Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Gregg Township, Indiana

Rules another office applies inside Gregg Township

Gregg Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitRequired

  New primary and accessory structures on land in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN that is under the county UDO

  • Construction may proceed after an improvement location permit (ILP) is issued.
  • Accessory structures in the listed no-permit categories (such as fences, patios, and landscape vegetation) may be installed without an ILP.
  • The UDO's improvement location permit is a zoning permit; the building-code side is covered by the building inspector definition.

  “an ilp is required for the construction of all primary and accessory structures.”

• InspectionsLimited

  Inspection of new construction under an ILP on land in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • The UDO names the administrator or designee as the building inspector who reviews, approves and inspects ILPs; it does not state an inspection schedule.
  • Inspection frequency and final inspection steps were not located.

  “building inspector. the administrator or their designee who is empowered to review, approve, and inspect bps and ilps concerning the enforcement of the applicable building codes and the regulations established by this udo.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Gregg township, Morgan County, IN that is outside the zoning jurisdictions of Martinsville, Monrovia, Mooresville and Morgantown. The county UDO governs it; this is county zoning, not a Gregg township ordinance.

  • The UDO applies to all land in the Morgan County advisory plan commission jurisdiction that is not subject to the zoning jurisdiction of Martinsville, Monrovia, Mooresville, or Morgantown.
  • Land not placed in a district is in the general agriculture (AG) district.
  • The UDO was enacted by the county commissioners; the record does not show Gregg township adopting its own zoning.
  • The UDO states it is effective as of January 1, 2022.

  “the udo shall apply to all land within the jurisdiction of the morgan county advisory plan commission that are not subject to the zoning jurisdiction of the governmental units of martinsville, monrovia, mooresville, and morgantown.”

• Zoning districtsPublished

  Zoning districts applying to land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Districts include AI, AG, RR, R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2, PUD, and the I-69 overlay.
  • The AG district is the default for land not placed in a district.

  “the following zoning districts have been established for all areas within the jurisdictional area.”

• Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

  Single-family dwelling on AG (agriculture) land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN, including land not placed in another district

  • Applies to the residential column of the AG structure standards.

  minimum living area, residential: >= 950 sq ft

  “ag structure standards residential nonresidential primary structure 40 feet 50 feet1 accessory structure 30 feet 50 feet1 minimum living area 950 sq ft n/a”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Specified — Single-family dwelling on RR (rural residential) land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “rr structure standards single-family residential non-residential primary structure 35 feet 50 feet1 accessory structure 25 feet 50 feet1 minimum living area 950 sq ft n/a”

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  Single-family lot on AG (agriculture) land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN, including land not placed in another district

  • Lot area is 30,000 sq ft with sewer and 1 acre without sewer (residential column).
  • Minimum lot width is 90 feet (max 1:8 depth-to-width ratio).

  minimum lot area with sewer: >= 30000 sq ft · minimum lot area without sewer: >= 1 acre (footnote 2 applies)

  “ag lot standards minimum lot width minimum street frontage residential non-residential 90 feet max 1:8 90 feet max 1:8 n/a n/a 30,000 sq ft 1 acre without sewer2 2 acres 5 acres”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Specified — Single-family lot on RR (rural residential) land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “rr lot standards single-family residential non-residential 90 feet max 1:8 90 feet max 1:8 n/a n/a with sewer 20,000 sq ft 1 acre without sewer2 1 acre 2 acres”

• SetbacksSpecified

  Structures on AG (agriculture) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN, including land not placed in another district

  • Front yard 35 feet (residential column).
  • Side yard: primary 25 feet, accessory 15 feet (residential column).
  • Rear yard: primary 30 feet, accessory 15 feet (residential column).
  • Column assignment is read from the flattened table text; verify against the ordinance table.

  front yard setback: >= 35 feet · side yard setback, primary structure: >= 25 feet · side yard setback, accessory structure: >= 15 feet · rear yard setback, primary structure: >= 30 feet · rear yard setback, accessory structure: >= 15 feet

  “35 feet 50 feet primary structure 25 feet 25 feet accessory structure 15 feet 20 feet primary structure 30 feet 30 feet accessory structure 15 feet 20 feet maximum impervious surface coverage 50% 50%”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Specified — Structures on RR (rural residential) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “35 feet 35 feet primary structure 20 feet 25 feet accessory structure 10 feet 15 feet primary structure 25 feet 30 feet accessory structure 10 feet 15 feet”

• Lot coverageSpecified

  Impervious surface on AG (agriculture) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Residential maximum impervious surface coverage.

  maximum impervious surface coverage: <= 50 percent

  “maximum impervious surface coverage 50% 50%”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Specified — Impervious surface on RR (rural residential) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “maximum impervious surface coverage 50% 50%”

• Building heightSpecified

  Structures on AG (agriculture) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN, including land not placed in another district

  • Residential primary structure 40 feet; accessory structure 30 feet.
  • Agricultural land uses are exempt from this standard.

  maximum height, primary structure: <= 40 feet (agricultural land uses exempt) · maximum height, accessory structure: <= 30 feet (agricultural land uses exempt)

  “ag structure standards residential nonresidential primary structure 40 feet 50 feet1 accessory structure 30 feet 50 feet1 minimum living area 950 sq ft n/a”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Specified — Structures on RR (rural residential) lots in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “rr structure standards single-family residential non-residential primary structure 35 feet 50 feet1 accessory structure 25 feet 50 feet1 minimum living area 950 sq ft n/a”

• Living in an RVLimited

  Recreational use of an RV on private land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Recreational occupancy only, not more than 14 consecutive days.
  • Only one RV may be occupied on a parcel.
  • Occupancy is allowed outside a campground or RV park only under these conditions.

  maximum consecutive days: <= 14 days · RVs per parcel: <= 1 count

  “the rv is occupied for recreational purposes only (no permanent occupancy) and shall not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days;”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Prohibited — Permanent residential occupancy of an RV on private land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “therefore, recreational vehicles are not permitted to be used for residential occupancy outside of a campground or an rv park approved by the indiana state department of health (isdh).”

• Camping on your landLimited

  Campgrounds and RV parks in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN (private or public)

  • Requires a development plan approval and ILPs before construction.
  • Minimum 10-acre lot; campground is a special exception use in the AG and RR districts.
  • Stays are limited to 180 overnight stays in any 12 consecutive months; campsites must be cleared when unoccupied.
  • Campgrounds of 10 or more campsites are also subject to state standards under 410 IAC 6-7.1.

  maximum overnight stays: <= 180 nights (within any twelve (12) consecutive months) · minimum lot area: >= 10 acres · minimum individual campsite area: >= 900 sq ft

  “occupants shall not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) overnight stays within twelve (12) consecutive months.”

• Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)

  A manufactured home used as an accessory dwelling on a parcel in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Allowed only as an accessory dwelling that meets the accessory dwelling standards.
  • Accessory dwellings must be in lawfully-built dwelling units that meet building code requirements.
  • Recreational vehicles, travel trailers and motor vehicles are not permitted as accessory dwellings.

  “a manufactured home is permitted as an accessory dwelling”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Limited — A manufactured home occupied on a parcel in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN while a permanent dwelling is built

    “occupancy of the manufactured home is restricted to relatives, persons employed in the care of the property owner (employed on the premises of the property owner), or the owner of the property who is constructing a permanent dwelling.”

• Accessory dwellingsLimited

  Accessory dwelling units on a parcel in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Accessory dwelling use is listed as a permitted accessory use in the AG district; the accessory standards apply in any district.
  • Maximum height 30 feet and not higher than the primary structure; minimum living area 220 sq ft; living area capped at 50% of the primary dwelling or 800 sq ft, whichever is less.
  • Architectural style must match or be compatible with the primary dwelling.
  • Water and sewage must be approved by the Morgan County Health Department.
  • Must share the primary dwelling's address and use an existing permitted driveway.

  maximum height: <= 30 feet (cannot exceed height of primary structure) · minimum living area: >= 220 sq ft · maximum living area: <= 800 sq ft (or 50% of primary dwelling unit, whichever is less)

  “accessory dwelling standards maximum height of structure 30 feet but cannot exceed height of primary structure minimum living area 220 sq ft”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Prohibited — Recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motor vehicles and similar structures used as an accessory dwelling in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

    “a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or similar structure; a motor vehicle; or any structure not designed for permanent human occupancy is not permitted as an accessory dwelling”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Residential onsite sewage (septic) systems for a home inside Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • The county health department administers septic permits under the state residential onsite rule 410 IAC 6-8.3 and the Morgan County septic ordinance.
  • The health department office is at 180 S Main St, Suite 252, Martinsville, IN 46151.

  “residential onsite sewage systems, in state law 410 iac 6-8-3 morgan county septic ordinance”

• Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)

  Private onsite sanitation (septic) for a home in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • Allowed only with health department approval of the water and sewage system.
  • Septic systems must follow the county health department procedures and the state residential onsite rule.

  “municipal water and sewer are not required for this district, but all nonmunicipal water and/or sewer shall be approved by the morgan county health department and/or idoh.”

• Agricultural exemptionConditional

  Agricultural land uses in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN, for the structure height standard only

  • This exemption covers only the maximum-height footnote for AG and RR structures.
  • It does not establish an exemption from ILP, septic, or building permits.

  “agriculture land uses are exempt from this standard”

• Driveway accessLimited

  Driveway access for an accessory dwelling in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • An accessory dwelling uses the existing permitted driveway of the primary dwelling and gets no separate driveway from a public right-of-way.
  • The full driveway and access management standards (UDO Chapter 4) were not read.

  “the accessory dwelling shall utilize an existing, permitted driveway that serves the primary dwelling; it shall not be granted a separate driveway from any public rightof-way.”

• Permit processPartial

  Zoning permit process (ILP) for construction on land in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

  • The ILP is a written permission issued by the administrator and must comply with building codes and the UDO.
  • Application steps, forms and timing were not confirmed; septic permits run through the health department.

  “improvement location permit (ilp). an improvement location permit which is written permission issued by the administrator for the construction, repair, alteration, or addition to a structure that complies with the applicable building codes and the regulations established by this udo.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Gregg Township or Morgan County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for a home built on land in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN
• Building code adopted — Which building code applies to new construction in unincorporated Gregg township, Morgan County, IN
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new dwellings in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN
• Septic inspection — Septic inspection for a home in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN
• Well permit — Private water well for a home in Gregg township, Morgan County, IN

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.