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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Greencastle (the City) replaced its Zoning Ordinance on February 27,
2003 with Ordinance 2003 -1;
WHEREAS, it is desirable, and in the City's best interests to amend the Zoning Ordinance as
indicated below.
NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle that it
hereby amends the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance in the Greencastle City Code to read
as follows:
ZONING ORDINANCE
I. Section 5.3(C)(1) Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Standards
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.
® a. For Manufactured Home districts, a minimum of 5 feet separation shall be
provided between an accessory structure and any primary structure or other accessory
structure on the same lot, provided that the accessory structure will not block or obstruct
any means of emergency egress as determined by the Greencastle Fire Department.
II. Section 6.1 (C) General Sign Standards
Animated Signs: Signs that utilize any metioA moving or changing picture, laser, or visual
projection of images or copy in conjunction with any business or advertisement.
a. The use of scrolling, flashing, or animated message boards shall be prohibited in
all zoning districts. This provision does not include time and temperature signs which may
alternate between the "time" and "temperature" message.
III. Section 5.22 (D)(3) Landscaping Standards
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.
a. areas subject to an Air Navigation Easement established by or dedicated to the
City of Greencastle, the Putnam County Board of Aviation Commissioners or the Federal
Aviation Administration that has a height less than 25 feet above the Putnam County
Airport elevation shall not be included in the yard calculation.
b. the total area covered by overhead or underground utility easements shall not be
0 included in the yard calculation.
IX. Section 5.22 (D) Landscaping Standards
Site Interior Planting Requirements (chart)
Industrial
One (1) Deciduous, Needled, Evergreen, or Ornamental Tree shall be required for every 2
5,000 square feet of yard provided
All other terms and conditions contained within the Zoning Ordinance shall remain is full
force and effect.
This Ordinance shall have fall force and effect upon passage of the Greencastle Common
Council and its approval by the Mayor.
PASSED ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana
this L day of 2008.
Adam Cohen Lanie
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Mark N. Hammer Terry J. m' tl
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Virginia S. Bingham
Approved and signed by me this Z— day of 6l 2008, at l
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Susan V. Murray, Mayor / \
ATTEST: /
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eresa Glenn, Clerk- Treasurer
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GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. P07 -05
Amendment to zoning text of the City of Greencastle Code regarding manufactured
homes, moving signs, landscaping standards, zoning for truck service centers and
storage facilities, outdoor sales events, and home occupations.
Petitioner: City of Greencastle
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the City of Greencastle initiated and prepared the attached
Ordinance to amend the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by amending the zoning text; and
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it held a public hearing concerning this
ordinance on December 26, 2007, after timely notice of the hearing was given by publication in the
Banner Graphic Greencastle, Indiana, on or about December 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it paid reasonable regard to the following
factors enumerated in I.C. 36 -7 -4 -603 in consideration of the ordinance and determination of a
recommendation to be made to the Common Council:
1. the comprehensive plan;
2. current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district;
3. the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted;
4. the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and
5. responsible growth and development.
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Plan Commission certifies this ordinance to the Common Council with a
favorable recommendation, subject to the conditions or commitments attached hereto and/or stated in the
minutes of the Plan Commission, and incorporated herein and made a part of this certification.
Dated this 26th day of December, 2007.
ATTEST:
Sc retary
GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
BY: /l,/ a
Bill Hamm, President