{"id":163,"date":"2017-02-16T14:35:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T14:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/planning\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:32:56","slug":"bartholomew-county-zoning-subdivision-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/planning\/zoning-subdivision-regulations\/bartholomew-county-zoning-subdivision-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Bartholomew County Zoning & Subdivision Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"county1\"The Planning Department provides a full range of services for Bartholomew County.\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 links are PDF documents.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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

The zoning ordinance for the City of Columbus and Bartholomew County is provided below. 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

Bartholomew County 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

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

Bartholomew County Subdivision Control Ordinance<\/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?<\/p>\n

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Town of Hartsville<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Town of Hartsville maintains a contract with Bartholomew County for the administration of the Town’s zoning and subdivision regulations. \u00a0The Hartsville Zoning Map and Ordinance are provided below. The Bartholomew County Subdivision Control Ordinance is also applicable to Hartsville.<\/p>\n

Hartsville Zoning Ordinance
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