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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 5.15 Parking Standards.
Part 1. F. 3. shall be amended to read as follows:
Recreational Vehicle Storage: The storage or parking of recreational
vehicles (including travel-trailers, boats, snowmobile or motorcycle
trailers, etc.) in residential zoning districts and associated with residential
uses is subject to the following requirements:
a. A recreational vehicle may be stored on a residential property provided it is
fully enclosed by a structure or located in the provided rear or side yard. A
recreational vehicle may be parked on a residential lot, outside of an enclosed
structure or rear or side yard, for a period not to exceed in the aggregated 4
days (96) hours in any 30 day period but may not extend into right of way or
block sight triangle (per 5.18 Sight Visibility Standards) or otherwise create
an unsafe traffic situation.Storage must not extend into the required side
yard setback for that zoning district unless behind an approved privacy
fence.
b. No more than ene two recreational vehicles may be parked outdoors on a
residential parcel at any one time,however, only one recreational vehicle
may be kept in a side yard.
c. In no case shall any recreational vehicle parked on a residential parcel be used
for overnight sleeping or living.
d. The storage or parking of recreational vehicles in side yards must be on an
improved surface. For purposes of this section alone, "IMPROVED"is
defined as gravel,stone, asphalt or cement. If gravel or stone is used, it must
be contained within a defined area with a physical border such as metal,
wood or block, etc. Storage under this section shall be for Recreational
Vehicles only. In no case does this section affect the requirement set out in
Section 5.17 Part 1 A2 requiring pavement of driveways.
e. A recreational vehicle shall not be stored or parked closer than 36 inches to
a dwelling unit, 36 inches to an egress door, and 36 inches to an egress
window.
f. A recreational vehicle shall not be stored or parked in such a way as to
interfere with the placement of a fire department ladder that may be
required for egress from a bedroom or basement window that serves as an
emergency escape and rescue opening.
g. Any applicable provisions of the State of Indiana One and Two Family
Dwelling Code (675 IAC 14-Indiana Residential Code), as amended, shall
be followed.
Section 5.21 Fence, Hedge, and Wall Standards.
Part 1: These general Fence, Hedge and Wall Standards apply to the following district(s):
All
A. General Requirements; Fences, hedges, and walls shall be permitted in all zoning
districts without a permit subject to conformance with the following requirements:
3. Easements:
a. If a lot or building site is encumbered by utility easements along the side,
front and/or rear lot lines, the installation of a fence shall not interfere with the
installed utilities or access to the utilities.
b. If a lot or building site is encumbered by a drainage easement or a natural
drainage area, the installation of a fence or accessory structure shall not
interfere with or impede the flow of storm water on the lot or building site.
c. If a lot or building site is encumbered by utility easements, a drainage
easement or a natural drainage area along the side, and/or rear lot lines, the
location of a storage area for a recreational vehicle shall not interfere with the
installed utilities or access to the utilities nor interfere with or impede the flow
of storm water on the lot or building site.
Part 2. shall be amended to read as follows:
A. Height Requirements: Fences, hedges, and walls shall not exceed 6 feet in
height in any side or rear yard. Fences with 'open views' (i.e. with an opacity level of
fifty (50) percent or more) may be constructed a maximum of 4 feet in height in
front yards. Fences, hedges and walls with less than 50% opacity shall not exceed 3
feet in height in any front yard. For the purposes of this requirement, the front yard
shall be defined as all areas located between any adjacent streets and the walls of the
primary structure which face them. For lots at intersecting streets a 6'fence may
extend into the front yard as illustrated below.
B. Prohibited Fences: All electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, and stockade fences
are prohibited on all lots not used for agricultural purposes. In no instance shall
this be interpreted as prohibiting the use of invisible fences. Chain link fences
shall be prohibited in all front yards. A fence shall not be located closer than 36
inches to any egress window or door. A fence shall not be located in such a way
as to interfere with the placement of a fire department ladder that may be
required for egress from a bedroom or basement window that serves as an
emergency escape and rescue opening. At least one gate shall be provided from
the front yard or public right-of-way to the fenced in yard to allow for
emergency access. The gate shall have a minimum width of 36 inches. Any
applicable provisions of the State of Indiana One and Two Family Dwelling
Code (675 IAC 14-Indiana Residential Code), as amended, shall be followed.
14.2 Definitions
Lot. Corner: A lot located at the corner of two or more intersecting streets.
Corner lots shall have no rear yards, only front yards and side yards as illustrated
below.
Paved Surface: A durable surface for parking, driving, riding or similar activities
that utilize asphalt, concrete, brick, paving blocks or similar material. Crushed gravel,
stone, rock, or dirt, sand or grass are not a paved surface.
Yard. Rear: The horizontal space between the nearest foundation of a building to
a rear lot line and that rear lot line, extending to the side lines of the lot, and measured as
the shortest distance from the foundation to the rear lot line. Corner lots shall have rear
and side yards as illustrated below.
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 the Common Council of the City of Greencastle,
Indiana t s $ ' day of , 2021.
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Approved and signed by me this $ N^ day of -LI. , 2021, at
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Wi iam A. Dory, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Ly a Dunbar, Clerk-Treasurer