Waterloo City Zoning Code
SECTION 3
ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION, USES AND STANDARDS
3.1 ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION.
The Town of Waterloo is divided into the following districts for purposes as stated. Each of the following districts stands alone and is not part of a tiered system of zoning.
AG: Agriculture. This district is composed of land being used primarily for agricultural activities in those areas outside of the corporate limits for which control for planning and zoning has been granted to the Town of Waterloo by DeKalb County. This land is expected to develop into urban uses within the near future. It is the intent of this district to protect the area from the encroachment of scattered urban uses that may inhibit the overall future development of the area in accordance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
SR: Suburban Residential. The Suburban Residential District is established for the purpose of low-density residential development. This district is intended to promote the new development of larger lot housing opportunities within the community. This area should be protected from conflicting land uses and non-family oriented businesses.
UR: Urban Residential. The Urban Residential District is established for medium to high-density residential development. This district is intended to promote development in new residential areas as well as redevelopment of housing in older areas of the community.
MF: Multi-Family Residential. The Multi-Family Residential District is established to provide a land use category for small to medium scale two-family and multi-family developments.
CB: Central Business. The Central Business District is established to promote and regulate a variety of urban uses within the downtown business area, to promote vitality and to attract commerce.
NB: Neighborhood Business. The Neighborhood Business district is established for the purpose of promoting the responsible development of small business establishments that are close to residential areas and are appropriate to serving their shopping and service needs.
GB: General Business. The General Business District is established to include areas that are appropriate to all kinds of retail, commercial, service, entertainment, eating establishments or similar uses.
LI: Light Industrial. The Light Industrial District is intended to provide areas for fabricating, manufacturing, and processing industries where the operation is enclosed within a building and conducted in such a manner that no adverse impacts are created or emitted outside of the buildings.
HI-E: Heavy Industrial - Enclosed. The Heavy Industrial-Enclosed District is intended to provide for areas for intense industrial uses such as fabricating, manufacturing, processing, heavy repair, and dismantling industries where the operation is enclosed within a building and conducted in such a manner that no adverse impacts are created or emitted outside of the buildings.
HI-O: Heavy Industrial - Open. The Heavy Industrial District is intended to provide for areas for intense industrial uses such as fabricating, manufacturing, processing, extraction, heavy repair and dismantling industries where outside operations and storage areas may be required. Due to the nature of these industries, districts are typically located away from residential areas and districts.
OS: Open Space. The purpose of the Open Space District is to provide areas for public and quasi-public uses, for passive and active recreation activities, and for the conservation of unique and/or environmentally sensitive natural areas.
3.2 LAND USES.
B. Any land use not listed as a permitted use or special exception is considered non-permitted.
C. The Plan Commission or Zoning Administrator may determine into which category a use is to be placed if not specifically listed but very similar to another use that is permitted or is a special exception.
D. The BZA may add conditions to its approval of each special exception regulating drainage, screening, lighting, signage, outdoor display areas, the location of off-street parking, and hours of operation.
3.3 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG).
A. AG District Objective. This district (AG) is composed of land being used primarily for agricultural activities in those areas outside of the corporate limits for which control for planning and zoning has been granted to the Town of Waterloo by DeKalb County. This land is expected to develop into urban uses within the near future. It is the intent of this district to protect the area from the encroachment of scattered urban uses that may inhibit the overall future development of the area in accordance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
B. AG Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Agricultural District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Agricultural | Agriculture Greenhouse Orchards Farmer’s Market Tree Farm |
Business | Home Occupation #1 Kennel, private (up to four dogs) |
Public Facilities | Church/Temple/Mosque |
Residential | Accessory Building/Use Adult Care Home Child Care, Accessory Child Care Home Dwelling, Single-Family Residential Facility for Developmentally Disabled, Small Type 1 Manufactured Home |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. AG Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural | Agricultural Supply Store Artificial Lake Commercial Raising of Non-Farm Animals Commercial Processing of Agricultural Products on Site Winery |
Business | Home Occupation #2 Bed and Breakfast, Home Stay Gravel Pit/Mineral Extraction and/or Processing Operation Kennel, Commercial Landscape Business Riding Stables, Commercial Small Animal Clinic/Veterinarian Large Animal Clinic/Veterinarian |
Public/Institutional | Cemetery |
Residential | Residential Facility for Mentally Ill (no two within 3,000 feet) |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. AG District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o 1 acre (With Access to Municipal Water and Sewer Hookup)
o 2 acres (Without Access to Municipal Water and/or Sewer Hookup)
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 150 feet (With Access to Municipal Water and Sewer Hookup) *
o 200 feet (Without Access to Municipal Water and Sewer Hookup) *
Maximum Lot Length to Width Ratio: 3:1
Minimum Front Yard Setback: **
o 70 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 60 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 50 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): **
o 20 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures ***
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: **
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: **
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures ***
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 25% of the lot area
Minimum Residential Ground Floor Area:
o 950 square feet for one-story, primary structures, excluding the garage; or
o 700 square feet for the first floor of the primary structure, provided that the total finished floor area is 950 square feet or more.
Maximum Structure Height:
o 35 feet for the Primary Residential Structure
o 25 feet for the Accessory Structures
*This shall supersede lot width requirements stated in the subdivision control ordinance.
**Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
***Ground floor area of an accessory structure cannot exceed 400 square feet to be considered accessory for the purposes of rear and side yard setback requirements. Any structure exceeding 400 square feet will be required to adhere to primary structure side yard and rear yard requirements.
E. AG District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.4 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (SR).
A. SR District Objective. The Suburban Residential District (SR) is established for the purpose of low-density residential development. This district is intended to promote the new development of larger lot housing opportunities within the community. This area should be protected from conflicting land uses and non-family oriented businesses.
B. SR Permitted Uses.
Type of Use
|
Type of Use
|
Business | Home Occupation #1 Kennel, private (up to four dogs), as accessory use |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque School |
Residential | Accessory Building/Use Adult Care Home Child Care, Accessory Child Care Home Dwelling, Single-Family Group Home Residential Facility for Developmentally Disabled, Small Type 1 Manufactured Home |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Stations Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. SR Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural | Artificial Lake Farm Market |
Business | Home Occupation #2 Bed and Breakfast, Home stay Driving Range, as an accessory use Golf Course Greenhouse, Commercial |
Public/Institutional | Cemetery Community Center Library Public Park |
Residential | Dwelling, Two-Family Manufactured Home Subdivision (Type II) Nursing Home Nursing Home Conversion Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled (large) Residential Facility for Mentally Ill (no two within 3,000 feet) Senior Citizen Housing |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. SR District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o 9,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 65 feet *
Sewer and Water:
Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: **
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): **
o 7 feet for the Primary Structure
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: **
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: **
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 25% of the lot area.
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o One Story House: 950 square feet, excluding the garage
o Two Story House: 700 square feet for the first floor, and a total of 950 square feet, minimum
Maximum Structure Height:
o 35 feet for the Primary Structure
o 20 feet for Accessory Structures
*This shall supersede lot width requirements stated in the subdivision control ordinance.
**Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. SR District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.5 URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (UR).
A. UR District Objective. The Urban Residential District (UR) is established for medium to high-density residential development. This district is intended to promote development in new residential areas as well as redevelopment of housing in older areas of the community.
B. UR Permitted Uses.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Business | Home Occupation #1 |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque School |
Residential | Accessory Buildings Adult Care Home Child Care, Accessory Child Care Home Dwelling, Single-Family Group Home Residential Facility for Developmentally Disabled, Small Residential Facility for Mentally Ill (not within 3,000 feet of one another) Type 1 Manufactured Home |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Stations Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. UR Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Business | Home Occupation #2 Bed and Breakfast, Home stay Bed and Breakfast Inn |
Public/Institutional | Cemetery Community Center Library Public Park |
Residential | Dwelling, Two-Family Manufactured Home Subdivision (Type II) Nursing Home Nursing Home Conversion Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled (large) Residential Facility for Mentally Ill (no two within 3,000 feet) Senior Citizen Housing |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. UR District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o 6,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 50 feet *
Sewer and Water:
o Requires municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: **/***
o 25 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): ***
o 5 feet for the Primary Structure on lots
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: **/***
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks: ***
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 40% of the lot area.
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o One Story House: 950 square feet, excluding the garage
o Two Story House: 700 square feet for the first floor, and a total of 950 square feet, minimum
Maximum Structure Height:
o 35 feet for the Primary Structure
o 20 feet for Accessory Structures
*This shall supercede lot width requirements stated in the subdivision control ordinance.
**May match an established building line if less than these requirements as long as the following criteria are satisfied: a.) No threat to health or safety, b.) At least 30% of the primary structures within 200 feet are less than the required front yard setback, and c.) 10 feet is the absolute minimum.
***Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. UR District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.6 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MF).
A. MF District Objective. The Multi-Family Residential District (MF) is established to provide a land use category for small to medium scale two-family and multi-family developments.
B. MF Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Multi-Family Residential District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use
|
Permitted Uses
|
Business | Home Occupation #1 |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque |
Residential | Accessory Building/Use Adult Care Home Child Care, Accessory Child Care Home Clubhouse, Accessory Dwelling, Multi-Family Dwelling, Two-Family Group Home Nursing Home Nursing Home Conversion Residential Facility for Developmentally Disabled, Small Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled, Large Residential Facility for Mentally Ill (no two within 3,000 feet) Senior Citizen Housing |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. MF Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Business | Home Occupation #2 |
Public/Institutional | Community Center Public Park School |
Residential | Manufactured Home park (Type II and Type III) |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. MF District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o 2,500 square feet/unit (excluding Mobile Home Parks)
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 50 feet *
Sewer and Water:
o Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: **
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): **
o 5 feet for the Primary Structure
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
o 25 feet for All Structures in a Multi-Family Complex
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: **
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: **
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 5 feet for Accessory Structures
o 25 feet for All Structures in a Multi-Family Complex
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o Duplex: 650 square feet per dwelling unit
o Multi-Family: 475 square feet per dwelling unit
Maximum Structure Height:
o 40 feet for Multi-Family Residential Structures
o 35 feet for Two-Family Residential Structures
o 20 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Building Separation for Multi-Family Complexes: ***
o 40 feet from the front or rear of a building, to the front or rear of the adjacent building
o 35 feet from the front or rear of a building, to the side of an adjacent building
o 25 feet from the side of a building, to the side of an adjacent building
*This shall supercede lot width requirements stated in the subdivision control ordinance.
**Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
***As part of its review and approval of a primary development plan for a multiple family complex, the Plan Commission may modify the minimum setback and building separation requirements.
E. MF District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3. Minimum Building Separation for Multi-Family Complexes. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.7 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB).
A. CB District Objective. The Central Business (CB) District is established to promote and regulate a variety of urban uses within the downtown business area, to promote vitality and to attract commerce.
B. CB Permitted Uses.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Business (Automobile) | Auto Parts Store (new) |
Business (Clothing) | Fabric Shop Shoe Repair and Sales Tailor/Dressmaker Shop Thrift Shop |
Business (Electronics) | Appliance Sales and Service Audio/Video Equipment Sales/Service Business Equipment Sales and Service Computer Sales and Service Satellite Dish Sales and Service Video/Music Store |
Business (Food and Drink) | Bakery, Retail Coffee Shop Delicatessen Grocery Liquor Store Meat Market/Butcher Shop Restaurant |
Business (Office) | Accountant Architect Contractor Corporate Design Services Home Occupation #1 Home Occupation #2 Insurance Investment Firm Land Surveyor Law Office Real Estate Secretarial Services Service Organization Offices Temporary Services Agency Title Company Travel Agency Other Professional Offices Not Otherwise Listed |
Business (Recreation) | Art Gallery Billiard Room Dance/Gymnastic Studio Night Club/Bar/Tavern Theater, Indoor |
Business (Retail) | Antique Shop Apparel/Clothing Store Bait and Tackle Shop Department Store Drug Store Floral Shop Furniture Store Gift/Card Shop Hardware Store Jewelry Store News/Book/Magazine Store Office Supplies Pet Store Retail Showroom Sporting Goods Tobacco/Cigar Store Variety Store |
Business (Personal Services) | Barber Shop/Beauty Salon Dentist Office Doctor’s Office Health Spa/Fitness Center Medical Clinic Tanning Salon |
Business (Miscellaneous) | Bank/Credit Union Bank Machine/ATM Mortuary/Funeral Home Photography Studio Printing Shop Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales Screen Printing |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque Community Center Government Offices Library Museum Police/Fire Station Public Park Public or Private Parking Area School Transportation Facility |
Residential | Dwelling, Single-Family as accessory use on 2nd floor w/adequate off-street parking Dwelling, Two-Family as accessory use on 2nd floor w/adequate off-street parking Dwelling, Multi-Family as accessory use on 2nd floor w/adequate off-street parking |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. CB Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use
|
Use allowed through Special Exception
|
Business (Clothing) | Dry Cleaning Self Service Laundry |
Business (Food and Drink) | Convenience Store Sidewalk Cafe Farmer’s Market |
Business (Personal Services) | Bed and Breakfast, Inn Child Care Center Hotel/Motel Psychic/Palm Reader |
Business (Recreation) | Banquet Hall Bingo Parlor Bowling Alley Lodge of Private Club Martial Arts Studio |
Public Facilities | Trade/Vocational School/College |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. CB District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o No Minimum
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 25 feet
Sewer and Water:
Requires municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: *
o Zero feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o Zero feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o Zero feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o Zero feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): *
o Zero feet for the Primary structures
o 3 feet for Accessory structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: *
o Zero feet for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: *
o 10 feet for the Primary structure
o 3 feet for Accessory structures
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 90% of the lot area
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o No Minimum
Minimum Living Area per Dwelling Unit:
o 650 square feet per Dwelling Unit
Maximum Structure Height:
o 45 feet for the Primary Structure
o 20 feet for Accessory Structures
*Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. CB District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.8 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT (NB).
A. NB District Objective. This district (NB) is established for the purpose of promoting the responsible development of small business establishments that are close to residential areas and are appropriate to serving their shopping and service needs. Outside storage and display areas shall not be permitted.
B. NB Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Neighborhood Business District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Business (Automobile) | Auto Parts Store |
Business (Clothing) | Dry Cleaning Shop Fabric Shop Shoe Repair and Sales Tailor/Dressmaker Shop Thrift Store |
Business (Electronics) | Appliance Sales and Service Audio/Video Equipment Sales/Service Business Equipment Sales and Service Computer Sales and Service Satellite Dish Sales and Service Video/Music Store |
Business (Food and Drink) | Bakery, Retail Coffee Shop Delicatessen Ice Cream or Candy Shop |
Business (Office) | Accountant Architect Design Services Engineer Insurance Investment Firm Land Surveyor Law Office Professional Offices Real Estate Secretarial Services Service Organization Offices Temporary Services Agency Title Company Travel Agency Other Professional Offices Not Otherwise Listed |
Business (Personal Services) | Barber Shop Beauty Salon Bed and Breakfast, Home Stay Bed and Breakfast, Inn Child Care Center Dentist’s Office Doctor’s Office Optometrist’s Office Small Animal Clinic/Veterinarian Tanning Salon |
Business (Recreation) | Art Gallery/Studio/School Music Store/Instruction |
Business (Retail) | Gift Shop Florist Jewelry Sales/Repair News/Book/Magazine Store Office Supplies |
Business (Miscellaneous) | Bank/Credit Union Bank Machine/ATM Copy and Printing Service Mortuary/Funeral Home Photography Studio Public or Private Parking Area Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque Government Offices Library Police/Fire Station Public Park School |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. NB Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural Use | Artificial Lake Cropland or Orchard Farmer’s Market |
Business (Clothing) | Self Service Laundry |
Business (Food and Drink) | Bar/Tavern Restaurant Sidewalk Cafe Roadside Food Stand |
Business (Personal Services) | Animal Hospital Bed and Breakfast, Inn |
Business (Recreation) | Bait and Tackle Shop Dance/Gymnastic Studio |
Business (Retail) | Antique Shop Apparel/Clothing Store Department Store Drug Store Furniture Store Retail Showroom Sporting Goods Variety Store |
Residential | Accessory Building/Use Adult Care Home Child Care Home Dwelling, Single-Family Group Home Home Occupation #1 Home Occupation #2 Manufactured Home (Type 1) Nursing Home Nursing Home Conversion Senior Housing |
Utilities | Communication Towers |
D. NB District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o .25 acre
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 60 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Requires municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: *
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): *
o 10 feet for the Primary structure on lots
o 5 feet for Accessory structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: *
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: *
o 20 feet for the Primary structure
o 5 feet for Accessory structures.
*Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. NB District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.9 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB).
A. GB District Objective. The General Business (GB) District is established to include areas that are appropriate to all kinds of retail, commercial, service, entertainment, eating establishments or similar uses.
B. GB Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the General Business District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted by the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Agricultural Uses | Agricultural Seed Sales Agricultural Supply Store Commercial Greenhouse Farm Equipment Sales/Service Farmer’s Market |
Business (Automobile) | Auto Parts Store Auto/Truck Sales/Service Auto Repair, Minor Car Wash Automobile Service Station Oil Change Service Station Recreational Vehicle Sales/Service Truck Stop |
Business (Clothing) | Apparel/Clothing Store Dry Cleaning Shop Fabric Shop Self Service Laundry Shoe Repair and Sales Tailor/Dressmaker Shop Thrift Store |
Business (Electronics) | Appliance Sales and Service Audio/Video Equipment Sales/Service Business Equipment Sales and Service Computer Sales and Service Satellite Dish Sales and Service Video/Music Store |
Business (Food and Drink) | Bakery, Retail Bar/Tavern Coffee Shop Convenience Store Delicatessen Fast Food with Drive Through Grocery Liquor Store Meat Market/Butcher Shop Restaurant Sidewalk Cafe Roadside Food Stand |
Business (Office) | Accountant Architect Contractor’s Office (Excluding Construction Yard) Corporate Headquarters Design Services Engineer Insurance Investment Firm Land Surveyor Law Office Professional Offices Real Estate Secretarial Services Service Organization Offices Temporary Services Agency Title Company Travel Agency |
Business (Personal Services) | Animal Hospital Barber Shop Beauty Salon Bed and Breakfast, Inn Child Care Center Dentist’s Office Doctor’s Office Health Spa/Fitness Center Hospital Hotel/Motel Kennel, Commercial Large Animal Clinic/Vet Small Animal Clinic/Vet Tanning Salon Tattoo Parlor |
Business (Recreation) | Art Gallery/Studio/School Auction Hall, Indoor Only Bait and Tackle Shop Banquet Facilities Billiard Room Bingo Parlor Bowling Alley Dance/Gymnastic Studio Flea Market, Indoor Only Golf Course/Driving Range Music Instruction Nightclub Paintball Recreation Facility, Indoor Psychic Palm Reader Skating Rink Theater, Indoor Lodge/Private Club |
Business (Retail) | Antique Shop Department Store Drug Store Floral Shop Furniture Store Gift/Card Shop Hardware Store Jewelry Store News/Book/Magazine Store Office Supplies Pet Store Retail Showroom Sporting Goods Variety Store |
Business (Miscellaneous) | Bank/Credit Union Bank Machine/ATM Boat Sales/Service/Storage Manufactured Home Sales Lot Mortuary/Funeral Home Photography Studio Printing Shop Public or Private Parking Area Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales Sign Painting Tobacco/Cigar Store Warehouse/Mini Storage |
Other | Accessory Buildings/Uses |
Public/Institutional | Church/Temple/Mosque Government Offices Library Police/Fire Station Public Park School |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. GB Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural Use | Artificial Lake Cropland or Orchard Livestock Auction Barn |
Business (Recreation) | Archery/Firearms Target Range Campground, Tent or RV Paintball Recreation Facility, Outdoor Private Camp Riding Stable and Trails Theater, Outdoor Theme/Amusement Park/Water Park |
Business Uses (Miscellaneous) | Auction Hall, Outdoor Betting Parlor Flea Market, Outdoor Pawn Shop |
Industrial Uses | Electrical Contractor (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) Machine Shop (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) Plumber (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) Recycling Drop Off (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) Warehouse/Distribution Center (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) Woodworking/Carpentry Shop (5,000 square feet maximum ground floor area) |
Public/Institutional | Zoo |
Utilities | Communication Tower |
D. GB District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area:
o .5 acre
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 100 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Requires municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: *
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 25 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): *
o 10 feet for the Primary structure
o 5 feet for Accessory structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: *
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: *
o 20 feet for the Primary structure
o 5 feet for Accessory structures.
*Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. GB District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.10 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI).
A. LI District Objective. The Light Industrial District (LI) is intended to provide areas for fabricating, manufacturing, and processing industries where the operation is enclosed within a building and conducted in such a manner that no adverse impacts are created or emitted outside of the buildings. Uses must conform with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including but not limited to air emissions, water discharge, and solid and hazardous waste generation and disposal. Outside storage of raw or finished materials shall not be permitted, however certain retail uses shall be permitted to have outdoor display areas.
B. LI Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Light Industrial District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use
|
Permitted Uses
|
Type of Use
|
Permitted Uses
|
Agricultural | Agricultural Products Processing Agricultural Products Storage Agricultural Equipment Sales or Service Facility Agricultural Seed Sales Agricultural Supply Store Farmer’s Market Farm Equipment Sales/Service Landscaping Contracting Service |
Business | Auction Hall (including outdoor auctions) Auto repair, minor Auto repair, major Automobile Service Station Building Materials Yard Construction equipment, tool rental and/or service (outdoor or indoor storage and display) Electrical Contractor Machine Shop Mini-Warehouse/Self Service Storage Plumber Printing Services (including, but not limited to: printing press operations, publishing, engraving, and lithography) Sign Fabrication Shop Trade Shops Tree Service Warehousing Storage and Wholesale Establishment Woodworking/Carpentry Shop Welding |
Industrial Uses | Bottled Gas Storage/Distribution Composting Center Crematorium Incinerator Motor Vehicle Towing Service, including properly screened motor vehicle storage yard as an accessory use Painting of Finished Products Product Assembly Recycling Facility (excluding outdoor storage), however, any use which meets the definition of a junk and salvage yard shall not be permitted Research Center Sheet metal production fabrication, treatment or assembly which does not involve forging, hammer or foundry work Warehouse/distribution facilities for storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment (Under 20,000 square feet) |
Other | Accessory Buildings and Use |
Public/Institutional | Police/Fire Station |
Recreation | Race Track |
Utilities | Communication Towers Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. LI Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural | Artificial Lake |
Public/Institutional | Cemetery |
D. LI District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 125 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: *
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): *
o 25 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: *
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: *
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures.
*Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. LI District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.11 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL - ENCLOSED DISTRICT (HI-E).
A. HI-E District Objective. The Heavy Industrial Enclosed District (HI-E) is intended to provide for areas for intense industrial uses such as fabricating, manufacturing, processing, heavy repair and dismantling industries where the operation is enclosed within a building and conducted in such a manner that no adverse impacts are created or emitted outside of the buildings. Due to the nature of these industries, districts are typically located away from residential areas and districts. Uses must conform with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including but not limited to air emissions, water discharge, and solid and hazardous waste generation and disposal.
B. HI-E Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Heavy Industrial-Enclosed District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Agricultural | Agricultural Products Processing Agricultural Products Storage Agricultural Equipment Sales or Service Facility Agricultural Seed Sales Agricultural Supply Store Farm Equipment Sales/Service Landscaping Contracting Service |
Business | Auto Repair, Major/Minor Automobile Service Station Building Materials Yard Construction Company and/or Construction Yard Construction equipment, tool rental and/or service (outdoor or indoor storage and display) Electrical Contractor Machine Shop Plumber Printing Services, including, but not limited to: printing press operations, publishing, engraving, and lithography Sign Fabrication Shop Trade Shops Tree Service Warehousing Storage and Wholesale Establishment Woodworking/Carpentry Shop Trucking Company Welding |
Industrial Uses | Bottled Gas Storage/Distribution Brewing and Distilling Chemical or Gas Manufacturing Composting Center Fabricating, Manufacturing, and Processing Industries Forging, Drop Hammer, and Foundry Uses Leather Processing Facility/Tannery Manufacture of chemicals not otherwise listed such as ammonia, acetylene, carbide, carbon black, caustic soda, cellulose, fertilizer, hydrogen, nitrates, oxygen, plastics, propylene, potash, synthetic resins and turpentine Manufacture, compounding, packaging, and processing of pharmaceutical products, ink, glue and sizing paint, lacquers, shellac, varnish and reducers and removers, tanning materials, tar products and other similar products Manufacture of products, art goods, cosmetics, and toiletries, baked goods, confections, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages, jewelry, clothing and garments, electrical appliances and fixtures, draperies, novelty articles, advertising displays, notions, tobacco products, gauges, jigs, optical goods, luggage and leather products, toys and household supplies, personal accessories, paper, woods, plastic, and rubber molded products Metal casting and fabrication, including ferrous metals Motor Vehicle Towing Service, including properly screened motor vehicle storage yard as an accessory use Painting of finished products Product Assembly Recycling facility, however, any use which meets the definition of a junk and salvage yard shall not be permitted, (outside storage shall not be permitted) Research Center Sheet metal fabrication, treatment or assembly Tire or rubber manufacturing Warehouse/distribution facilities for storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment |
Other | Accessory Buildings and Uses |
Public Facilities | Police/Fire Station |
Utilities | Communication Towers Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. HI-E Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural | Agricultural Equipment Sales or Service Facility Artificial Lake |
Business | Adult Bookstore (500 feet minimum distance from a residential district) Adult Entertainment Business (500 feet minimum distance from a residential district) |
D. HI-E District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area: 1.5 acres
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 150 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback: *
o 60 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 50 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 50 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines): *
o 25 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot: *
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: *
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures.
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 65% of the lot area
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o None
Maximum Structure Height:
o 75 feet for the Primary Structure
o 35 feet for Accessory Structures
*Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. HI-E District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.12 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL - OPEN DISTRICT (HI-O).
A. HI-O District Objective. The Heavy Industrial-Open District (HI-O) is intended to provide for areas for intense industrial uses such as fabricating, manufacturing, processing, extraction, heavy repair and dismantling industries where outside operations and storage areas may be required. Due to the nature of these industries, districts are typically located away from residential areas and districts. Uses must conform with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including but not limited to air emissions, water discharge, and solid and hazardous waste generation and disposal.
B. HI-O Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Heavy Industrial-Open District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use
|
Permitted Uses
|
Agricultural | Agricultural Products Processing Agricultural Products Storage Agricultural Equipment Sales or Service Facility Agricultural Seed Sales Agricultural Supply Store Farm Equipment Sales/Service Landscaping Contracting Service |
Business | Auto Repair, Major/Minor Automobile Service Station Building Materials Yard Construction Company and/or Construction Yard Construction equipment, tool rental and/or service (outdoor or indoor storage and display) Electrical Contractor Machine Shop Plumber Printing Services, including, but not limited to: printing press operations, publishing, engraving, and lithography Sign Fabrication Shop Trade Shops Tree Service Warehousing Storage and Wholesale Establishment Woodworking/Carpentry Shop Trucking Company Welding |
Industrial Uses | Bottled Gas Storage/Distribution Brewing and Distilling Chemical or Gas Manufacturing Composting Center Crematorium Fabricating, Manufacturing, and Processing Industries Forging, Drop Hammer, and Foundry Uses Freight Yard, including bulk storage of petroleum products for local distribution, as distinguished from a petroleum products terminal for extensive storage and regional distribution purposes Fuel Refinery of petroleum products Fuel Yard for the bulk storage of petroleum products for region wide distribution Incinerator Leather Processing Facility/Tannery Manufacture and/or assembly of agricultural implements and machinery, aircraft, automobiles, boats, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and any associated parts Manufacture of brick, refactories and clay products not otherwise listed Manufacture of chemicals not otherwise listed such as ammonia, acetylene, carbide, carbon black, caustic soda, cellulose, fertilizer, hydrogen, nitrates, oxygen, plastics, propylene, potash, synthetic resins and turpentine Manufacture, compounding, packaging, and processing of pharmaceutical products, ink, glue and sizing paint, lacquers, shellac, varnish and reducers and removers, tanning materials, tar products and other similar products Manufacture of ready-mix concrete, plaster, or asphalt Manufactured home construction facility Manufacture of products, art goods, cosmetics, and toiletries, baked goods, confections, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages, jewelry, clothing and garments, electrical appliances and fixtures, draperies, novelty articles, advertising displays, notions, tobacco products, gauges, jigs, optical goods, luggage and leather products, toys and household supplies, personal accessories, paper, woods, plastic, and rubber molded products Manufacture of processing and food products such as slaughtering, sugar refining, meat or fish processing, custom meat packing, butchering, poultry dressing, and similar processes including smoking, curing or canning Metal casting and fabrication, including ferrous metals Motor Vehicle Towing Service, including properly screened motor vehicle storage yard as an accessory use Painting of finished products Product Assembly Recycling facility, however, any use which meets the definition of a junk and salvage yard shall not be permitted Research Center Scrap Metal Yard (Added November 9, 2011 - Ord. No. 11- 02) Sawmill or planing mill for the processing of timber or lumber Sheet metal fabrication, treatment or assembly Tire or rubber manufacturing Warehouse/distribution facilities for storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment |
Other | Accessory Buildings and Uses |
Public Facilities | Police/Fire Station |
Utilities | Communication Towers Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. HI-O Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural | Agricultural Equipment Sales or Service Facility Artificial Lake |
Business | Adult Bookstore (500 feet minimum distance from a residential district) Adult Entertainment Business (500 feet minimum distance from a residential district) Junkyard (Amended November 9, 2011 - Ord. No. 11-02) Outside Storage Facility (enclosed with a privacy fence) |
D. HI-O District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area: 1.5 acres
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 150 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback:
o 60 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 50 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 50 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines):
o 25 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot:
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
o 30 feet for the Primary Structure
o 10 feet for Accessory Structures
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all Primary and Secondary Structures cannot exceed 65% of the lot area.
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o None
Maximum Structure Height:
o 75 feet for the Primary Structure
o 35 feet for Accessory Structures
* Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
E. HI-O District Sketches.
1. Lot Description. Left Blank for Future Use.
2. Setbacks. Left Blank for Future Use.
3.13 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (OS).
A. OS District Objective. The purpose of the Open Space District (OS) is to provide areas for public and quasi-public uses, for passive and active recreation activities, and for the conservation of unique and/or environmentally sensitive natural areas.
B. OS Permitted Uses. Following are uses that are permitted in the Open Space District. Similar uses to those listed may be permitted by the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
Type of Use | Permitted Uses |
Business | Clubhouse, as Accessory Use to a Golf Course Cropland/Orchard Golf Course |
Public Facilities | Cemetery Public and Private Parks Recreational Buildings, as Accessory Use to Public and Private Parks |
Utilities | Public Water Wells Sewage Lift Station Telephone Switching Station Utility Substations Water Treatment Plants Other Similar Public Utility Uses |
C. OS Special Exception Uses.
Type of Use | Use allowed through Special Exception |
Agricultural Uses | Artificial Lake |
Business: Recreation | Archery/Firearms Target Range Campground Private Camp Riding Stable, Commercial Theater, Outdoor |
Public/Institutional | Zoo |
Utilities | Communication Towers Water Towers |
D. OS District Standards.
Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre
Minimum Lot Width (At the Front Building Line):
o 100 feet
Sewer and Water:
o Require municipal water and sewer hookup
Minimum Front Yard Setback:*
o 50 feet adjacent to an INDOT Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Collector Roadway
o 40 feet adjacent to a Primary Local Roadway
o 30 feet adjacent to Secondary Local Roads
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Interior Lot Lines):*
o 15 feet for the Primary Structure
o 15 feet for Accessory Structures
Minimum Side Yard Setback for Side Facing a Street on a Corner Lot:*
o Two-thirds (2/3) of minimum front yard setback for all street classifications
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:*
o 15 feet for the Primary Structure
o 15 feet for Accessory Structures
Maximum Lot Coverage:
o Ground floor square footage of all primary and secondary structures cannot exceed 15% of the lot area.
Minimum Ground Floor Area:
o None
Maximum Ground Floor Area:
o Ground floor square footage of any individual Primary or Secondary Structure cannot exceed 5,000 square feet.
Maximum Structure Height:
o 35 feet for the Primary Structure
o 25 feet for Accessory Structures
* Minimum building setbacks shall be not less than the width of a utility and/or drainage easement, when present, in cases where the width of the easement is greater than the minimum appropriate setback stated above.
(Ord. 05-03, passed 7-12-05)