Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 251, Decatur, Adams County, 23 October 1964 — Page 11

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1964

r-rowwwmmewww mw» w 4 ■■ « sar'UviJa ff-KJJrfc Paragraph M. I. The Board shall make bo finding except In a specific case and after a public hearing conducted by the Board. A reasonable time and place for the hearing shall be Mloctod by the Board and prior to th* determination of an appeal or a decision on a permit for a Special Exception, or a request for a Variance, or an Exception, the Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing. Public notice shall be given at least ten (W) days prior to the ddte set for the hearing by publishing a notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City setting forth the time and place of the hearing and by giving due notice to the interested parties in accordance with the rules of the Board. J. Every decision of the Board shall be subject to review by certiorari procedure. SECTION 11. GENERAL PHOVISIONS A. INTERPRETATION. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and general welare. B. NON-INTERFERENCE WITH GREATER RESTRICTIONS OTHERWISE IMPOSED. It is not intended by this ordinance to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; nor any ordinances, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or Issued and which are not in conflict with any of the provisions of this ordinance; except (hat, where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon thd Use of Buildings or Land, or requires larger open spaces or greater Dot Area per Family, than are required or imposed by such easements, covenants, or agreements between parties, or by such ordinance, rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this ordinance shall control. C. DETERMINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. In determining the boundaries of Districts, and establishing the provisions applicable to each District, due and careful consideration has been given to existing conditions, the character of Buildings erected in each District, the most desirable Use for which the land in each District may be adapted, and the conservation of property values throughout the County. 1. Where uncertainty exists as to the exact boundaires of any District as shown on the Zone Map, the following rules shall apply: a. In unsubdivided areas, or where a District boundary subdivides a Lot, the exact location of the boundary,shall be determined by use of the scale of the Zone Map. b. In the case of further uncertainty, the Board shall interpret the intent of the Zone Map as to the location of the boundary in question. D. PROCEDURE RELATING TO ANNEXED OR VACATED AREAS 1. Territory which may hereafter be annexed to the City shall be zoned without delay by amendment to this ordinance, provided however, that the Commission shall give consideration — to the proposals set forth in. the Master Plan of Adams County before making any recommendations to the Council. 2. Whenever any Street, Place, Alley, Public Way, Railroad Right-Of-Way, Waterway or other,similar area is vacated by proper authority, the Districts — adjoining ekch side of such Street, Alley, Public Way, Railroad Right-of-Way, or similar area shall be extended automatically to the center of such vacation and all area included

RESIDENTIAL USES AMD REQUIREMENTS TYPE OF REST DENTIAL USE REQUIREMENTS Single - Family Dwelling Two-Family D»rtlll«l Mali* - Family Dwelling District in which use is per- RS, Rl, R 2, H, 81, 82, B 3 & 12 RS, Rl, R 2, H, 81, 82, B 3 A 12 RS, R 2, 81, 82, B 8 & 12 mitted Minimum lot size in square rs, 83, & 12 '. 20,000* RS, B 3 & 12 .. 15,000 RS, B 3 & 12 10,000 feet per dwelling unit in dis- Rl «,500 Rl «,600 R 2, Bl & Bi 2 .... 2,000’ per unit tricts indicated R 2, Bl & B 2 6,000 R 2, Bl & B 2 _* 2,500 Up to First 4 Unit, Plus 500 H-(% Acre) 30,000 additional area for each additional unit. . Minimum lot width in feet in RS, H, B 3 & 12 100 RS, B 3 * 12 130 RS, 83, 12 ...._ 150 ' districts Indicated Rl, R2,8l &B 2 50_ Rl, R 2, Bl AB2 60 R 2, Bl AB2 50 Maximum Building height in rs, B 3 & 12 RS, B 8 A 12 RS. B 8 A 12 feet & stores in districts in- 25' or 2 Stories 26’ or 2 Stories .___ 25 or 2 Stories dlcated Rl, R2,H,8l A B 2 Rl, R 2, Bl 82, Bl ft B 2 . • Minimum front yard in per ~ cent of average depth of lots 20% 20% 30% in block . ’ • Minimum side yard (one) RS, B 3 & 12 10 feet RS, B 3 & 12 10 feet RS, B 3 & 12 10 feet Minimum side yards (both or 20% < 20% 20% two) ip per cent of lot width Minimum rear yard in feet 80 20 30 , (Minimum ground floor area One Story One Story One Story in square feet in districts in- RS, 83, A 12 720 RS, B 3 A 12 1100 RS, B 3 A 12 — 1250 dlcated.) Rl, R 2, H, Bl A B 2 872 Rl, R 2,81 A B 2 9«0 R 2, Bl AB 2 ....... 1100 Over One Story Over One Story Over One Story RS, B 3 A 12 672 RS, B 3 A 12 _.... 980 RS, B» A 12 HOO Number of vehicle parking One Two One A One Half (IVi) Per space to be provided on the lot ___________________________________ Dwelling Unit Vision clearance on corner lot Yes Yes Yes * This represents the minimum lot size and minimum lot width per dwelling unit when the following utility systems are not installed and utilized: A. Sanitary Sewer System. B. Approved public or community water Supply System. With the provision and utilization of any of the above described utility systems, deduet the following area in square feet from the minimum lot size; and deduct the following lot width in feet, per dwelling unit: SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING ‘ TWO- FAMILY DWELLING Lot Size Lot Width Lot Size Lot Width A. 3,000 20 A. 2,000 C 15 B. 2,000 - - 16 B. 1,600 _____ 5 MULTI - FAMIILY DWELLING Lot Size Lot Width NOTE: A. 1,500 - - 10 The minimum lot width tor multi-family dwelling use shall not B. 600 ._— - — 5 be less than 106 feet in every case in the RS, B 8 A H 2 Districts \ BUSINESS USES AM) REQUIREMENTS ' ~ — TYPE OF BUSINESS USE ■ ’ ~~ I L 'IRKME ! *IriI L—el B—laern General Besiaees Beadside Beninese District (s) in which use is 81, 82, B 3 A II B 2 A II 82, B 3 A II permitted ■ ( Minimum front yard in feet Bl 16 B 2 None B 2 & Il None in districts indicated B 2 — None II 25 B 3 60 B 3 60 Il 25 Minimum side yard in feet 81, B 2 A II ._ 6 B 2 A 11 £ B 2 A II - 5 along the side street line of B 3 ~ 10 B 3 10 a corner lot where block is adjoined by a residential dis- $. tnct ~ . ~~ ~ ' ~~~~ . .. Minimum side yard in feet 81, B 2 ' A II 6 B 2 A 11 5 B 2 A II 5 where a business district ad- B 8 . ___. 10 B 3 10 joins a residential district within the blodlt ■ 1 , - ■' ~ > -■ ■ ■ ~ ‘ Minimum side yard In blocks 81, B 8 A II . None B 2 A II None B 2 A II ■■ None - not including a residential dis- B 3 5 B 8 5 trict • ~ ... .' . : Maximum building height in Bl 36’ or 2% Stories B 2 A 11 100' < feet and/or stories districts B 2 — 100’ B 2 —: 100’ indicated B 3 .... 25’ B 3 - *» Il — 80' Il .... 80 Minimum rear yard in feet Vision clearance on corner lots Yes No Yes _____ ‘ ‘ ’ —————• : ■ FIGU RE 2 ‘ BUSINESS USES — LOADING A ND UNLOADING BERTHS REQUIRED -■ ‘ “ ~~ ' ~ LOADING A UNLOADING BERTHS TYPE OF USE GROSS FLOOR AREA <Sq. FL) REQUIRED .Retail Stores, 8,000 to 15,000 ~ 5 1 Department Stores, _ 15,001 to 40,000 . t. Wholesale Establishments, Storage Each 850,000 Additional 1 Additional Uses and Other BtHlnees Uses ■ ~ ■ » _____ ’ Office Buildings 100,000 «r Leas 1 • ■ 100,001 to 836,000 2 Each 200,000 Additional 1 Additional . • “ ~y~- ~~ ~ ~ " *IGU RE*B ’ L ‘

in the vacation shall then and th»wpyfy|h be suMact to ail appropriate provisions of Mm extended Districts. In the gvewt shall be extended automatically to include all of the vagauMh Aren. E. USE. No Building or land Shan be used and no Buifdlng shall be erected, reconstruct* or structurally Altered, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for any purpose other than a Use which is permitted and specified in a District in which such Building or land Is located. F. YARD, LOT AREA AND SIZE OF BUILDING. No Buifclng shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered In any planner which will encroach upon, or reduce in any manner, the Yhrds, Lot area per Family, Ground Bloor Area of Dwellings, or Lot Coverage provisions established and specified for the Use and the District in which such Building is located. G. HEIGHT. No building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed in height the limits established and specified for the district in which such building is located. H. LOTS. Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a Lot In no case shall there be more than one Principal Building used for residential purposes, and its Accessory Buildings, located on one Lot. I. PARKING SPACE: LOADING AND UNLOADING BERTHS. For each building hereafter erected and for certain other uses of land, Parking Spaces tor motor vehicles and, Loading and Unloading Berths as specified for the Use to which such Building or Land is to be devoted shall be provided, except that Parking Spaces may not be required for Business or Industrial Uses to be established in Biecks where 50% or more of the area was occupied by such Uses at the time of passage of thia ordinance, but It is the intent of this ordinance to encourage the establishment of adequate parking spaces wherever normally required by this ordinance. J. SPECIFICATIONS FOR SURFACING PARKING AREAS. All public parking area, and all parking spaces required for Business or Enclosed Industrial or Open Industrial Uses, and Loading and Unloading Berths, shall be surfaced in accordance with the latest issue "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION”, (LATEST ISSUE) OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF INDIANA. 1. For Passenger Cars: The pavement should be constructed with a minimum of 2 inch hot mixture asphalt surface on a 8 inch thick base course of crushed stone or equivalent — subject to approval of the City Engineer. 2. Trucks and Heavy Machinery: The pavement should be constructed with a minimum of 8 inch hot mixture asphalt surface on a 4 inch thick base course of crushed stone or equivalent — subject to approval of the City Engineer. Under severe loading condltltions, the pavement structure design may be modified by the City Engineer. K. FILING FEES. Applications and petitions filed pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall b« accompanied by the fil- . ing fees hereinafter specified, which shall be paid to the Building Inspector who shall forthwith pay over to the City Clerk to the credit of the General Fund of the City. 1. For each application for an Improvement Location Permit, a fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be paid. 2. For each application for a Certificate of Occupancy, a fee of three dollars ($3.00) shall be paid. 3. For each petition for an

appeal from the decision of the (U&M) SMM be pnSt 6. For each petition far pa amendment to this ordinance, a floats of Occupancy, no part of the applicant, appellant or pettAny pemen er corporation who shall violate any of the provision of this ordinance or fail to comply therewith or with any es the requirements Choreef, or who shall build, reconstruct or structurally alter any building in violation of any detailed statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder shall, for each and every violation or noncompliance, be guilty es a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be Lined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) and not more than three hundred dollars ($800.00), and each day that such violation or non compliance shall be permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. M. REMEDIES. The Commlsion, the Board, the Building Inspector, or any designated enforcement official, or any person or persons, firm or corporation, jointly or severally aggrieved, may institute a suit for Injunction in the Circuit Court of Adams County to restrain an individual or a govermental unit from violating the provisions of this ordinance. The Commission or the Board may also Institute a suit for manda-

BUHNBSS USES — PARKING BPACES REQUIRED TYPK OP VBB r ” < mw£S»* Local Business Uses L|sted In the following Paragraphs: Section 3, A, 1, d and One for each 115 square fest of floor Section 3, A, 2 through area 7 A 8, c Section 8, A, 8, One for each 200 square fast of floor area SecUon 3, A, 10 One for each 8 employes plus one for eaeh unit , Section 3, A, 9 Space to accommodate 50 per cent of tne active membership at one ■»“* P®£ each 3 members, or as determined by the Board. The determination shall be based upon the expected number ot Parking Spaces the particular type of " -*» '«■ Business use would require to satisfy estimated peak parking load roqiNrements. . Section 3, A, 8, d One for each employee plus two per each unit facility Iloadeide Business Usee Section 3, B, 8 One for each 290 square feet of floor area Section 8. B, 5 One for each 8 seats Section 8, B, 5 Three for each lane plus one er each • spectator seats Section 3, B, 6 One for each 200 square feet of floor area Section 8, B 7 One for each 3 employees plus • one for each unit Section 3, B, 8 A 9 - One space or each 8 animals to be confined in temporary or permanent pens or cages Section 3. B, 10 One per employee, plus one for each 8 seats in main auditorium Section 8, B, 11 One per employee on largest shift Section 3, B, 12 One for each 3 employees plus one for each ten seats in waiting room. Other retail uses la connection therewith shall provide one space for each 2 employees Section* 3 B C."*B e &" i 11 "*"’ One for each 8 employees or occupants. • The maximum number of employees or occupants to be used in determining ■ - - spaces- - * Section 8. C. 5 As determined by the Board. The deteri o muu o, o, mination shall be based upon the expected number of Parking Spaces the particular type of Business Use would 1 require to satisfy estimated peak parking load requirements. FIGURE 4

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tory injunction directing — dLvsdual.a tyf jy ta vlelaSoFß “7 ssL S-sS ordl 1. Residential Usee and ' BMmWMWntn _ _ Figure 2. Business Uses and Figure 4. Business Ums — Loading and Unloading Berths 5. Industrial Usee and Requirements Figure «. Industrial Uses ~ LoacHng and Unloading Berth Requirements Figure 7. Contingent Uses and Requirements „ Figure 8. Contingent Uses -r Maximum Height . Figure 9. Sheets 1 and 2 of 2. Special Exception and Requirements Figure 19. Mentifieation Figure 11. Sheets 1,8, 8,4, 5 of 5. Definitions P. INVALIDITY OF PORTIONS. Should any section or provision es this ordinance be declared by a

Jnaladlotloa to boinvallTsuoh decision shall ne4 adCeot the valid** ad the es» dinqace ee a *M« eg any part SBCTMm HL WJHBJI ■W'BOThia ordiaaiMM atell bs !• fwll effect from afil enter its passage, President of the Common CouneU ot the City of Donates, Indiana

INDUFTRIAL USE* AMD MMBnUUOBWM ' ■ TYPBtMPWMB ’ ' RMQUIRMMBNT MNUMMMD OPEN - INDUSTRIAL INDUfTHIAL Dlstriet(s) in which use is per- 82, 83, IL A 12 11 mlttod . . Minimum front yard in feat " jicne 11 ** 11 ....«.«...,.■■■■._ 25 12 - 48 Minimum Bide Yard and Rear B 2 A II .... None Ji 10 Yard required tn foot when dis- B 8 19 trict indicated abuts or adjoins 12 80 _«*•«**■■■ (or Is within) a business or Industrial District Minimum Side Yard and Rear R 2 — 5 n 40 Yard required in feet when dis- B 3 —l6 , trict Indicated abuts or adjoins 11 A 18 89 ‘ a Residential District or any WKTT*. Lot need for dwelling purposes. (This requirement may apply to one or both side yards, as the , caee may be) Minimum side yard in feet, if I * provided ■ Vision clearance on corner lots B 2 No Yes BI, Il A 12 Yes Maximum Building Height in 82, Il — 86 II 89 foot B 8 85 M - <B Minimum Rear Yard in feetlsls figure I — m " ——AINDUSTRIAL USES LOADING AND UNLOADING BERTH HERUIREMENTS GROSS FLOOR AREA OF INDUSTRIAL NUMBER ~OF USE IN SQUARE FEET BERTHS REQUIRED 15,000 or Less 1 15,001 to 40,0098 48,001 to 100,9008 Each 40,009 Additional 1 Additional ‘ FIGURE 6 ~ CONTINGENT USES AND REQUIREMENTS TYPE OF USB DISTRICT! 8) NUMBER OF PARKING IN WHICH USE SPACES TO BE Boarding or Lodging R 2, Bl A Bt One for each three ooHousecupants College or university All except 11 One for each 8 students and staff Home Occupation All One additional Lodge or private club All except RS, One for each 125 square (which is of a non-com- R1 A 12 feet floor area of buildmerclal character) ’ ln ß< g > Mortuary RB, 81, 82, B 8 One for each 9 seats in Municipal or governmental All One for each 125 square building or use feet floor area of building(s) Power Substation or Tele- AU One per 2 employees or phone Exchange combined employment of the two largest successive shifts Public Utility Installation II A 12 One per 2 employees or Terminal Facility combined employment ot ------ -■ - -i - —she two largest successive . <_ ' ■ ■ shifts Professional Office in All Two additional residence : Educational Institution AU except II one for each 8 members 8 seats in auditorium Temporary Sign, pertain- All Not applicable Ing to lease, hire or sale of a building or premises Sewage Treatment or dis- All One per f employees or poeal plant combined employment of the two largest successive shifts FIGURE 7 CONTINGENT USES — MAXIMUM HEIGHT DISTRICT(S) IN WHICH USE ~| MAXIMUM BUILDING IS PERMITTED I HEIGHT IN FEET A STORIES RS Al 2 / ~~85 or 2 Stories ~ Rl, R 2, H, BI,A B 3 85 or 2% Stories B 2 45 or 3 Stories _,,_ r ' H 45 or 3 Stories FIGURE 8_ DISTRICTfS) SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN WHICH REQUIREMENT USE MAY BE DESIGNATION PERMITTED , Airport RS. Il A 12 a 11, 1 13, j, m Heliport RS, 82, 88, 11 a 10, d, g 4,1 18, j, k A 12 Artifical Lake of 3or RS Al 2 g 1, j more arces Cemetery. RS A 12 a 18, f, h 1, j, k Church or Temple All except 11 a 1, b 1,1 15, j Commercial Farm Enter- RS, 81, 82, 1 15, j priseJ 83, Il A 18 . Country Club or Golf All a 11, g 4, i 14, j, k ; Course ■ Greenhouse, Commercial AH aß,bß,cl, i 4, m 1 Hospital AU a 4, b 3, f, h 1, t 5, j, m 5 — Junk Yard Il b 2, d, g 3, 18, k, m 1 Mobile Hoseo Park RS, B 8 Al 2 as,b 3, f, hl, 18, j, k, m 1 Nursing Hom* RS, R 2, 81, a7, b 5, c, f, hl, 1 10, B2, B 3 A 12 j, m 1 Nursing Home Conversion Bl A B 2 aO, b 5, c, f, h 1,1 10, m 1 Outdoor Commercial All except RS, b 2, cl, f, g 1, hl, i 9, Enterprise R 2 * ** ml Outdoor Threater RS, 88, A 12 H, g 4, j, k, Penal or Correctional II a 12, b 4, d, g 1, hl, j, Institution I - m 1 Private Recreational AU b2,f, h 1,1 1, k, m 1 Development; ( Private School, Including All except 11 aB,b 5, g 2,1 7, j, k, m 1 - Kindergarten or Dey Norsery Produce Terminal Whole- 82, BS, Il A a«, b4,f,gl,h 1, i 8, sale, or Truck, Freight 12 j, k, m 1 Terminal 1 ' Professional Offloe R 2, 81, 82, al, b 5, c 2, f, h 1,1 1, B3, A II h. m 4 Public Camp BS, A 12 a 4, b 4, d, j, k, m 1 Public or Commercial AU I < Sanitary Fill Public or Employee Park- AU a 2, j, k, ml _ ...ing.. Areas.... _. j .. ......_______ Public Park or Public All f, j, k, m 1 Recreational Facility ’ Radio and Television AU d, j, k, m d Transmission Tower Raising and Breeding of 81, Il t U a 16, b 4, d, ml Non-Farm Fowl and Ani- < mats. Commercially, except Kennel " Refuse DumpßS, 11 Al 2 a4,A g 1 ~ 2ZZ Residential Development AU except B 2 aB, b -1, el, f? m 1 Plan A II Residential Unit, Cottage, RS A 12 j Hunting or Fishing Lodge ' Shopping Center Plan All a4,b3, f, 14, j. k, m 1 Special Retool All except RS, aB,k I, g 2,1 8, m 1 Stadium or Coliseum All a 4, A 8, fjt 1, I H. J. • Tourist Home R 2, 81, 82, al,bl, c 1,1 12, k, m 1 , , ... . ..- .--JjjLfr. jl -r: .-- .'■■ ' ■ .... If the nature of the Special exception involves more than - one of those listed, the applicant may apply for a Improvement Location Permit for the Special Exception wh|ch most closely re , la , t *? to the primary use: Provided that the requirements of all the related — “““ JHGURJS ’$ e — SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS C'

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WOT®: Use of • Symbol la the Figure indicates that the requirstaonts «f tbs Riatrlet «|»to to tea OpaclM JBasoegMan *MM tocatod. a raM» awqaaw ' L(>T AMBIA or~¥ract area I f 2 JSss including S4*> eq. ft. par mobile bow «M 4 7. 15,m**sa. ft het not less man IJW ■«. ft *«r parson caredfc *’ ojL'lr*’ ,Wt " Ot le " than 7W ’• r * on M. one acre 11, 88 acres 1 F aSS" (tract) t. wgg jjg B-r 1.0 • • 1.0 44 «. 1M 75 40 (Abutting Residential) IM 20 (Abutting Other Use) «. BUILDING SETBACK FROM CENTER MRS OF INtMIOR ROAD 40 (feet) _____ d —USE PERMITTED NOT CLOSER THAN 200 FEET TO A RESIDENTIAL ÜBE a. MINIMUM GROSS FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING (8) (Square Feet) 1. Over 1,000 f. PLAN OF LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION K FBNOE 1. 4-foot fire meeh where accessible to the public S. 4-foot wire meeh around play area 3. Solid wall or solid painted fenoe 8 fee* big* 4. 4-foot fire meeh abutting Reeidential Use h SCREEN PLANTING WHERE ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL USE (Tight screen, effective at all times) 1. O-foot height by 6-foot width L NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED 1. e 2. 8 per prof, person plus 1 per each employee 3. 1 per I employees plus 1 per 8 students 4. 1 per 3 employees plus 1 per 125 square feet of sales area plus 1 per hoepltal volstale i. 1 par 2 employees on largest shift . . . 7.1 per 2 employees plus 1 per S childrea to bo accomodated 8. 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per mobile home stand 9. 1 per 8 employees plus 1 per 500 square feet of use area 10. 1 per each 6 patients, plus 1 per each staff member or aupvr.. Doctor. 11. 8 per 4 employees plus 1 per 4 seats plus 1 per each 3 employees 12. 1 per employee plus 1 per sleeping acoommedattoa 18. 1 per employee plus 1 per 3 seats in waiting room 14. 80 15. As determined by the Board. The determination shall be based upon the expected number of Parking Spaces ths particular type of Use would require to satisfy estimated, peak parking load requirements j DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED WFTH APPLICATION k OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ARTIFICAL LIGHTING SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD 1 NO SALES, PEAD STORAGE, REPAIR WORK OR DISMANTLING ON THE LOT m MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES 1. e 2. As required by appropriate State or Federal Agency. 8. Same as Light Industrial 4, 456, 708. 85 FIGURE • ■v Special Exceptions & Requirements

THE FOLLOWING WORDS OR TERMS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS IN THIS ORDINANCE. BOARD: The City of Decatur Board of Boning Appeals. BUILDING INSPECTOR: The Official designated by the Common Council of the City of Decatur, . and authorised toenforce thlii_ Ordinance. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: A Certificate signed by the Building Inspector stating that the occupancy and use of land or a Building or Structure referred to therein complies with the provisions of this Ordinance. CITY: The City of Decatur, Indiana. COMMISSION: The City of Decatur City Plan Commission. COUNCIL: The Commop Council of the City of Decatur. DISTRICT: A section of the territory within the Jurisdiction of the Otty of Decatur City Plan Commission frow hlch uniform regulations governing the Use, Height, Area, Slse, and Intensity of Use of Buildings and Land, and open spaces about Buildings, are herein established. IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT. A Permit signed by the Building Inspector stating that a proposed Improvement complies w|tn the provisions of this Ordinance and such other ordinances as may be applicable. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION: The territory for planning and sontng within the Jurisdiction of the City of Decatur City Plan Commission. LOT OF RECORD: A Lot which is part of a subdivision, the map of which has been recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Adams County, Indiana; or a parcel of land, the deed to which has been recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Adams County, Indiana, prior te the date of passage of this Ordinance. MASTER PLAN: The complete Plan or any of its parts for the development of the City of Decatur, prepared by the City of Decatur City Plan Commission and adopted in accordance with Chapter 174, Acts of 1947, Genera! Assembly of Indiana, as Is new or may hereafter be in effect. ZONE MAP: A Map entitled, “Decatur, Indiana, Zone Map”, dated 1944, and any amendments thereto. FIGURE 10 — IDENTIFICATION FIGURE 11 DEFINITIONS SHEET 1 OF 5 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE. CERTAIN TERMS AND WORDS USED HEREIN SHALL BE INTERPRET ATED AND DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: WORDS TN THE PRESENT TENSE INCLUDE THE FUTURE AND VICE-VERSA; THE WORDS IN THE SINGULAR NUMBER INCLUDE THE PLURAL NUMBER AND VICE-VERSA; THE WORD •■BUILDING" INCLUDES THE WORD "STRUCTURE" AND VTCE- - VERSA: THE WORD “SHALL” IS MANDATORY AND NOT DIRECTORY. ABUTTING — Bordering. ACCESSORY BUILDING AND USE — A Building or Use subordinate to another Structure or Use located on the same Lot and which does not change or alter the character of the premises and which is not used for human occupancy’; sSch--MB pObIUT nttttty trrstallations. electric distribution and secondary power lines, gas, water and sewer lines, their supports and poles, guy wire, small transformers, wire or cable, and Incidental equipment, and public telephone booths. AGRICULTURE — The art or science of cultivating the ground, and raising and harvesting crops, also often Including feeding, breeding and management of livestock; tillage, husbandry: farming; in a broader sense,, the science and art of the production of plants and animals useful to man, including to a variable extent the preparation at these products ot man's use and their disposal by marketing or otherwise. In this broad use it Includes farming, horticulture, forestry, - to - the take-off, fending and storing s of aircraft. x ... I ALLEY — A permanent public service way providing a secondary means of access te abutting

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lands. ALLEY LINE — A Lot Lins boderlng on an Alley. APARTMENT — A buildtag or portion thereof designed for or occupied by more than two (2) families. Also a multl-famlly dwelling. « AUTOMOBILE OR TRAILER SALES AREA — An open area, other than t strict, used tor thedisplay, sals or rental of now or Aisad automobiles or trailers, and where no repair work Is done except minor incidental repair of automobile* er trailers to oe displayed, sold or rented on the — A story, wholly or partly underground, which unless subdivided into rooms and used for tenant purposes, shall not be included as a story for the purposes of height measurement. BOARDING HOUSE — A building where meals are regularly served for compensation for three (3) or more persona, but not exceeding twelve (IS) persons, not open to transients, In contradistinction to hotels and restaurants open to traasleats. BLOCK — A unit or property bounded by Streets, or by Streets and/or railroad rights-of-way, waterways, or other barriers. .. BLOCK FRONTAGE — Property having frontage on one side of a 1 Street and lying between the two nearest Intersecting or intercepting Streets, or nearest intersecting or intercepting Street and railroad right-of-way, waterway, or other barrier. BUILDING — A Structure having a roof supported by column! or walls, for the shelter, support, enclouere or protection of persons, animals, chattels or other property. When separated by party walls, without opening through such walls, each portion of such a Building shall be considered a separate Structure. BUILDING, DETACHED — A Building having no structural connection with another Building. BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF — — line of the Pace of the BuildInjr nearest the Front Lot L4ne. BUILDING, HEIGHT OF — The vertical distance measured from the Lot Ground Level to the highest point of the roof for a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof; and to the mean height between eaves and ridges for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. BUILDING, PRINCIPAL — A Building in which is conducted the main or principal Use ot the Lot on which said Building is situated. Where a substantial part of an Accessory Building is attaced to the Principal Building in a substantial manner, as by a roof, such Accessory Building shall be counted as a part of the Principal Building. BUILDING AREA — The maximum horlsontal projected area of the Principal and Accessory Building, excluding open steps or terraces, unenclosed porches not exceeding one story ift height, or architectural appurtences projectIng not more than two (2) BUILDING LINE — BUILDING SETBACK LINE — The line nearest the front of and across a lot establishing the minimum open space to be provided between the Front Line of a Building or Structure and the Front Lot Line. BUSINESS — The engaging In the purchase, sale, barter or ex-■chenge-of goods, wares, merchan-, dlse or services, the maintenance or operation of offices, or recreational and amusement enterprises for profit. CAMP, PUBLIC — Any area or tract of land used or designed to accomodate two (2) or more camping parties, including cabins, tents, or other camping outfits. CEMETERY — Land used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including columbariums, crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and within the boundary of such cemetery. CLUB — Buildings and facilities owned or operated by a person for a social, educational, or recreational purpose, but not primarily for profit or to render a service which Is customarily carried on as a business. COMMERCIAL FARM ENTERPRISE — An operation or use Inherent to or closely associated with a Farm or Agriculture, such as the buy|u* mlMss, <* dtatri-