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2022 Development Guide (PDF). This document will help guide you through the following processes:
- Annexation
- Rezoning/Planned Unit Developments
- Development Plans/Final Detailed Plans
- Primary Plats
- Secondary Plats
- Variances and Special Exceptions
- Administrative Permits
2022 Plan Commission Calendar (PDF)
2022 Board of Zoning Appeals Calendar (PDF)
2021 Calendars (PDF)
Is the land in Town? If yes, move to the Rezoning tab.
If no, the process is as follows:
File a petition with the Council, which should include a letter of request from the owner addressed to the Town Manager and/or Town Council.
Within 30 days of filing the annexation request will be informally presented to the Town Council. During this time, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 8.6, all property annexed defaults to AG –Agricultural Zoning. If another zoning District is desired, the owner may file petition for Zone Map Amendment, for which, refer to the Rezoning tab. Plan Commission holds public hearing on Zone Map Amendment, certifies the petition to the Town Council with a recommendation. Town Council considers and determines the Annexation question and Zone Map Amendment by a single combined vote.
Fiscal Plan Resolution – Must be prepared and adopted any time before the adoption of Annexation.
14 days or more will pass before the first council meeting at which the Council will adopt a Resolution to set the date of the hearing on the Annexation with an address and/or legal description.
The Town will publish a Notice of Public Hearing. 20 days or more later, the council meeting for the Public Hearing on the Annexation of Property will take place. The Council typically considers and adopts the Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Plan at this time.
14 days after the Public Hearing the Council meets to consider and/or adopt the Annexation Ordinance.
As soon as possible after this meeting, the Clerk-Treasurer publishes the Annexation ordinance. The publication date is the start of the 30 day appeal window.
After the 30 day appeal period, the Clerk-Treasurer files the annexation ordinance with:
- County Auditor
- Hendricks Circuit Court
- Office of Secretary of State
- Office of Census
The Annexation Ordinance is also recorded with the County Recorder's office at this time.
Supervoluntary Annexation
The Town of Plainfield only considers supervoluntary annexation (100% of the property owners request annexation.)
Voluntary (50% of property owners requesting annexation) and involuntary annexation will not be considered by the Town of Plainfield.
Is the land zoned properly? If yes, move to the Platting tab.
If no, use the following procedure:
- Before you file review the following documents
- Apply online with iWorQ
- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Design Review Committee (DRC)
- Public Notices are sent out
- Plan Commission (PC)
- Town Council Reading and Resolution
Has the land been platted? If yes, move to the Variance tab.
If no, use the following procedure:
- Before you file review the following documents
- Apply online with iWorQ
- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Design Review Committee (DRC)
- Public Notices are sent out
- Plan Commission (PC)
Does the use require relief from the rules? If no, move to the Development Plan tab.
If yes, use the following procedure:
- Before you file review the following documents
- Apply online with iWorQ
- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Design Review Committee (DRC)
- Public Notices are sent out
- Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
For planning review of new construction, use the following procedure:
- Before you file review the following documents
- Apply online with iWorQ
- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Design Review Committee (DRC)
- Public Notices are sent out
- Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) (Optional)
- Plan Commission (PC)
A secondary plat is required for most new construction. Check with the planning division to determine if your site will need a secondary plat. The process begins with applying online through iWorQ as with other planning processes.
Once the secondary plat is applied for, it will be reviewed by planning and zoning as well as the engineering division and department of public works (DPW). The GIS Coordinator will also create or review addresses on the plat at this time.
As part of the DPW review, required site improvements and or bonds will be required before the plat is approved.
Once approved a mylar copy of the plat needs to be signed by the appropriate parties with the petitioner and sent to the Town for approval signatures. Once all signatures have been obtained, the petitioner will need to record the plat with Hendricks County.
After recording, one mylar copy and one paper copy needs to be returned to the Town. In addition an electronic version of the stamped, recorded copy needs to be sent to the GIS Coordinator.
The Site/Infrastructure Plan Review application, or Plan Review for short consists of the review of the site by our engineering division and the department of public works (DPW). This process is primarily directed by DPW, but the application for this review can be found at the link above.
For detailed instructions on how to apply for a permit, what to expect and how to schedule inspections as well as various fees, check out the Permits page.