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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 and
Subdivision Control Ordinance February 27, 2003;
WHEREAS, it is desirable, and in the City's best interest to amend the Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance as indicated below. Deleted language is
indicated with a strike-through and additional language is in italics.
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
Section 2.16—Professional Business
A. Permitted Uses
Public Institutional Uses
• Assisted Living Facility
Section 2.21 Land Use Matrix
The Land Use Matrix shall be amended to indicate the above changes.
Section 14.2 Definitions
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Assisted Living Facility:A residential establishment or institution other than a
hospital or nursing home that provides sleeping and living accommodations for 5
or more residents and limited medical/health related services and supportive
services as described in IC 12-10-15-3. Services such as transportation,
housekeeping dietary supervision, and recreational activities may be offered.
The facility may be part of a larger nursing or comprehensive care facility or
campus. The assisted living facility may or may not hold a license from the State
Department of Health but shall have done the following:
1. File and maintain a current "Disclosure for Housing with Services
Establishments"form with the Family and Social Services Administration -
Division of Aging as required by IC 12-10-15.
2. Submitted an "Application for Construction Permit for Long-Term Care
Facilities"to the State Department of Health/Health Care Engineering and
obtained a letter of approval from the Indiana State Department of Health that
indicates the construction of the facility meets license requirements regardless of
whether or not the owner or operator holds a state license for the facility.
Independent Living Facility:See Retirement Facility
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Nursing flame:A facility licensed by the State Board of Health that provides
nursing services on a continuing basis; admits the majority of the occupants upon
the advice of physicians as ill or infirm persons requiring nursing services,
provides for licensed physicians services or supervision; and maintains medical
records. Overnight patient stays shall be permitted as part of this use. A
convalescent home, health and rehabilitation center, and rest home, if meeting the
above criteria, shall also be included under this definition.
,retirement Facility:,A residential complex containing multi-family dwellings
designed for and occupied by senior citizens. Such facilities may include common
gathering and dining facilities, but does not include nursing care.
All other terms and conditions contained within the Zoning Ordinance shall
remain is full force and effect.
This Ordinance shall have full force and effect upon passage of the Greencastle
Common Council and its approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by to- Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana
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Adam Cohen Mark Hammer
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Stacie Langdon Cody Ec
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Jacob Wisner Veronica Pejril
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Approved and signed by me this tztk day of , use 2020, at
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i Liam A. Dory, r., ayor
ATTEST:
L da Dunbar,Clerk-Treasurer
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GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
DOCKET NO.P20-05
Amendment to zoning text of the City of Greencastle Zoning 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 May 26, 2020 after timely notice of the hearing was given by publication in the Banner
Graphic, Greencastle, Indiana, on or before May 15, 2020; and after a subsequent hearing on June 22,
2020 after timely notice of the hearing was given by publication in the Banner Graphic, Greencastle,
Indiana,on or before June 12,2020;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;
1 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.
NOW THEREFORE, the Greencastle Plan Commission hereby certifies this ordinance to the Common
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Dated this 22'd day of June,2020.
GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
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Doug W,' an,President
ATTEST: Vii, a.`
Scott Zi Yn,City Planner
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