The Planning Department provides a full range of services for Bartholomew County. 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.
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Zoning Ordinance – Table of Contents
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.
The corresponding zoning map is provided as a layer on the Bartholomew County GIS (GIS Basic Instructions). Please feel free to contact our office with any zoning-related questions (phone: 812.376.2550 / email: planning@columbus.in.gov).
Subdivision Control Ordinance
Bartholomew County Subdivision Control Ordinance
Town of Hartsville
The Town of Hartsville maintains a contract with Bartholomew County for the administration of the Town’s zoning and subdivision regulations. The Hartsville Zoning Map and Ordinance are provided below. The Bartholomew County Subdivision Control Ordinance is also applicable to Hartsville.
