HomeMy WebLinkAboutmending - Zoning ordinance Rezoning ProceduresORDINANCE No. 5409 -72
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
JULY 24
IRENE K. GAMMON
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend,
JULY 25
Approved and signed by me
PLAINTIFF'S
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Clerk
of Common Council
IRENE K. GAMMON
Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 5409 -72
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"ARTICLE 7. REZONING PROCEDURES
"Sec. 21 -118. Rezoning Amendments: how initiated.
An amendment may be presented to the Clerk of the Council
requesting the rezoning of any area within the jurisdiction
of the city by --
1. The Area Plan Commission (referred to as the
Commission in the remainder of this Article), or
2. Petition of the owners of fifty per cent (50 %)
or more of the area involved in the petition.
3. A member of the Council.
Additionally, the Council may direct the Commission to prepare a
rezoning amendment and submit it to public hearing by the Commission
within sixty (60) days after formal written request by the Council.
"Sec. 21 -119. Amendment proposed by the Area Plan Commission
In the case of an amendment proposed and recommended by the Commission,
the Council has 60 days in which to adopt or reject said recommendation.
If the Council has not adopted or rejected said recommendation within
sixty (60) days after the Commission's recommendation, the amendment
shall be deemed approved as recommended and the ordinance submitted
with the petition shall have the force and effect of law."
"Sec. 21 -120. Petition by Property Owners: Procedure
In the case of a petition submitted by the owners of fifty per cent
(50 %) or more of the area involved in such petition -
1. A petition to rezone shall be first received by the
Council. Before any final action is taken by the
Council, the petition shall be referred by them to
the Commission for hearing, consideration and
recommendation.
2. The petitioner should consult informally with the
Executive Director of the Commission prior to
preparation and submittal of a petition.
3. A petition shall be on the form provided, available
in the City Clerk's office, and all petitions for
Use Districts, other than "A ", "A -1 ", "B -1" and
"C -2" (provision for site plans for these districts
are provided for in the section of the zoning ordinance
applicable to said use districts) and other than those
originated by the Commission, unless they so require,
shall be accompanied by an overall site development plan
showing, but not limited to: gross acreage, proposed land
uses, number, type and location of buildings, building
heights, open space allocations, on -site parking provisions
and parking ratios, street, setbacks, buffer strips,
landscape planting areas, tabulated data giving the
proposed number and type of units, proposed land
coverage, floor and land areas by use.
PACE TWO.
4. Petitions for rezoning to use districts shall
be accompanied by the data required herein and
subject to the following procedure:
A. Five (5) copies of the completed petition
to rezone subject to the site development plan
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
B. The Council shall refer same to the Commission
for public hearing and recommendation. After
due notice and public hearing, the Commission
shall --
1) recommend approval subject to the site develop-
ment plan as tendered, or
2) recommend approval subject to modification of
the site development plan as tendered, or
3) recommend approval subject to submission and
approval of a final site development plan, as
provided herein, or
4) recommend disapproval.
In the event the Commission recommends approval of the
petition to rezone subject to modification of the site
development plan as tendered, such modification must
be accepted, and remedied by the petitioner prior to
the recommendation by the Commission to the Council.
Notice of such modification shall be submitted to the
petitioner within five (5) days after action by the
Commission.
Where approval is recommended by the Commission subject
to the site development plan as tendered or modified,
the site development plan shall be certified by the
seal of the Commission.
C. 1) If the Commission does not submit a recommendation
to the Council within sixty (60) days after the
petition is referred to the Commission, or within
ten (10) days after submission of the modified
site plan by the petition in the case of modification
required by the Commission, whichever comes later,
the Council may take final action on the petition
without recommendation by the Commission, unless the
petitioner requests in writing to the Council and
the Commission additional time.
2) If the Council fails to act on a report of the
Commission recommending approval of disapproval
of a petition within sixty (60) days after such
submission by the Commission, such petition shall
be deemed approved or disapproved by the Council
as recommended by the Commission.
D. If the petition to rezone, subject to the approved
site development plan certified by the seal of the
Commission, is approved by the Council, then a
certified copy thereof shall be distributed to each
of the following to insure compliance therewith:
1) Common Council
2) City Building Commissioner
3) City Engineer
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4) Area Plan Commission, and
5) Petitioner
The Building Commissioner may thereafter issue
a building permit only in accordance with the
site development plan for the rezoned property.
E. 1) If the petition to rezone subject to submission
of a final site development plan is approved by
the Council, a certified copy of such action
shall be provided to the Commission for subsequent
final site development plan approval. A copy of
such certification shall also be provided the
petitioner.
2) For final rezoning approval subject to a final
site development plan, the petitioner or his
successor in title shall submit to the Commission
a final site development plan within one year
after the date of the certification of rezoning
subject to a final site development plan by the
Council.
3) Site Plan Composition - the final site plan must
be to scale and must show at least the following:
a. The exact location, size and other pertinent
data of all land uses on the site including
types, location and height of buildings, parking,
open areas and landscaping, and
b. Dimensioned setback lines from property lines
and street right -of -way lines, and
c. Adjacent thoroughfares and all curb cuts within
500 feet, including --
(1) Proposed new cut (s) onto public
rights -of -way with turning radii, width,
material used and slope; and
(2) Dimensions of all rights -of -way, and
d. Drainage plan to conform with City Engineering
Department Standards, and
e. Location of all utilities, and
f. Tabulated data including at least --
(1) Gross net density of dwelling units, and
(2) Parking ratio by either per dwelling unit,
per employee, or per square feet of floor
area, and
(3) Per cent and amount of land coverage
by use, and
(4) Per cent and amount of floor area by
use and by type, and
(5) Estimated number of population, and
g. Topographical map showing existing and
proposed contours and all natural features
if development is a parcel over one acre.
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4) If the Commission determines that final
site development plan does not conform
substantially or is not consistent with
the site development plan submitted with
the initial petition, as certified by the
Council, said Commission shall inform the
Council, and the petitioner of the disapproval
of the final site development plan. The
petitioner may, within twenty (20) days,
appeal the disapproval to the Council. If the
petitioner does not appeal the Commission's
disapproval or if the Common Council affirms
the Commission's disapproval, then the
petitioner may file one additional final site
plan to the Commission making such corrective
revisions as may be required. The Commission
shall have sixty (60) days within which to
.review and take final action on the second
final site plan. If the second final site
plan is also disapproved, the petitioner may
file a new petition pursuant to the foregoing
procedural requirements.
5) If the Commission does not act on a final site
plan and notify the petitioner of its action
within sixty (60) days after the final site
plan is submitted to the Commission, such final
site plan shall be deemed approved by the Com-
mission, unless the petitioner requests in
writing to the Council and the Commission
additional time.
6) If the final site development plan is approved
by the Commission, by the Council, or if the
final site plan becomes effective because of
inaction by the Commission within the time
specified above, notice of such action accom-
panied by the seal of the Commission shall be
filed with the following to insure compliance
therewith:
a. Common Council
b. City Building Commissioner
C. City Engineer
d. Area Plan Commission, and
e. Petitioner
The Building Commissioner may thereafter issue
a building permit for the rezoned property only
in accordance with the certified final site
development plan.
7) If the petitioner, or his successor in title,
is unable to submit a final site development
plan to the Commission withon one (1) year
after the date of certification of rezoning by
the Council, a written request for an extension
of time not to exceed one (1) additional year
for such submission may be granted by the
Commission.
F. Approval of rezoning shall be withdrawn, any
building permit revoked, and the original zoning
classification reinstated if construction, pursuant
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to the site development plan certified by the
seal of the Commission is not commenced within
twelve (12) months after the amendment to the
zoning ordinance becomes law; provided, however,
an extension of time not to exceed six (6) months
may be granted if the Commission determines that
the petitioner, or his successor in title, has
diligently pursued the project.
5. In the case of a rezoning amendment submitted
to the Council by the Commission and in the case
of a petition submitted by property owners and
recommended by the Commission to the Council for
approval, if the Council rejects or amends the
ordinance accompanying the amendment or petition
then such amendment or petition shall be returned
to the Commission for its consideration with a
formal notification of and a written statement of
the reasons for such rejection or amendment.
A. if the Commission approves a Council amendment
or fails to submit a report on an amendment
within forty -five (45) days after formal
notification from the Council, then the amended
ordinance shall be effective as of the date
of the recording of the Commission's approval
or failure to act with the Council.
B. If the Commission fails to submit a report on
a Council rejection within forty -five (45)
days after formal notification from the Council,
then the ordinance shall be deemed rejected.
C. If the Commission disapproves a Council amend-
ment, then the amended ordinance shall be
effective only if confirmed by a majority vote
of the Council within forty -five (45) days
after receipt of the Commission's report
by the Council.
D. If the Commission disapproves a Council
rejection, then the original ordinance shall
be deemed effective as law unless, within
forty -five (45) days after receipt of the
Commission's report by the Council, the
Council confirms its rejection by majority vote.
6. The rezoning ordinance subject to the site
development plan shall constitute a limitation
on the use of the premises therein contained and
shall be binding on all persons.
7. Any person who fails to conform to the provisions
of the rezoning ordinance subject to the site
development plan shall be ordered to cease and
desist by the Building Commissioner and failing to
do so, shall be required by the Commission to show
cause, if any he has, why approval should not be
withdrawn, his building permit revoked, and the
original zoning classification reinstated.
"Sec. 21 -121 Notice and Public Hearing.
Before the Commission submits to the Council any petition for
rezoning or a report on a proposed rezoning amendment requested
by the Common Council, the Commission shall hold a public hearing
on the same, notice of which shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of South Bend, Indiana, at least
ten (10) days prior to the date set for such public hearing.
Petitioners shall pay such processing and advertising costs as shall
be established by the Commission."
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"Sec. 21 -122. Zoning of Annexed Areas
A. Each area annexed to the City after the
effective date of this provision shall be
zoned "A" Residence District as of the date
of annexation.
B. Within sixty (60) days after notification of
the date of annexation of an area hereafter
annexed to the City, the Commission shall
submit to the Council a recommended zoning
plan for such area. Within forty -five (45)
days after receipt of such recommended zoning
plan, the Council shall adopt by ordinance a
zoning plan for such area.
C. No building permit may be issued by the Building
Commissioner and no change in use or bulk of
structures existing may occur in any area
hereafter annexed to the City until such area
has been zoned by the Council, except that
for lots of record in a recorded subdivision
building permits may be issued for single family
dwelling units.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its enactment, approval by the Mayor and legal publication.
s/ Peter J. Nemeth
Member of the Common Council
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council as favorable as amended.
Councilman Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance as follows:
Section 21 -118 (3) after the words public hearing, insert the words
"by the Commission ".
Section 21 -119 - Delete. Add a new section as follows: "I,n the case
of an amendment proposed and recommended by the Commission, the Council
has sixty days in which to adopt or reject said recommendation. If the
Council has not adopted or rejected said recommendation within sixth days
after the Commission's recommendation, the amendment shall be deemed
approved as recommended and the ordinance submitted with the petition
shall have the force and effect of law ".
Section 21 -120 (4 C. 1) After the words requests in writing to the
insert the words "Council and ".
Section 21 -120 (4 E. 5) insert after the word Council "and the Commission ".
Section 21 -122. Insert after the word Council ", except that for lots
of record in a recorded subdivision building permits may be issued for
single family dwelling units ".
Councilman Parent seconded the motion to amend and it Chairman
was carried. Odell Newburn
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AREA PLAN COMMISSION
OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IND.
Peter Nemeth, President
Common Council of the
City of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
HOWARD BELLINGER. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROOM 1219 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING
22l W. JEFFERSON BLVD., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 48801
(219) 284 -9571
May 24, 1972
In Re: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the City of South
Bend, Indiana - Article 7, Rezoning Procedures
Dear Mr. Nemeth:
Please be advised that the Area Plan Commission, on
May 16, 1972, held a public hearing on the ordinance amend-
ing the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana
"Article 7, Rezoning Procedures."
I have enclosed a copy of the ordinance which includes
amendments worked out in earlier conference with you and At-
torney Kevin Butler. Please note the amendments have been
underlined for your convenience.
Following due consideration, a motion was made by
Dwight Miller and seconded by Russell Rothermel and unani-
mously carried recommending favorably to the Common Council,
the subject ordinance with the following recommended re-
visions:
1. Sec. 21 -118 -3 This item should read as follows:
"(3) A member of the Common 00uncil, to that Council.
This is consistent with State Enabling Act, Page 15, #52
Item (1).
2. Sec. 21 -119 This paragraph should read as follows:
III the case of an amendment proposed and recommended by the
Commission, the Council has 60 days in which to adopt or re-
ject said recommendation. If the Council has not adopted
or rejected said recommendation within 60 days after the Com-
mission's recommendation the amendment shall be deemed ap-
proved as recommended and the ordinance submitted with the peti-
tion shall have the force and effect of law."
3. Sec. 21- 120- 4.C.1. This item should read as fol-
lows:
(4.C.1) ... unless the petitioner makes request to the -Com-
mission in writing for additional time.
Peter Nemeth, Common Council
Re: Article 7, Rezoning Procedures Page Two
4. Sec. 21- 120- 4.E.5. This item should also read as
follows:
(4.E.5.)... unless the petitioner makes request to the
Commission in writing for additional time.
5. Sec. 21 -122.0 This item should be extended with the
following:
(C) ... Except that:
For lots of record in a recorded subdivision building
permits inay be issued for single family dwelling units.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you
and the Council the reasons for the above recommended revisions.
Very truly yours,
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HOWARD BELLINGER,
Executive Director
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