Area Plan Commission

    Debbie Martin - Administrative Assistant

  • dmartin@decaturcounty.in.gov
  • Decatur County Court House
    150 Courthouse Square, Suite 117
    Greensburg, IN 47240
  • (812) 663-8451
  • Video Call
  • (812) 663-8459
  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Online Permitting

To start an online permit application, visit our permitting website.
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DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Management Ordinance (word) DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Management Ordinance (pdf) DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Management Ordinance
DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Technical Standards Manual (word) DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Technical Standards Manual (pdf) DRAFT Decatur County Stormwater Technical Standards Manual

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office is responsible for the following:

  • Zoning of Property
  • Variances
  • Special Exceptions
  • Pond Permits
  • New Addresses
  • Address Changes
  • Survey Approvals
  • Building Permits
  • Electrical Permits
  • Sign Permits
  • Building Inspections

The office covers all of Decatur County (except the City of Greensburg)

Schedules

2023 Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Meeting Dates

2023 Area Plan Commission

Area Plan Commission - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Area Plan Commission - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Meeting Dates

2023 Holiday / Office Closed

2023 Holiday Schedule (word) 2023 Holiday Schedule (pdf) Closure Dates

Downloads

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Construction Standards

01 - Cover Page (word) 01 - Cover Page (pdf) 01 - Cover Page
02 - Index Page (word) 02 - Index Page (pdf) 02 - Index Page
03 - Forward (word) 03 - Forward (pdf) 03 - Forward
04 - General Requirements (word) 04 - General Requirements (pdf) 04 - General Requirements
05 - Erosion Control Permit (word) 05 - Erosion Control Permit (pdf) 05 - Erosion Control Permit
06 - Erosion (word) 06 - Erosion (pdf) 06 - Erosion
07 - Earthwork for Utilities (word) 07 - Earthwork for Utilities (pdf) 07 - Earthwork for Utilities
08 - Paving and Surfacing (word) 08 - Paving and Surfacing (pdf) 08 - Paving and Surfacing
09 - Streets Drives and Sidewalk Replacement (word) 09 - Streets Drives and Sidewalk Replacement (pdf) 09 - Streets Drives and Sidewalk Replacement
10 - Adjacent Roadway Improvements (word) 10 - Adjacent Roadway Improvements (pdf) 10 - Adjacent Roadway Improvements
11 - Water Mains (word) 11 - Water Mains (pdf) 11 - Water Mains
12 - Stormwater (word) 12 - Stormwater (pdf) 12 - Stormwater
13 - Sanitary Sewers (word) 13 - Sanitary Sewers (pdf) 13 - Sanitary Sewers
14 - Force Mains (word) 14 - Force Mains (pdf) 14 - Force Mains
15 - Lift Station (word) 15 - Lift Station (pdf) 15 - Lift Station
16 - Landscaping for Utilities (word) 16 - Landscaping for Utilities (pdf) 16 - Landscaping for Utilities

Schedules

2021 Holiday Schedule (word) 2021 Holiday Schedule (pdf) 2021 Holiday Schedule
2022 Holiday Schedule (word) 2022 Holiday Schedule (pdf) 2022 Holiday Schedule
2023 Holiday Schedule (word) 2023 Holiday Schedule (pdf) 2023 Holiday Schedule
Area Plan Commission - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Area Plan Commission - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Area Plan Commission - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Area Plan Commission - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Area Plan Commission - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Area Plan Commission - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Area Plan Commission - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Area Plan Commission - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Area Plan Commission - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2021 Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2022 Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (word) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings (pdf) Board of Zoning Appeals - 2023 Scheduled Monthly Meetings

Updates

2016 Comprehensive Plan Update (pdf) 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update
Zoning Ordinance - Article 01 Purpose and Authority (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 01 Purpose and Authority (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 01 Purpose and Authority
Zoning Ordinance - Article 02 Definitions (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 02 Definitions (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 02 Definitions
Zoning Ordinance - Article 03 General Standards (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 03 General Standards (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 03 General Standards
Zoning Ordinance - Article 04 Pre-existing Nonconforming Uses (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 04 Pre-existing Nonconforming Uses (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 04 Pre-existing Nonconforming Uses
Zoning Ordinance - Article 05 Uniform Numbering System (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 05 Uniform Numbering System (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 05 Uniform Numbering System
Zoning Ordinance - Article 06 Site Plan Review (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 06 Site Plan Review (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 06 Site Plan Review
Zoning Ordinance - Article 07 Provisions for the Official Zoning Map (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 07 Provisions for the Official Zoning Map (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 07 Provisions for the Official Zoning Map
Zoning Ordinance - Article 08 Flood Hazard Areas (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 08 Flood Hazard Areas (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 08 Flood Hazard Areas
Zoning Ordinance - Article 09 Agriculture (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 09 Agriculture (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 09 Agriculture
Zoning Ordinance - Article 10 Residential (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 10 Residential (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 10 Residential
Zoning Ordinance - Article 11 Business Districts (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 11 Business Districts (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 11 Business Districts
Zoning Ordinance - Article 12 Industrial Districts (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 12 Industrial Districts (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 12 Industrial Districts
Zoning Ordinance - Article 13 Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 13 Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 13 Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS)
Zoning Ordinance - Article 14 Sexually Oriented Businesses (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 14 Sexually Oriented Businesses (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 14 Sexually Oriented Businesses
Zoning Ordinance - Article 15 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF) (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 15 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF) (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 15 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF)
Zoning Ordinance - Article 16 Planned Unit Development (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 16 Planned Unit Development (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 16 Planned Unit Development
Zoning Ordinance - Article 17 Plot Plan Review (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 17 Plot Plan Review (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 17 Plot Plan Review
Zoning Ordinance - Article 18 Animal Waste (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 18 Animal Waste (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 18 Animal Waste
Zoning Ordinance - Article 19 Kennels (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 19 Kennels (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 19 Kennels
Zoning Ordinance - Article 20 Solar Energy Facilities (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 20 Solar Energy Facilities (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 20 Solar Energy Facilities
Zoning Ordinance - Article 21 Off Street Parking and Loading (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 21 Off Street Parking and Loading (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 21 Off Street Parking and Loading
Zoning Ordinance - Article 22 Landscape Buffering (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 22 Landscape Buffering (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 22 Landscape Buffering
Zoning Ordinance - Article 24 Transportation Management Regulations (word) Zoning Ordinance - Article 24 Transportation Management Regulations (pdf) Zoning Ordinance - Article 24 Transportation Management Regulations

Miscellaneous

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a building permit?

Answer: For a county building permit, either go to the Area Plan Office in the Courthouse or go to the County Website.

How do I find out how a property is zoned?

Answer: Go to the County Website, under zoning.

Where can I get something notarized?

Answer: Any bank can notarize.

How do I find out septic system question?

Answer: Call the Board of Health Office

Where do I pay a speeding ticket?

Answer: Clerk's Office-courthouse.

Who is the County Surveyor?

Answer: Andy Scholle (812-663-6526) and he doesn't have an office in the Courthouse.

What do I need to get a building permit?

Answer: Go to the County Website.

Where is circuit court?

Answer: Second floor in the Courthouse.

Where is the child support office?

Answer: Second floor in the Courthouse, next to Clerk's Office.

How do I find the County Commissioners?

Answer: Call the Auditor's Office at 663-2570.