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HOWARD COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ZONING ORDINANCE

CHAPTER 1- TERMINOLOGY

Section 1.9 Title

Section 1.1 Short Title

Section 1.2 Interpretation

Section 1.3 Non-Interference with Greater Restrictions
Otherwise Imposed

Section 1.4 General Definitions

Section 1.5 Specific Definitions

CHAPTER 2- DISTRICTS

Section 2.0 Establishment of District

Section 2.1 Description of District

Section 2.2 Zone Map

Section 2.3 Use

Section 2.4 Height

Section 2.5 Lot Area and Size of Building

Section 2.6 Lots

Section 2.7 Vehicle Parking Space: Loading and Unloading Berths

CHAPTER 3- AUTHORIZED USE AND REQUIREMENTS

Section 3.0 Authorized Uses

Section 3.1 Residential Uses and Requirements

Section 3.2 Commercial and Industrial Requirements

Section 3.3 General Conditions

Section 3.4 Requirements for Industrial Uses

Section 3.5 Manufactured Home Parks

Section 3.6 Mineral Extraction

Section 3.6.1 Land Rehabilitation Provisions

Section 3.7 Property Development Standards

Section 3.8 Outdoor Advertising

Section 3.8.1 Signs

Section 3.8.2 Advertising Structures

Section 3.8.3 Specific District Requirements

Section 3.8.4 Exemptions

CHAPTER 4- SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS USES

Section 4.0 Special Exceptions, Requirements & Procedures

Section 4.1 Special Exceptions Uses - All Districts

Section 4.2 Commission Procedure

Section 4.3 Board Procedure

Section 4.4 Existing Uses

Section 4.5 Time Limitation

Section 4.6 Contingent Use - All Districts

CHAPTER 5- PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

Section 5.0 Planned Unit Development

Section 5.1 Purpose

Section 5.2 Permitted Uses

Section 5.3 Commission Procedure

Section 5.4 Board Procedure

Section 5.5 Existing Uses

Section 5.6 Requirements

Section 5.7 Development Plan

Section 5.8 Covenants

CHAPTER 6- NON-CONFORMING USE SPECIFICATIONS

Section 6.0 Continuance of Non-conforming Structures or Uses

Section 6.1 Amortization of Non-conforming Uses or Buildings

Section 6.2 Nonconformance Due to Reclassification

CHAPTER 7- IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMITS

Section 7.0 Applicability

Section 7.1 Certificate of Occupancy

Section 7.2 Location Map

Section 7.3 Industrial Uses, Certificate of Compliance

Section 7.4 Special Provisions: Special Exceptions

Section 7.5 Special Provisions: Automobile Service Station, Carry-Out, Drive-in Restaurants

Section 7.6 Records

CHAPTER 8- ADMINISTRATION

Section 8.0 Administration

Section 8.1 Zoning Administrator

Section 8.2 Board of Zoning Appeals: Establishment and Organization

Section 8.3 Board of Zoning Appeals: Hearings

Section 8.4 Variances

Section 8.5 Appeals

Section 8.6 Enforcement

Section 8.7 Amendments

Section 8.8 Remedies and Penalties

Section 8.9 Filing Fees

CHAPTER 9- MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.0 Miscellaneous

MAJOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND SUBDIVISION
CONTROL ORDINANCE

TITLE I- DEFINITIONS

TITLE II - MAJOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS PLAN

Article 1. Major Streets and Highway Map and Drawings

Article 2. Designation or Major Streets and Highways

Article 3. Policies and Directives

Article 4. Continuing Authority of Commission

TITLE III- SUBDIVISION CONTROL

Article 1. Establishment of Control

Article 2. Procedures

Article 3. Principles and Standards of Design

Article 4. Standards of Improvements

Article 5. Plat Certificates and Deed of Dedication

Article 6. Variance

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1981-9
AS AMENDED

As Amended by :
Ordinance No. 1997-18 (Case 4-CZ-97). Approved June 2, 1997
Ordinance No. 1997-56 (Case 13-CZ-97). Approved January 5, 1998

For questions or comments concerning these zoning ordinances please contact:
Howard County Planning Commission
765-456-2330 (fax)765-456-2339
120 E. Mulberry St. Room 114
Kokomo, Indiana 46901