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ORDINANCE 2006-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA ZONING ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION
CONTROL ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Greencastle (the City) replaced its Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
Control Ordinance February 27, 2003;
WHEREAS, it is desirable, and in the City's best interests to amend the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Control 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 and Subdivision Control Ordinance
in the Greencastle City Code to read as follows:
ZONING ORDINANCE
Signs
A. Section 6.1 General Sign Standards
Subsection A.6., which reads: "Abandened Signs, A sign, ineluding all poles, fi;afnes,
Subseefien X7, 111timinated 8i"
Subsection A.6, II[uminated Signs
Subsection A.8, Eg-fe-r-ee-ment
Subsection A.7, Enforcement
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B. Section 6.1 General Sign Standards
Subsection A-.7 A.6 shall read as follows:
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 Standards of Section 5 Q) 5.24(.1) of this Ordinance
C. Section 6.1 General Sign Standards
Subsection B. shall read as follows:
B. Exempt Signs: The following signs are exempt from all provisions of this
Ordinance, except that no sign may be placed within the right -of -way without City
permission or so as to create a visibility or other safety concern.
D. Section 6.1 General Sign Standards
Subsection B. Exempt Signs
11. Construction Signs Signs posted on construction sites, provided that such
signs are not located in the right -of -way, do not exceed 32 square feet, and
are removed within 30 days of completion of
construction activity.
E. Section 6.1 General Sign Standards
Subsection B. Exempt Signs.
Add subsection B.12, which shall read:
12. Portable Signs One sandwich board sign, or portable sign
similar in nature, as determined by the City Planner, shall be
allowed per business, provided that each side does not exceed 12
square feet and the board is placed so that it does not obstruct the
flow of pedestrian traffic or limit wheelchair accessibility to
businesses or use of the sidewalk The sign shall be allowed only
during business hours.
" F . S e c t i o n 6 . 2 T e m p o r a r y S i g n S t a n d a r d s
P a r t 2 : " T h e s e b u s i n e s s T e m p o r a r y S i g n S t a n d a r d s a p p l y t o t h e � a l l e w i n g a l l
d i s t r i c t s : r n G B l G B 2 n n r r G 1 W N . r c
O n e t e m p o r a r y s i g n f o r e a c h b u s i n e s s u s e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d i n w e e k l y i n c r e m e n t s f o r
n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 w e e k s 7 e e n s e e u t i v e d a y s a m w 6 m u m o f 4 t i m e s p e r c a l e n d a r y e a r .
A p e r m i t s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d e a c h t i m e a t e m p o r a r y s i g n i s t o b e u s e d W e e k l y a n d
a n n u a l p e r m i t s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e . T h e s i g n s h a l l m e e t t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s :
G . S e c t i o n 6 . 2 T e m p o r a r y S i g n S t a n d a r d s
a . T y p e s o f T e m p o r a r y S i g n s : P o r t a b l e s i g n s a n d s a n d w i c h b o a r d s i g n s n o t
e x c e e d i n g 1 2 s q u a r e f e e t p e r s i d e w i t h a t o t a l m a x i m u m a r e a o f M s q u a r e j e e r ,
a n d i n f l a t a b l e s i g n s s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d p e r m i t t e d t e m p o r a r y s i g n s f o r t h e p u r p o s e
o f t h i s C h a p t e r . . . .
H . S e c t i o n 6 . 2 T e m p o r a r y S i g n S t a n d a r d s
F . C o n v e r s i o n t o a P e r m a n e n t S i g n : N o s i g n m a n u f a c t u r e d , d e s i g n e d , a n d o t h e r w i s e
i n t e n d e d f o r u s e a s a t e m p o r a r y s i g n , s u c h a s p e i 4 a ��.
" s . . n d v y i e h b f d s i g n . a n d i n f l a t a b l e s i g n � s h a l l b e u s e d a s a p e r m a n e n t s i g n
u n l e s s p r i o r w r i t t e n a p p r o v a l i s o b t a i n e d f r o m t h e C i t y P l a n n e r a n d t h e s i g n
c o m p l i e s w i t h t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l B u i l d i n g C o d e a n d t h e d e v e l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s
c o n t a i n e d i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
I . S e c t i o n 6 . 3 P e r m a n e n t S i g n S t a n d a r d s
P a r t 2 . B . S u b d i v i s i o n e n t r y S i g n s
J . S e c t i o n 6 . 3 P e r m a n e n t S i g n S t a n d a r d s
P a r t 5 . B . E . D i r e c t i o n a l S i g n s
K . S e c t i o n 6 . 3 P e r m a n e n t S i g n S t a n d a r d s
" P a r t 3 : D o w n t o w n s i g n s
A. 1. Sian Area Ant One and one half (1 ' /z) square feet of signage shall be 1 9
allowed for every one linear foot of the fapade of the ground floor of the building
that is occupied by that use. (For example: If a use occupies a space in a
commercial building and that space includes 50 feet of the buildings's frontage,
then 34D 75 square feet of signage would be allowed for the use.) In no instanee
h the amount of signage .. pee use exee °a inn square feet
4. Development Standards by Sign Type: Development standards for each
type of sign are as follow:
a. Wall Sign: Wall signs shall be located on the facade of the primary
structure. Ne single wall Si r shall e 50 squar f
Murals painted on structures that are business - oriented shall be
considered wall signs for the purpose of this Chapter. Murals that
are solely for the purpose of artistic expression are exempt
d. Window Signs: Non - illuminated window signs not exceeding 25%
4"G of the window area are permitted. No permit is required and
they shall not be counted toward the total area allowed per use.
Illuminated window signs and any exceeding 25% 4" ofthe window
area shall be counted toward the total sign area and require a sign
permit Temporary flyers do not constitute window signs.
B. 2. Multiple Upper -Floor Use If the upper -floors of the structure are occupied
by multiple uses that are separate and distinct from any that is located on the
ground floor, a multi - tenant joint sign may be provided. The sign shall be a
wall sign, not exceeding an average of 25 4-0-square feet per upper -floor
business use. In no instance shall the sign exceed a total of 100 square feet.
Part 4: A. (Signs permitted in GB 1, GB2, PB, LI, GI)
Sign Area The total square footage of sign area allowed for each business use
shall be determined by the length of the front fapade of the building that is
occupied by that use as specified in the table abovebelow. Corner Properties may
use both frontage sides of the property only the largest f for the purpose
of sign area calculation; however, signage on either side may not exceed the
frontage calculations for that side signs ma be °laeed an y building ° a°
2. Sign Types Permitted Replace "above" with "below."
3. Development Standards by Sign Type
b. Awning Sign: Awning signs shall be printed or sewn on awnings mounted
" o n t h e f a g a d e o f t h e p r i m a r y s t r u c t u r e . O n l y t h e p o r t i o n o f a w n i n g w i t h
w o r d s , c o p y o r o t h e r a d v e r t i s e m e n t s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n s i g n a g e
c a l c u l a t i o n s .
M u l t i - T e n a n t J o i n t S i g n s : S t r u c t u r e s a n d / o r c e n t e r s c o n t a i n i n g m u l t i p l e
b u s i n e s s e s m a y e s t a b l i s h n o m o r e t h a n o n e ( I ) f r e e - s t a n d i n g s i g n f o r t h e
s t r u c t u r e o r c e n t e r . . .
P a r t 5 : U n i v e r s i t y P e r m a n e n t " s i g n s "
B . C a m p u s I d e n t i f i c a t i o n S i g n s : S i g n s i d e n t i f y i n g t h e c a m p u s s h a l l g e n e r a l l y b e
l o c a t e d a t i t s e n t r a n c e s .
1 . L o c a t i o n T h e r e s h a l l b e n o l i m i t t o t h e n u m b e r o f l o c a t i o n s a t w h i c h c a m p u s
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s i g n s m a y b e p l a c e d , h o w e v e r , g e n e r a l l y n o m o r e t h a n o n e ( 1 ) s i g n
s h a l l b e p l a c e d a t a n y o n e l o c a t i o n . A m a x i m u m o f 2 s i g n s m a y b e p l a c e d a t a n y
o n e l o c a t i o n . A m a x i m u m o f t s i g n s m a y b e p l a c e d a t a n y o n e l o c a t i o n i f t h e y a r e
u s e d t o c r e a t e a n e n t r a n c e .
I I . S e c t i o n 9 . 2 N o n c o n f o r m i n g S i g n s
O C . 2 . I n t e n t i o n a l A l t e r a t i o n s A n y l e g a l n o n c o n f o r m i n g s i g n w h i c h i s i n t e n t i o n a l l y a l t e r e d ,
m o v e d f o r a n y d i s t a n c e , o r r e p l a c e d s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r e g u l a t i o n s o f t h e d i s t r i c t i n w h i c h i t
i s l o c a t e d , a n d t h e d i s c o n t i n u e d l e g a l n o n c o n f o r m i n g f e a t u r e s m a y n o t b e r e s u m e d . T h i s
s e c t i o n d o e s n o t a p p l y t o m a i n t e n a n c e a n d m i n o r r e p a i r s w h i c h d o n o t a l t e r t h e s t r u c t u r e
o f t h e s i g n .
I I I . S e c t i o n 9 . 4 N o n c o n f o r m i n g L o t s
A l l l o t s l e g a l l y e s t a b l i s h e d a n d r e c o r d e d p r i o r t o t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e o f t h i s O r d i n a n c e , o r i t s
s u b s e q u e n t a m e n d m e n t s t h a t n o l o n g e r m e e t a n y a p p l i c a b l e p r o v i s i o n o f t h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l
b e d e e m e d a L e g a l N o n c o n f o r m i n g L o t o f R e c o r d . L e g a l N o n c o n f o r m i n g L o t s o f R e c o r d
m a y b e b u i l t u p o n o n l y i f t h e p r o p o s e d u s e i s p e r m i t t e d a n d a l l d e v e l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s o f t h e
a p p l i c a b l e z o n i n g d i s t r i c t o f t h i s O r d i n a n c e a r e m e t . " L o t s " f o r p u r p o s e s o f t h i s s e c t i o n ,
s h a l l i n c l u d e l o t l i n e s , s e t b a c k s , c o v e n a n t s a n d a l l o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d o n t h e
r e c o r d e d p l a t a p p r o v e d b y t h e C i t y .
I V . S e c t i o n 1 0 . 8 D e n i e d A p p l i c a t i o n s
R e - f i l i n g o f D e n i e d A p p l i c a t i o n s : N o r e q u e s t f o r v a r i a n c e , s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n , o r
a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a p p e a l w h i c h h a s b e e n d e n i e d m a y b e r e - f i l e d f o r a p e r i o d o f 1 y e a r f r o m t h e
d a t e o f t h e d e n i a l .
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SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE
I. Section 1.3 Interpretation & Application
B. Application: When this Ordinance, is in conflict with state orfederal laws, regulations
and rules, the state or federal laws shall controL In no instance shall the City of
Greencastle be responsible for enforcing private covenants, contracts, commitments and
other agreements of a private nature. When this Ordi along with private ,.,...,...ant
i, eonifnitments, permits, agreements, state laws, Fedefal laws er ethe
Fegulations apply to a strueture oF pareel of land, the greater restrietien shall eontFol.
G. Exemptions:
5. Condominiums: A division of land for the establishment of condominiums which are
regulated by W 32 -25 IC 32 -I -6 (consistent with IC 36- 7- 4- 702(e)).
" I I . S e c t i o n 2 . 4 T e c h n i c a l R e v i e w C o m m i t t e e
A . A u t h o r i t y a n d A p p r o v a l s
1 R e v i e w A u t h o r i t y : T h e T e c h n i c a l R e v i e w C o m m i t t e e s h a l l h a v e t h e a u t h o r i t y t o
r e v i e w m a j o r s u b d i v i s i o n P r e l i m i n a r y P l a t s a n d m i n o r s u b d i v i s i o n F i n a l P l a t s , f o r w a r d i n g
c o m m e n t s t o t h e G r e e n c a s t l e P l a n C o m m i s s i o n . T h e T e c h n i c a l R e v i e w C o m m i t t e e
s h a l l a l s o h a v e a u t h o r i t y t o r e v i e w p e t i t i o n s f o r R e z o n i n g , P l a n n e d U n i t
D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n s a n d S i t e D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n s a s s e t o u t i n S e c t i o n 1 1 . 3 o f t h e C i t y
o f G r e e n c a s t l e , I n d i a n a Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e .
A l l o t h e r t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s c o n t a i n e d w i t h i n t h e Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e s h a l l r e m a i n i s f u l l f o r c e
a n d e f f e c t .
T h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l h a v e f u l l f o r c e a n d e f f e c t u p o n p a s s a g e o f t h e G r e e n c a s t l e C o m m o n
C o u n c i l a n d i t s a p p r o v a l b y t h e M a y o r .
P A S S E A N D A D P T E D b y t h e C o m m o n C o u n c i l o f t h e C i t y o f G r e e n c a s t l e , I n d i a n a t h i s
d a y o f q / { p l , 2 0 0 6 .
R o e r t S e d l a c k
A r o v e d a n d s i g n e d b y m e t h i s ` �� d a y o f ���� , 2 0 0 6 , a t / " ' /
o ' c l o c k m .
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T e r e s a G l e n n , C l e r k - T r e a s u r e r
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GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 2006 - DI
Amendment to zoning text of the City of Greencastle Code
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 September 25, 2006, after timely notice of the hearing was given by publication in the
Banner Graphic Greencastle, Indiana, on or about September 15, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it paid reasonable regard to the following
factors enumerated in I.C. 36 -711 -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 Znd day of 0� 1 2006.
GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
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ATT ST:
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Presiding Officer
Greencastle /Plan Comm Recommendation 05 -text