Planning Department
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Planning Department works to guide the growth and development of the County in accordance with the Marshall County Comprehensive Plan and for the following purposes.
1. To secure adequate light, air, and convenience of access; and safety from fire, flood and other dangers.
2. To promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals and general welfare.
3. To plan for the future development of the County to the end.
CURRENT PLANNING
Current Planning involves administering the Marshall County Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and related regulations. This includes processing applications for Improvement Location Permits, subdivisions, variances and other land use applications. Staff also assists the public with questions related to the zoning code such as zoning classifications, permitted land uses and development standards.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
The Marshall County Comprehensive Plan is a document which guides the County's growth and it is used frequently. The Marshall County Planning Department is responsible for development of the Comprehensive Plan as well as other long-term planning projects and studies.
OTHER SERVICES
Planning staff is responsible for a variety of technical services including address management, data collection, and zoning verification.
The following jurisdictions (incorporated and unincorporated areas) are served by separate Plan Commissions:
City of Plymouth
Town of Argos
Town of Bourbon
Town of Bremen
Town of Culver
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Plan Director
- Phone: (574) 935-8540
- Fax: (574) 935-8534
- Staff Directory
- M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
