the primary dwelling on the property (otherwise commonly know as "mother-in-laws quarters" and "granny flats") shall be attached to, and designed and constructed as part of the primary structure. In no case may any accessory dwelling exceed 600 square feet in living area. 2. Day-Care Home : Child day-care homes shall meet the definition established by I.C and shall be consistent with all applicable regulations of the State of Indiana. 3. Home Occupation : Home occupations shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Home Occupation of this Article. 4. Outdoor Storage : Any areas of outdoor storage shall conform with the setbacks for accessory structures established by this Chapter. In no case may outdoor storage occur in any easement, right-of-way, parking space, interior drive, sidewalk or pedestrian way, or landscaping area. All outdoor storage shall occur in areas designed specifically for outdoor storage and distinguished from parking lots by fencing, changes in grade or pavement type, or curbed landscaping areas. Specific types of outdoor storage shall also meet the following standards: 5-5 See Also: IC Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

72 5 Development Incidental Use and Accessory Structure See Also: Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) See Also: Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) See Also: Section 5.15 (Part 1)(F)(2) 5.3 Incidental Use and Acc. Str. (cont.) a. Outdoor Storage of Sales Items: The outdoor storage of sales items shall be limited to seasonal finished products which are for sale at the business where the outdoor storage is occurring. The outdoor storage of fireworks shall be prohibited. b. Outdoor Storage of Products and Production Materials: The outdoor storage of manufacturing products and materials used in production shall be prohibited in all front yards and shall conform to the screening requirements of Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) of the Buffering and Screening of this Article. c. Outdoor Storage of Equipment: Outdoor storage of equipment shall be limited to properties on which contractors warehouses/ storage yards and mineral extraction and processing are the permitted primary uses and shall conform to the screening requirements of Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) of the Buffering and Screening of this Article. d. Outdoor Storage of Inoperable Vehicles: Outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles shall be limited to properties on which an auto repair/body shop is the permitted primary uses and shall conform to the requirements of Section 5.15 (Part 1)(F)(2) of the Parking section of this Article. Permitted Accessory Structures Structure (P - Permitted) District AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME recreational greenhouses P P saunas P P P P P P P P P P detached garages and carports P P P P P P P P P P P P mini-barns and sheds P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P swimming pools P P P P P P P P P P dumpsters and trash containers P P P P P P P P other accessory structures related to the primary use P P P P P P Maximum Number of Accessory Structures Permitted NA NA Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setback for Accessory Structures 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. F. Permitted Accessory Structures: The type of accessory structures, side and rear yard setbacks for accessory structures, and maximum number of accessory structures per dwelling unit or business use in each zoning district shall be consistent with the Permitted Accessory Structures Table below. All accessory structures shall be subject to the standards provided by this section, all other setbacks, the location requirements of Section 5.3 (C) above, and other standards established by this Ordinance. The City Planner shall determine whether or not accessory structures not specifically listed in this section are permitted based on the consistency of each structure ZONING ORDINANCE 5-6

73 5.3 Incidental Use and Acc. Str. (cont.) Development 5 with the intent of the district in which it is located. The decision of the City Planner may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the Appeals of Administrative Decisions provisions of this Ordinance. 1. Antennas and Satellite Dishes: All satellite dishes shall be subject to the Satellite Dish provided by this Article. All amateur radio antenna shall meet the following requirements: a. Location: No amateur radio antenna shall be located in any front or side yard or within any required rear yard setback. b. Height: No amateur radio tower shall exceed 30 feet in height from ground level or 6 feet in height above the highest point of the roof of the primary structure, whichever is greater. Amateur radio towers shall be permitted to exceed these height requirements if a determination is made by the Board of Zoning Appeals, through the development standard variance process, that the increased tower height is technically necessary to successfully engage in amateur radio communications. 2. Fences: All fences shall be subject to the Fence and Wall provided by this Article. 3. Swimming Pools: All swimming pools shall conform to the requirements of the Indiana Pool Code and all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Building Code. 4. Dumpsters and Trash Containers: All dumpsters and trash containers shall be prohibited from all front yards and shall be subject to the screening requirements provided by Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) of the Buffering and Screening of this Article. G. Park & Recreation Facility Incidental Uses & Accessory Structures: Where park and recreation facilities are permitted, customary incidental uses and accessory structures such as restrooms, groceries, refreshment stands, restaurants, laundries, dumpsters and other waste containers, and sporting goods sales are also permitted, subject to the following standards: 1. The maximum cumulative area occupied by incidental uses and accessory structures, including any associated parking shall not exceed 10 percent of the park and recreation site; 2. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall be subordinate to the recreational character of the development; 3. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall be located, designed and intended to serve only the needs of the park and recreation facility; 4. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall present no visible evidence of their business nature to areas outside the park or recreation facility; 5. Parking for incidental uses and accessory structures shall be consistent with the Parking of this Article; and 6. All dumpsters and other waste containers shall be screened consistent with Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) of the Buffering and Screening of this Article. 5-7 Incidental Use and Accessory Structure See Also: Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) See Also: Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

74 5 Development Incidental Use and Accessory Structure See Also: Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) 5.3 Incidental Use and Acc. Str. (cont.) H. Multi-family Dwelling Complex and Manufactured Home Park Incidental Uses & Accessory Structures: Where multi-family dwellings or manufactured home parks are permitted, customary incidental uses and accessory structures such as management offices, sales offices, storage facilities, child day-care centers, self-service laundries, fitness centers, community centers, recreation centers, dumpsters and other waste containers, and swimming pools shall also be permitted, subject to the following standards: 1. The maximum cumulative area occupied by incidental uses and accessory structures, including any associated parking shall not exceed 10 percent of the development site; 2. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall be subordinate to the residential character of the development; 3. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall be located, designed and intended to serve only the needs of the development; 4. The incidental uses and accessory structures shall present no visible evidence of their business nature to areas outside the development; and 5. Parking for incidental uses and accessory structures shall be consistent with the Parking of this Article; and 6. All dumpsters and other waste containers shall be screened consistent with Section 5.23 (Part 2)(A) of the Buffering and Screening of this Article. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-8

75 5.4 Temporary Use/Structure Development 5 Part 1: These general Temporary Use/Structure apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Temporary Structure : All temporary structures shall conform to the following requirements: 1. Applicable Development : Temporary structures must meet all development standards for a permanent structure unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. 2. Trailers as Temporary Structures: Any trailer used as a temporary structure must be equipped with skirting on all four sides which match the exterior material of the trailer. 3. Temporary Structure Time Limits: Any temporary structure used to house a permitted use (such as temporary school classrooms) shall be permitted for up to 1 year. B. Temporary Use and Structure : Temporary uses and structures are permitted in any zoning district provided that the use is a permitted use in that zoning district. All temporary uses and structures shall conform to the following requirements: 1. Permit Requirements: All temporary structures or uses shall require a permit unless otherwise specified in this Article. No temporary use or structure, or the signage, lighting, landscaping, or parking areas for such facilities shall be constructed, placed upon a site, or altered prior to all necessary permits being obtained. 2. Time Limits: Temporary uses and/or structures which seek extensions of the initial time limits established for that use or structure in this Chapter shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. a. An unlimited number of 1 year extensions of time may be granted for a temporary use or structure by the Board of Zoning Appeals. b. The Board may impose reasonable conditions as part of its approval. c. No extensions of the time limits described in this Chapter shall be considered for any temporary use or structure that violates any conditions listed in this Chapter or any other provision of this Ordinance. 3. Removal Conditions: All temporary uses or structures must be removed and the site reverted to its original condition within the duration of the permit. 5-9 Temporary Use/Structure Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for temporary uses and structures in order to accommodate the temporary needs of properties in the city, ensure that intended temporary uses do not become permanent with proper scrutiny, and protect public health and safety from unique hazards that can be created by temporary uses and structures. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

76 5 Development Temporary Use/Structure 5.4 Temporary Use/Structure (cont.) Part 2: These residential Temporary Use/Structure apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH The following temporary uses and structures are permitted as described below, no permit shall be required. A. Garage/Yard Sales: Garage/yard sales are permitted for a total of 7 days per calendar year, per lot. Garage/yard sales shall be distinguished from flea markets in that garage/yards sales are clearly incidental to residential uses, while flea markets are commercial businesses and primary uses. In no instance shall this provision be interpreted as permitting the operation of a flea market. B. Children's Roadside Stands: Children's roadside stands shall be permitted, but shall not be located in any public right-of-way. C. Tents: Tents used for private parties or events are permitted for a total of 7 days per calendar year, per lot. (Note: Tents may also be subject to the review of the Greencastle Fire Department.) D. Construction Trailers: Construction trailers are permitted as temporary structures for up to 12 months in any 5 year period, per lot. Construction trailers shall not be located in any right-of-way, required setback, easement, or buffer yard. E. Dumpsters: Dumpsters for construction-related debris shall be permitted as temporary structures for up to 12 months in any 5 year period, per lot. Dumpsters shall not be located in any right-of-way, required setback, easement, or buffer yard. Part 3: These home sales Temporary Use/Structure apply to the following district(s): A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MH A. Temporary Home Sales Model & Trailer Time Limits: Temporary model homes and temporary sales trailers shall be permitted in each development until either (1) building permits have been obtained for greater than 90% of the lots included in the preliminary plat for the development or (2) 5 years from the date of approval of the final plat for the most recent section of the development, whichever is greater. A permit shall be required. B. Temporary Home Sales Model & Trailer Lots: Model homes and temporary home sales trailers shall be located on a lot in the development in which the homes are for sale. No other structures shall be permitted on any lot occupied by 1 model home or temporary sales trailer. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-10

77 5.4 Temporary Use/Structure (cont.) Development 5 C. Temporary Home Sales Model & Trailer Users: A maximum of 1 model home or temporary home sales trailer shall be permitted per builder, or subsidiary company of each builder, if applicable, marketing homes in each development. D. Temporary Home Sales Model & Trailer Requirements: The placement of temporary model homes and sales trailers shall be consistent with the following requirements. 1. Location: The facility shall be located on the lot nearest to the entrance of the development which is not occupied by any other structure. In no instance shall a temporary home sales facility be located farther than the first 4 lots from the development entrance. 2. Uses: The facility shall be used for open house purposes for prospective buyers only, and shall not be used for corporate meetings or construction management activities. Such temporary home sales facilities may not be directly used for the purpose of selling homes in other developments or in other communities. 3. Signage: Signage shall be limited to one ground sign not to exceed 6 feet in height and 24 square feet in area. Such signs shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from the right-of-way, 15 feet from adjacent property lines, and in a manner consistent with the intersection Sight Visibility (Chapter 5.18) of this Ordinance. 4. Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be limited to typical household exterior lighting. The use of all other types of lighting, including floodlighting and search lights shall be prohibited. All interior and exterior lighting, with the exception of interior lighting in a maximum of two rooms, shall be turned off by 9:00 p.m. and shall remain off until 8:00 a.m daily. 5. Parking: Temporary home sales facilities shall conform with the following parking requirements: a. Model homes shall provide a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces for the use of salespersons and potential buyers. i. Such parking spaces shall conform to the size requirements of this Ordinance. ii. Off-street parking for the facility shall be located in, and not extend beyond, the driveway. Such driveway area shall be consistent in size and paving with those of the homes to be constructed in the development. b. Temporary sales trailers shall be prohibited from providing offstreet parking of any type for any purpose. 6. Landscaping: Temporary home sales facilities shall conform with the following landscaping requirements: a. Model homes shall provide landscaping consistent with that which will be provided for homes to be constructed in the development. b. Temporary sales trailers shall provide a landscape area extending from the trailer for 5 feet in each direction Temporary Use/Structure Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

78 5 Development Temporary Use/Structure 5.4 Temporary Use/Structure (cont.) i. Such landscaping shall include a variety of shrubs and other materials consistent with the landscaping design of the property and the development. ii. The trailer site shall be graded to ensure proper drainage and treated with a combination of grass seed and sod appropriate to prevent erosion and provide a lawn consistent with that of the homes to be built in the development. E. Temporary Home Sales Model Conversion: Prior to the sale of a model home for use as a residence, all signage and exterior lighting shall be removed and the garage area shall be returned to its primary use. F. Temporary Home Sales Trailer Conversion: Any builder using a temporary home sales trailer and either constructing an approved model home consistent with this section, or removing the trailer, shall restore the temporary home sales trailer site to pre-installation conditions, removing the trailer and any associated signage and lighting. If the trailer is to be replaced by a model home, the trailer and all associated site features shall be removed within 10 days of the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for the model home. Part 4: These business Temporary Use/Structure apply to the following district(s): CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME The following temporary uses and structures are permitted as described below, a permit from the City Planner shall be required. A. Seasonal Sales: Outdoor sales events are permitted for up to 30 days at any one time, up to 2 times per calendar year, per business use. B. Construction Trailers: Construction trailers are permitted subject to the following conditions. 1. The location of the construction trailer must be indicated on the approved site development plan 2. The construction trailer must be used in conjunction with an approved construction project only during actual construction work. 3. The construction trailer shall be removed from the construction site upon the completion of the actual construction work or when construction has been discontinued, in the opinion of the City Planner, for a period of 30 days or more. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-12

79 5.5 Industrial Development 5 These general Industrial apply to the following district(s): L I G I A. General : All uses placed into operation after the effective date of this Ordinance shall comply with the following general standards in the interests of protecting public health, safety, and general welfare and lessening potential damage to property. No use in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance shall be altered or modified in a manner that conflicts with these standards. 1. Smoke and Particulate Matter: No use on a property shall release fly ash, dust, smoke, or any other type of particulate matter which violates the air quality standards established by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. 2. Electrical Disturbance: No use on a property shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation of radios, televisions or any other equipment on any other lot in the vicinity. All applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration shall apply to all operations which may adversely affect the navigation or control of aircraft. 3. Fire and Explosive Hazards: The storage, utilization, and/or manufacture of all flammable and/or explosive materials shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services and the prescribed standards of the National Fire Protection Association. Fire fighting equipment and prevention measures shall be subject to the approval of the Greencastle Fire Department and shall be readily available and apparent when any activity involving the handling and storage of flammable or explosive materials is conducted. 4. Noise: No use on a property shall create an objectionable production or operational noise, or combination of noises, detectable at the boundary line of any residential or commercial zoning district. 5. Odor: No use on a property shall emit any objectionable odor, or combination of odors, that is detectable at the at the boundary line of any residential or commercial zoning district. 6. Vibration: No use on a property shall cause any objectionable vibrations or concussions that are detectable without the aid of instruments at the property lines of the lot on which the use is located. 7. Glare: No use on a property shall produce any glare that is detectable at the property lines of the lot on which the use is located. All outdoor lighting shall be exempt from these Industrial, but shall comply with the Outdoor Lighting section of this Article. 8. Noxious or Toxic Materials: No use on a property shall accumulate or discharge outside of the building(s) in which production or materials storage occurs any materials generally known to be toxic or noxious. Such uses shall also comply with all applicable regulations of the Putnam County Board of Health, the Indiana State Board of Health, and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Industrial Intent The intent of these standards is to minimize the conflicts between industrial and commercial and residential uses and protect persons and property from the possible by-products of industrial production, distribution, and storage activities. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

80 5 Development Industrial 5.5 Industrial (cont.) 9. Waste Materials: No use on a property shall accumulate within in the lot, or discharge beyond the lot lines any waste matter in violation of the applicable standards and regulations of the Putnam County Board of Health, the Indiana State Board of Health, and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. 10. Water Pollutants: No use on a property shall discharge any material, whether liquid or solid, into public waters without any required approvals of the Putnam County Board of Health, Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Stream Pollution Control Board, and/or the City of Greencastle MS4 operator. B. Exemptions: The industrial standards provided by this section shall be subject to the following exemptions: 1. Farming Operations: Any applicable "Right to Farm" laws may supercede these standards as they pertain to farming and agricultural uses. 2. Exemptions: The following uses, activities, and circumstances shall be except from the standards established by this Chapter: a. site preparation or the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, or improvement of structures, equipment or other improvements on or within the lot lines of the subject property; b. the operation of motor vehicles or other facilities for the transportation of personnel, material, or products; and c. public safety sirens and related apparatus used solely for public purposes and/or necessary for the protection of life, limb, or property. C. Applicability: All uses shall conform with any and all applicable requirements of the state and Federal governments (including the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA). No use on a property shall exhibit obnoxious characteristics to the extent that it constitutes a public nuisance defined by and subject to the City of Greencastle Municipal Code. In cases where the requirements of this Ordinance are in conflict with other applicable requirements, the most restrictive shall apply. D. Interpretation: The industrial standards established by this Chapter provide general guidelines for use by the City of Greencastle in discussing expectations with new and expanding industrial operations. They also provided references to applicable state and Federal regulations. Where applicable the determination of conformance of industrial operations with the requirements of this Chapter shall be determined by the Plan Commission when consistent with the petition review processes established by this Ordinance, and otherwise by the City Planner. All decisions of the City Planner may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provisions for Appeals of Administrative Decisions established by this Ordinance. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-14

81 5.6 Mineral Extraction Development 5 These general Mineral Extraction apply to the following district(s): AG A/R ME A. Permitted Uses Specified: The plant area shall be used primarily for the excavation of sand, gravel, rock, and other earth materials and for the processing, storage, stockpiling, distribution, and sale of those materials. The following uses may be permitted when they are determined to be functionally beneficial the extraction activity, appropriate to the location, and not detrimental to adjoining lands: 1. Concrete Plants: Concrete batching plants and concrete block, pipe, beam, slab, or panel plants; and 2. Mixing Plants: Mixing plants for either portland cement or asphaltic concrete. B. Information Required: The following information shall be submitted with any application for a special exception or re-zoning to permit mineral extraction operations, including borrow pits, topsoil removal, and storage areas: 1. Existing Conditions Map: A map of existing conditions showing the lands proposed to be included in the extraction operation area and the lands within 1,000 feet of the property line in all directions. This map shall show the boundaries of the operation area and existing conditions in the mapped area, including but not limited to: a. existing contours (with a contour interval appropriate to the site that accurately reflects the topographic condition) as follows: i. 10 foot contours are required for all sites over 100 acres in total area, ii. 5 foot contours are required for all sites between 5 and 100 acres in total area, and iii. 2 foot contours are required for all sites less than 5 acres in total area; b. water bodies and drainage courses, including the depth of the water table below the existing terrain; c. an estimate of the depth and extent of the deposit; d. the present use of adjoining lands (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, agricultural, etc.); e. the present zoning classification of subject and adjoining lands and setback and buffering requirements; f. all publicly owned lands; g. all public rights-of-way and road types; and h. all easements, cross-country pipelines, utility lines, and railroad lines Mineral Extraction Intent This Chapter is intended to provide for the regulation of the establishment, operation, and discontinuation of mineral extraction operations, to the extent that such operations have the potential to negatively affect public safety and general welfare in the area. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

82 5 Development 5.6 Mineral Extraction (cont.) Mineral Extraction 2. Operations Plan: A Plan of all operational areas showing: a. the area proposed for excavation during the next 4 years; b. the area proposed for settling ponds and wash water outlets; c. the area proposed for processing facilities and storage; d. the area proposed for production facilities (if any) for resource-related industry; and e. the area proposed for the plant entrance, office dispatcher headquarters, off-street parking, and equipment storage. 3. Excavation Plan: A plan of excavation showing: a. the division of the area proposed for excavation into 1 or more excavation units that are to be excavated and rehabilitated in sequence. Estimated dates for the rehabilitation of the excavation units should be given; b. the methods to be used to minimize the effect of erosion by wind and water on the entire tract, such as the planting of ground cover vegetation; c. the methods of screening the area of operations from view, such as planting screens or the use of earth mounds; and d. the access or haul road system. 4. Conceptual Rehabilitation Plan: A conceptual Plan of Development for the rehabilitation and re-use of the entire plant area following extraction showing: a. A proposed plan for landscape rehabilitation, including grading, drainage, planting, and similar appropriate installations. b. The proposed water area (if any) resulting from excavation. c. A proposed plan of functional re-use of the total plant area showing (diagrammatically) future locations of residential, commercial, industrial, public, semi-public, and other land uses, if any, and the principal elements of a future traffic circulation system to service the area. Sufficient information shall be provided to determine the general characteristics of proposed development, such as population density changes, types of commercial or industrial usage, and kinds of public areas. d. In cases where land is used for such proposes as landfills, dumps, or junk yards or other such uses where the physical characteristics of the land are substantially changed as a result of the operation, a proposed plan of functional re-use of the land is required at the time of application for special exception or re-zoning. e. The plan shall show future locations of residential, commercial, industrial, public, semi-public, and other land uses, if any, and the principal elements of a future traffic circulation system to service the area. Sufficient information shall be provided to determine the general characteristics of proposed development, such as population density ranges, types of commercial or industrial usage, and kinds of public areas. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-16

83 5.6 Mineral Extraction (cont.) Development 5 5. Surety Bond: A bond with surety satisfactory to the City Attorney in the amount of $1,000 per acre of area proposed to be excavated, which shall run to the City of Greencastle to insure the satisfactory completion of the landscape rehabilitation following the extraction. C. Design : All mineral extraction operations shall be consistent with the design standards specified by this Article in addition to the following requirements: 1. Slopes: No production from an open pit shall be permitted that creates a finished slope steeper than 1 1/2 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical for the excavation of sand and gravel or that creates a finished slope steeper than 1 foot horizontal to 1 foot vertical for the excavation of products other than sand, except that locations where the soil or rock content is such that vertical cuts are proven to be safe. A vertical cut up to 8 feet in depth from ground level with a shelf no less than 12 feet wide followed by a vertical cut thereafter of any depth shall be allowed. 2. Fencing: Prior to commencement of any operations in a plant area located within 500 feet of a residentially zoned or used area, public park, or other institution or public right-of-way, a fence shall be constructed enclosing the plant area within that prescribed distance. a. Shops, garages, warehouses, storage areas, offices, dwelling units, and other areas that have not been excavated and are not used by the plant need not be fenced. b. The fence shall be of woven wire at least 6 feet in height and not capable of receiving a child s foot. c. The bottom of the fence shall conform to the ground surface so as to prevent any opening between it and the ground surface exceeding 4 inches. d. Gates of the same height as the fence be installed at all points of vehicular or pedestrian ingress and egress. The gates shall be equipped with keyed locks and be kept locked at all times when the plant area operations are shut down. e. All required fences, gates, and locks shall be maintained in good condition. 3. Ingress, Egress, and Traffic Safety: Access roads to any plant area shall be limited to 2 points and shall be constructed on a level with the pavement of any public street or highway for a distance of not less than 80 feet. a. The 80 feet of road shall be improved with a dust-proof all-weather surface, such as asphalt or concrete paving. b. Adequate sight distance shall be maintained for traffic safety in compliance with the standards and requirements of this Ordinance and the City Engineer. 4. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided for all equipment and for all cars of employees Mineral Extraction Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

84 5 Development Mineral Extraction 5.6 Mineral Extraction (cont.) 5. Screen Planting: Screen planting consisting of a variety of trees, shrubs, or both in the same planting area or a combination of seeded earth mounds and plant material screens shall be constructed and planted so as to form dense screens to a height appropriate to block out objectionable features and along the perimeter of any area being operated where the perimeter abuts a public right-of-way or a residentially used or zoned area unless the natural topography eliminates the need for such a screen. 6. Drainage: Upon the completion of operations, the land shall be left in a safe condition so that sufficient drainage is provided so as to prevent water pockets or undue erosion, with all grading and drainage such that natural storm water leaves the entire proper at the original natural drainage points, and the area drainage to any 1 such point is not increased. 7. Ground Water: Excavations made to water-producing depths and proposed as water areas shall have a minimum depth of not less 6 feet measured from the low water mark. D. Land Rehabilitation: The rehabilitation of the plant area shall be completed in conformance with the materials submitted at the time of application. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-18

85 5.7 Confined Feeding Operation Development 5 These Confined Feeding Operation apply to the following district(s): Confined Feeding Operation AG A/R Intent A. General Regulations: Confined feeding operations shall meet any applicable requirements of the Federal, state or local government. B. Lot Size: The minimum lot size on which confined feeding operations shall be permitted is 40 acres. C. Setback: Structures used for confined feeding operations, including waste disposal lagoons, shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. D. Separation: Confined feeding operations, including the boundaries of any lot on which confined feeding occurs, shall not be located closer than 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) to any residential zoning district. The intent of these requirements of confined feeding operations is to provide appropriate locations for these uses which represent aspects of both agriculture and industry. Such uses have unique potential for land use conflict, which is intended to be minimized by these standards. Development 5-19 Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

86 5 Development Residential Intent The intent of this Chapter is to establish requirements for residential facilities for the mentally ill that both minimize potential conflicts between these uses and other types of residential uses and permit the establishment of such uses consistent with IC Also, this Chapter is intended to establish requirements for infill construction and additions to existing structures in the city's traditional neighborhoods. The purpose of the requirements is to ensure that all new construction is contextually appropriate and consistent with the character of the neighborhoods. 5.8 Residential Part 1: These residential facility Residential apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH A. Residential Facilities for the Mentally Ill as Permitted Uses: Residential facilities for the mentally ill shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts, consistent with Article 2 of this Ordinance. All such facilities shall be required to comply with all licensing and operational standards of the State of Indiana. 1. Exclusion Prohibited: In no instances shall a residential facility for the mentally ill be prohibited from locating, expanding, or operating in a residential area solely because the facility is a business or because the individuals residing in the facility are not related. 2. Separation: In no case may a residential facility for the mentally ill be located within 3,000 feet of any other residential facility for the mentally ill, as measured between the property lines of the lots or parcels on which the uses are (or are proposed to be) located. B. Residential Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled as Permitted Uses: Residential facilities for the developmentally disabled type I shall be permitted in all zoning districts which permit residential use, consistent with Article 2 of this Ordinance. Residential facilities for the developmentally disabled type I are defined as those that are not designed for, nor accommodate more than 8 developmentally disabled individuals. Type II facilities accommodate more than 8 developmentally disabled individuals (consistent with IC ). Part 2: These traditional Residential apply to the following district(s): TN A. Entrances: The main entrance (front door) of all residential structures shall face the public street on which the lot has frontage. B. Garage Setbacks: All attached and detached garages with vehicle entrances (garage doors) which face the public street on which the lot has frontage shall be located a minimum of 10 feet behind the front setback provided by the living area of the residence. In no instance shall any open porch, bay window, eve, fireplace, exterior stair, or other similar feature be considered part of the living area of the residence. C. Conversion from Single Family Use: Any residential structure converted from the use for which it was originally designed to a use that includes an increase in the number of dwelling units or a business use shall meet the following standards: 1. Entrances: The original main entrance of the residence should be used as the main entrance for the new use and for any new dwelling units. In no instance should additional entrances be created to accommodate additional dwelling units; all dwelling units should have individual entrances off of a common lobby accessed by the original front entrance. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-20

87 5.8 Residential (cont.) Development 5 2. Additions: The change of use should not require any additions or modifications to the exterior of the structure. 3. Parking: Parking should be prohibited in all front yards, and occur behind the structure in parking areas that are paved with asphalt or concrete and clearly marked to show each space. Any parking areas should conform to the Parking of this Article. Residential 5-21 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

88 5 Development Home Occupation Intent The intent of this Chapter is to provide standards for the operation of home-based businesses in order to protect the residential character of Greencastle's neighborhoods, preserve property values, and prevent the hazards to persons and property that result from residential-commercial land use conflicts. 5.9 Home Occupation These general Home Occupation apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 PB UN A. Home Occupations Permitted: Home occupations shall be allowed as either permitted uses or special exception uses consistent with the provisions of the Incidental Use/Accessory Structures of this Article. For the purposes of establishing a degree to which home occupations are secondary to the primary use of the dwelling and relating them to the uses permitted in the various zoning districts, the allowed home occupations are classified as either type I or type II as defined below. Permitted Home Occupations Zoning District Type I Type II AG P P A/R P S SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME Home Occupation P P P P P P P P P P P (P- Permitted Use, S - Special Exception) B. Type I Home Occupations: Type I Home Occupations are those which meet the following standards; representing requirements which permit minimal business practices in certain residential uses while maintaining residential character. Type I home occupations shall be permitted uses, consistent with the Incidental Use/Accessory Structures of this Article. 1. Business Type: The home occupation must not involve retail sales or manufacturing, and shall be limited to small home-office operations. 2. Business Equipment: The equipment used for the home occupation must be limited to computers, fax machines, telephones, copy machines, and other small business office equipment. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-22

89 5.9 Home Occupation (cont.) Development 5 a. There shall be no equipment or process used in the home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, smoke, fumes, odors, or electrical interference which is detectable outside of the primary structure. b. There shall be no electrical or mechanical equipment utilized in the home occupation which will create any visual or audible interference with radio or television reception. 3. Operator: At least 1 person residing within the dwelling must be the primary operator of the home occupation. 4. Employees: The home occupation must not involve the on-site employment of any person other than those residing at the location of the home occupation. 5. Outdoor Storage/Display: The home occupation must not involve any exterior storage of any kind, or the display of products, equipment or materials. 6. Business Area: The home occupation must utilize no more than 25% of the total floor area of the primary structure. The home occupation must not make any use of accessory structures, including attached and detached garages for any purpose other than storage. 7. Structural Alterations: The home occupation must not require any structural or aesthetic alterations to the structure that change its residential character. a. The dwelling shall not be altered in its appearance, and the home occupation shall not be conducted in such a manner as to differentiate the dwelling from the residential character of the area by the use of colors, materials, construction, or lighting. b. The home occupation shall not require any additional entrances to the structure: c. The home occupation must not require increasing or enhancing the size, capacity, or flow of the water, gas, septic, sewer, or electrical system beyond what is standard for a residence. d. There shall be no alterations to the interior of the dwelling to accommodate a home occupation which would render the structure undesirable for residential use. 8. Customers/Parking: The home occupation must not involve clients, associates, or persons visiting, shopping, meeting, or otherwise doing business at the location of the home occupation, and therefore not require the addition of any off-street parking spaces. 9. Deliveries: The home occupation must not require the use of commercial vehicles for pickup and deliveries other than from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other express couriers. 10. Signs: No signs of any type shall be permitted other than those for the residential use by Article 6 of this Ordinance Home Occupation See Also: Article 6, Sign Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

90 5 Development Home Occupation 5.9 Home Occupation (cont.) C. Type II Home Occupations: Type II Home Occupations are those which meet the following standards representing requirements which permit reasonable business practices in certain zoning districts while maintaining residential character and the viability of farming operations. Type II home occupations shall be special exception uses, consistent with the Accessory Use & Structure of this Article. 1. Business Type: The home occupation must not involve retail sales or manufacturing operations, but may include professional and personal services, or auto, furniture, and appliance repair. 2. Business Equipment: There shall be no equipment or process used in the home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, smoke, fumes, odors, or electrical interference which is detectable at the property lines of the lot on which the dwelling is located. There shall be no electrical or mechanical equipment utilized in the home occupation which will create any visual or audible interference with radio or television reception. 3. Operator: At least 1 person residing within the dwelling must be the primary operator of the home occupation. 4. Employees: The home occupation must not involve the on-site employment of more than 1 person who does not reside at the location of the home occupation. 5. Outdoor Storage/Display: The home occupation must not involve any exterior storage or display of equipment or materials, including vehicles (operable or inoperable), equipment, or appliances being serviced. 6. Business Area: The home occupation must utilize no more than 25% of the total floor area of the primary structure, however business practices in accessory structures are permitted. All accessory structures, including those used for business practices, shall conform to the Incidental Use and Accessory Structure (Chapter 5.3) provided by this Article for the zoning district in which the property is located. 7. Structural Alterations: The home occupation must not require any structural or aesthetic alterations to the structure that change its residential character. a. The dwelling shall not be altered in its appearance, and the home occupation shall not be conducted in such a manner as to differentiate the dwelling from the residential character of the area by the use of colors, materials, construction, or lighting. b. The home occupation shall not require any additional entrances to the structure: c. The home occupation must not require increasing or enhancing the size, capacity, or flow of the water, gas, septic, sewer, or electrical system beyond what is standard for a residence. d. There shall be no alterations to the interior of the dwelling to accommodate a home occupation which would render the structure undesirable for residential use. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-24

91 5.9 Home Occupation (cont.) Development 5 8. Customers/Parking: The home occupation must not require that more than two additional parking spaces be added to the lot(s) on which the residence is located. All parking spaces shall be consistent with the Parking section of this Article. 9. Deliveries: The home occupation must not require the use of commercial vehicles for pickup and deliveries other than from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other express couriers. 10. Signs: One sign for the home occupation shall be permitted. The sign shall not exceed 2 square feet, and shall be attached to the wall of the primary structure. No off-site signs, signs in the yard of the property, or any other signs, other than those for the residential use by Article 6 of this Ordinance, shall be permitted. D. Interpretation: The City Planner shall determine to what extent any proposed or existing home occupation is consistent with the requirements of this section. The decision of the City Planner may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Home Occupation See Also: Article 6, Sign 5-25 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

92 5 Development Mobile/Manufactured Home Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to provide standards for the installation and use of mobile and manufactured homes consistent with the potential conflicts between land uses, and between some types of mobile/ manufactured homes and neighborhoods dominated by other types of construction. This section is also intended to ensure compliance of this Ordinance with the provisions of IC Mobile/Manufactured Home Part 1: These general Mobile/Manufactured Home apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH A. Schedule of Mobile/Manufactured Home Use: Mobile and manufactured homes shall be permitted as described by the following table, consistent with Article 2 of this Ordinance: Permitted Mobile/Manufactured Homes Zoning District AG Mobile Home Manufactured Home Type III Type II Type I A/R P P SD1 P P SD2 P P TN P P TD S S See Also: IC (b) XD P P MD MH P P S S P - Permitted S - Special Exception Use B. Placement Requirements: The establishment, location, and use of mobile and manufactured homes as permanent residences, consistent with (A) above, shall meet the installation instructions of the manufacturer, all requirements for single family dwellings in the district in which they are located (including but not limited to setbacks, lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, and minimum living area per IC (b)), and the following standards: 1. Type I Manufactured Homes: Type I manufactured homes shall: a. have, in a double section or larger multi-section unit, living area no less than the minimum required for the district in which it is to be located, b. be placed on a permanent underfloor foundation and an exterior perimeter retaining wall which are consistent with those for, or planned for, other homes in the area, the manufacturer's installation instructions, and all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Building Code. c. be anchored to the ground in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code; ZONING ORDINANCE 5-26

93 5.10 Mobile/Manufactured Home (cont.) Development 5 d. have wheels, axles, and hitch mechanisms removed; e. meet utility connection standards in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code, f. have siding material of a type like, similar to, or otherwise compatible with that found on other dwellings in, or planned for, the area. g. have roofing material and pitch of a type like, similar to, or otherwise compatible with that found on other dwellings in, or planned for, the area. h. have a front door which faces the public street consistent with those of other dwellings in, or planned for, the area. 2. Type II Manufactured Homes: Type II manufactured homes shall: a. have, in a double section or larger multi-section unit, living area no less than the minimum required for the district in which it is to be located, b. be placed on a permanent underfloor foundation with exterior foundation materials which are consistent with those for, or planned for, other homes in the area, the manufacturer's installation instructions, and all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Building Code, c. be anchored to the ground in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code, d. have wheels, axles, and hitch mechanisms removed, e. meet utility connection standards in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code, f. have siding material of a type like, similar to, or otherwise compatible with that found on other dwellings in, or planned for, the area, and g. have roofing material and pitch of a type like, similar to, or otherwise compatible with that found on other dwellings in, or planned for, the area. h. have a front door which faces the public street consistent with those of other dwellings in, or planned for, the area. 3. Type III Manufactured Homes/Mobile Homes: Type III manufactured homes and mobile homes shall: a. have more than 750 square feet of living area in a single, double or multi-section unit (including those with pullout or tag-along units). b. be placed on a permanent underfloor foundation with exterior foundation siding which are consistent with the manufacturer's installation instructions, and all applicable provisions of the Greencastle Building Code, c. be anchored to the ground in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code, and d. meet utility connection standards in accordance with the manufactured home's installation standards and the Greencastle Building Code Mobile/Manufactured Home Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

94 5 Development Mobile/Manufactured Home 5.10 Mobile/Manufactured Home (cont.) Part 2: These home park Mobile/Manufactured Home apply to the following district(s): MH A. Transportation Equipment: All hitches, wheels, and other attachments to the home used to aid in transportation shall be removed or concealed beneath the skirting. B. Storage Space: Each home shall be provided with an enclosed, waterproof storage space either as an accessory structure on each home site, behind the skirting, or at a central storage facility. C. Emergency Shelter: Each development, or manufactured home park, shall be equipped with a structure of adequate construction to provide shelter for residents from tornados and other severe weather events. The shelter shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a population equal to 2.5 persons per home site present in the development. D. Sidewalks: Common concrete sidewalks at least 4 feet in width shall be provided adjacent to all interior drives and around all recreational and accessory use areas. Concrete sidewalks at least 4 feet in width shall be provided from the front door of each home to the common sidewalks adjoining the interior drives. E. Entrances and Interior Roads: All interior mobile home development streets shall either be dedicated to the public and meet the design and construction requirements for public streets or be private interior drives meeting the following conditions: 1. All private interior drives shall be designed with curbs and gutters and shall be paved with either asphalt or concrete. 2. All private interior drives shall be consistent with the Entrance/Drive (Chapter 5.17) of this Article and any specific requirements of the City Engineer. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-28

95 5.11 Recreational Vehicle Park Development 5 These general Recreational Vehicle Park apply to the following district(s): AG A. Entrances: Recreational vehicle parks shall have direct access to a public road and shall include sufficient entrances and exits, in the opinion of the City Engineer, to facilitate the safe movement of recreational vehicles in and out of the park. B. Design Requirements: All recreational vehicle parks shall designate a specific location for each recreational vehicle through signage and the provision of electricity and fresh water hook-ups, and shall meet the following design requirements: 1. Density: The density of the park area shall not exceed more than 15 recreational vehicles per acre. 2. Minimum Area: The minimum area of a recreational vehicle park shall not be less than 5 acres. 3. Separation: Recreational vehicles shall be separated from each other and all other park buildings by a minimum of 20 feet. 4. Setbacks: All recreational vehicles must be setback a minimum of 50 feet from the right-of-way of all adjacent public roads. C. Seasonal Use Restrictions: Recreational vehicle parks shall permit only the seasonal placement and habitation of recreational vehicles. No recreational vehicle shall remain in a park for more than 8 months in any 12 month time period. D. Emergency Shelter: Each recreational vehicle park shall be equipped with a structure of adequate construction to provide shelter for residents from tornados and other sever weather events. The shelter shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a population equal to 2.5 persons per recreational vehicle site present in the park Recreational Vehicle Park Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to provide basic requirements for recreational vehicle parks to ensure health, safety, and the general welfare. Specifically, the intent of this Chapter is to provide for adequate access, separation from high-traffic areas, and shelter from potentially hazardous conditions. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

96 5 Development Open Space Intent The purpose of these Open Space Requirements is to provide for the general welfare by ensuring the provision of minimum amounts of open space within residential developments Open Space These general Open Space apply to the following District(s): SD1 SD2 TD XD MD MH A. Open Space Required: Common open space shall be established in all residential developments based on the Open Space table below. In no case may the minimum lot and yard standards be decreased by greater than 10% through the use of the open space incentives listed in the table. 1. Interpretation: In no instance shall any provision of this Chapter be interpreted as requiring the dedication of property to the City of Greencastle. 2. Gross Area Determination: The gross area of the development shall be determined by the total acreage included in the preliminary plat for the development. Open Space Requirements Zoning District Open Space Required Open Space Incentive SD1 SD2 TD XD MD MH 5% of the gross area of any development exceeding 30 acres 5% of the gross area of any development exceeding 20 acres 5% of the gross area of any development exceeding 20 acres 5% of the gross area of any development exceeding 20 acres 10% of the gross area of any development or.5 acres (whichever is greater). 10% of the gross area of any development or.5 acres (whichever is greater). 2% decrease in the minimum lot and yard standards for every 1% of additional open space provided 2% decrease in the minimum lot and yard standards for every 1% of additional open space provided 2% decrease in the minimum lot and yard standards for every 1% of additional open space provided 2% decrease in the minimum lot and yard standards for every 1% of additional open space provided B. Design Requirements: All open space required or created through the incentives established in Chapter 5.12 shall meet the following requirements: 1. Location Within the Development: Open space shall be concentrated at a minimum number of sites within each development to provide the maximum amount of usable space. This may include linear open spaces which contain pathways and/or provide linkages. 2. Natural Features: Natural features present on the property, such as woodlots and wetlands should be incorporated into the open space provided. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-30

97 5.12 Open Space (cont.) Development 5 3. Restrictions: The following areas and/or features within the development may not be considered as meeting the requirements of this Section: a. Floodplains, detention ponds or other portions of the development which are undevelopable. However, common open spaces should be located adjacent to such natural features when they are present in, or adjacent to the development; b. Setbacks, bufferyards or other open areas required by this Ordinance and/or the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance; and c. Street medians, rights-of-way, and required landscape areas on double frontage lots. 4. Design : Common open spaces within each development shall be linked with each other and with existing and future open spaces in adjacent developments through the required sidewalk system or trails, Consistent with the City of Greencastle Comprehensive Plan. a. All common open spaces shall have frontage on a street which includes sidewalks consistent with the minimum lot frontage requirement for the zoning district in which it is located. b. All required open spaces shall be common areas owned and maintained by the leasing company for tenant-occupied developments or lot owner's association for developments with individually owned properties. In no case may an access easement be substituted for a required common open space. 5. Maintenance : All common open spaces shall be maintained free of weeds and other noxious vegetation. Open Space 5-31 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

98 5 Development Environmental Intent The following standards are intended to encourage protection of unique Greencastle environmental features and protect persons and property from dangers presented by both the natural and built environment. Some of the following standards refer to complimentary state regulations which are not enforced by the city in order to increase awareness of existing regulations in addition to local law. See Also: Article 6, Sign ; Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory - Putnam County Interim Report; National Register of Historic Places; Indiana Register of Historic Sites & Structures 5.13 Environmental These general Environmental apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Land Suitability: No land should be used, or structure erected where the land is unsuitable for such use or structure due to slopes, adverse soil or rock formations, erosion susceptibility, or any other feature as determined by the City Planner, City Engineer, or Plan Commission likely to be harmful to the health, safety, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of the community. B. Preservation of Natural Features: Existing natural features which would add value to the development of the city, such as mature trees, streams, lakes, wetlands, stream-side forests (riparian areas), floodplains, and similar irreplaceable assets should be preserved through harmonious and careful design. Land to be developed shall be designed and improved as far as practical in conformity to existing topography in order to minimize storm water runoff, and conserve the natural cover and soil. 1. Wetlands: Wetland areas shall be managed consistent with all applicable standards of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. 2. Stream-side Forests (Riparian Areas): Stream-side forests should be managed consistent with standards adopted by the National Resource Conservation service as expressed in the Conservation Practice Standard for riparian Forest Buffer (Code 391) and all subsequent amendments and revisions. 3. Floodplains: Floodplains shall be managed consistent with the Flood Hazard Area section of this Article. C. Conservation of Historic Features: Existing historic features which would add value to the development of the city, specifically historic landmarks (such as those listed as outstanding, notable, or contributing in the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory - Putnam County Interim Report, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or listed in the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures), and similar irreplaceable assets should be preserved through harmonious and careful design. D. Ground Cover: Any part or portion of a non-farm parcel which is not used for structures, loading or parking spaces, sidewalks and accessory uses shall be landscaped or left in a natural state that complies with the applicable weed and nuisance ordinances of the City of Greencastle. If landscaped, it shall be planted with an all season ground cover and with trees and shrubs in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance and in keeping with natural surroundings. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-32

99 5.13 Environmental (cont.) Development 5 E. Cut/Fill Grade: No cut or fill grade should exceed a slope of 3/1 or 33-1/ 3%. This provision shall apply to all cuts and fills exceeding 100 square feet in exposed surface area, including cuts or fills on land naturally exceeding 3/ 1 (rise/run) in slope. Cut and fill grade exceeding 3/1 (rise:run) in slope may be permitted using retaining walls and/or terraces subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Cut and fill practices which remove natural topography and/or alter natural drainage shall be minimized. F. Prompt Treatment of Fill: Material used for fill where permitted by this Ordinance and/or by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, or other governmental agency, shall be promptly covered and seeded. G. Erosion Prevention: All land, regardless of slope, from which structures or natural cover has been removed or otherwise destroyed, shall be appropriately graded and seeded within 30 days after the removal or destruction of the natural cover, shall meet all Indiana Department of Environmental Management for erosion control, and shall meet any additional requirements of the City Engineer. Generally all erosion control measures should make use of best management practices which ensure the long-term operation and maintenance of the control features. H. Surface Water: It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any lot or parcel of land developed for any use other than for agriculture to provide for adequate surface water drainage. 1. Existing natural surface drainage should be utilized where practical. 2. Whenever the evidence available indicates that the natural surface drainage is inadequate, the owner shall provide the parcel with an adequate surface water drainage system which shall be integrated into the drainage patterns of surrounding properties. 3. Swales which provide drainage to a property or properties other than that upon which they are located are required to be placed in an easement meeting the specifications of the City Engineer to prohibit future filling or constructing. 4. On-site detention for a 100 year storm event shall be required unless a written statement by the City Engineer indicates that it is not necessary to prevent harm to adjoining properties. 5. All drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the City of Greencastle MS4 operator. I. Drainage Swales: Drainage swales along dedicated streets and within the right-of-way, or within dedicated drainage easements are not to be altered, except for maintenance as originally constructed and approved by the City Engineer or the Indiana Department of Transportation. Driveways may be constructed over these swales subject to the requirements of this Ordinance and the approval of the City Engineer and/or Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT approval is required for driveways accessing State highways) Environmental Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

100 5 Development Environmental 5.13 Environmental (cont.) J. Regulated Drains: (Reserved for Future Use) K. Alterations to Bodies of Water: No alteration of the shoreline or bed of a river, wetland, or public lake shall be made until written approval is obtained from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and/or Indiana Department of Natural Resources and any necessary approvals are obtained from the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers. Alterations include, among other things, filling of a pond, river or wetland. L. Retention, Detention, and Pond Edges: All retention, detention, and pond edges must be maintained with a buffer of natural plantings within 20 feet of the point of peak elevation. M. Environmental Quality: All development must be in compliance with Title 13 of the Indiana Code, as amended, as it relates to air pollution control, water pollution control, solid waste management, and other issues of environmental quality. N. Hazardous Waste: All development must be in compliance with Title 7 of the Indiana Code, as amended, as it relates to hazardous waste, low level nuclear waste, underground storage tanks, waste tires, and other materials. O. Waste/Debris: All properties shall at all times be maintained and used only in a clean, neat and well-groomed conditions, free from all natural and man-made debris, junk, rubbish, trash, weeds, and similar items. 1. Waste Stored Outdoors: No waste materials such as, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, household appliances, inoperable vehicles, furniture designed for interior use, gasoline, oil, flammables, soils, tars, chemicals, greases, dead plant material, noxious weeds, industrial or agricultural waste, or any other material of such nature, quantity, obnoxiousness, toxicity, or temperature so as to contaminate, pollute, or harm water bodies or ground water, provide a habitat for disease carrying animals and insects, or represent a public safety hazard shall be deposited, located, stored, or discharged outside on any lot. 2. Waste Stored in Structures: Waste shall not be allowed to accumulate within structures in a manner that is inconsistent with applicable regulations for the storage of such materials. P. Fuel Storage: No highly flammable or explosive liquids, solids, or gases identified by the State Fire Marshal shall be stored in bulk above ground, except in tanks or drums of fuel connected directly with energy devices or heating appliances located and operated on the same lot as the tanks or drums of fuel. 1. Farm Use Exemptions: All farm uses shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section provided that the quantities stored are appropriate to the use of the property in the opinion of the City Planner. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-34

101 5.13 Environmental (cont.) Development 5 2. On-site Use Exemptions: All stored fuel for on-site use shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. However, the storage, utilization, and/or manufacture of all flammable and/or explosive materials shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services and the prescribed standards of the National Fire Protection Association. Fire fighting equipment and prevention measures shall be subject to the approval of the Greencastle Fire Department and shall be readily available and apparent when any activity involving the handling and storage of flammable or explosive materials is conducted. Environmental 5-35 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

102 5 Development Flood Hazard Area Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to guide development in flood hazard areas in order to reduce the potential for loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief. The City of Greencastle adopts these standards in order to accomplish the following: To prevent unwise developments from increasing flood or drainage hazards to others; to protect new buildings and major improvements to buildings from flood damage; to protect human life and health from the hazards of flooding; to lessen the burden on the taxpayer for flood control projects, repairs to flood-damaged public facilities and utilities, and flood rescue and relief operations; to maintain property values and a stable tax base by minimizing the potential for creating flood blighted areas; and to make federally subsidized flood insurance available for structures and their contents in Greencastle by fulfilling the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program Flood Hazard Area These general Flood Hazard Area apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Disclaimer of Liability: The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on available information derived from engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Therefore, this Chapter does not create any liability on the part of the City of Greencastle, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, or the State of Indiana, for any flood damage that results from reliance on this Chapter or any resulting, lawfully made administrative decision. B. Duties of the City Planner: The City Planner shall review all development and subdivision proposals to ensure compliance with this Chapter, including but not limited to the following duties: 1. Ensure Compliance: Ensure that all development activities within the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) of the jurisdiction of the City of Greencastle meet the requirements of this Ordinance; 2. Provide Information: Provide information and assistance to citizens upon request about permit procedures and floodplain construction techniques; 3. Ensure Proper Authorization: Ensure that construction authorization has been granted by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission for all development projects subject to the requirements of this Chapter, and maintain a record of such authorization (either a copy of actual permit or letter of recommendation); 4. Maintain Construction Records: Maintain a record of the as-built elevation of the top of the lowest floor (including basement) of new and/or substantially improved buildings constructed in the SFHA, and provide inspections before, during and after construction; 5. Maintain Engineering Records: Maintain a record of the engineer s certificate and the as-built flood-proofed elevation of all buildings subject to the requirements of Section 5.14(H) and (I); 6. Improve Data: Cooperate with state and federal floodplain management agencies to improve base flood and floodway data and to improve the administration of this Chapter; 7. Submit Reports: submit reports as required for the National Flood Insurance Program; 8. Provide Data: Maintain for public inspection and furnish upon request regulatory flood data, SFHA maps, Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA), Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), copies of Indiana Department of Natural Resources' permits and letters of recommendation, federal permit documents, and as-built elevation and flood-proofing data for all structures constructed subject to this Ordinance; and ZONING ORDINANCE 5-36

103 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) Development 5 9. Assist with Notification: Notify adjacent communities and the State Coordinating Office prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, submitting copies of such notifications to FEMA. C. Regulatory Flood Elevation: This Chapter s protection standard is the 100-year regulatory flood. The regulatory flood elevation and floodway limits for each of the SFHAs within the jurisdiction of the City of Greencastle delineated as an A Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map of Putnam County dated October 1, 1992, or the latest revision, shall be the best data available as provided by the Department of Natural Resources. 1. Whenever a party disagrees with the best available data, that party shall submit a detailed engineering study to replace existing data with better data to the Department of Natural Resources for review and approval. 2. For all projects involving channel modifications or fill (including levees) the City shall submit the relevant data and request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency revise the regulatory flood data. D. Improvement Location Permit Application: No person, firm, corporation, or governmental body not exempted by state law shall commence any development in the SFHA without first obtaining an Improvement Location Permit. The City Planner shall not issue an Improvement Location Permit if the proposed development does not meet the requirements of this Chapter. In addition to the Improvement Location Permit submittal requirements provided by Chapter 12.6 of this Ordinance, Improvement Location Permit applications for development in a SFHA shall be accompanied by the following: 1. Proposed Development: a description of the proposed development; 2. Detailed Location Description: a description of the location of the proposed development sufficient to accurately locate property and structure in relation to existing roads and streams; 3. Legal Description: a legal description of the property site; 4. Site Plan with Grades: a site development plan showing existing and proposed land grades; and 5. Elevations: the elevation of the top of the lowest floor (including basement) of all proposed development. Elevations should be in National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD) or North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). In either case the conversion formula should be included. E. Improvement Location Permit Review and Approval: Upon receipt of an application for an Improvement Location Permit, the City Planner shall determine if the site is located within an identified 100-year floodway, 100-year floodway fringe, or within the floodplain where the limits of the 100-year floodway have not yet been determined Flood Hazard Area See Also: Chapter 12.6, Improvement Location Permit Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

104 5 Development 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) Flood Hazard Area 1. Identified Floodway Sites: If the site is in an identified 100-year floodway the City Planner shall require the applicant to forward the application, along with all pertinent plans and specifications, to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and apply for a permit for construction in a floodway. a. Under the provisions of IC a permit from the Natural Resources Commission is required prior to the issuance of a local Improvement Location Permit for any excavation, deposit, construction or obstruction activity located in the 100-year floodway. This includes land preparation activities such as filling, grading, clearing and paving undertaken before the actual start of construction of a structure. b. No action shall be taken by the City Planner until a permit has been issued by the Natural Resources Commission granting approval for construction in the floodway. c. Once a permit has been issued by the Natural Resources Commission, the City Planner may issue the local Improvement Location Permit, subject to compliance with all requirements of this Chapter. The Improvement Location Permit cannot be less restrictive than the permit issued by the Natural Resources Commission. 100 year Floodplain Floodway Fringe Floodway Stream Channel Floodway Fringe Encroachment 2. Identified Floodway Fringe Sites: If the site is located in an identified 100-year floodway fringe, the City Planner may issue the local Improvement Location Permit provided the provisions contained in this Chapter have been met. The key provision is that the top of the lowest floor of any new or substantially improved structure shall be at or above the Flood Protection Grade (FPG) (which is 2 feet above the regulatory flood elevation). 3. Undefined Floodplain Sites with Significant Upstream Drainage: If the site is in an identified floodplain where the limits of the 100-year floodway and 100-year floodway fringe have not yet been determined, and the drainage area upstream of the site is greater than one square mile, the City Planner shall require the applicant to forward the application, along with all pertinent plans and specifications, to the Department of Natural Resources for review and comment. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-38

105 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) Development 5 a. No action shall be taken by the City Planner until either a permit for construction in the floodway or a letter of recommendation citing the 100-year flood elevation and the recommended Flood Protection Grade has been received from the Department of Natural Resources. b. Once the City Planner has received the proper permit or letter of recommendation approving the proposed development, an Improvement Location Permit may be issued provided the conditions of the Improvement Location Permit are not less restrictive than the conditions received from the Department of Natural Resources and all applicable provisions of this Chapter have been met. 4. Undefined Floodplain Sites with Insignificant Upstream Drainage: If the site is in an identified floodplain where the limits of the 100-year floodway and 100-year floodway fringe have not yet been determined and the drainage area upstream of the site is less than one square mile, the City Planner shall require the applicant to provide an engineering analysis showing the limits of the 100-year floodway, 100-year floodway fringe and 100-year flood elevation for the site. Upon receipt, the City Planner may issue the local Improvement Location Permit, provided all applicable provisions of this Chapter have been met. F. Floodway Permitted and Special Exception Uses: All uses and/or development shall be prohibited in the 100-year floodway unless otherwise specified below: 1. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted, provided they are also permitted by the applicable zoning district: a. agricultural uses such as crop production, pastures, orchards, tree farms, plant nurseries, vineyards, and general farming; b. forestry, wildlife areas and nature preserves; c. parks and recreational uses except golf courses and driving ranges; and d. public streets, bridges, and roadways. 2. Special Exception Uses: Uses permitted as a Special Exception are as follows: a. riding stables or trails; b. public wellfields and appurtenances; c. sewage treatment plant (not including septic fields); d. water management use facilities (i.e. dams, docks, channel improvements, dikes, jetties, marinas, wharves, levees, floodwalls, and irrigation facilities); e. public or private parking area; and f. golf course and/or driving range. 3. Requirements: All development in a floodway, including street and bridge construction, levees, floodwalls, and nay activity including excavation or fill shall comply with all requirements of IC Flood Hazard Area Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

106 5 Development Flood Hazard Area 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) G. Development Requirements: No development in the SFHA shall create a damaging or potentially damaging increase in flood heights or velocity or threat to public health and safety. 1. Loss of Storage Capacity: Within the floodway identified on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, or engineering analysis provided, no development shall be allowed which acting alone or in combination with existing or future development, will cause any increase in the elevation of the regulatory 100-year flood or result in a net loss of flood water capacity. 2. Hazardous Materials Storage: No development in the SFHA shall include locating or storing chemicals, explosives, buoyant materials, flammable liquids, pollutants, or other hazardous or toxic materials below the Flood Protection Grade, unless such materials are stored in a flood-proofed storage tank or building constructed according to the requirements of Section 5.14(H) and (I). 3. Waste Disposal Systems: New and replacement sanitary sewer lines and on-site waste disposal systems may be permitted providing all manholes or other above ground openings are located above the FPG, or those which are located below the FPG are watertight. H. Building Protection Requirements: In addition to the damage prevention requirements of this Chapter, all buildings to be located in the SFHA shall be protected from flood damage below the FPG. This building protection requirement applies to the following situations: 1. construction or placement of any new building having a floor area greater than 400 square feet; 2. structural alterations made to: a. an existing (previously unaltered) building, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the value of the pre-altered building (excluding the value of the land); b. any previously altered building; 3. reconstruction or repairs made to a damaged building that are valued at or more than 50% of the market value of the building (excluding the value of the land) before damage occurred; 4. installing a manufactured home on a new site or a new manufactured home on an existing site. This Chapter does not apply to returning the existing manufactured home to the same site it lawfully occupied before it was removed to avoid flood damage; and 5. installing a travel trailer or recreational vehicle on a site for more than 180 days. I. Building Protection Methods: The building protection requirement may be met by one of the following methods. The City Planner shall maintain a record of compliance with these building protection standards as required by Section 5.14(B)(4) and (5). 1. Residential or Non-residential Structures on Fill: A residential or nonresidential structure may be constructed on a permanent land fill in accordance with the following: ZONING ORDINANCE 5-40

107 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) Development 5 a. The fill shall be placed in layers no greater than 1 foot deep before compacting to 95% of the maximum density obtainable with the Standard Proctor Test method. b. The fill should extend at least 10 feet beyond the foundation of the building before sloping below the FPG. c. The fill shall be protected against erosion and scour during flooding by vegetative cover, riprap, or bulkheading. If vegetative cover is used, the slopes shall be no steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical. d. The fill shall not adversely affect the flow of surface drainage from or onto neighboring properties. e. The top of the lowest floor including basements, shall be at or above the FPG. 2. Elevated Residential and Non-residential Structures: A residential or nonresidential structure may be elevated in accordance with the following: a. The building or improvements shall be elevated on posts, piers, columns, extended walls, or other types of similar foundation provided: (1) Walls of any enclosure below the elevated floor shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on the walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters, through providing a minimum of two openings (in addition to doorways and windows) having a total area of 1 square inch for every 1 square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding (the bottom of all such openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade); and (2) Any enclosure below the elevated floor is used for storage of vehicles and building access. b. The foundation and supporting members shall be anchored and aligned in relation to flood flows and adjoining structures so as to minimize exposure to known hydrodynamic forces such as buoyancy, current, waves, ice, and floating debris. c. All areas below the FPG shall be constructed of materials resistant to flood damage. The top of the lowest floor (including basement) and all electrical, heating, ventilating, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and utility meters shall be located at or above the FPG. Water and sewer pipes, electrical and telephone lines, submersible pumps, and other waterproofed service facilities may be located below the FPG. 3. Permanent Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles: Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles to be installed or substantially improved on a site for more than 180 days must meet one of the following anchoring requirements: a. The manufactured home shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor shall be at or above the FPG and securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. This requirement applies to all manufactured homes to be placed on a site; (1) outside a manufactured home park or subdivision; (2) in a new manufactured home park or subdivision; (3) in an expansion to an exist Flood Hazard Area Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

108 5 Development Flood Hazard Area 5.14 Flood Hazard Area (cont.) ing manufactured home park or subdivision; or (4) in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as a result of a flood. b. This requirement applies to all manufactured homes to be placed on a site in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision that has not been substantially damaged by a flood. c. The manufactured home shall be elevated so that the lowest floor of the manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. 4. Temporary Recreational Vehicles: Recreational vehicles placed on a site shall either: a. be on the site for less than 180 consecutive days; b. be built on a single chassis and measure 400 square feet or less (including the largest horizontal projections); c. be fully licensed and ready for highway use (defined as being on its wheels or jacking system, attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and having no permanently attached additions); or d. meet the requirements for manufactured homes in Section 5.14 (I)(3) above. J. Evacuation Plan: All developers of manufactured home parks and/or subdivisions, all or a portion of which is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) identified as Zone A on the community s Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FHBM) or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shall develop an evacuation plan for the development located in the SFHA and file it with both the Plan Commission and the appropriate community emergency management authorities. K. Down-stream Dam Hazards: All structures, uses, and developments within flood hazard areas resulting from the presence of local dams, as identified by the City of Greencastle, shall comply with any specifications of the City Engineer. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-42

109 5.15 Parking Development 5 Part 1: These general Parking apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME Intent A. General Requirements: All parking spaces shall meet the following general requirements: 1. Historic Structures: No historically significant structure, specifically those listed in the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory - Putnam County Interim Report, the National Register of Historic Places, or listed in the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures, and similar irreplaceable assets should be demolished to provide parking. 2. Location: No off-street parking spaces may fully or partially be located in a public right-of-way, septic field, or buffer yard. 3. Access: All required parking spaces must be designed to provide direct access for vehicles. In no case may areas which do not have direct access be considered a parking space meeting the requirements of this Ordinance (example: a residential driveway shall not be considered a parking space meeting the requirements of this Chapter if a parked vehicle in the driveway prevents direct access to a required parking space in a garage or carport). Parking The purpose of this Chapter is to reduce traffic problems and, therefore, provide for public safety by eliminating unnecessary on-street parking and establishing appropriate locations and number of off-street parking spaces for uses in each zoning district. Parking Space/Drive Requirements Angle of Parking Minimum Parking Space Size (feet) Width Length Parrallel up to and including 45 degrees..up to and including 90 degrees. 4. Parking Space Dimensions: Parking space size shall conform with the following requirements. 5. Interior Drive Dimensions: Interior drive dimensions shall conform with the requirements of Chapter 5.17, Entrance/Drive of this Article or Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

110 5 Development Parking 5.15 Parking (cont.) B. Requirements for Non-conforming Uses and Uses Permitted by Special Exception or Variance: Any use which is non-conforming in the zoning district in which it is located or is permitted by special exception or variance shall provide parking which is consistent with the use and the standards for the zoning district in which the use is permitted by this Ordinance. In no case shall the number of parking spaces required for nonconforming uses or those permitted by special exception or variance be solely based on the standards for the district in which they are located. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall specify the number of parking spaces for all uses permitted by special exception or variance consistent with the intent of this Chapter. C. Requirements for Uses not Specifically Listed: The number of parking spaces required for uses which are not listed specifically shall be determined by the City Planner based on the consistency of the use with those which are specified. Required parking spaces for unique uses which are not comparable with any listed uses shall be determined by the Plan Commission. D. Park Use Requirements: Off-street parking spaces for park and recreation uses located in any zoning district shall be provided consistent with the requirements for business uses located in Chapter 5.15 (Part 6). E. Sorority/Fraternity/Student Co-op Housing Use Requirements: Offstreet parking spaces for sorority and fraternity houses and student co-ops located in any zoning district shall be provided at a ratio of 1 parking space for every 2 resident for which the maximum capacity of the facility is designed. 1. All parking spaces shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. 2. In no instance shall any off-street parking spaces be located, or any vehicles stored or parked in any front yard. Temporary parking of vehicles in driveways accessed from the street and passing through the front yard are exempt from this standard. 3. Off street parking space may be provided either on-site or off-site at a university owned lot or structure which is within 1,000 feet of the housing. F. Vehicle Storage Requirements: The storage of all motor vehicle shall be consistent with the following requirements: 1. Vehicle Storage: No vehicle, including recreational and commercial vehicles, shall be parked, stored, or allowed to remain on a lot or parcel of land that does not contain a primary structure. 2. Unlicensed/Inoperable Vehicles: The storage of vehicles or trailers of any type without current license plates and registration, or in an inoperable condition shall be prohibited other than in completely enclosed buildings or associated with permitted junk yards or auto-repair facilities. The outdoor storage of such vehicles, associated with permitted junk yards or auto-repair facilities, shall be stored consistent with the following requirements: ZONING ORDINANCE 5-44

111 5.15 Parking (cont.) Development 5 a. All such vehicles, including antique vehicles, shall be stored within the rear or side yard. In no case shall such vehicles be stored in any front yard, buffer yard, or required setback area. b. All storage areas for such vehicles shall be completely enclosed with a 6 foot tall, 100% opaque wood, stone, or masonry fence. Gates allowing access to the storage areas are permitted, shall be closed when not in use, and shall consistent of 6 foot tall, 100% opaque wooden doors. 3. Recreational Vehicle Storage: The storage or parking of recreational vehicles (including travel-trailers, boats, snowmobile or motorcycle trailers, etc.) in residential zoning districts and associated with residential uses is subject to the following requirements: a. A recreational vehicle may be stored on a residential property provided it is fully enclosed by a structure or located in the provided rear yard. A recreational vehicle may be parked on a residential lot, outside of an enclosed structure or rear yard, for a period not to exceed in the aggregate 72 hours in any 30 day period. b. No more than one recreational vehicle may be parked outdoors on a residential parcel at any one time. c. In no case shall any recreational vehicle parked on a residential parcel be used for overnight sleeping or living. 4. Commercial Vehicle Storage: The storage or parking of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts and associated with residential uses is subject to the following requirements: a. The parking of a commercial vehicle shall be limited to 1 standard sized vehicle, except that a commercial vehicle may be stored within an enclosed structure. In no instance shall any portion of a semitractor/trailer be stored on a residential parcel. b. This regulation shall not be interpreted to apply to commercial vehicles used for conveying the necessary tools and materials to premises where labor, using such tools and materials, is to be performed during the time of parking such vehicles, or to commercial vehicles in the process of temporarily loading or unloading deliverable goods. Part 2: These agriculture Parking apply to the following district(s): AG A/R A. Space Requirements: Parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling unit for which they are required. 1. Farm-Dwellings: Four off-street parking spaces, either paved or of crushed stone, are required per farm-related dwelling unit. 2. Non-Farm Dwellings: Two off-street parking spaces, either paved or of crushed stone, are required per non-farm dwelling unit. B. Access/Location : Parking areas must be designed as to prevent vehicles from having to back into or maneuver in public streets Parking Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

112 5 Development Parking 5.15 Parking (cont.) Part 3: These residential Parking apply to the following district(s): A/R SD1 SD2 TD XD GB1 UN A. Space Requirements: Parking spaces shall meet the following space requirements. Parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling unit for which they are required. 1. Farm-Dwellings: Four off-street parking spaces, either paved or of crushed stone, are required per farm-related dwelling unit. 2. Non-Farm Dwellings: Two off-street parking spaces, paved with asphalt or concrete, are required per non-farm dwelling unit. B. Access/Location : Parking areas for farm-related dwellings must be designed to prevent vehicles from having to back into or maneuver in public streets. Part 4: These traditional residential Parking apply to the following district(s): TN A. Space Requirements: Off-street parking spaces, paved with asphalt or concrete are required for each dwelling unit consistent with the average number of spaces provided per dwelling units on other "TN" zoned lots within 500 feet of the subject lot. B. Access/Location : In no instance shall any off-street parking spaces be located, or any vehicles be stored or parked in any front yard. Temporary parking of vehicles in driveways accessed from the street and passing through the front yard are exempt from this standard. Part 5: These high-density residential Parking apply to the following district(s): MD MH A. Space Requirements: Parking spaces shall meet the following space requirements. All parking spaces and interior drives shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. 1. Residential Use Requirements: The total number of resident off-street parking spaces required in each development shall be equal to 1.5 times the total number of dwelling units (the calculation shall be rounded up to result in complete parking spaces). In addition, at least 1 off-street space for every 2 dwelling units shall be provided for visitor parking. Visitor parking spaces cannot include spaces in car ports or garages, and shall be distributed evenly throughout the development. In no instance shall this requirement be interpreted as permitting the creation half-sized parking spaces. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-46

113 5.15 Parking (cont.) Development 5 2. Non-residential Accessory Use Requirements: Parking spaces for management offices, sales facilities, self-service laundries, and other incidental uses shall be equal to 1/2 of the requirements for business uses located in Chapter 5.15 (Part 6). B. Access/Location : Parking areas must be designed to prevent vehicles from having to back into or maneuver in public streets (excluding all alleys and any streets which are internal to the development). Part 6: These business Parking apply to the following district(s): GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN Parking A. Space Requirements: All parking spaces and interior drives shall meet the following requirements: 1. Future Expansion: Future parking lot expansion shall be a consideration in the design of all parking areas, and all parking lots shall generally be designed to allow for future expansion. 2. Driving Surfaces: All parking areas, including parking spaces, interior drives, and ingress/egress into parking areas must be paved with asphalt or concrete. All parking areas shall be clearly painted to show each parking space. 3. Drainage: Parking areas must be constructed to allow proper drainage which shall be subject to the requirements of the Greencastle Drainage Ordinance and the review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. Curbs: All parking areas for non-industrial uses shall generally be completely curbed. Curbing shall not be required if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the drainage system for the property shall be best served if curbs were not present. 5. Lighting: Lighting for parking areas shall conform with the applicable requirements of Chapter 5.24, Outdoor Lighting of this Article. 6. Landscaping: Landscaping for parking areas shall conform with the applicable requirements of Chapter 5.22, Landscaping of this Article. 7. Minimum Number of Spaces: The minimum number of parking spaces required per property shall be determined by adding up the spaces required for each applicable statement in the Non-residential Required Parking Space table that follows: 5-47 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

114 5 Development 5.15 Parking (cont.) Parking Non-Residential Parking Space Requirements (sq. ft. indicates square feet of gross floor area) The following number of parking spaces is required.. 1 space..for every employee working on the largest shift (for multi-shift operations ample parking spaces during shift changes shall be provided) 1 space business vehicle stored on-site..in addition to 1 space..for every 3 seats in a restaurant, auditorium, gymnasium, funeral home, grandstand, church (or other place of worship), or movie theater 1 space 500 sq. ft. in all auto/boat/rv/or farm implement sales facility show rooms 1 space 1 space vehicle or mobile home on display at an auto/boat/rvor manufactured home dealership (to be used for the storage of each vehicle) 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area in all hardware, home improvement, furniture, and large appliance stores 1 space 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in all medical or dental office or clinic 1 space 1 space 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in any fitness center, dance academy, health spa, private lodge or club, or entertainment center 250 sq. ft. in any administrative or professional business office, library, museum, or art gallery 1 space 200 sq. ft. in any car wash, repair, or modification center 1 space 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area retail space in all convenience stores, banks, gas stations, commercial greenhouses, grocery stores, department stores, and other retail facilities 1 space 6 children permitted by capacity in any day care facility 1 space sleeping unit in a hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast 20 spaces nine holes at any golf course ZONING ORDINANCE 5-48

115 5.15 Parking (cont.) Development 5 Parking..in addition to 2 spaces 1 space..for every classroom in elementary and middle schools or high schools with a gym or auditorium 4 students for which a high school without an auditorium or gym is designed 1 space 20 student for which a high school with an auditorium or gym is designed 1 space 4 students for which a community college, business, vocational, trade, or other commuter-based school is designed 1 space 2 on-campus residents of a resident-student based college or university 1 space adequate spaces 100 square feet of recreational area at a swimming pool, skating rink, or public lake field or court at a sports or recreation facility (varies at the discretion of the Plan Commission) 1 space 3 patient beds at a hospital or nursing home 1 space 200 sq. ft. in a personal service business, beauty or barber shop, or dry cleaners 5 spaces lane at a bowling alley 1 space 5000 square feet at a self-storage facility 1 space for every 5 hanger or tie-down spaces at an airport or heliport 1 space 2 persons for which a boarding, fraternity, sorority, or student cooperative house is designed 1 space 300 square feet of area in enclosed structures at a fairground 1 space 1/4 acre of area included at a public nature area 1 space 10 inmates for which a penal or correctional institution is designed 5-49 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

116 5 Development Parking 5.15 Parking (cont.) B. Access/Location : All parking spaces shall be accessed and located consistent with the following standards: 1. Access to Public Streets: Parking areas must be designed to prevent vehicles from having to back into, or maneuver in public streets (access to alleys shall be exempt from this requirement). 2. Maneuvering Space: All parking spaces shall be provided with adequate maneuvering space into which vehicles can back for the purpose of exiting the parking space. 3. Parking Location: For all non-industrial parking lots exceeding 50 parking spaces, the placement of more than 40% of the provided parking spaces in the front yard shall be prohibited. The remaining parking spaces shall be provided in rear and side yards. 4. Parking for the Disabled: Parking spaces reserved for disabled persons shall be provided in all parking areas consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, Chapter (5)(a) and all applicable revisions. a. The number of reserved spaces shall be based on the total number of spaces provided and shall be consistent with the following table: Disabled-Reserved Space Total Number of Spaces Provided Minimum Number of Reserved Spaces Required % of the Total Number of Spaces 1001 and over 20, plus 1 for each 100 Spaces over 1000 b. All required parking spaces for the disabled shall be those which are the closest to the main entrance of the primary structure. c. Parking spaces for the disabled shall count toward the total number of spaces required by this ordinance. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-50

117 5.15 Parking (cont.) Development 5 C. Off-Site and Shared Parking Requirements: Parking spaces may either be located on the lot with the use for which they are required, or on another lot which is within 500 feet of the lot occupied by the use for which they are required. 1. Approval Requirements: All off-site and shared parking space arrangements are subject to the approval of the City Planner. Approvals shall be based on the determination that the use of off-site and/or shared parking will not provide hardships for pedestrians, will not result in potentiality hazardous traffic conditions, and will provide an adequate number of parking spaces and future parking area expansion options for the uses involved. The parking needs of possible future uses of the property shall also be considered by the City Planner. Decisions of the City Planner may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provisions for Appeals of Administrative decisions established by this Ordinance. 2. Off-Site Parking: Two or more uses may provide off-site parking collectively on one lot, however the total number of spaces shall not be less than the sum of the spaces required for each use (example: a group of business, industries, and/or apartments located on upper-floors over businesses may provide a common parking area). 3. Shared Parking: Two or more uses for which the normal hours of operation do not substantially overlap may share parking either on or off-site (example: a church may share its parking lot with a business, or with apartments located on upper-floors of adjacent businesses). 4. Required Documentation: A permanent documentation of any off-site and/or shared parking agreement must be signed by all involved property owners. The permanent written agreement shall include, but is not limited to the following items: maintenance, snow removal, ownership, and liability. The agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and the City Attorney. The agreement shall be recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder. A copy of the agreement shall be kept in the office of the Greencastle Plan Commission. D. Public Parking: These parking requirements may be waived by the City Planner if it can be demonstrated that adequate parking is provided in a city-owned public parking lot or facility on a lot that is within 1,320 feet of the lot on which the use is located Parking Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

118 5 Development Parking 5.15 Parking (cont.) Part 7: These downtown Parking apply to the following district(s): CB A. Parking : All parking spaces and interior drives shall meet the following requirements: 1. Residential Use Requirements: One off-street parking space, paved with asphalt or concrete, is required per dwelling unit. 2. Non-Residential Use Requirements: Parking spaces shall conform with the requirements established by Part 6 (A) and (C) of this Chapter. However, in the event that the property owner provides sufficient evidence to the City Planner that required parking spaces can not be provided through the use of the subject property, off-site and shared parking agreements, and/or public parking, the minimum number of required parking spaces shall be reduced to that number which can be provided. B. Access/Location : Parking spaces shall conform with the requirements established by Part 6 (B) of this Chapter. However, no parking spaces or interior drives shall be permitted in any front yard of a property located in the "CB" zoning district. Part 8: These mineral extraction Parking apply to the following district(s): AG A/R ME A. Space Requirements: Parking areas and interior drives may be paved or have a stone surface. A paved apron on any interior drive accessing a public road may be required by the City Engineer. One parking space shall be provided for every: 1. employee working on the largest shift; 2. motorized vehicle stored on-site; 3. every vehicle used for the transportation of materials and products that may be stored at the site; and 4. every 200 square feet of area included in any office of administration building. B. Access/Location : Parking areas must be designed to prevent vehicles from having to back into, or maneuver in public streets. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-52

119 5.16 Loading Development 5 These general Loading apply to the following district(s): GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Loading Berths Required: There shall be provided off-street loading berths not less than the minimum requirements specified in the Loading Berth Requirements table below in connection with any building or structure which is to be erected or substantially altered, and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles. Off-street loading berths may be provided either within or outside of structures on the property. B. Location: All required off-street loading berths shall be located on the same lot as the use to be served, and no portion of the vehicle shall project into a street, alley, or other public right-of-way. Shared truck courts between adjacent properties shall be permitted. Loading Berth Requirements Gross Floor Area Berths Required Up to 40,000 sq. ft. 1 Loading Intent The purpose of this section is to provide requirements for the off-street loading and unloading of products, supplies, and other materials at commercial and industrial facilities. Such regulations are intended to prevent loading and unloading functions from occurring on a public street, adjacent to property lines, or in other locations that present a danger to persons or property or otherwise negatively affect the general welfare of the City of Greencastle. 40,000 to 80,000 sq. ft. 2 80,000 to 120,000 sq. ft ,000 to 160,000 sq. ft. 4 Greater than 160,000 sq. ft. 1 additional berth for every additional 80,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1. All exterior loading berths shall be oriented to face the side or rear yards of the lot on which they are located. Loading docks which are completely enclosed within the structure may be accessed through drivein doors located on the front building facade. 2. No loading space may be located in any front yard or any required buffer yard. C. Design and Construction: All off-street loading berths shall be meet the following design and construction requirements: 1. Size Requirements: All interior and exterior off-street loading berths for over-the-road tractor-trailers shall be 14 feet in width and 120 feet in length including the apron. For local pick-up and delivery trucks, offstreet loading berths shall be at least 12 feet in width and 60 feet in length including the apron. 2. Vertical Clearance: All loading spaces shall be provided with a vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

120 5 Development Loading 5.16 Loading (cont.) 3. Driving Aisle Requirements: All loading berths shall be accessed by a driving aisle which is a minimum of 26 feet in width. 4. Surfacing Requirements: All open off-street loading berths shall be improved with a compacted base of asphalt or concrete. D. Access: Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will not interfere with traffic movements. There shall be no maneuvering within any street right-of-way. In no case shall a loading berth be located in such a manner as to require loading/unloading vehicles to back into a public right-of-way or overhang adjacent property. E. Space Allowed: Space provided for use as any off-street loading berth shall not be used to satisfy any off-street parking space requirements of Chapter 5.15, Parking of this Article. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-54

121 5.17 Entrance/Drive Development 5 Part 1: These general Entrance/Drive apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. General Requirements: All entrances, interior driveways, and interior drives shall meet the following general requirements: 1. Maintenance: All interior access drives, entrances, and driveways shall be privately maintained in good repair, reasonably free of chuckholes, standing water, weeds, dirt, trash, debris, mud, ice, and snow by the property owner. 2. Driving Surfaces: All entrances, driveways, and interior access drives shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. All farm and farm dwelling uses shall be exempt from this requirement and may use crushed stone driving surfaces. 3. Drainage: Entrances, driveways, and interior drives must be constructed to allow proper drainage which shall be subject to the requirements of the Greencastle Drainage Ordinance and the review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. Lighting: Lighting for all entrances, driveways, and interior access drives shall conform with the applicable requirements of Chapter 5.24, Outdoor Lighting of this Article. 5. Landscaping: Landscaping for all entrances, driveways, and interior access drives shall conform with the applicable requirements of Chapter 5.22, Landscaping Standard of this Article. 6. Vehicle Storage and Parking: No vehicles shall be parked or stored in any entrance or interior drive other than in designated parking spaces meeting the requirements of the Parking of this Article. No parked vehicle shall have the affect of creating noncompliance with any of the requirements of this Chapter. In no instance shall this be interpreted as prohibiting the parking of vehicles in residential driveways. B. Location Requirements: All entrances, driveways, and interior access drives shall conform with the following location standards: 1. Rights-of-way: No driveway, or interior access drive shall be fully or partially located in a public right-of-way. With the exception of the entrance, all driveways and interior access drives shall be separated from the right-of-way of all streets by a landscape area being a minimum of 5 feet in width and meeting the requirements of the applicable Landscaping of this Article. 2. Septic Fields & Buffer Yards: No driveway, or interior access drive shall be fully or partially located in a septic field or required buffer yard. 3. Curves: The location of an entrance on or near curves shall be investigated individually by the City Planner and City Engineer and evaluated based on available sight distance and the design speed of the roadway or the posted speed limit (whichever is greater). The City Engineer may establish specific requirements in addition to the following general standards. No entrance or driveway shall be permitted within: 5-55 Entrance/Drive Intent The intent of these Entrance/Drive is to provide for a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian transportation system by establishing minimum standards for site entrances, driveways and interior access drives. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

122 5 Development 5.17 Entrance/Drive (cont.) Entrance/Drive a. 140 feet of the apex of a curve (30 degrees or greater) where the street is an Arterial, b. 120 feet of the apex of a curve (30 degrees or greater) where the street is a Collector, or c. 70 feet of the apex of a curve (30 degrees or greater) where the street is a Local. Curve Apex 140 feet for Arterial 120 feet for Collector 70 feet for Local 30+ degrees Drive/ Entrance 4. Grade Changes: The location of an entrance on or near grade changes shall be investigated individually by the City Planner and City Engineer and evaluated based on available sight distance and the design speed of the roadway or the posted speed limit (whichever is greater). The City Engineer may establish specific requirements in addition to the following general standards. Entrances and driveways are permitted within 30 feet of the crest of a hill unless the City Planner and/or City Engineer determines the visibility to be impaired. However, no entrance or driveway shall be permitted: a. Within a minimum of 225 feet from the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, and the speed limit is 45 MPH or greater; b. Within a minimum of 175 feet from the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, and the speed limit is 45 MPH or less; or c. Where the visibility to or from the desired location is determined to be otherwise impaired in the judgement of the City Planner and/or City Engineer. Obstructed View Crest of Hill 6+% +/= 225 feet if MPH is 45 or over +/= 175 feet if MPH is 45 or under Entrance/ Driveway ZONING ORDINANCE 5-56

123 5.17 Entrance/Drive (cont.) Development 5 C. Design Requirements: All driveways, entrances, and interior drives shall conform to the following design requirements: 1. Entrance Widths: No entrance shall exceed the following pavement widths at the point which they intersect the public right-of-way. The distances for these standards shall be determined by measuring from the outside edges of the curb or pavement (whichever is more) of the entrance or drive at the public right-of-way which it accesses, and shall not include any acceleration or deceleration lanes or turning radii: a. 13 feet per lane (exclusive of any medians) if from a non-residential or multi-family use onto any type of street, and b. 22 feet total if from a single-family or two-family use onto any type of street. 2. Driveway and Interior Drive Widths: The minimum pavement widths for driveways and interior drives shall meet the following requirements, exclusive of any parking spaces: a. For single and two-family residential uses the minimum driveway width shall be 11 feet. b. For all multi-family and non-residential uses the following interior drive minimums shall be required: i. 13 if 1 way traffic and no parking or 45 degree parking, ii. iii. 18 feet if 1 way traffic and 60 degree or 90 degree parking, 26 feet if 2 way traffic and 45, 60, or 90 degree parking, or providing access to a loading berth. 3. Travel Direction: The direction of travel for vehicles using at entrances shall meet the following standards: a. All drives providing access to a public right-of-way from all lots used for purposes other than single or two-family residences shall be designed so that vehicles are traveling in a forward direction when entering and leaving. b. In no case may any access drive for any use be designed to require a vehicle to back onto any arterial street as designated by the Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Greencastle Comprehensive Plan. 4. Number of Entrances: The number of entrances provided shall meet the following requirements. Any emergency access entrances required by the Greencastle Fire Department or City Engineer shall not be considered as an element of this provision. a. Single and two-family residences shall be limited to one entrance access per dwelling unit. Additional access may be permitted at the discretion of the city engineer. b. If a manufactured home park or multifamily development includes 40 or more dwelling units, there shall be 2 access points from a public road. Individual dwelling sites may only access interior roads. c. Each industrial use in the "LI" zoning district shall be limited to one entrance. d. Each industrial use in the "GI" zoning district shall be limited to 2 entrances if located on a parcel of less than 35 acres and 3 entrances if located on a parcel of 35 acres or more Entrance/Drive Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

124 5 Development Entrance/Drive 5.17 Entrance/Drive (cont.) D. Shared Entrances and Drives: Shared entrances and drives are encouraged for all uses in all zoning districts, specifically for any multi-family residential or non-residential uses accessing collector or arterial streets. 1. Access Easements: All shared entrances and drives shall be included in appropriate access easements. 2. Required Documentation: A permanent documentation of any shared entrance and drive agreement must be signed by all involved property owners. The permanent written agreement shall include, but is not limited to the following items: maintenance, snow removal, ownership, and liability. The agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and the City Attorney. The agreement shall be recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder. A copy of the agreement shall be kept in the office of the Greencastle Plan Commission. Part 2: These agriculture Entrance/Drive apply to the following district(s): AG No entrance from any public road shall be permitted within 200 feet of the intersection of that road with another public road or any other entrance on either side of the road. This shall not be interpreted as prohibiting an entrance which will directly align with a road or another entrance on the opposite side of the road. The distances for the above standards shall be determined by measuring from the right-of-way line of any road and the curb or edge of pavement (if no curbs are present) of any entrances. Part 3: These high-traffic area Entrance/Drive apply to the following district(s): MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I ME A. Separation Requirements: No entrance from a public street shall be permitted within the distances specified in the Entrance Separation Requirements table below. Entrance Separation Requirements No entrance accessing the following street type shall be permitted within..the following distance from an intersection with another street or within..the following distance from another entrance. Arterial 200 feet 200 feet Collector 175 feet 150 feet Local 150 feet 100 feet ZONING ORDINANCE 5-58

125 5.17 Entrance/Drive (cont.) Development 5 1. Measurement Standard: The distances shall be determined by measuring from the right-of-way line of any road and the curb or edge of pavement (if no curbs are present) of any entrances. (See the illustration below) Entrance/Drive ROW Curb Cut to Curb Cut Minimum Road to Curb Cut Minimum ROW 2. Aligned Entrances: This shall not be interpreted as prohibiting an entrance which will directly align with a road or another entrance on the opposite side of the road. B. Design Requirements: All driveways, entrances, and interior drives shall conform to the following design requirements: 1. Future Expansion: Future parking lot expansion shall be a consideration in the design of all driveways, entrances, and interior drives. 2. Curbs: All driveways, entrances, and interior drives for non-industrial uses shall generally be completely curbed. Curbing shall not be required if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the drainage system for the property shall be best served if curbs were not present. 3. Internal Linkages: All commercial uses shall provide interior drives which allow access between existing and proposed commercial uses on adjacent properties. a. Cross-Access Required: The drives must be designed as single two-way drives or a pair of one-way drives which provide access each direction between the parking lots and interior drives of all adjoining commercial uses. b. Applicable : The drives shall be designed consistent with the requirements of this Chapter, specifically the driveway and interior drive width requirements of Section 5.17 (Part 1)(C)(2). c. Parking: Parking located along these interior drives shall be permitted. d. Separation: Interior drives providing cross-access between adjacent parcels which serve to create a frontage drive parallel to the public street from which access to the properties is provided shall be separated from the right-of-way of any such road by a minimum of 40 feet unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer (based on the vehicle stacking requirements of the entrance(s) to the property from the public road) 5-59 See Also Section 5.17 (Part 1)(C)(2) Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

126 5 Development Sight Visibility Intent The intent of Sight Visibility is to provide for a safe vehicular and pedestrian transportation system. The visibility at intersections, driveways, curb cuts, and entrances are particularly important for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians Sight Visibility These Sight Visibility apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. All intersections must maintain an area (Sight Visibility Triangle) where primary or accessory structures, trees, vegetation (other than agriculture crops), or signs (other that road signs) are not allowed to be placed or to project between a height of 3 and 8 feet measured from the nearest top-ofcurb (or edge of pavement where curbs are not present). The Sight Visibility Triangle is illustrated below. ROW Sight Triangle ROW B. The Sight Visibility Triangle shall be established by connecting points located along the intersecting rights-of-way at the distances from the point of intersection required by the table below. Sight Visibility Requirements When the following type of street intersects any other type of street Arterial Collector Local Private Entrance..the distance from the point of intersection shall be 35 ft. 30 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-60

127 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities Development 5 Part 1: These general Telecommunication Facility apply to the following district(s): AG A/R CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Required Approvals: The placement of telecommunications facilities shall met the following approval requirements as detailed in this section: 1. Installation of New Antenna: The installation of new antenna on existing towers, including legal non-conforming towers, and existing alternative structures (such as water towers, buildings, or church steeples) may be approved by the City Planner subject to conformance with all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. New antenna that will add any height to an existing tower, or extend over 10 feet above the highest point of any alternative structure shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter for the installation of new towers as described by Section 5.19(Part 1)(A)(3) below. 2. Installation of New Accessory Structures: The installation of new accessory structures, such as equipment buildings, to support the installation of antenna on existing towers or alternative structures may be approved by the City Planner subject to conformance with the applicable requirements of this Ordinance. 3. Installation of New Tower: The installation of new towers shall be reviewed either by the City Planner in the case of a permitted use or by the Board of Zoning Appeals as a special exception use consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and Article 2, Zoning Districts of this Ordinance. B. Required Documentation: In addition to the requirements provided elsewhere in this Ordinance for the receipt of a special exception approval and an Improvement Location Permit, applications for new towers shall include the following: 1. Engineer's Report: A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which: a. describes the tower height and design including a cross-section, latitude, longitude, and elevation; b. documents the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for co-located antenna and the minimum separation distance between antenna; c. describes the tower's capacity, including the type and number of antenna it can accommodate; d. documents what steps the tower owner will take to avoid interference with established public safety telecommunication facilities; and e. includes an engineer's stamp and registration number. 2. Letter of Intent: A letter of intent committing the tower owner, property owner, and their successors to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use Telecommunication Facilities Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to allow for the provision of adequate reliable public and private telecommunication service and to maximize the use of any transmission tower and tower site in order to reduce the total number of towers and locations needed to serve the telecommunications needs of the area. The section also seeks to minimize adverse, undesirable visual effects of towers through careful design, siting, and vegetative screening. All wireless telecommunication facilities shall meet the following requirements: See Also Article 2, Zoning Districts Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

128 5 Development 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Telecommunication Facilities 3. Proof of Compliance: Proof of compliance with all applicable FCC, FAA and INDOT regulations, provided by those agencies. 4. Removal Affidavit: A letter committing the tower owner, property owner, and their successors to remove the tower and all related accessory structures, fences, landscaping, and equipment if the tower is abandoned (unused for a period of 1 year). ZONING ORDINANCE 5-62 C. Determination of New Tower Need: Any proposal for a new telecommunications tower shall only be approved if the applicant submits verification that the antennas planned for the proposed tower cannot be accommodated on any existing or approved towers or other structures within a 2 mile radius of the proposed tower location due to one or more of the following reasons: 1. Inadequate Structural Capacity: The antennas would exceed the structural capacity of the existing or approved tower or other structure as documented by a qualified and licensed professional engineer, and the existing or approved tower, building or other structure cannot be reinforced, modified, or replaced to accommodate the antennas at a reasonable cost. 2. Interference: The antennas would cause interference impacting the usability of other existing or planned equipment at the tower site. Supportive documentation by a qualified and licensed professional engineer indicating that the interference cannot be prevented at a reasonable cost must be provided. 3. Inadequate Height: The existing or approved towers or structures within the search radius cannot accommodate the planned equipment at a height necessary to function reasonably as documented by a qualified and licensed professional engineer. 4. Unforeseen Circumstances: Other unforeseen reasons that make it unfeasible or impossible to locate the planned telecommunications equipment upon an existing or approved tower or structure as certified and documented by a qualified and licensed professional engineer. 5. Commonly Reasonable Lease Agreement: Unable to enter a commonly reasonable lease term with the existing tower owner or land owner. 6. Land Availability: Additional land area is not available (when necessary). D. Design Requirements: All telecommunications facilities shall meet the following design requirements: 1. Contextual Design: Towers and antennas should generally be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of color, camouflaging and architectural treatment, except in an instance where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration. a. Wireless telecommunication towers should generally be of a monopole design and, when located within or adjacent to an environmentally, or aesthetically sensitive area or a residential district, designed in such a way as to architecturally camouflage the wireless telecommunication tower as much as reasonably practical to blend into the surroundings.

129 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Development 5 b. The use of residentially compatible materials such as wood, brick, or stucco is required for associated support structures, which shall be designed to architecturally match the exterior of any adjacent residential or commercial structures within the neighborhood or area. Only if the facility will be 100% screened, as determined by the City Planner, during all seasons may other materials be used. 2. Control Conductors: All signal and remote control conductors of low energy extending substantially horizontally above the ground between a tower, antenna and a structure, or between towers, shall be at least 10 feet above the ground at all points, unless buried underground. 3. Lighting: Only when lighting is for safety or security reasons or required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other Federal or state authority will it be permitted. All ground level security lighting shall be oriented inward so as not to project onto surrounding properties, and shall have 90 degree cut-of luminaries (shielded downlighting). 4. Co-location: Any proposed telecommunication tower shall be designed, and engineered structurally, electrically and in all other respects to accommodate both the applicant's equipment and at least one additional user for every 50 feet in total tower height in excess of 75 feet. a. Each additional user shall be assumed to have an antenna loading equal to that of the initial user. b. Towers must be designed to allow for future rearrangement of antennas upon the tower and accept antennas mounted at varying heights. 5. Tower Height: All towers and antenna shall conform with all Federal Aviation Administration tall structure requirements. For the purpose of this Chapter, tower height shall be expressed as, and measured from ground level in all instances. 6. Interference with Public Safety Facilities: No new telecommunications facility shall result in any interference with public safety telecommunications. 7. Signs: No telecommunications facility shall include any signs other than those providing warning or equipment information. E. Site Requirements: All telecommunications facilities shall meet the following site requirements: 1. On-Site Staff: All telecommunications facilities shall be fully automated and unattended on a daily basis, and shall be visited only for periodic maintenance and emergencies. 2. Vehicular Access: Vehicular access to the tower and equipment building shall, whenever feasible, be provided along existing driveways. Vehicle access drives shall be gravel in the AG Zoning District, and paved with asphalt or concrete in all other zoning districts. Any portion of the entrance located in a public right-of-way shall meet the applicable public street design, construction, and pavement requirements Telecommunication Facilities Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

130 5 Development 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Telecommunication Facilities Rear Setback Measured from Lot Line to Tower Setback Tower Height + 10 feet from Non-Residential Uses Tower Height x 2 from Residential Uses Side Setback Measured from Lot Line to Tower Site Layout Graphic Side Width and Depth equal to tower height Front Setback Measured from Lot Line to facilities/ screening materials. No tower site related materials are allowed in the front yard setback 3. Site Area: The lot where the tower is located (or lease area) shall be large enough to accommodate all future anticipated accessory structures needed by future antenna users. The size of the site shall also be of sufficient area to allow the location of one additional tower and associated support facilities. At a minimum, the width and depth of the tower site shall be a distance equal to the tower height. 4. Setback: The minimum setback for all new towers shall be an amount equal to the tower height plus 10 feet from all property lines with nonresidentially used or zoned lots, and an amount equal to twice the tower height from all property lines with residentially used or zoned lots. No part of a wireless telecommunications facility, including the security fence, any required guide wires or bracing, and required landscape screening shall be permitted in any required front yard setback. Landscape screening in addition to the requirements of this Chapter may be provided in the setback area. 5. Encroachment: No part of any wireless telecommunications facility nor any lines, cables, equipment or wires or braces in connection with either shall at any time extend across or over any part of a public rightof-way, street, highway, sidewalk, or a property line. 6. Fencing: An 8 foot high security fence shall completely surround the tower and accessory equipment building site. An area 10 feet in width shall remain outside of the fence for the purpose of providing the landscape screening described in Section E(7) below. 7. Landscape Screening: Evergreen buffer plantings shall be located around the outermost perimeter of the security fence of all wireless telecommunications facilities, including any guy wires and anchors. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-64

131 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Development 5 a. If evergreen hedges are used they shall be a minimum of 5 feet tall at the time of planting (measured from ground level) and planted a maximum of 3 feet on center. b. If evergreen trees are used they shall be a minimum of 5 feet tall, measured from ground level (at the top of the rootball), at the time of planting and shall be planted a maximum of 10 feet on center. c. Existing vegetation (trees and shrubs) shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. F. Construction Requirements: All antennas, towers and accessory structures constructed within the Greencastle Plan Commission jurisdiction shall comply with the following construction requirements: 1. General State/Federal Requirements: All applicable provisions of the Building Code of the State of Indiana and the Federal Communications Commission. 2. Wind Loading/Building Code Requirements: Towers shall be certified by a qualified and licensed professional engineer to conform to the latest structural standards and wind loading requirements of the Uniform Building Code. 3. Electrical Requirements: Towers and antennas shall be designed to conform with accepted electrical engineering methods and practices and to comply with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. 4. OSHA Requirements: Towers shall be constructed to conform with the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 5. Engineer's Certification: An engineer's certification shall be submitted to document and verify the design specifications including but not limited to, the foundation for the tower, anchors for the guy wires if used, colocation, and strength requirements for natural forces; ice, wind, earth movements, etc. 6. FAA Requirements: All towers and antenna shall conform with all lighting and marking requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. G. Existing Facilities: The following shall apply to existing antennas and towers: 1. Replacement of Existing Towers: Existing legal non-conforming towers may continue in use for their current purpose but may not be replaced unless either the replacement tower is an exact match to the height, setback, and other features of the removed tower, or the replacement tower complies in all respects to the requirements in this Ordinance. If such towers are hereafter damaged or destroyed due to any reason or cause whatsoever, the tower may be repaired and restored to its former location and physical dimensions upon obtaining an Improvement Location Permit. 2. Expansion of Existing Facilities: Any expansion resulting from a specific co-location shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 5.1 (B) of this Article which requires conformance with this Ordinance is the case of substantial expansions Telecommunication Facilities Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

132 5 Development 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Telecommunication Facilities 3. Installation of Additional Antennas: Any request submitted to the Greencastle Plan Commission to install an antenna to be located on an existing approved or "grandfathered" tower will only require an Improvement Location Permit and a copy of the contract between the applicant company and the owner of the tower. If the antenna will add height to an existing tower or exceed the height of any alternative structure by more than 10 feet it shall be considered a new tower for the purposes of this Chapter. H. Inspection: All towers may be inspected periodically by an official of the Greencastle Plan Commission and/or a qualified and licensed engineer to determine compliance with the original design, site, and construction requirements. Deviation from original construction for which a permit is obtained constitutes a violation of this Ordinance. I. Removal: Any tower unused or left abandoned for 12 consecutive months shall be removed by the property owner at their expense. Regardless of the tower ownership, the property owner shall be responsible for removal. Part 2: These Telecommunication Facility apply to the following district(s): AG A/R CB Wireless telecommunications facilities shall require approval as a Special Exception Use from the Board of Zoning Appeals and shall meet all the following requirements in addition to the general requirements and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance: A. Design/Height: The tower shall be a monopole design with a maximum height of 125 feet. The maximum height of any accessory structure shall be 15 feet. B. Fencing: The required security fence enclosing the facility shall be 100% opaque and of wood, brick, or stone construction. Opaque, 8 foot tall wooden gates, matching any wooden fence, or painted to match a fence of another material shall be provided to access the facility. Part 3: These commercial Telecommunication Facility apply to the following district(s): GB1 GB2 PB Wireless telecommunications facilities shall require approval as a Special Exception Use from the Board of Zoning Appeals and shall meet all the following requirements in addition to the general requirements and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance: ZONING ORDINANCE 5-66

133 5.19 Telecommunication Facilities (cont.) Development 5 A. Design/Height: The maximum height of the tower shall be 150 feet. The maximum height of any accessory structure shall be 15 feet B. Separation: The tower shall be placed no closer than 500 feet to any property included in a residential zoning district. C. Fencing: The required security fence enclosing the facility shall be 100% opaque and of wood, brick, or stone construction. Opaque, 8 foot tall wooden gates, matching any wooden fence, or painted to match a fence of another material shall be provided to access the facility. Part 4: These industrial Telecommunication Facility apply to the following district(s): Telecommunication Facilities L I G I UN ME Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be a Permitted Use provided that they meet all the following requirements in addition to the general requirements and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance: A. Design/Height: The maximum height of the tower shall be 200 feet. The maximum height of any accessory structure shall be 15 feet B. Separation: The tower shall be placed no closer than 500 feet to any property included in a residential zoning district Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

134 5 Development Satellite Dish Intent The intent of these standards is to provide for timely, reasonably priced, and quality access to satellite communication while ensuring the health, safety, and aesthetic quality of the City of Greencastle. These regulations are intended to prevent satellite dishes from interfering with the provision of utilities, to provide for the safety of residents traveling public roads, and to prevent damage or injury resulting from antenna detached from their base Satellite Dish These general Satellite Dish apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Satellite Dish Types and Descriptions: Satellite dishes shall be described and regulated by their size and proposed location within the community consistent with the requirements of Federal law. Satellite dish shall be described as follows: 1. Type I Satellite Dish: Satellite dish 1 meter or less in diameter in any residentially used or zoned district, and dish 2 meters or less in diameter in any non-residentially used or zoned district. 2. Type II Satellite Dish: Satellite dish greater than 1 meter in diameter in any residentially used or zoned district, and antenna greater than 2 meters in diameter in any non-residentially used or zoned district. B. Installation Specifications: Every satellite dish shall be installed in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Chapter, all applicable state and local electrical and building codes, and the manufacturer's specifications. C. Removal of Unused Satellite Dish: Any satellite dish which ceases to be used for a period of time exceeding 1 year shall be removed. Any required bracing and support structures shall also be removed at that time. D. Type I Satellite Dish Requirements: Satellite dish 1 meter or less in diameter in any residentially used or zoned district, and dish 2 meters or less in diameter in any non-residentially used or zoned district shall be allowed without a permit subject to the following requirements: 1. Accessory Use: The dish shall be an accessory use, subordinate to the primary use on the property. 2. Setback: The dish shall conform with the required front yard setbacks for the district in which it is located. 3. Location: The dish shall not be placed in, or overhang any public rightof-way, easement, or required buffer yard. 4. Height: No part of the dish in combination with the structure upon which it is mounted shall exceed the maximum height requirements for the district in which it is located. E. Type II Satellite Dish Requirements: Satellite dish greater than 1 meter in diameter in any residentially used or zoned district, and antenna greater than 2 meters in diameter in any non-residentially used or zoned district shall require a permit, and placement of the antenna shall be subject to the following requirements. 1. Accessory Use: The dish shall be an accessory use, subordinate to the principal use on the property. 2. Setback: The dish shall be located to the rear of the principal structure on the property (if mounted on the ground or an accessory structure) and to the rear of the roof peak (if mounted on the primary structure), and shall conform with the required setbacks for the district in which it is located. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-68

135 5.20 Satellite Dish (cont.) Development 5 3. Location: The dish shall not be placed in, or overhang, any public rightof-way, easement, or required buffer yard. 4. Height: If mounted on the primary structure, the antenna shall not extend more than 3 feet above the roof line. No part of the dish in combination with the structure upon which it is mounted shall exceed the maximum height requirements for the district in which it is located. F. Separately Mounted Satellite Dish Requirements: Any satellite dish which is not attached to the primary structure on the property, but is instead mounted separately on the lot shall conform to the following requirements: 1. Height: The antenna, together with any support structure, shall not exceed the maximum height requirements for accessory structures for the district in which it is located. 2. Buried Wiring: All wiring shall be buried underground at a depth of not less than 2 feet. 3. Anchoring Structure: The antenna and any supporting structure shall be anchored in a concrete foundation. Satellite Dish 5-69 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

136 5 Development Fence, Hedge, and Wall Intent This Chapter is intended to provide for the regulation of the height and location of fences, hedges, and walls in order to provide adequate light, air, and privacy, and to protect the public welfare by preventing visual obstructions along public ways Fence, Hedge, and Wall Part 1: These general Fence, Hedge, & Wall apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. General Requirements: Fences, hedges, and walls shall be permitted in all zoning districts without a permit subject to conformance with the following requirements: 1. Structural Face: All fences `and walls shall present the non-structural face outward. 2. Setbacks: All fences, hedges, and walls may be permitted up to any property line. No fence, hedge, or wall may be placed in any right-ofway or required sight visibility triangle. 3. Easements: No fence, hedge, or wall may be placed in any drainage easement without written permission from the easement holder. 4. Buffer Yards: No fence or wall may be placed in any required buffer yard that does not specifically provide for the inclusion of fences. 5. Maintenance: All fences and walls shall generally be kept in good repair. B. Height Exceptions: Fences specifically required by this Ordinance for screening, swimming pools, telecommunications facilities, or other purposes may exceed the maximum heights established by this Chapter consistent with the appropriate specific requirements of this Ordinance. C. Height Measurement: The height of a fence shall be determined by measuring from the highest grade to the highest point of the fence, including any posts or finials. Part 2: These residential Fence, Hedge, & Wall apply to the following district(s): SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH A. Height Requirements: Fences, hedges, and walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height in any side or rear yard or 3 feet in height in any front yard. For the purposes of this requirement, the front yard shall be defined as all areas located between any adjacent streets and the walls of the primary structure which face them. B. Prohibited Fences: All electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, and stockade fences are prohibited on all lots not used for agricultural purposes. In no instance shall this be interpreted as prohibiting the use of invisible fences. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-70

137 5.21 Fence, Hedge, and Wall (cont.) Development 5 Part 3: These business Fence, Hedge, & Wall apply to the following district(s): Fence, Hedge, and Wall CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Height Requirements: Fences, hedges, and walls shall not exceed 8 feet in height in any side or rear yard and shall be prohibited in any required front yard setback. B. Prohibited Fences: All electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, and stockade fences are prohibited on all lots not used for agricultural purposes. Industrial uses located in the LI and/or GI zoning districts and penal and correctional facilities shall be exempt from this standard Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

138 5 Development Landscaping Intent Landscaping is an essential part in the design and development of a site. Such plantings are a benefit to the general welfare of the community through improved aesthetics and the reduction of storm water runoff, glare, and heat buildup Landscaping These general Landscaping apply to the following district(s): XD MD CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN A. Planting : Under no circumstances shall any artificial plant be installed and/or counted as part of the required plantings. All plant materials shall be living plants and shall meet the following requirements: 1. Applicable Requirements: In no instance shall any landscaping required by this Chapter, or by any other Chapter of this Ordinance be used to meet the requirements of a different Ordinance Chapter. In all cases the landscaping required by any Chapter of this Ordinance shall be considered as being in addition to any other requirements. 2. General Requirements: All plant materials required by this Chapter shall be free of disease, insects and/or damage, and shall be correctly labeled indicating genus, species and cultivar at the time of the final inspection by the City Planner. 3. Prohibited Locations: No landscaping materials, vegetation, plants, shrubs, trees, retaining walls, bedding, lighting, or mounds may extend into any existing or proposed right-of-way or easement without written permission from the right-of-way or easement holder. 4. Existing Vegetation: Any existing vegetation on site which is retained may be counted towards the minimum landscaping requirements. 5. Measurement : All new trees required to be planted by this Ordinance shall be measured as follows: a. All deciduous and ornamental trees shall be 2-1/2 inches in diameter at the time of planting, measured at 6 inches above the rootball. b. All evergreen trees shall be 5 feet in height at the time of planting, measured from the top of the rootball. c. All shrubs shall be 12 inches in height at the time of planting, measured from ground level. 6. Earth Mounds: Earth mounds and berms shall be physical barriers which block or screen the view similar to a hedge, fence or wall. Mounds shall be constructed with proper and adequate plant material to prevent erosion. A difference in elevation between areas requiring screening does not constitute an existing earth mound and shall not be considered as fulfilling any screening requirement. Where mounds are to be mowed, the maximum permitted slope is 3:1 (run:rise). 7. Grass: Grass shall be planted in species normally grown as permanent lawns in Central Indiana, and may be sodded or seeded; except in swales or other areas subject to erosion, where solid sod, erosion reducing net, or suitable mulch shall be used. Other grasses may be used as ornamentation and for golf course applications unless otherwise specifically prohibited by this Ordinance or deemed unacceptable by the City Planner. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-72

139 5.22 Landscaping (cont.) Development 5 8. Foundation Plantings: All required foundation plantings must be located near the structure's foundation and should consist of perineal shrubs, ornamental shrubs, ornamental plants, and/or flowering plants. The plantings may be evenly spaced or grouped together in clusters around the building. B. Design : All proposed landscape materials should complement the form of the existing trees and plantings. Light, water, soil conditions, and on-going maintenance requirements should be considered in selecting plant materials. 1. Vehicle Overhang: Parked vehicles may hang over the landscaped area up to 2-1/2 feet. 2. Groundcover: All areas not landscaped with hedges, walls, or trees shall be provided with grass or other acceptable vegetative ground cover. In no case shall any required landscaping area be covered with rock, mulch, or other non-living landscape material. In no instance shall this provision be interpreted as prohibiting the placement of mulch around plantings. C. Maintenance Requirements: Trees, vegetation, irrigation systems, fences, walls and other landscape elements are considered elements of a project in the same manner as parking and other site details. The owner of the property shall be responsible for the continuous proper maintenance of all landscaping materials, and shall keep them in a proper, neat and orderly appearance, free from refuse and debris and in good repair at all times. 1. All unhealthy or dead plant material shall be replaced by the next planting season. Other defective landscape material shall be replaced or repaired within 3 months of the occurrence of the defect. 2. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Landscaping materials used to fulfill requirements of this Chapter may not be pruned or otherwise treated so as to reduce overall height or level of opacity. Pruning, limbing-up, topping, and other inhibiting measures including removal may only be practiced to insure the public safety, to maintain a neat and attractive appearance, and to preserve the relative health of the material involved Landscaping Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

140 5 Development Landscaping 5.22 Landscaping (cont.) D. Property Interior Requirements: Landscaping shall be required on each lot based on the use of that lot as defined in the table below. Site Interior Planting Requirements For lots with the following land use..this number of..this planting type..shall be required for every Multiple Family Residential Commercial Institutional (including university facilities) Industrial 1 Deciduous, Needled Evergreen, or Ornamental Tree 1 Foundation Planting 1 Deciduous, Needled Evergreen, or Ornamental Tree 1 Foundation Planting 1 Deciduous, Needled Evergreen, or Ornamental Tree 1 Foundation Planting 1 Deciduous, Needled Evergreen, or Ornamental Tree 1 Foundation Planting 500 square feet of yard provided 10' of building foundation perimeter 800 square feet of yard provided 20' of building foundation perimeter 800 square feet of yard provided 10' of building foundation perimeter 2,000 square feet of yard provided 30' of building foundation perimeter 1. Mixed-Use Properties: Where a lot is occupied by a combination of land uses listed below, only plantings consistent with the requirements for the land use that would result in the most landscaping is required. 2. Tree Locations: All required trees may be located in clusters or dispersed throughout the yard. 3. Yard Calculation: For the purposes of this Section, the yard shall mean all areas of the property not covered with structures, parking areas, or other hard surfaces. E. Parking Lot Perimeter Requirements: All parking lots, including parking spaces, interior drives, and loading/unloading areas, shall be separated from all Thoroughfare Plan recommended road rights-of-way by a landscaping area which is a minimum of 10 feet in width in LI and GB2 zoning districts, 20 feet in width in GI zoning districts, and 5 feet in width in all other zoning districts. The landscape area shall be planted with grass and other ground covers, and may also include other planting materials. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-74

141 5.22 Landscaping (cont.) Development 5 F. Parking Lot Interior Requirements: To help reduce excessive heat build-up and emissions from large areas of hard surfacing, landscape areas must be provided within parking lots. 1. Landscaped Areas Required: Landscape islands with a surface area equal to 5% of the area of the parking lots (including all parking spaces, interior drives, loading docks, drop-off/pick-up lanes, and access drives beyond the right-of-way) shall be provided in all parking lots in the LI zoning district with more than 20 parking spaces, all parking lots in the GI zoning district with more than 50 parking spaces, and all parking lots in all other zoning districts with more than 10 parking spaces. 2. Landscaped Area : The required landscape areas shall meet the following requirements: a. All required landscaped areas shall consist of curbed islands or peninsulas which are surrounded on at least two sides by pavement. Landscaping on the perimeter of the parking lot shall not be counted toward this requirement. b. All landscape islands must be a minimum of 150 square feet in area. Landscaping 5-75 Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

142 5 Development Buffering and Screening Intent The general purpose of buffering and screening is to soften the potential conflicts between the potential uses in one zoning district and the potential uses in another, adjacent district by using setbacks and landscaping. The potential degree (or intensity) of conflict (or potential conflict) between two zoning districts determines the extent of buffer yard required Buffering and Screening Part 1: These Buffering apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Buffer Yard Required: The matrix below determines the type of buffer yard which shall be installed by the subject development entirely on the subject property (the buffer yards are described in Part 1 (B) below): B. Buffer Yard Requirements: The required buffer yards shall meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Buffer Yard Type 1: Buffer yard type 1 shall include a minimum setback of 10 feet in addition to the yard setback otherwise required by this Ordinance. In addition, 1 deciduous canopy tree must be planted in the buffer yard for every 30 feet of contiguous boundary between the subject and adjoining properties. 2. Buffer Yard Type 2: Buffer yard type 2 shall include a minimum setback of 20 feet in addition to the yard setback otherwise required by this Ordinance. In addition, one deciduous canopy tree and two evergreen trees shall be planted in the buffer yard for every 25 feet of contiguous boundary between the subject and adjoining properties. Buffer Yard Requirements The Buffer Yard type indicated on the table below shall be provided on the subject property when..the zoning district for the subject property is..and adjoining property is zoned: AG A/R SD1 SD2 TD XD TN MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME AG A/R SD SD TD XD TN MD MH CB GB GB PB LI GI UN ME ZONING ORDINANCE 5-76

143 Property Line Buffer Yard Accessory Use Setback Building Setback Property Line Buffer Yard Accessory Use Setback Building Setback Property Line Buffer Yard Accessory Use Setback Building Setback 5.23 Buffering and Screening (cont.) Development 5 3. Buffer Yard Type 3: Buffer yard type 3 shall include a minimum setback of 25 feet in addition to the yard setback otherwise required by this Ordinance. In addition, a row of deciduous canopy trees shall be planted parallel to the property line within the buffer yard with 1 tree placed every 20 feet along the boundary between the subject and adjoining properties. Also, a 6 foot tall opaque wooden fence or brick or stone wall, a 5 foot tall undulating mound planted with shrubs, or a row of evergreen trees shall be placed in the bufferyard a. If an undulating mound is used to fulfill the requirements, one shrub for every 10 feet of continuous boundary shall be planted on the mound. All required shrubs shall measure 18 inches in height measured from grade at the time of planting. b. If a row of evergreen trees is used to meet the requirements, one tree shall be placed every 10 feet along the property boundary. C. Buffer Yard : The buffer yard standards only apply along the property lines where the two conflicting zoning districts meet as specified in the Buffer Yard Requirements table. The required buffer yards shall be installed despite the presence of streets, alleys, streams and other features separating property lines in conflicting zoning districts. 1. Responsibility: The developer or owner of the subject property is responsible for installing the buffer yard at the time the property is developed. The adjacent property owner shall not have to participate in installing the buffer yard. 2. Buffer Yard Location: All required buffer yard areas shall be provided entirely on the subject property and shall be in addition to setbacks required by this Ordinance. 3. Planting Location: Required buffer yard trees may be placed either at regular intervals or in irregular patterns representing a natural landscape. However, no 2 buffer yard trees (excluding evergreen trees) shall be placed within 10 feet of one another. No buffer yard or required landscape materials shall be placed within any easement, right-of-way, or septic field. 4. Tree Size: All deciduous trees must have at least a 2-1/2 inch caliper measured at 6 inches above the top of the rootball and all needled evergreen must be a minimum of 6 feet in height measured from the top of the rootball when planted. 5. Ground Cover: All portions of the buffer yard not planted with trees, shrubs or other landscaped materials shall be covered with grass or other ground covering vegetation. Landscaping stone or other nonvegetative surfaces may not be substituted for ground covering vegetation. 6. Application: No landscaping required by this Chapter may be used to satisfy the minimum requirements of any other provisions of this Ordinance. 7. Maintenance: All landscape materials must be properly maintained, and kept in a neat and orderly appearance, free from all debris and refuse. Buffering and Screening Buffer Yard Requirements Buffer Yard Type 1 Buffer Yard Type 2 Buffer Yard Type 3 25' 20' 10' 5-77 CITY OF GREENCASTLE

144 5 Development 5.23 Buffering and Screening (cont.) Buffering and Screening a. All plant material which is unhealthy or dead, in the opinion of the City Planner, shall be replaced by the end of the next spring or fall planting season. b. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Pruning, limbing-up, topping and other growth inhibiting measures may only be used to ensure the public safety. Part 2: These Screening apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. Ground Level Requirements: All outdoor storage areas for products, production materials, and equipment; dumpsters and waste container areas; and mechanical equipment areas located on the ground shall be screened consistent with the following requirements: 1. Fencing: A 6 foot tall, 100% opaque fence of wood, brick, or stone construction shall completely enclose the area. Opaque, 6 foot tall wooden gates matching any wood fence, or painted to match a fence of another material shall be provided to access the facility. The gates shall generally remain closed, except when immediate access to the area is required. 2. Landscape Screening: Evergreen planting shall be provided around the exterior perimeter of the required fencing. a. If evergreen shrubs are used they shall be a minimum of 3 feet tall at the time of planting, and panted at a minimum of 3 feet on center. b. If evergreen trees are used they shall be a minimum of 5 feet tall at the time of planting and shall be planted a maximum of 6 feet on center. B. Roof-top Requirements: All roof-top equipment, such as HVAC units, shall be screened from view on all sides by parapets, dormers, or other screens. The material of all such screens shall be consistent with the exterior materials used on the facade of the structure. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-78

145 5.24 Exterior Lighting Development 5 These general Exterior Lighting apply to the following district(s): SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. General Requirements: All exterior lighting shall conform with the following general requirements: 1. General Design : All exterior lighting should generally conform to the guidelines of the latest version of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook. 2. Mounting Height Measurement: For the purposes of this Chapter, the mounting height of all light fixtures shall be defined as the vertical distance between the grade level of the surface being illuminated and the bottom of the lighting fixture (luminaire). 3. Use of Timers/Dimmers: Wherever practicable, exterior lighting shall include timers, dimmers, and/or sensors to reduce overall energy consumption and eliminate unneeded lighting. 4. Electrical Service: The electrical service to all outdoor lighting fixtures shall be underground, unless the fixtures are mounted directly on utility poles. 5. Holiday Lighting: Holiday lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter, provided that such lighting does not, in the opinion of the City Planner, create dangerous glare on adjacent streets and properties. All holiday lighting can be placed no more than 30 days prior to, and shall be removed no more than 30 days after the holiday for which it was displayed. 6. Prohibited Lighting: The use of spot lights, floodlights, and searchlights shall be prohibited unless otherwise specific in this Chapter. D. Parking Lot Lighting Requirements: Parking lot lighting shall be designed to provide the minimum lighting necessary to ensure adequate vision and comfort in parking areas while avoiding glare and direct illumination of adjacent properties or streets. All parking lot lighting requirements shall also apply to interior drives and other areas on the property used by vehicles. 1. Lighting Fixtures: All lighting fixtures providing illumination for parking lots shall be 90 degree cut-off fixtures directed downward at the parking lot surface. 2. Maximum Mounting Height: The maximum mounting height for all parking lot illuminating light fixtures shall be consistent with the following table: Exterior Lighting Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to provide standards for outdoor lighting that protect the public safety and the general welfare of the community by reducing unsafe and unpleasant lighting conditions, such as light trespass and light pollution, while also promoting the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians and the security of local properties. Parking Lot Lighting Mounting Height Requirements Zoning District SD1 SD2 TD XD TN MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB LI GI UN ME Maximum Mounting Height 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft CITY OF GREENCASTLE

146 5 Development Exterior Lighting 5.24 Exterior Lighting (cont.) E. Gasoline Station/Convenience Store Requirements: Lighting levels on gasoline/convenience store aprons and under canopies shall be adequate to facilitate the activities taking place on the property, and shall not be used for the purpose of illuminating signs. Such lighting shall conform with the following requirements: 1. Pump-Area Lighting: Lighting fixtures on canopies shall conform to either of the following requirements: a. all light fixtures mounted on the canopies shall be recessed so that the lens cover is recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceiling) of the canopy, or b. the lighting of the canopy shall use indirect lighting through which light is beamed upward and then reflected down from the underside of the canopy by light fixtures that are shielded so that illumination is focused exclusively on the underside of the canopy. 2. Canopy Lighting: Lights shall not be mounted on the top or sides of any gas station canopy and the sides of the canopy shall not be illuminated. In no instances shall this be interpreted as prohibiting the placement of signs on the canopy which are illuminated consistent with the standards for sign illumination in this Chapter. F. Lighting of Exterior Display/Sales Areas: Lighting levels on exterior display/sales areas shall be adequate to facilitate the activities taking place in such locations. Such lighting shall conform with the following requirements: 1. Lighting Fixtures: All lighting fixtures used to illuminate exterior display/ sales areas shall be 90 degree cut-off fixtures (luminaires) focus directly downward onto the display/sales area. Such light fixtures shall be located, mounted, aimed, and shielded so that direct light is not cast onto adjacent streets or properties. 2. Fixture Height: In no case shall fixtures be mounted at a height greater than 25 feet above grade. 3. Fixture Location: All lighting fixtures and mounting poles shall be located within the areas being illuminated. G. Lighting of Outdoor Athletic/Performance Facilities: Lighting for all outdoor athletic and performance facilities and events shall provide adequate light for the event or facility while minimizing light pollution and the illumination of adjacent streets and properties. 1. Play/Performance Area Lighting: Lighting fixtures for the playing fields and/or performance areas shall be specifically mounted and aimed so that their beams fall directly within the play/performance area and its immediate surroundings and does not spill onto adjacent streets or properties. 2. Dual Lighting System: Each facility shall be designed and constructed with a dual lighting system which permits the main lighting for the event (spotlighting, floodlighting, etc.) to be turned off, with an alternate low level lighting system used for clean-up, night maintenance and other activities. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-80

147 5.24 Exterior Lighting (cont.) Development 5 H. Security Lighting: Security lighting shall be coordinated with other lighting on the property to the extent possible and shall otherwise conform with the following requirements: 1. Non-residential Lighting Fixtures: All security lighting in non-residential areas shall be shielded and specifically aimed so that illumination is directed only to the intended area. The light source for any security lighting shall include shields that prevent their light source or lens from being visible form adjacent properties or and/or streets. The use of general floodlighting fixtures shall be prohibited. Security lighting fixtures may be mounted on poles located no further than 10 feet from the perimeter of the area intended to be illuminated. 2. Residential Lighting Fixtures: Security lighting fixtures in residential areas shall make use of indirect and reflected lighting techniques to provide soft lighting under canopies, entry porches, or soffits. 3. Illuminated Areas: Any security lighting shall only illuminate vertical surfaces (walls, doors, etc.) up to a height of 8 feet from either grade level or the bottom of any illuminated door or entryway, whichever is greater. 4. Perimeter Lighting: Security lighting intended to illuminate a perimeter, such as a fence line, shall include motion sensors and be designed to be off unless triggered by an intruder located within 5 feet of the perimeter. I. Lighting of Building Facades: With the exception of public buildings, institutional buildings (churches, schools, colleges, etc.), and those listed as outstanding, notable, or contributing in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory - Putnam County Interim Report; listed in the National Register of Historic Places; and/or listed in the Indiana Register of Historic Sites & Structures exterior building facades shall not be illuminated. Any illuminated facades shall meet the following requirements: 1. Lighting Fixtures: Lighting fixtures shall be located, aimed, and shielded so that light is directed only onto the building facade. Lighting fixtures shall not be directed toward adjacent streets or roads. 2. Lighting Direction: Lighting fixtures shall be designed to wash the facade of the building with light (rather than providing a spot or floodlight affect) and shall be directed downward onto the facade from the upper portions of the structure (rather than upwards onto the facade from the ground). J. Illuminated Signs: All illuminated signs shall only be illuminated when the business being identified is open for business. All illuminated signs shall also conform to the following requirements: 1. Externally Illuminated Signs: Lighting fixtures illuminating signs shall be located, aimed, and shielded so that light is directed onto only the sign face. Lighting fixtures shall not be aimed toward adjacent streets, roads, or properties, and shall be of a type such that the light source (bulb) is not directly visible form adjacent streets, roads, or properties. All fixtures external to the sign used to illuminate it shall be mounted on the top of the sign, directing light downward onto the face of the sign. Lights located on the ground, or at the base of the sign directing light upward shall be prohibited Exterior Lighting Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

148 5 Development Exterior Lighting 5.24 Exterior Lighting (cont.) 2. Internally Illuminated Signs: Internally illuminated signs shall be composed of light lettering, symbols, etc. on a dark background. Light sources shall be fluorescent tubes behind the sign surface material. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-82

149 5.25 Public Improvement Development 5 These general Public Improvement apply to the following district(s): MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN Intent Public Improvement A. General Requirements: Developments are permitted only if the public ways, drainage facilities, and utilities are adequate to serve the proposed development. All public improvements must be constructed to comply with all applicable standards included in this Ordinance, the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, and any other adopted constructions standards of the City of Greencastle. B. Sidewalks: All developments shall be required to install public sidewalks where they do not exist along any public streets upon which the development fronts. The development shall only be required to install sidewalks on the side of the street upon which it has frontage for a distance equal to the length of its lot frontage. 1. Location: All sidewalks shall be constructed in the right-of-way or in an adjacent sidewalk easement where construction in the right-of-way is not feasible in the opinion of the City Engineer. 2. Construction Requirements: Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width in residential areas and 6 feet width in non-residential and mixeduse areas, and constructed of concrete consistent with all applicable Greencastle construction standards. 3. Separation: All sidewalks shall be separated from the paved roadway surface or back of curb, if curbs are present, by a 3 foot grassed area. C. People Pathways: All developments shall be required to install any portion of the pathways proposed by the adopted People Pathways Plan (within the Greencastle Comprehensive Plan) for public right-of-way adjacent to the lot frontage of the development. In no instance shall this be interpreted as requiring the development to participate in the establishment of pathways as lanes on a public street. 1. Design: All pathways shall take the form of a separately constructed path or a 10 foot wide sidewalk. 2. Construction Requirements: All pathways shall conform to the latest edition of the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and any applicable, adopted Greencastle construction standards. D. Internal Pedestrian Ways: All developments shall be required to install designated walks or paths providing for pedestrian and bicycle movement between public sidewalks along streets and the structures on the site. 1. Linkages to Adjacent Property: Where sidewalks along public streets are not accessible to the development, or not feasible in the opinion of the City Engineer, each development shall provide internal sidewalks linkages to adjoining properties. 2. Construction Requirements: These designated sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and shall include an improved surface of concrete The purpose of this Chapter is to establish basic requirements for public improvements to be made at the time of development to ensure the continuity of public ways and the provision of adequate utilities. These standards are intended to be complimentary to the requirements of the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance, and provide standards for developments which may not require subdivision. Development Height Incidental Use & Acc. Str. Temporary Use/Structure Industrial Mineral Extraction Confined Feeding Operation Residential Home Occupation Mobile/Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Park Open Space Environmental Flood Hazard Area Parking Loading Entrance/Drive Sight Visibility Telecommunication Satellite Dish Fence, Hedge, & Wall Landscaping Buffering Exterior Lighting Public Improvement CITY OF GREENCASTLE

150 5 Development Public Improvement 5.25 Public Improvement (cont.) 3. Separation: Designated walks shall be separated by grade or distance from entrance drives and internal traffic aisles and drives. E. Street Trees: All developments shall be required to provide street trees consistent with the adopted standards of the Greencastle Tree Board. F. Public Utilities: All new developments shall be required to connect to public sanitary sewer, water, and storm water drainage systems as specified by the Greencastle Subdivision Control Ordinance. 1. Storm Water: Storm water drainage systems in developments shall not result in any additional run-off being transferred to adjacent properties other than through proper easements, dedicated to the city, established for that purpose. 2. Water and Sewer Service: The size of all water and sewer mains shall be large enough not only to serve the areas under immediate consideration, but also to serve areas which are likely to be developed and which should be served by the extensions under consideration. 3. Fire Fighting Infrastructure: Fire hydrants (including dry hydrants), knox boxes and other fire fighting infrastructure shall be installed consistent with the requirements and specifications of the Greencastle Fire Department. ZONING ORDINANCE 5-84

151 Article 6 Sign CITY OF GREENCASTLE - ZONING ORDINANCE

152 6 Sign 6.1 General Sign General Sign Intent The intent of this Article is to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan; avoid the proliferation of signage; encourage signs to be compatible with the scale of buildings and the surrounding features; maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the city; eliminate potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians resulting from signs; and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Greencastle. See Also: Article 13, Enforcement & Penalties These General Sign apply to the following district(s): AG A/R SD1 SD2 TN TD XD MD MH CB GB1 GB2 PB L I G I UN ME A. General Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Article, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign within the jurisdiction of the City of Greencastle Plan Commission, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit. The following general sign standards apply to all signs within the jurisdiction of the City of Greencastle Plan Commission. 1. Measurement: The area of all signs shall be calculated by multiplying the maximum vertical dimension by the maximum horizontal dimension excluding any poles or supports. The height of all signs shall be measured from natural ground level to the top of the sign, and include any poles or other supports unless otherwise specified in this Article. In no case shall sign height be measured from the top of any berm or other artificial grade. 2. Double-Faced Signs: For all signs permitted by this Article, a doublefaced sign may be erected. Only the face area of 1 of the 2 sides shall be considered the face area of the entire sign. However, the two faces shall be identical in face area, and the maximum distance between the 2 faces of the double faced sign shall not exceed 2 feet. 3. Inspection: Signs for which a permit is required may be inspected periodically by the City Planner for compliance with this Article. 4. Removal of Sign: The City Planner may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this Article, at the cost of the property owner, consistent with the provisions of Article 13, Enforcement and Penalties of this Ordinance. 5. Maintenance: All signs and their components shall be kept in good repair and in safe, neat, clean, attractive, and structurally sound condition. If failure to maintain a sign is determined by the City Planner, a written notice will be given to the owner, business operator or lessee of the property consistent with the provisions of Article 13, Enforcement and Penalties of this Ordinance. 6. Abandoned Signs: A sign, including all poles, frames, supports, and other structural, electrical, mechanical, and other elements, shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which it is located within 30 days from the date when the business which it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises. 7. Illuminated Signs: All illuminated signs must meet the standards specified in the State Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the State of Indiana and the Exterior Lighting of Section 5.4(J) of this Ordinance. 8. Enforcement: The enforcement of violations of the provisions of this Article shall be as provided by Article 13, Enforcement and Penalties, of this Ordinance. ZONING ORDINANCE 6-2

153 6.1 General Sign (cont.) Sign 6 B. Exempt Signs: The following signs are exempt from all provisions of this Ordinance. 1. Flags: Flags of any country, state, unit of local government, institution of higher learning, or similar institutional flags. 2. Integral Identification Signs: Names of buildings, date of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure. 3. Public Signs: Public signs erected by or on the order of public officer(s) in the performance of public duty, such as signs to promote safety, no trespassing, or traffic signs; memorial plaques; signs of historical interest; and signs directing people to public and quasi-public facilities. 4. Utility Marker Signs: Utility signs are permitted to mark cables and lines for public and private utilities unless such signs are determined to be a hazard by the City Planner. 5. Seasonal & Holiday Signs: Seasonal or holiday signs, including lighting erected in connection with the observance of holidays, provided that such signs shall be removed no later than 30 days following the holiday. 6. Real Estate Signs: Real estate signs, provided they are not located in the right-of-way and do not exceed 6 square feet in residential zoning districts and 32 square feet in non-residential zoning districts. The signs shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from any other property line. 7. Signs of Expression: Political signs and other signs of expression, provided that no such sign exceeds 6 square feet in area or 4 feet in height from ground level. a. Each sign shall be permitted on any property for a maximum of 4 months per calendar year. However, signs related to a particular event or date, such as political signs placed in anticipation of an election, may be placed no sooner than 30 days prior to the event and shall be removed a maximum of 1 week after the event. b. The sign shall not be illuminated. c. The sign shall not be located in a public right-of-way and shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from any other property line as shown in the diagram below: General Sign Property Line 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet Sign Setback Sign of Expression Not in Right-of-Way Right-of-Way 6-3 CITY OF GREENCASTLE