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Home My Public Portal About06 - 2021-6 - ZONING GREATER EASTSIDE ORDINANCE 2021-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE GREATER EASTSIDE 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. 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 add the Greater Eastside (GE) District to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map as follows: ZONING ORDINANCE Section 2.8a Greater Eastside (GE) District Boundary Description: North—Centerline of Avenue B South—North line of the Zinc Mill Park PUD East—Centerline of Warren Drive West—Centerline of Percy Julian Drive Intent: The "GE"district is intended to provide development standards to promote appropriate redevelopment of the area known as The Avenues. These lots are typically narrow and are not accessed at the rear by alleys.Averaging of setbacks,parking and minimum living area, which may be appropriate in other TN Districts, create a development burden in this district. A. Permitted Uses Residential Uses •dwelling, single-family •dwelling, two-family—if.on 60' wide lot •residential facility for the mentally ill •residential facility for the developmentallydisabled type I I � Park Uses •park/playground B. Special Exception Uses Residential Uses •dwelling, multi family—if on 80'wide lot with a shared driveway and parking in the rear yard. Lots may not be subdivided. •residential facility for the developmentallydisabled type II •bed and breakfast facility Public/Institutional Uses •church or other place of worship •day-care center Communications/Utility Uses • utility substation/transmission line/right-of-way C. Lot& Yard Standards 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 Maximum Lot Coverage: • 40%for total Dwelling&Accessory Structures for single and two-family dwellings Minimum Lot Frontage: • consistent with lots legally established as of the effective date of this Ordinance Minimum Front Yard Setback and Build-to Line: • 25 feet Minimum Garage Setback: • 25 feet(for residential garages when the garage door faces a public street) 2 • If no garage is provided when the dwelling unit is constructed and no provision is made to allow for future access to the rear yard for construction of a garage,the dwelling shall have a front yard set-back of 45 feet. Minimum Side& Rear Yard Setback:* • 5 feet *Indicates setback for primary structures,setbacks for accessory structures are prescribed by Chapter 5.3 Part 1 F of this Ordinance. Minimum Living Area/Dwelling: • 850 square feet Minimum Ground Floor Area: • 40% of the living area Maximum Primary Structures per Lot: • 1 Maximum Structure Height: • 35 feet for Primary Structure • 25 feet for Accessory Structures Section 5.2 Height Standards These general Height Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Section 5.3 Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Standards These general Incidental Use and Accessory Structure Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Section 5.3 Part 1 E. Permitted Incidental Uses for GE: • Child Day-Care Home • • Home Occupation Type 1 Section 5.3 Part 1 F. Permitted Accessory Structures for GE: • Saunas • Detached garages and carports • Mini-barns and sheds • Swimming pools Maximum Number of Accessory Structures Permitted: 3 Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setback for Accessory Structures: 5ft. 3 Section 5.4 Temporary Use/Structure Standards Part 1. These general Temporary Use/Structure Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Part 2: These residential Temporary Use/Structure Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Part 3: These home sales Temporary Use/Structure Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Section 5.8 Residential Standards Part 1. These residential facility Residential Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Add: Part 3: These traditional Residential Standards apply to the following district(s): GE District A. Entrances: The main entrance facade of all residential structures shall face the public street on which the lot has frontage. B. Garages 1. All attached and detached garages with vehicle entrances (garage doors) may face the public street on which the lot has frontage. 2. The living area of the dwelling may be located in front of or behind the front wall of the garage. 3. Porches may be located in front of or behind the front wall of the garage. 4. Garages may be located along the side of a dwelling. 5. Garages may be located at the rear of the dwelling, attached to the dwelling or in the rear yard as a separate accessory structure. Allowable Garage Types: 1. Single car garage on any lot width 2. Two car garage on any lot width 4 3. Three car garage on any lot or multiple lot single building site equal to or greater than 50 feet in width. 4. Tandem-type two car garages are allowed on lots less than 50 feet wide. A tandem garage is defined as a two car garage built so that one car parks in front of another. 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 shall be used as the main entrance for the new use and for any new dwelling units. In no instance shall additional entrances be created to accommodate additional dwelling units;all dwelling units shall have individual entrances off of a common lobby accessed by the original front entrance 2. Additions: The change of use shall not require any additions or modifications to the exterior of the structure. 3. Parking:Parking shall be prohibited in all front setbacks, 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 shall conform to the Parking Standards of this Article. Section 5.9 Home Occupation Standards These general Home Occupation Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District A. Home Occupations Permitted • Permitted: Type I • Special Exception: Type II Section 5.10 Mobile/Manufactured Home Standards Part 1.These general Mobile/Manufactured Home Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District A. Mobile/Manufactured Homes • Permitted: Type I • Permitted: Type II 5 Section 5.13 Environmental Standards These general Environmental Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Section 5.14 Flood Hazard Area Standards These general Flood Hazard Area Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Section 5.15 Parking Standards Part 1: These general Parking Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Add the following subsections: A 3. a. Access:In the GE District, all required parking spaces must be designed to provide direct access for vehicles unless for a Tandem-type Two Car Garage. 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). In the case of this standard, GE District properties for Single-Family Dwellings may allow stacked parking in a one lane driveway to be counted toward parking. A 4.a. Parking Space Dimensions:In the GE District, all parking space sizes shall conform with the chart in the existing zoning code. Part 4: These traditional residential Parking Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Add the following subsections: A.1. Space Requirements: In the GE District: Two (2) off-street parking spaces, on paved surfaces, are required for each dwelling unit. B.1. Access/Location Standards:In the GE District: In no instance shall any off-street parking spaces be located, or any vehicles be stored or parked in any front yard except on permitted paved surfaces per this ordinance. Temporary parking of vehicles in driveways accessed from 6 the street and passing through the front yard are exempt from this standard. For a single-family and two-family dwelling,parking may be located in the front yard,side yard, or rear yard. For multi family dwellings,parking is prohibited in the front yard but is permitted in a side yard behind the front setback line or rear yard. 5.17 Entrance/Drive Standards These general Entrance/Drive Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Part 1 c: Design Requirements: All driveways, entrances, and interior drives shall conform to the following design requirements: Add the following subsections: 1. Entrance Widths: c. For the GE District, the following entrance widths shall apply: i. For single and two-family dwelling the following shall apply- Maximum of 12 feet ii. Maximum of 20 feet for a two-car parking area or garage iii. Maximum of 22 feet for a three-car garage on a lot equal to or greater than 50 feet in width. iv. For multi family and non-residential use, the following shall apply—Minimum of 12'with a maximum of 18',however, the width may be reduced to 11'if approved by the City Engineer and City Planner 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. In GE District, the maximum entrance width at the ROW for a two-car parking area/driveway accessing a two car garage or a driveway accessing a three-car garage shall be 20 feet for a 40 foot wide lot. In the GE District for lots greater than 40 feet in width with a three-car garage, the maximum driveway width shall be 28 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. 18 feet if 1 way traffic and 60 degree or 90 degree parking, iii. 24 feet if 2 way traffic and 45, 60, or 90 degree parking, or providing access to a loading berth. iv. In a GE District, the connecting interior drive can be no less than 12' with a maximum of 18', however, the width may be reduced to 11'if approved by the City Engineer and City Planner. 5.18 Sight Visibility Standards These general Sight Visibility Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District 5.20 Satellite Dish Standards These general Satellite Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District 5.21 Fence, Hedge,and Wall Standards Part 1: These general Fence, Hedge, and Wall Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Part 2: These residential Fence, Hedge, and Wall Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District 5.23 Buffering and Screening Standards Part 2: These Screening Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District Part 3: Buffer Yards are not required in the following district(s): Add: GE District 5.24 Exterior Lighting Standards These general Exterior Lighting Standards apply to the following district(s): Add: GE District 8 The Zoning Map shall be amended,pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Zoning Code to reflect the new boundaries of the Greater Eastside District. All other terms and conditions contained within the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, as amended, 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 the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana this day of AQi L. ,2021. A am Cohen Cody Eck Mark Hammer S cie L don ave Murray Veronica Pejril Jcob Widnr Approved and signed by me this 2rilft day of Ape L , 2021, at o'clock P.m. William A. ory,Jr.,Mayor ATTEST: yn unbar,Clerk-Treasurer 9 GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NO. P21-03 Amendment to zoning map 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_February 22, 2021 after timely notice of the hearing was given by publication in the Banner Graphic,Greencastle, Indiana,on or before (10 days before hearing)February 12,2021 ; and WHEREAS,the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it paid reasonable regard to the following factors enumerated in T.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. NOW THEREFORE,the Greencastle Plan Commission hereby certifies this ordinance to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Dated this 22nd day of February,2021 GREENCASTLE CI PLAN COMMIISSION BY: Plan mmission President ATTEST: Scott Zimmer n,City Planner