Department of Development Town Government Academy October 1 st, 2013 Fishers Launch
Tonight s Agenda Introductions History Tools & Fundamentals Processes Planning Downtown Planning and Redevelopment 2
Department of Community Development Four Divisions Economic Development Planning Zoning Permits and Inspections 3
Professional Staff Economic Development 5 Staff with a combined total of 47 Years of Experience Planning 5 Staff with a combined total of 55 Years of Experience Zoning 5 Staff with a combined total of 37 Years of Experience Permits and Inspections 10 Staff with a combined total of 144 Years of Experience 4
Development from A to Z From Annexation to Zoning Code Enforcement Annexation Zoning (Rezoning) Plan Development Recordable dbl Documents (Plat or DP) ILP/SIP Permits (Building, Signage, Temporary Use) Long-Term Code Enforcement 5
Local History of Planning & Zoning 1960s Hamilton County voters ban zoning 1960s Southern townships establish Joinder Agreements with the City of Noblesville Noblesville sets R1 residential zoning for mostly all undeveloped land 1990s Border agreement with Noblesville (Interlocal Agreement)
Local History of Planning & Zoning 2004/2005 Townships, City of Noblesville, Town of Fishers Interlocal Agreement to assign planning & zoning responsibilities to Fishers 2005 Town of Fishers new Planning & Zoning gjurisdiction established a continuation of Noblesville s R-1 zoning via the creation of an R-2 classification for unincorporated areas of the Townships 2008 Geist Annexation Challenged/Court Decision Made & became effective January 2 nd, 2010 2008 Fall Creek Township Residents Voted to End the Joinder Agreement between Fall Creek Township & Noblesville 2008 Town of Fishers Planning & Zoning Two Mile Jurisdiction & Interlocal Agreement between the Town and Hamilton County was established
When a Municipality decides to have Land Use Regulations Comprehensive Plan Zoning Regulations Ability to seek relief from those standards Board of Zoning Appeal Subdivision i i Control Regulations 8
Planning & Zoning Tools Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Plan, Parks Master Plan, etc.)
Planning & Zoning Tools Zoning Map
Planning & Zoning Tools Standards and Regulations Can a forest be cut down?? Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Subdivision Control Regulations Impact Fees
Planning & Zoning Process The planning process can be just as important as the final plan, if not more so. Why? ALL property p owners have Property Rights For the Health, Safety, and Welfare of a Community Provides Opportunities for Public Input Transparency Checks and Balances 12
Planning & Zoning Process Town Council s Role Legislative Adoption of Ordinances (Straight Zones, PUDs which include Standards and Process) Zoning Map: 13
Planning & Zoning Process Advisory Plan Commission s Role Holds Public Hearings and Makes Recommendations to Council on proposed Zoning Ordinances Sole Authority on Land Subdivisions Addressing 14
Planning & Zoning Process Board of Zoning Appeal s Role (Quasi-Judicial Body) Zoning Map Interpretations Administrative i i Appeals Consider variances from a use district or zoning ordinance classification Hear and determine appeals from the terms of the zoning ordinance Exceptions Special, Contingent, & Conditional uses 15
Appeals & Variances Variance Example 50 Rear Yard Setback Requirement New Screened Porch Encroaches 10 into the Setback
Planning & Zoning Process Impact Fee Review Board Must have a process and Board to seek relief Committees Planned Unit Development (PUD) Town Center Exit Ten Overlay Committees 17
Planning: Moving Projects from Ideas to Reality Assist Citizens or Developers with Annexations Rezones Development Plans Plats
Planning: Approval Process Review proposals and provide recommendations to various boards and commissions: Plan Commission Board of Zoning Appeals Town Council PUD Committee Review site plans for Improvement Location Permits (ILPs) that are approved by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Planning: Plan Commission Town Plan Commission: 11 Members 7 Town Appointments 2 County Commissioner Appointments 2 Township Appointments Advisory Role as Community Master Planners that have the power to Establish rules and regulations Approve Subdivisions Give Recommendations for Rezones and Text Amendments that are reviewed by the Town Council
Planning: Long Range Planning Maintain Planning Documents Strategic Plan Conceptual Future Land Use Map
Planning: Long Range Planning Target Areas for Economic Development Planning Efforts Town Center Redevelopment Plans Fishers Medical Technology Corridor I-69 Corridor S.R. 37 Assist with Town Planning Documents Transportation p Plan Parks & Recreation Master Plan Downtown 2030 Master Plan
Additional Planning Initiatives Public Art Plan Downtown Zoning Code Trails Connectivity 2030 Transportation Plan 2030 Population Analysis Way finding Gateway
Economic Development Identify Target agetmarkets New business attraction Lead Generation RFI/RFP Property Database Redevelopment Initiatives Retention & Expansion Program Business Community Liaison Marketing Promotion Statistical Analysis Incentive Process and Compliance Regional Collaboration
Partner Organizations State Regional Local
Boards and Commission Redevelopment Commission: TIF, Bonding, Property Acquisition, Redevelopment Projects Economic Development Commission: Enter into agreements to purchase or lease land, build or lease facilities; part of the eminent domain process; issue andsecure bonds; new development Redevelopment Authority: Finance, improve, construct, renovate, purchase construct, and lease local public improvements to the Commission. i Authority owns improvements and leases to Commission Town Hall Building Corp.: Acquire, build and lease projects back to the Town; Fire Stations (20 year leases) Chamber Economic Development Advisory Committee: Think Tank of community leadersfor economic development issues in the Town of Fishers
2013 Economic Development Highlights First Internet Bank: $4.3 Million investment Stratosphere Quality: 30,000 SF expansion Concourse 2: 130,000 SF spec Class A office Real America, Info Dynamics, Caliber Home Loans Property Acquisition The Depot @ Nickel Plate
Permitting and Inspections Division of Community Development Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to: Permit Processing. Contractor Registration. Commercial & Residential Inspections. Municipal Code Enforcement of High Grass & Weeds, Unsafe Trees, Unsafe Buildings and Premises, Erosion Control, Storm Water Illicit i Discharges, and Water Conservation Ordinances. Utility Locates of Town owned infrastructure. Maintain permit and inspection records. Customer Complaint Response. Pre planning with residents for future construction projects to ensure building code compliance. Provide access to adopted d Building Codes for residents.
2012 Numbers Permits Issued in 2012: 2,000 Building Inspections Performed 10,160 Utility Locates Requested: 17,188 Unsafe Trees Removed: 8 (43 so far in 2013) Unsafe Structure Complaints: 5 Contractors Registered: 197 Water Conservation Complaints: 614 Complaints 270 1 st violations written 6 2 nd violations written ($500 each) High Grass & Weed Violations 297 Complaints 49 Yards Mowed ($250.00 civil penalty for each total imposed in 2012 $12,250) 248 Certified Letter Return Receipt Requested mailed at a cost of $1192.88 State law recently changed eliminating the mandate for Certified Mail 293 1 st inspections performed 207 2 nd inspections performed 42 liens filed representing $7,998.69 with $6,828.01 recovered to date
2012 Permit Numbers Residential: New Single Family Homes 512 Remodels dl 37 Reroofs 83 Screen Porches 44 Additions 26 Basement Finishes 91 Pools 60 Multi Family 6 Decks (over 30 in height) 32 Spa s 5 Accessory Structures(120sqft or larger) 31 Demolition 19 Sewer 21
2012 Permits Numbers Commercial: New Buildings 14 Change of Use/Tenant 45 Additions 8 Pools 1 Remodels 71 Reroofs 10 Temporary Use 75 Tenant Finish 28 Sign Permits 345 Right of Way 229 ILP s & Plats 86 Miscellaneous (Ele, Plumb, Hvac, Plats, SIP) 121 Total 2012 Permits Issued: 2000
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