A complete library of Planning Department applications and forms is available below. Please note that both blank forms to be printed and completed and fill-in forms capable of being completed electronically are available. Please note that the applications and forms are updated periodically and therefore it is recommend that frequent applicants return to the website to obtain current forms for each application rather than downloading and reusing a particular version. The use of outdated forms can result in applications being delayed or re-work on the part of the applicant. The applications and forms are intended to be used for all jurisdictions unless specifically indicated otherwise.
Fee Schedule
Applicable to the City of Columbus, Bartholomew County, and the Edinburgh / Bartholomew / Columbus Joint District.
Zoning Compliance Certificate Applications
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
Sign Application Package (Application & Worksheet)
Standard Form
Sign Application Form Only
Standard Form
Sign Worksheet Form Only
Standard Form
ZCC Application Package (Application, Checklist & Sign Worksheet)
Standard Form
ZCC Application Form Only
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Site Plan Checklist Only
Standard Form
*Site Development Plan Application Package (Application, Waiver/Modification Form, Checklist & Sign Worksheet)
Standard Form
*Site Development Plan Form Only
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
*Waiver/Modification Form Only
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
*Site Plan Checklist Only
Standard Form
*for use for certain PUD site plans and “P”, “CD”, “C-3”, and “IR” zoning districts
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Applications
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
BZA Filing Procedures Summary
Standard Form
Conditional Use Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Development Standards Variance Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Use Variance Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Flood Hazard Area Variance Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Appeal of Administrative Decision Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Subdivision Applications
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
Subdivision Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Subdivision Modification Worksheets
Columbus Worksheet Standard Form
Columbus Worksheet Fill-in Form
Bartholomew County Worksheet Standard Form
Bartholomew County Worksheet Fill-in Form
Major Sub. Construction Plan & Final Plat Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Appeal of Plat Committee Decision Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Bartholomew County Agriculture Affidavit
Standard Form
Columbus Subdivision Checklists
(Standard Form: PDF)
Administrative Subdivision Checklist
Standard Form
Minor Subdivision Checklist
Standard Form
Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Checklist
Standard Form
Major Subdivision Final Plat Checklist
Standard Form
Columbus Subdivision Improvement Agreements
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
Build & Dedicate Agreement
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Performance Security Agreement
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Revise Build & Dedicate to Performance Security Agreement
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Bartholomew County Subdivision Improvement Agreements
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
Build & Dedicate Agreement
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Performance Security Agreement (Public Improvements)
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Performance Security Agreement (Private Improvements)
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Floodplain Regulation Related Forms
(Standard Form: PDF)
Community Acknowledgement Form Submission Instructions
Standard Form
Other Applications
(Standard Form: PDF, Fill-in Form: Word Template)
Rezoning Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Annexation Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
PUD Preliminary Plan Checklist
Standard Form
PUD Final Plan Checklist
Standard Form
Utility Connection Application Package (For connections outside of Columbus city limits)
Standard Form
Fill-In Form
Right-of-Way Vacation Application
Standard Form
Fill-In Form