St. Joseph County Zoning Ordinance

Article 01. Basic Provisions

Division 01 Provisions of Common Applicability

A. Title

B. Interpretation

C. Scope

D. Frontage on Improved Public Road

E. Number of Buildings on Lot

F. Yards – Generally

G. Trailers, Mobile Homes and Tents

H. Height of Buildings and Structures in Vicinity of Airports

I. Sewage Treatment and Water Supply

J. Dams and Watercourses

K. Floor Area Ratio Application in Particular Cases

L. Subdivision of Land

M. General Use Provisions – Permitted Uses

N. Exemptions

Division 02 Zoning Districts and Zone Maps

Division 03 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Buildings, Structures or Signs

Division 04 General Regulations

A. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

B. Temporary Uses, Buildings and Structures

C. Home Occupations

D. Performance Standards

E. Zoning Violations

F. Additional Development Standards

G. Requirements for All Private Streets and Private Alleys

H. Exemptions for Anti-Terrorism Devices and Portable Towers

I. Clear Sight Area Requirements

Article 02. Agricultural Districts

Division 01 A: Agricultural District

Article 03. Residential Districts

Division 01 R: Single Family District

Division 02 R-2: Residential District

Article 04. Commercial / Business Districts

Division 01 O/B: Office / Buffer District

Division 02 O: Office District

Division 03 B: Business District

Division 04 C: Commercial District

Article 05. Industrial Districts

Division 01 L: Industrial, Light

Division 02 M: Industrial, Manufacturing

Article 06. Planned Unit Development District

 Division 01: Planned Unit Development District

Article 07. Overlay and Special Districts

Division 01 HP: Historic Preservation Overlay District

Division 02 U: University District

Division 03 FP: Floodplain Regulations

Division 04 LO: Landfill Overlay District

Article 08. General Regulations

Division 01 Landscape Regulations

Division 02 Lighting Regulations

Division 03 Sign Regulations

Division 04 Off-Street Parking Regulations

Division 05 Off-Street Loading Regulations

Article 09. Special Regulations

Division 01 Special Regulations for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

Division 02 Special Regulations for Controlled Uses

Division 03 Special Regulations for Residential Facilities for the Mentally Ill

Article 10. Administration

Division 01 County Council

Division 02 Area Plan Commission

A. Establishment

B. Membership, Qualifications and Terms

C. Duties and Powers

D. Commitments

Division 03 Board of Zoning Appeals

A. Establishment and Jurisdiction

B. Membership, Qualifications and Terms

C. Duties and Powers

D. Conditions

E. Amendments

F. Commitments

G. Rules

H. Variance of Development Standards

I. Special Uses

J. Other Powers

Division 04 Staff Agencies

A. Establishment

B. Administration of Planning and Zoning Authority

C. Duties and Powers of the Executive Director and Zoning Administrator

D. Staff

Division 05 Development Review Procedures

A. Improvement Location Permits

B. Compliance With Other Laws, Ordinances, Rules or Regulations.

C. Application Form and Plan Requirements.

D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Procedures

E. Variance and Special Use Procedures

F. Modification or Termination of Commitments

Article 11. Enforcement

Division 1: Enforcement

Article 12. Definitions

Division 1:  Interpretation of Terms or Words