1. Area. Minimum area shall be two hundred twenty (220) square feet. Maximum area shall be eight hundred (800) square feet. In no case shall the accessory structure be larger than the ground floor area of the primary single-family residential structure.

2. Height. Maximum height of a detached accessory dwelling shall be twenty-five (25) feet or the height of the primary single-family residential structure, whichever is least.

3. Accessory Structures. An accessory dwelling shall not be permitted to have its own accessory structures.

4. Address. Properties with an approved accessory dwelling shall maintain a single physical address with separate “unit” number associated with each of the units in accordance with the rules of the applicable Post Master. At the time of approval, new unit addresses will be assigned and established on the property. The primary structure will be “Unit 100” and the accessory dwelling unit will be “Unit 101,” regardless of which unit the property owner occupies. The Zoning Administrator must approve any deviations from the unit addressing above. The Zoning Administrator will ensure that the address change is sent to the property entities for review and approval before being published.

5. Architectural and Building Materials. Architectural style, form, materials, and colors shall match or be compatible with the style and form of the primary dwelling unit in residential districts (R1 and R2).

6. Quantity. No more than one (1) accessory dwelling shall be permitted per primary dwelling unit.

7. Types of Structures Permitted. Accessory dwelling units shall only be allowed in lawfully built dwelling units that meet building code requirements. The following shall not be considered or used as accessory dwelling units: recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, motor vehicle, or any structure not designed for permanent human occupancy.

1. Location. The accessory dwelling unit shall only be allowed on lots where an existing, lawfully constructed single-family dwelling unit exists. The accessory dwelling may be attached (connected to primary structure with separate entrance) or detached from the primary single-family dwelling unit.

1. Access. The accessory dwelling shall utilize an existing, permitted driveway that serves the primary dwelling; it shall not be granted a separate driveway from any public right-of-way.

2. Location. A detached accessory dwelling must be located behind the front facade of the primary residential structure, in either the side yard or the rear yard and must be within one hundred (100) feet of the primary structure.

3. Parking and Loading. Additional on-site parking is not required for an accessory dwelling unit. However, if parking is required for the existing dwelling unit, that parking must either be retained or replaced on site.

4. Utilities. The accessory dwelling shall have water and sewage disposal that is approved by the Jasper County Health Department or available sanitary service provider as appropriate. The Health Department shall approve connections or modifications to the existing septic system that may be needed to accommodate the accessory dwelling.

5. Zoning District Standards. All other development standards of the subject zoning district shall apply.

1. Materials. The finish and facade materials used on the primary structure;

2. Roof. The dominant roof pitch and roof style of the primary structure; and

3. Color. The color choices of similar exterior materials on the primary structure;

4. Off-Site Visibility. The accessory structure shall present no visible evidence of its nature to areas outside the development. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.08.]

1. Common Area. Accessory structures shall relate to the primary use of the lot. Accessory structures may include a sales office, management office, caretaker’s residence, clubhouse, swimming pool, storm shelter, sport court, storage facility, laundry facility, or other “community” structures that are incidental to a manufactured home park.

2. Dwelling Sites. Accessory structures shall relate to the primary use of the dwelling site. Accessory structures may include a carport, detached garage, or storage shed.

1. Common Area. A sales office, management office, caretaker’s residence, clubhouse, swimming pool and storm shelter may be constructed prior to the first primary structure is installed. All other types of accessory structures may be permitted to be constructed or installed concurrent to the installation of the primary structure to which it relates.

2. Dwelling Sites. Accessory structures shall not be permitted on a dwelling site prior to the installation of a primary structure.

1. Common Area. Up to four (4) accessory structures are permitted in developments with fewer than eighty (80) dwelling sites. For each additional forty (40) dwelling sites, an additional one (1) accessory structure is permitted.

2. Dwelling Sites. Up to two (2) accessory structures are permitted on each dwelling site. Any carport, storage shed, or detached garage, whether connected to the primary structure or not, shall be considered an accessory structure.

1. Common Area. The total area of all enclosed accessory structures in the common area shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet.

2. Dwelling Sites. The total area of all enclosed accessory structures on an individual dwelling site shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the dwelling site or six hundred (600) square feet, whichever is less. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 42; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.09.]

1. Front Facade. The front facade shall face the public or private street to which the business gains primary access, except as described as follows:

2. Other Facades. Any facade that faces a public or private street shall be finished to a standard similar to the architectural quality of the front facade, including: building materials, architectural detail, windows, or faux windows. Long facades (thirty (30) feet or greater) or large areas (four hundred twenty (420) square feet) of a facade without visual relief shall not be permitted.

1. All business activity shall be conducted entirely indoors and within an enclosed space.

2. No retail sales are permitted.

3. Days of permitted operation are limited to Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

1. New Confined Feeding Operation. Any new confined feeding operation as may be permitted in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, for the subject zoning district as a permitted or special exception use.

2. Use Variance. Any new confined feeding level 1 approved as a use variance in any zoning district.

3. Expansion of a Confined Feeding Operation. Any existing confined feeding operation that:

1. Exception. The minimum setback shall only be 500 feet when measured to a property zoned as an A3 district, and the setback standards do not apply to an on-site residence of the confined feeding operator or manager. If a residence does exist on site, it shall meet the zoning district’s setback standards.

2. Property in Common Ownership. Contiguous lots owned by the owner of the confined feeding operation shall be considered one (1) lot for the purposes of meeting the minimum setback requirements. A stream, road, or railroad that separates commonly owned properties shall not negate contiguity. When contiguous lots are used to meet the minimum setback standards, the following provisions apply to the subject site (i.e., the actual lot on which the confined feeding operation is located):

3. Loss of Entitlement. If contiguous land used to meet the setback requirement is thereafter sold or transferred to any other person or entity, the confined feeding operation requiring such setback shall be in violation of this zoning ordinance and shall be terminated.

1. Driveway Minimum Width. The minimum width of the driveway (i.e., the driveway cuts between the property line and the edge of pavement) shall be twenty-four (24) feet. The driveway shall include, on each side, a twelve (12) foot radius flare, or similar flare, at the intersection of the driveway and the pavement edge.

2. On-Site Parking and Maneuvering. All large vehicles that serve the operation shall have sufficient area on site to park, turn around, maneuver and unload.

3. Driveway and Maneuvering Surface. The driveway, parking, turn around, and loading areas shall be paved or graveled. Under all circumstances, the driveway shall be paved from the edge of pavement of the road for a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet and shall meet Jasper County Highway Department specifications for County roadways.

1. Disallowed Methods. Animal landfills are not permitted.

2. Time Limit for Disposal. The carcass of each animal that dies at the confined feeding use shall be disposed of or moved to a holding facility within twenty-four (24) hours of the time that the death of the animal is known.

3. Allowed Methods. Animal carcasses may be disposed of on site in a manner allowed by State law by burial (with each part of the animal carcass placed at least four (4) feet beneath the top surface of the soil), incineration, composting or rendering. Transporting animal mortalities to an off-site incinerator, composting facility, or rendering plant is also permissible.

4. Storage for Removal to Off-Site Facility. All animal mortalities shall be stored in a generally leak-proof container or containment facility, and be fully enclosed with an opaque fence (i.e., privacy fence) at least six (6) feet in height with a gate to gain access.

5. Frequency of Removal. All animal mortalities shall be removed from the site frequently to assure the on-site storage container or containment facility does not exceed its designed capacity, or cause significant odor at any point along the property line with adjacent lots.

1. New Confined Feeding Operation. Any new confined feeding operation as may be permitted in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, for the subject zoning district as a permitted or special exception use.

2. Use Variance. Any new confined feeding level 2 or confined feeding level 3 approved as a use variance in any zoning district.

3. Expansion of a Confined Feeding Operation. Any existing confined feeding operation that:

1. Minimum Setback. The minimum setback to a property line and a road shall be five hundred (500) feet measured from any building, structure, or storage area of the confined feeding operation to the property line of neighboring properties. The minimum setback shall be only three hundred (300) feet if the neighboring property is zoned as an A-1 district.

2. Property in Common Ownership. Contiguous lots owned by the owner of the confined feeding operation shall be considered one (1) lot for the purposes of meeting the minimum setback requirements. A stream, road, or railroad that separates commonly owned properties shall not negate contiguity. When contiguous lots are used to meet the minimum setback standards the following provisions apply to the subject site (i.e., the actual lot on which the confined feeding operation is located):

3. Loss of Entitlement. If contiguous land used to meet the setback requirement is thereafter sold or transferred to any other person or entity, the confined feeding operation requiring such setback shall be in violation of this zoning code and shall be terminated.

1. Driveway Minimum Width. The minimum width of the driveway (i.e., the driveway cut between the property line and the edge of pavement) shall be twenty-six (26) feet. The driveway shall include, on each side, a twelve (12) foot radius flare, or similar flare, at the intersection of the driveway and the pavement edge.

2. On-Site Parking and Maneuvering. All large vehicles that serve the operation shall have sufficient area on site to park, turn around, maneuver and unload.

3. Driveway and Maneuvering Surface. The driveway, parking, turn around, and loading areas shall be paved or graveled. Under all circumstances, the driveway shall be paved from the edge of pavement of the road for a minimum distance of forty (40) feet and shall meet Jasper County Highway Department specifications for County roadways.

1. Disallowed Methods. Animal landfills are not permitted.

2. Time Limit for Disposal. The carcass of each animal that dies at the confined feeding use shall be disposed of or moved to a holding facility within twenty-four (24) hours of the time that the death of the animal is known.

3. Allowed Methods. Animal carcasses may be disposed of on site in a manner allowed by State law by burial (with each part of the animal carcass placed at least four (4) feet beneath the top surface of the soil), incineration, composting or rendering. Transporting animal mortalities to an off-site incinerator, composting facility, or rendering plant is also permissible.

4. Storage for Removal to Off-Site Facility. All animal mortalities shall be stored in a generally leak-proof container or containment facility, and be fully enclosed with an opaque fence (i.e., privacy fence) at least six (6) feet in height with a gate to gain access.

5. Frequency of Removal. All animal mortalities shall be removed from the site frequently to assure the on-site storage container or containment facility does not exceed its designed capacity, or cause significant odor at any point along the property line with adjacent lots.

1. Required Trees. The shelterbelt shall consist of the following types of trees planted in the following manner:

2. Tree Specifications. Deciduous trees used shall be at least six (6) feet in height when planted. Evergreen trees shall be at least four (4) feet in height. Existing trees shall count toward this requirement when their size and location fulfill the intent of this requirement.

3. Replacement of Trees. A tree that dies shall be replaced within six (6) months; however, trees only need to be replaced after ten percent (10%) of the cumulative trees have been lost, and shall only be required to be maintained at the ninety percent (90%) level.

4. Location. The shelterbelt shall be located at least fifty (50) feet outside the area used for the confined feeding operation (i.e., including areas used for animal confinement, feed storage, manure storage, and animal mortalities storage). It shall also be contained fully within the property line of the subject lot where the confined feeding operation is carried out (i.e., not on adjacent lots of common ownership).

5. Intense Use Exemption. If a property line is contiguous with another confined feeding operation, land zoned as an A3 district, or zoned as an I2 district or HI district, the shelterbelt requirement to buffer that neighboring property would not be required.

6. Large Buffer Exemption.

7. Shelterbelts between Roads. When a road is at least 750 feet from the confined feeding operation, the shelterbelt’s required trees may be reduced by one-half (½).

8. Loss of Entitlement. If land used to achieve the “large buffer exemption” is thereafter sold or transferred to any other person or entity, the confined feeding operation shall be in violation of this zoning code and shall be terminated, or the shelterbelt shall be installed.

1. Existing Confined Feeding Operation. Any existing confined feeding operation.

2. New Confined Feeding Operation. Any new confined feeding operation as may be permitted in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, for the subject zoning district as a permitted or special exception use.

3. Use Variance. Any new confined feeding level 1, level 2, or level 3 approved as a use variance in any zoning district.

4. Expansion of a Confined Feeding Operation. Any existing confined feeding operation that:

1. Street Classification. All classification of streets shall be based on the Jasper County thoroughfare plan as found and maintained in the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan.

2. State Department of Transportation. Indiana Department of Transportation permit may apply.

3. County Highway Department. Jasper County Highway Department permit may apply.

1. Public Right-of-Way. Any access way that is established on public right-of-way shall be considered a public street and regulated as such.

2. Access to Undeveloped Land. Any access way to fields, natural areas, and forested areas shall not be regulated as a driveway or public street.

1. Between Driveways and Street Intersection. The distances shall be determined by measuring from the intersection right-of-way line to the edge of pavement of the driveway.

2. Between Multiple Driveways. The distances shall be determined by measuring from the edge of pavement to the edge of pavement (whichever is less) of each driveway.

3. Driveway Width. The distances shall be determined by measuring from the edge of pavement to the edge of pavement of each driveway at the proposed right-of-way line.

1. Speed Limits Thirty (30) MPH or Less. Driveways gaining access to streets with a posted speed limit of thirty (30) mph or less shall be located such that they are visible by a driver for at least one hundred (100) feet after cresting a hill, rounding a curve, or passing any other physical barriers that prevent clear vision.

2. Speed Limits Thirty-five (35) to Forty-five (45) MPH. Driveways gaining access to streets with a posted speed limit of thirty-five (35) mph to forty-five (45) mph shall be located such that they are visible by a driver for at least one hundred seventy-five (175) feet after cresting a hill, rounding a curve, or passing any other physical barriers that prevent clear vision.

3. Speed Limits Fifty (50) MPH or Higher. Driveways gaining access to streets with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) mph or higher shall be located such that they are visible by a driver for at least two hundred fifty (250) feet after cresting a hill, rounding a curve, or passing any other physical barriers that prevent clear vision.

4. Discretion to Assure Safe Ingress and Egress. The Highway Superintendent or Zoning Administrator may deny a proposed driveway location or require additional separation due to other safety concerns, including but not limited to: width of the public street, condition of the public street, lack of shoulder, natural or manmade hazards, adverse shadowing from natural or manmade features, and adverse drainage on or around the public street.

1. Turn-around. A loop or turn-around designed for a vehicle at least thirty (30) feet in length shall be constructed at or near the end of the driveway closest to the primary structure.

2. Weight Bearing. The driveway surface, culverts, and bridges that the driveway crosses shall be constructed to safely convey a thirty thousand (30,000) pound vehicle using gross vehicle weight.

3. Turning Radius. The driveway shall not have any curve or turn that restricts a thirty (30) foot long vehicle from gaining access to the primary structure without having to leave the driveway’s surface; a minimum forty-five (45) foot turning radius.

4. Free of Obstacles. The driveway shall not have tree trunks, tree canopies, sculpture, arches or other natural or architectural features that would restrict a forty-five (45) foot long vehicle that is twelve (12) feet in height from being able to utilize the driveway from the public street to the turn around near the primary structure.

1. From a Street Intersection. No single driveway shall be permitted to be installed within 100 feet of any intersecting street (see “A” in the following illustration).

2. From Another Driveway. A new driveway shall not be permitted to be installed within sixty (60) feet of another driveway (see “B” in the following illustration). However, driveways may be shared or located directly across from one another.

1. From a Street Intersection. No single driveway shall be permitted to be installed:

2. From Another Driveway. A new driveway shall not be permitted to be installed:

c. Within fifteen (15) feet of one another if access is along a local street (see “B” in the following illustration).

1. Onto an Arterial or Collector Street. Minimum of eleven (11) feet and a maximum of twenty-two (22) feet.

2. Onto a Local Street. Minimum of ten (10) feet and a maximum of twenty (20) feet.

1. From a Street Intersection. No single driveway shall be permitted to be installed:

2. From Another Driveway. A new driveway shall not be permitted to be installed:

b. Within forty-five (45) feet of one another if access is along a local street (see “B” in the following illustration).

1. Nonresidential Use Onto Arterial or Collector. Maximum of ten and one-half (10½) feet per lane with a maximum overall width of thirty-one and one-half (31½) feet.

2. Nonresidential Use Onto Local Street. Ten (10) feet per lane, with a maximum overall width of thirty (30) feet.

3. Multiple-Family Use Onto Any Street. Ten (10) feet per driving lane, with a maximum overall width of twenty (20) feet.

1. Slope. Pre-development or post-development slopes greater than twenty-five percent (25%).

2. Rock. Adverse rock formations.

3. Soil. Adverse soils.

4. Stability Limitations.

1. Erosion Control.

2. Fill. All fill materials shall be free of environmentally hazardous materials, and the Zoning Administrator may request representative samples of the fill for testing purposes.

3. Production. No use shall produce pollutants in such a quantity as to pollute soils, water bodies, adjacent properties, or conflict with public water standards.

4. Storage. No use shall accumulate within the lot or discharge beyond the lot lines any waste, debris, refuse, trash, discarded construction materials, discarded appliances, scrap metals, or rotting wood that are in conflict with applicable public health, safety, and welfare standards unless expressly permitted by the Unified Development Code.

5. Disposal. No waste materials such as garbage, rubbish, trash, construction material, gasoline, oil, flammables, soils, tars, chemicals, greases, industrial or agricultural waste, or any other material of such nature, quantity, obnoxiousness, toxicity, or temperature that it may contaminate, pollute, or harm the waters or soils shall be deposited, located, stored, or discharged on any lot unless expressly permitted by the Unified Development Code.

1. Vision Clearance. Fences and walls shall meet all vision clearance standards in JCC 20.50.910 VC-01 – Vision clearance standards.

2. Covenants. Property owners within subdivisions are advised to investigate applicable declaration of covenants which may impose greater restrictions than are found in the Unified Development Code. The stricter standard of the two apply to lots with covenants.

1. Presentation. Fences and walls shall present the nonstructural face outward, except when used for containment of pastured animals.

2. Property Line. Fences and walls shall be permitted up to the property line.

3. Easement. No wall shall be located within a public or private easement unless written permission from the easement holder has been granted.

1. Permitted Materials. Wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, decorative metal, and PVC shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

2. Permitted Materials for Sport and Recreation. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, galvanized chain link, wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, decorative metal, and PVC shall be permitted fence and wall materials for surrounding swimming pools, sport courts, sport fields and similar amenities.

3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate barbed wire, above ground electrified wires, razor wire, glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence materials. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.27.]

1. Permitted Materials. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, galvanized chain link, chicken wire, wire mesh, agricultural wire, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, decorative metal, and PVC shall be permitted fence and wall materials for containment and for around farm land.

2. Prohibited Material. Except where used for containment purposes, fences and walls shall not incorporate barbed wire or above ground electrified wires. Razor wire, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, and similarly hazardous fence material are not permitted. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.28.]

1. Front or Side Yard. Fences and walls in front or side yards shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.

2. Rear Yard. Fences and walls in rear yards shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

1. Permitted Materials in Front and Side Yards. Wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

2. Permitted Materials in Rear Yards. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate metal or plastic slats in chain link fences; and barbed wire, above ground electrified wires, razor wire, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.29.]

1. Perimeter Fences. Fences and walls around the perimeter of a manufactured home park shall not exceed four (4) feet in height when installed along a frontage street and six (6) feet in height with located within ten (10) feet of the property line.

2. Dwelling Site Fences. Decorative fences up to three and one-half (3½) feet in height are allowed on a dwelling site, but they shall not enclose, partially enclose, or give the perception of being an enclosed dwelling site.

2. Permitted Materials in Rear Yards. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate metal or plastic slats in chain link fences; and barbed wire, above ground electrified wires, razor wire, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.30.]

1. Front Yard and Side Yard. Fences and walls in front or side yards shall not exceed three (3) feet in height and shall be decorative in character.

2. Rear Yard. Fences and walls in rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

1. Permitted Materials in Front and Side Yards. Wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

2. Permitted Materials in Rear Yards. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate metal or plastic slats in chain link fences; and barbed wire, above ground electrified wires, razor wire, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.31.]

1. Front and Side Yard. Fences and walls in the front or side yard shall not exceed three (3) feet in height and shall be decorative in nature.

2. Rear Yard. Fences and walls in the rear yard shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height and must be associated with securing outdoor storage or vehicles, or industrial uses. Otherwise, all fences or walls in rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

1. Permitted Materials in Front and Side Yards. Wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

2. Permitted Materials in Rear Yards. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.

3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate metal or plastic slats in chain link fences; and above ground electrified wires, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited unless granted permission from the Zoning Administrator upon providing acceptable proof that an extraordinary need exists. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.32.]

1. Minimum Main Floor Area. The minimum main floor area shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Maximum Main Floor Area. The maximum main floor area shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

3. Minimum Dwelling Unit Size. The minimum dwelling unit size shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.34.]

1. Maximum Primary Structure Height. The maximum primary structure height shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Maximum Accessory Structure Height. The maximum accessory structure height shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

3. Exceptions. The following types of structures or features shall be exempt or partially exempt from the maximum structure height standards, assuming they are permitted uses or structural features, as stated:

1. Residency. The operator of the Type 1 home business shall reside in the house.

2. Employees. Only family members of the operator living in the house shall be employed by the Type 1 home business.

1. Nuisance. The Type 1 home business shall not generate offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust, heat, glare, or electrical disturbances.

2. Traffic. The Type 1 home business shall not generate vehicular traffic in greater volumes than would normally be expected in the rural area or neighborhood in which it is located.

3. Large Vehicles. The Type 1 home business shall not necessitate or utilize large vehicles that will regularly or periodically be parked on the driveway or on the street, including a box truck, construction trucks, construction equipment, oversized pick-up truck, dual pick-up truck, full-sized van, delivery truck, bus, semi-tractor trailer, and the like.

4. Branded Vehicles. The Type 1 home business shall not necessitate or utilize branded vehicles that will regularly or periodically be parked on the driveway or on the street, including passenger vehicles, vans, motorcycles, or the like that have super-graphics or branding colors or designs that advertise or draw attention to the Type 1 home business.

5. Customers. The Type 1 home business shall not have patrons or customers visit the home.

6. Hours. The hours of operation of the Type 1 home business shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent rural or residential properties.

1. Primary Structure.

2. Accessory Structure. No accessory structure shall be utilized for any part of the type 1 home business.

3. Parking and Loading.

4. Mechanical Equipment. The type 1 home business shall not require the installation of mechanical equipment other than that which is common in a residential structure.

5. Utility Service. The type 1 home business shall not require the installation of a sewer, water, or electrical utility service that is beyond what is common in a residential structure. Exceeding typical phone, cable or internet services for residential property is permitted.

6. Signs. Signs are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.36.]

1. Residency. The operator of the type 2 home business shall reside in the house.

2. Employees. One (1) employee who does not reside in the house may be employed in the home business.

1. Nuisance. The type 2 home business shall not generate offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust, heat, glare, or electrical disturbances.

2. Traffic. The type 2 home business shall not generate vehicular traffic in greater volumes than would normally be expected in the rural area or neighborhood in which it is located.

3. Customers. The type 2 home business shall not generate customers in greater volumes than would normally be expected in the neighborhood.

4. Hours. The hours of operation of the type 2 home business shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent residential properties; and shall be strictly restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST.

1. Primary Structure.

2. Accessory Structure. No accessory structure shall be utilized for any part of the home business.

3. Parking and Loading.

4. Mechanical Equipment. The type 2 home business shall not require the installation of mechanical equipment other than that which is common in a residential structure.

5. Utility Service. The type 2 home business shall not require the installation of a utility service that is beyond what is common in a residential structure. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 51; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.37.]

1. Permitted. The type 3 home business shall be limited to woodworking, small engine repair, lawn service, assembly of products, automobile repair, welding, contracting business, landscaping business, or a similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Use of the property or home for permitted agricultural land uses shall not be considered a type 3 home business.

2. Prohibited. The type 3 home business shall not include any kind of direct retail sales.

3. Discretion. Businesses not specifically listed above shall be interpreted by the Zoning Administrator as to whether the business is permitted as a home business or not.

1. Residency. The operator of the type 3 home business shall reside in the house.

2. Employees. Up to four (4) employees may be employed by and work on site.

1. Nuisance. The type 3 home business shall not generate offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust, heat, glare, or electrical disturbances.

2. Hours. The hours of operation of the type 3 home business shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the rural area in which it is located.

1. Primary Structure.

2. Accessory Structure.

3. Parking and Loading.

4. Outdoor Storage.

5. Signs. One (1) wall sign is permitted on the accessory structure and it shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in sign area. The wall sign shall be fully located within ten (10) feet above ground level. Materials shall be aesthetically compatible and complementary to the accessory structure, specifically to make sure the sign is subtle and consistent with residential and neighborhood character. No special lighting shall be permitted to illuminate the sign. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.38.]

1. Minimum Lot Area. All commercial kennels shall be located on a lot with a minimum of two (2) acres.

2. Minimum Fenced Yard. All commercial kennels shall maintain a minimum one-eighth (1⁄8) acre (544½ square feet) of outdoor fenced area for each boarding unit for dogs on premises (i.e., the commercial kennel’s dog capacity). As a minimum, all commercial kennels that provide services for dogs shall have a one-quarter (1⁄4) acre fenced area.

1. Minimum Lot Area. All kennels shall be located on a lot with a minimum of one (1) acre.

2. Minimum Fenced Yard. All kennels shall maintain a minimum one-eighth (1⁄8) acre (544½ square feet) of outdoor fenced area for each boarding unit for dogs on premises (i.e., the kennel’s dog capacity).

2. Minimum Floor Area. The kennel shall have a minimum floor area of fifty (50) square feet per one (1) domestic pet, with a prerequisite minimum of 200 square feet.

3. Kennel Facility. The kennel facility shall be mechanically air conditioned and ventilated to eliminate the need to open windows or doors during warm or hot days. Only the building used to board or predominantly keep animals shall be subject to this requirement.

4. Noise Containment. The kennel shall keep all windows closed ninety-nine percent (99%) of each day and doors closed ninety percent (90%) of each day.

1. Minimum Lot Area. One-eighth (1/8) acre per outdoor dog and no restriction on other outdoor pets. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Maximum Number. Two (2) outdoor dogs and no limit on other outdoor pets.

1. Minimum Lot Area. One-eighth (1/8) acre per outdoor dog and no restriction on other outdoor pets. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Maximum Number. Four (4) outdoor dogs and no limit on other outdoor pets.

1. Minimum Lot Area. At least two (2) acres shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Minimum Pasturage Area. In addition to the minimum lot area, the following pasturage area shall be set aside:

1. Minimum Lot Area. One-eighth (1/8) acre per outdoor dog and no restriction on other outdoor pets. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Maximum Number. Two (2) outdoor dogs and no limit on other outdoor pets.

1. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area to qualify for raising farm animals shall be two (2) acres. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Limitation on Animal Types. Only the animal types listed in the following table are permitted.

3. Maximum Animal Units. The absolute maximum number of animals and the minimum fenced pasture per animal is listed in the following table. Minimum area shall be exclusive to one (1) animal and not counted again for a different animal type.

1. Minimum Lot Area. One-eighth (1/8) acre per outdoor pet. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).

2. Maximum Number. Five (5) outdoor pets.

1. State Approval Required. All applicants for land application operations shall demonstrate that the operation will be conducted in accordance with applicable minimum standards set forth by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management permit requirements and regulations at 327 IAC 6 or 327 IAC 7. Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations shall be regarded as minimum standards, and compliance with such regulations shall not automatically constitute compliance with the County’s regulations herein, or any conditions or commitments imposed by the Board of Zoning Appeals during the special exception approval process.

2. Demonstration of Agricultural Impact Required. All applicants for land application operations shall demonstrate, in writing, that the proposed operation will not be detrimental to agriculture. Such demonstration may be made by submitting data from land application operations similar to the operation proposed for the County (provided the material applied and the soil conditions are similar to the proposed operation), or by other means deemed sufficient by the citizens advisory committee on land application and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Such demonstration may be made in the land application plan.

3. Prevention of Soil Erosion. All land application operations shall be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with techniques to prevent soil erosion being practiced by the owners or farmers of land upon which land application is to take place, including but not limited to no-till agriculture.

4. Written Agreements with Landowners. For each land application site, the land application operator shall obtain, in writing, the landowner’s agreement for the land application, including a statement that clearly permits the land application operator to apply for a special exception on their behalf. The written agreement shall state that the permit holder has provided the landowner with a copy of the land application plan required herein, that the landowner has read the land application plan, has been informed of all restrictions and conditions on land application or on land use arising from land application in the land application plan, or contained in the Unified Development Code, and that the landowner has the right to halt the land application operation at any time. The agreement shall be signed and dated by both the landowner and the permit holder or the permit holder’s legally designated representative.

5. Incorporation. Any manure applied shall be incorporated into the soil within twenty-four (24) hours.

6. Stockpiling Prohibited. Stockpiling of material (wet or dry) outdoors at land application sites as part of a land application operation is prohibited. In the event land application is interrupted due to weather or other unforeseeable conditions, excess material may be stored at the site in covered or enclosed transport vehicles.

7. Grazing and Vegetable Crop Restrictions. Grazing shall not be allowed on pastures for ten (10) days following land application, unless sufficient rainfall has occurred to wash land applied material from vegetation. Land application on vegetable crops or any crop intended for human consumption is prohibited.

8. Buildings. Buildings shall not be erected at land application sites by the land application operator. However, land application operators may use existing buildings at land application sites for temporary interior storage of land application equipment or vehicles, and for interior stockpiling of sludge or other solid wastes in connection with a land application operation, with the landowner’s permission, and provided any intent to stockpile sludge or other solid wastes is set forth in and approved as part of the land application development plan.

9. Land Application Development Plan. A proposed land application plan shall be submitted with the application. The land application plan shall include:

1. Vision Clearance Standards. All landscape materials shall be located to avoid interference with visibility per JCC 20.50.910 VC-01 – Vision clearance standards.

1. Landscape materials consistent with the requirements of the Unified Development Code shall be required when an improvement location permit for a new primary structure is obtained.

2. In the A1 and A2 zoning districts these standards shall only apply to new residential primary structures.

3. These standards do not apply to individually platted lots in a residential subdivision.

1. Right-of-Way. Woody trees and shrubs shall not be planted in rights-of-way without permission from the County Commissioners for rights-of-way. A tree canopy may project over a right-of-way or easement.

2. Infrastructure. Trees shall be located to avoid significant interference with overhead or underground utilities.

1. Deciduous Trees. All required deciduous trees shall be at least one and three-quarter (1¾) inch DBH at the time of planting.

2. Evergreen Trees. All required evergreen trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height at the time of planting. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 55; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.47.]

1. Quantity. One (1) landscape island shall be provided for every forty (40) spaces. If more than one (1) island is required they each shall be distributed equally throughout the parking lot.

2. Size. Islands shall be at least 180 square feet in area.

3. Plant Materials. Each island shall contain at least one (1) deciduous tree. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.51.]

1. Higher Intensity Use. The property which is zoned for higher intensity uses at the time of application for an improvement location permit or subdivision approval is responsible for installing the buffer yard as indicated in Table LA-A: Buffer Yards Required.

2. Developed Property. Any previously developed lot shall not be required to install a buffer yard when any adjacent property is developed.

3. New Lower Intensity Use. If a property is being developed adjacent to an existing more intense land use the new lower intense land use shall install at a minimum a buffer yard “A” or elect to install a greater buffer. This requirement shall not be required if the higher intense use has a buffer yard or equivalent screening in place.

1. Canopy Tree. One (1) canopy tree shall be planted for every forty-five (45) feet of contiguous boundary with the adjacent lot. Each tree shall be planted within twenty-five (25) feet of the property line; and

2. Ornamental or Evergreen Tree. Two (2) ornamental or evergreen trees shall be planted for every fifty (50) feet of contiguous boundary with the adjacent lot. Each tree shall be planted within fifteen (15) feet of the property line.

3. Substitution. A six (6) foot tall opaque fence or four (4) foot tall undulating mound may be installed along seventy-five percent (75%) of the contiguous lot in substitution for twenty-five percent (25%) of the canopy trees and fifty percent (50%) of the ornamental or evergreen trees required.

1. Canopy Tree. One (1) canopy tree shall be planted for every forty (40) feet of contiguous boundary with the adjacent lot. Each tree shall be planted within twenty (20) feet of the property line; and

2. Ornamental or Evergreen Tree. Two (2) ornamental or evergreen trees shall be planted for every fifty (50) feet of contiguous boundary with the adjacent lot. Each tree shall be planted within twenty (20) feet of the property line; and

3. Row of Evergreens. One (1) evergreen tree shall be planted for every twelve (12) feet of contiguous boundary with the adjacent lot. The evergreen trees shall be planted in an irregular row spaced no closer than nine (9) feet apart or more than fifteen (15) feet apart. The irregular row shall be planted at least twenty-five (25) feet from the property line; and

4. Fence or Mound. A minimum six (6) foot tall opaque fence or a minimum five (5) foot tall undulating mound shall be installed roughly parallel to the property line. The fence or undulating mound shall be installed at least twenty-five (25) feet from the property line.

1. Parking Lot Lighting. Reference JCC 20.50.620 through 20.50.650 , parking standards, for parking lot lighting requirements.

2. Sign Lighting. Reference JCC 20.50.720 through 20.50.810 , sign standards, for standards for the internal and external illumination of signs.

1. Permitted.

2. Prohibited. Noncutoff fixtures.

3. Exemptions. Sport field and sport court lights shall strive to prevent excessive glare and light trespass, shall not exceed one hundred (100) feet in height, and shall be shut off by 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

1. Commercial Zoning Districts. When the subject property is located within a commercial zoning district and the adjacent property is a commercial or industrial zoning district, then the allowable light at the property line is twenty (20) lux, but only along the sides of the property that are adjacent to those specified zoning districts. However, no light shall cross an adjacent commercial or industrial property and reach a property line with a noncommercial or nonindustrial district with greater than five (5) lux.

2. Industrial Zoning Districts. When the subject property is located within an industrial zoning district and the adjacent property is an industrial zoning district, then the allowable light at the property line is thirty (30) lux, but only along the sides of the property that are adjacent to that specific zoning district. However, no light shall cross an adjacent industrial property and reach a property line with a noncommercial or nonindustrial district with greater than five (5) lux. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 59; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.53.]

1. Location.

2. Surface. Loading berths shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.

1. Minimum Dwelling Site Area. The minimum dwelling site area shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Minimum Dwelling Site Width. The minimum dwelling site width shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

3. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

4. Maximum Lot Area. The maximum lot area shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

5. Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

1. Cul-de-Sac Lots. Lots established around a cul-de-sac bulb shall be required to be at least one-half (½) the required minimum lot width. However, under no circumstances shall the lot frontage be less than twenty-five (25) feet in residential districts or thirty-five (35) feet in all other districts. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.55.]

1. Operational Standards.

2. Structure Standards.

3. Site Standards.

1. Development plan approval is required to establish a manufactured home park. An ILP is required to install/place an individual manufactured home as well as to construct and/or establish accessory structures on individual dwelling sites and those that serve the park.

2. An improvement location permit shall be required for each dwelling unit prior to installation on a dwelling site, and for all other primary or accessory structures on the lot or dwelling sites. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 60; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.56.]

1. Quantity. No more than one (1) inoperable vehicle shall be stored or parked outdoors on a lot at any one (1) time.

2. Location.

1. Enclosure Standards.

2. Enclosure Setback. Container enclosures shall be considered an accessory structure and shall meet the setback requirements and placement requirements of accessory structures in the zoning district in which they are located. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.58.]

1. Quantity. No more than two (2) recreational vehicles shall be stored or parked outdoors on a lot at any one (1) time.

2. Location.

3. Occupancy.

1. Applicable Codes. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided per 28 CFR Part 36 (as revised), ADA Standards for Accessible Design. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.62.]

1. Same Lot. The parking spaces required shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling unit.

2. Garages. The parking spaces shall not include spaces within car ports or garages. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 62; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.63.]

1. Quantity. A minimum of one (1) off-street space per three (3) units is required for visitor parking and shall be spread evenly throughout the development.

2. Garages. Visitor parking spaces may not include spaces in car ports or garages.

1. Setbacks.

2. Parking Aisle Widths. Minimum parking aisle widths shall be as follows:

3. Parking Aisle Exits. All parking aisles shall have an outlet or turn around. Dead-end parking aisles shall not be permitted.

4. Driving Lanes. Driving lanes in parking lots that provide access to parking aisles shall be clearly striped or be curbed.

5. Drainage. Parking lots shall be constructed to allow proper drainage.

6. Connectivity.

7. Shared Parking Areas. A group of adjoining properties may provide a shared parking lot if the following standards are met:

8. Cart Corrals. Cart corrals are required for all commercial uses with more than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area that provide shopping carts to customers. The cart corrals shall be made of durable, permanent materials and be permanently affixed to the surface of the parking lot. The cart corrals shall be kept in good condition and repair at all times. A single cart corral shall not exceed ten (10) feet in width by thirty-six (36) feet in length.

9. Minimum Number of Vehicle Spaces.

10. Maximum Number of Vehicle Spaces. Uses are prohibited from providing more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of required spaces unless more spaces are approved by the Zoning Administrator.

11. Reduced Parking Lot Area Standards. At their discretion, the Administrator may authorize a reduction in the minimum number of required spaces if the applicant provides either:

12. Bicycle Parking Areas.

1. Bank machine/ATM: 2.

2. Bank/credit union: 4.

3. Church, temple, or mosque: 10.

4. Day care: 6.

5. Dry cleaner: 3.

6. Pick-up windows on any unlisted use: 5.

7. Restaurant with drive-up window: 7.

8. School (P-12): 10.

1. Production. No use shall produce erosion or pollutants in such quantity as to be detrimental to adjacent properties or conflict with public water quality standards.

2. Discharge. No authorization of a use under this Unified Development Code includes the authority to discharge liquid or solid wastes into public waters except as permitted under the Stream Pollution Control Law (Acts 1943, Chapter 214, as amended). Plans and specifications for proposed sewage and other waste treatment and disposal facilities shall be approved by any Federal, State, County, city, and/or local authorities that may also have jurisdiction.

3. Limitations. No use shall accumulate within the lot or discharge beyond the lot lines any waste matter, whether liquid or solid, in conflict with applicable public health, safety, and welfare standards and regulations. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.66.]

1. Improvement Location Permit. An improvement location permit is required for any manmade ponds or water bodies not regulated as a retention or detention pond, and that is greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in surface area.

2. Drainage Board Approval. Drainage Board approval is required for any manmade ponds or water bodies not regulated as a retention or detention pond, and that is greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in surface area.

3. Rule 5 Permit. Any project site owner engaged in construction-related activities (any manmade change of the land surface, including removing vegetative cover that exposes the underlying soil, excavating, filling, transporting, and grading) that disturbs one (1) or more acres of land may be required to obtain a “Rule 5” storm water run-off permit under 327 IAC 15-5 from the IDEM Office of Water Quality.

1. Maximum Side Slope. The side slope from the pre-existing average natural elevation of the property to the water’s edge shall not exceed a 4:1 ratio (four (4) feet of run with one (1) foot of fall). This maximum slope shall also apply to the side slope to two (2) feet below the average water mark.

2. Safety Shelf. The depth of the pond shall not exceed two (2) feet below the average water mark anywhere within ten (10) feet of the pond edge.

1. Adequate Discharge. When outflow from a pond directly or indirectly is into a regulated drain, or into a tile or swale that directly discharges to a regulated drain, the Jasper County Drainage Board shall determine if an adequate facility (e.g., tile or natural drain) exists, or will determine where and how the discharge will be directed. If an adequate facility does not exist, the Jasper County Drainage Board can deny the pond.

2. Off-Site Discharge. Water discharge shall not flow onto or across a neighboring property, unless a drainage easement is established by all property owners; or unless said drainage already existed prior to building the pond as long as the volume and velocity of the water does not increase.

1. Public Streets.

2. Established Setback. Where a subdivision has been platted and substantially built-out utilizing a front setback standard less than that required by Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, an infill lot may utilize the established setback as defined in Chapter 20.110 JCC, Definitions.

3. Measurement. All front yard setbacks shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way line as shown on the Jasper County Thoroughfare Plan.

1. Generally. The minimum side setback shall be as per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Established Setback. Where a subdivision has been platted and substantially built-out utilizing a side setback standard less than that required by Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, an infill lot may utilize the established setback as defined in Chapter 20.110 JCC, Definitions, thus allowing consistent setbacks.

3. When Six (6) Feet or Less. When a primary structure is proposed to be six (6) feet or less from a side property line, the exterior building materials on the side elevation of the primary structure shall be comprised of at least ninety-five percent (95%) noncombustible material (e.g., brick, fiber-cement, stone, or masonry).

1. Generally. The minimum rear setback shall be as per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Established Setback. Where a subdivision has been platted and substantially built-out utilizing a rear setback standard less than that required by Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, an infill lot may utilize the established setback as defined in Chapter 20.110 JCC, Definitions.

1. Structure Setback from Lakes, Streams, and Rivers. The following structures shall be set back from the water’s edge of lakes, streams and rivers, not regulated ditches, by the following distances:

2. Wetlands. All structures shall be set back from the delineated boundary of a wetland by a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.

3. Floodplain. All structures shall be set back from the delineated boundary of a floodplain by a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.

1. Architectural Features. Architectural features (e.g., cornice, eave, sill, awning, canopy or similar feature) may extend into a required front, side, and/or rear setback by no more than three (3) feet. However, under no circumstance shall they be closer than three (3) feet to the property line.

2. Chimneys. Chimneys may extend into a required setback by no more than two (2) feet. However, under no circumstance shall they be closer than three (3) feet to the property line.

3. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls are exempt from the setbacks in this section, but shall abide by the fence and wall standards in Chapter 20.50 JCC, Development Standards.

4. Utility Poles, Lines, and Junction Boxes. Utility poles, lines, and junction boxes are exempt from the setbacks in this section.

5. Stairs. Stairs or an open platform or landing used to gain access to the first floor of the primary structure may extend into a required front, side, and/or rear setback not more than five (5) feet; however, they shall never be closer than five (5) feet to a property line.

6. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls may extend into the required setback and be on the property line if no greater in height than four (4) feet. Retaining walls may extend into the required setback but shall be not closer to the property line than its height, except as described in the previous sentence.

7. HVAC Equipment. Ground mounted heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment may extend into a required rear setback by up to three (3) feet. However, under no circumstance shall they be closer than four (4) feet to the property line. [Ord. 12-02-24 § 68; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.70.]

1. Sewer. Connection to a sanitary sewer shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

2. Water. Connection to a water utility shall be per each section in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts.

1. Proximity to Gravity Sewer Line. If a property is located within 300 feet of a gravity sewer line, any new primary structure located on that property shall connect to that sewer.

2. Proximity to Pressurized Sewer Line. If a multiple-family (in the M2 district only), manufactured home park, commercial, or industrial zoned lot is located within 300 feet of a pressurized (forced) sewer line, any new primary structure located on that property shall connect to that sewer.

1. Proximity to a Water Main. If a property is located within 300 feet of a water main, any new primary structure located on that property shall connect to that water. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.71.]

1. Set an appropriate balance between the interests of the jurisdiction’s residents, business owners, visitors to the community, and property owners wishing to engage in short-term rental of dwellings;

2. Ensure issues related to fire safety and life safety codes are met;

3. Provide additional housing options in the community; and

4. Allow homeowners to benefit from added income.

1. Structure Types.

2. Parking. Parking shall comply with the parking standards applicable in JCC 20.50.630 and 20.50.640.

3. Signs. Signs shall comply with JCC 20.50.740(A)(2). [Ord. 12-02-24 § 69.]

1. Improvement Location Permit. An improvement location permit shall be required for all signs located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered unless otherwise specified in this section.

2. State Permit. All signs proposed to be located along a State-owned or managed interstate or highway shall obtain the proper State sign permit or written authorization from the Indiana Department of Transportation prior to seeking an improvement location permit.

3. Easement Holder Approval. All signs proposed to be located within an easement shall obtain written approval from the easement holder for the proposed sign prior to seeking an improvement location permit. However, no sign shall be located fully or partially within a drainage easement.

1. Flags. A flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit is exempt. However, when a flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit is used as an integral component of a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. For example, an American Flag integrated into a corporation’s brand or logo.

2. Outdoor Scoreboard. An outdoor scoreboard used in conjunction with a legally established sport field is exempt. However, when the scoreboard is visible from a public street and contains a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district.

3. Face Change. Changing the sign face shall be exempt from an improvement location permit. However, a change to the sign face shall not result in a change in the sign’s size, height, construction materials, or method of conveying the message (e.g., replacing a wood sign face with an LED sign face).

4. Addresses. Posting of a street address on a mailbox, building, or other prominent location to provide adequate property identification. However, when a street address is used as a commercial message or is disproportionately large, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. For example, the address being illustrated with ladders and slides for a store selling children’s playsets.

5. Property Name. A name given to a property and posted by the owners, and that does not exceed five (5) square feet in sign area is exempt. For example “Dream Cottage” or “Dudley’s Ranch.” However, if the property is used for a commercial purpose (e.g., a home business, bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or has agricultural tourism) the property name sign shall not be exempt.

6. Public Safety Message. Posting of a public safety or private property message; provided, that no individual posting exceeds the maximum area permitted for a standard temporary sign in the applicable zoning district. Examples include “Beware of Dog,” “Private Property,” “No Trespassing,” “Gas Line,” “Weight Limit,” “Video Surveillance,” and “No Turnaround.”

7. Operational Limitations or Information. Posting of operational limitations and information provided the posting is no larger than necessary for the intended reader. Examples include hours of operation, admittance requirements, “Employees Only,” “Men,” “Women,” “Visitor Parking,” and “No deliveries.”

8. Required Postings. Messages required by a State agency, State law, Federal agency, or Federal law provided the area of the message and height of posting be the minimum required by the agency or law.

9. Indoor Commercial Messages. Commercial messages displayed inside a building that cannot be viewed legibly by pedestrians or drivers outside the building. Examples include a commercial message on a scoreboard inside a gymnasium, a wall clock inside a restaurant with a branded logo, and a large framed image of a product mounted on the wall of a retail store.

10. Minuscule Commercial Messages. Minuscule commercial messages displayed on or near a primary entrance; provided, that the area of each minuscule commercial message does not exceed thirty (30) square inches and the cumulative area of all minuscule commercial messages does not exceed two hundred eighty-eight (288) square inches per primary entrance. Examples include “Visa,” “Master Card,” “Diner’s Club,” “ATM,” and corporate logos.

11. Murals. A mural that conveys no commercial message. Murals with a commercial message shall be regulated as a wall sign.

1. Prohibited Types.

2. Content.

1. Right-of-Way. Signs shall not be permitted in any right-of-way unless authorized by the County Commissioners, except as specified in JCC 20.50.720 through 20.50.810 , sign standards.

2. Poles. Signs shall not be permitted on any traffic control device, street sign, construction sign, or utility pole.

3. Fences. Signs shall not be permitted on any fence.

4. Trees. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to any tree, shrub, or other natural object.

5. Benches. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or integrated into any bench or outdoor seating.

6. Towers. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or integrated into any antennas, wireless support structure, television antennas, or similar towers.

7. Roofs. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or be perceived to be attached to the roof of a structure. This provision includes signs integrated into the roofing material.

8. Fire Safety Obstruction. Signs shall not be permitted on a fire escape or in a manner that substantially blocks view from the right-of-way to a fire door.

9. Obstructs Circulation. Signs that obstruct or interfere with internal or external safe movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall not be permitted.

10. Elevation. Artificially altering the elevation of the ground to improve the visibility of a sign shall not be permitted. Likewise, increasing the height of a wall or creating a parapet wall to improve the visibility of a sign shall not be permitted.

11. Vision Clearance. Signs shall not be permitted in areas prohibited by JCC 20.50.910 VC-01 – Vision clearance standards.

1. Wall Signs. Wall signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met.

2. Ground Signs. Ground signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met.