Area Plan Commission
The Area Plan Commission is defined by state statute. The Plan Commission consists of a seven (7) member panel, containing a mixture of both elected officials, citizen members and others who are selected by virtue of their office.
The Plan Commission holds public hearings relating to petitions for rezone, subdivision plats, development plans, and amendments to local zoning ordinances. As defined by law, in matters of rezoning and amendment petitions, the Commission acts in an advisory capacity by making a recommendation and forwarding the petition to the County Board of Commissioners or the Scottsburg City Council for final action. In matters regarding subdivision plat and development plan approval, the APC Board action is final.
The Area Plan Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room of the Courthouse (Room 128). These meetings are open to the public.
There are filing deadlines for petitions that must be met before a public hearing will be scheduled. Please call our office for additional information.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is defined by state statute and consists of five (5) members.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is defined by law as a quasi-judicial board, which means that the decisions that they make are final, and can only be overturned by a judge in a court of law.
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears a variety of petitions, including variances to the local zoning ordinances, special exceptions, use variances and conditional uses. This Board meets once a month, on the second Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public.
The Board of Zoning Appeal's clerical support staff is located in the Scott County Area Plan Commission office. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Meetings are held in the Scott County Courthouse, Room 128 unless otherwise noted or a meeting grows so large that it is necessary to change locations.
NOTE: Application deadline allows time for processing and publication.