Zoning

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning function serves the public by guiding land use and development through zoning, subdivision, and building codes and engaging  residents, businesses, civic organizations, and other stakeholders in long-range and strategic planning initiatives. 

Zoning Ordinance

The Munster Zoning Ordinance establishes standards for the use and development of land. To access the zoning code, click on the following link: Munster Zoning Ordinance.

Zoning Amendments

ORDINANCE NO. 1795: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 SECTION 6 DIVISION 4 OF THE TOWN OF MUNSTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS

ORDINANCE NO. 1800: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ARTICLE 6 OF THE TOWN OF MUNSTER MUNICIPAL CODE PERMITTING CHANGEABLE COPY ON GAS STATION MONUMENT SIGNS

ORDINANCE NO. 1801: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ARTICLE 6 OF THE TOWN OF MUNSTER MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING A 6’ MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR FENCES IN SIDE YARDS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

ORDINANCE NO. 1827: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ARTICLE 6 OF THE TOWN OF MUNSTER MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING MULTIPLE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNSTER ZONING CODE

ORDINANCE NO. 1847: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ARTICLE 6 TABLE 26-6.405.A-6, TABLE 26-6.405.A-7, TABLE 26-6.405.A-8, TABLE 26-6.405.L-1 OF THE TOWN OF MUNSTER MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF LIVE/WORK, MIXED-USE, OR FLEX BUILDING USE A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE CD-4.A, CD-4.B, AND CD-5 DISTRICTS

Zoning Map

To access the zoning map, click here: https://www.munster.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=3555

Comprehensive Plan 

The Town of Munster Comprehensive Plan is a long range plan with policies, goals, and project concepts. The Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for land use, transportation, and development decisions. To view the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, click here: Comprehensive Plan

Plan Review 

Plan review is required for all development, re-development, improvements, alterations, modifications, construction, and re-construction of buildings, lots, and uses within the Town. Specific submittal requirements are listed within the applicable permit application. 

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