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 Bartholomew County is provided below. This material was last updated on October 27, 2020 and reflects all revisions through the adoption of City of Columbus Ordinance 21, 2020 on August 18, 2020 and Bartholomew County Ordinance 4, 2020 on September 14, 2020 (and effective November 5, 2020). The corresponding zoning map is provided as a layer on the Bartholomew County GIS system.
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.