{"id":13,"date":"2017-02-01T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T14:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/planning\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:01:49","slug":"zoning-subdivision-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/planning\/zoning-subdivision-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbus Zoning & Subdivision Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Planning Department provides a full range of services for the City of Columbus.\u00a0 This includes administering the complete set of development regulations; monitoring those regulations for effectiveness, clarity, and relevance; and managing the process for any revisions to the development regulations.<\/p>\n

All highlighted\u00a0links are PDF documents.<\/em><\/span><\/small><\/p>\n

Zoning Ordinance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/u>The zoning ordinance for the City of Columbus and Bartholomew County is provided below.\u00a0 This material was last updated on July 10, 2024 and reflects all revisions through the adoption of City of Columbus Ordinance 19, 2024 on June 18, 2024.\u00a0 The corresponding zoning map is provided as a layer on the Bartholomew County GIS<\/a>.\u00a0 Please feel free to contact our office with any zoning-related questions (phone: 812.376.2550 \/ email: planning@columbus.in.gov<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Columbus Zoning Ordinance (updated June 18, 2024)<\/a>\u00a0 Individual articles are provided below.<\/p>\n

Table of Contents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Basic Provisions<\/a>
\n2. Administration<\/a>
\n3. Zoning Districts<\/a>
\n4. Overlay Zoning Districts<\/a>
\n5. Planned United Development<\/a>
\n6. Use Standards<\/a>
\n7. Parking & Circulation Standards<\/a><\/td>\n		8. Landscaping Standards<\/a>
\n9. General Development Standards<\/a>
\n10. Sign Standards<\/a>
\n11. Nonconformities<\/a>
\n12. Processes & Permits<\/a>
\n13. Enforcement & Penalties<\/a>
\n14. Definitions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PUD Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Columbus Airpark PUD – Revised 6.3.26<\/a><\/p>\n

Subdivision Control Ordinance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Columbus Subdivision Control Ordinance (updated February 18, 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please see the material below for answers to some common regulatory questions.<\/p>\n

What are the tiny home<\/strong><\/a> options and requirements?
\nWhat are the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)<\/a><\/strong> options and requirements?
\nWhat are the short term rental<\/strong><\/a> requirements?
\nWhat are the regulations for driveways<\/strong><\/a>? (Columbus Jurisdiction Only)
\nWhat are the regulations for fences<\/strong><\/a>? (Columbus Jurisdiction Only)
\nWhat are the regulations for food trucks<\/strong><\/a>? (Columbus Jurisdiction Only)
\nWhat are the regulations for election signs<\/strong><\/a>? (Columbus Jurisdiction Only)<\/p>\n

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