Planning & Zoning

 
The goal of the Planning and Zoning Department is to understand and implement desirable land usage, improve site developments and promote quality in our housing stock.  Maintaining a constant connection with the community is the most valuable tool in these processes.  Please explore the links and resources listed to address questions and concerns you may have on your projects and all future developments in our city.
 

Click on the image below to view a copy of the City of Brazil's Comprehensive Plan 2007.  A look at who we are, where are we going, what do we want, how do we get there, and are we there yet?  Click here to submit a comment about the City of Brazil's Comprehensive Plan 2007.

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Brazil City Zoning Map

 

City Code

 

Chapter 156:  Zoning Code (as published in the 1982 codification, please see amendments listed below)

Chapter 110:  Building Code (as amended by Ordinance 5-2006)

Drainage Ordinance (Ordinance 1-2000)

Floodplain Ordinance (Ordinance 29-2005)

Sign Regulations Ordinance (Ordinance 40-2006)

 

Forms and Applications

 

Building Permit Application

Water/Sewer System Connection Application

Water Connection and Consent to Annexation Agreement (required for connections outside corporate limits of Brazil)

Sewer Connection and Consent to Annexation Agreement (required for connections outside corporate limits of Brazil)

Application for Zoning Change

Mobile Home Placement Application

Application for Approval of a Preliminary Plat of a Subdivision

Grass and General Property Complaint Form  (On-line Service)

 

Links

 

Project for Public Places

Indiana Planning Association

Planning Commissioners Journal

Indiana National Road

General Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, & Reconstructing Historic Buildings