Last Updated on November 6, 2023 by Adam Rude
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This page outlines the information related to the City’s proposal for Extra-territorial Planning Jurisdiction. Below, you will find answers to common questions, additional resources, and ways to provide feedback and comments to this proposal.
What is an ETJ?
ETJ stands for Extra-territorial Planning Jurisdiction. This would apply City zoning rules for properties/existing developments that are located near the City’s corporate limits.
Why did I receive a notice?
This flyer is being sent to property owners in the proposed ETJ area. You are not required to do anything and don’t need to appear at any meetings unless you want to attend where you may ask any questions you have regarding the ETJ proposal.
Why is this being proposed?
The City of Shelbyville is looking at future growth in and around current corporate limits to ensure zoning matches the vision identified in the comprehensive plan for those areas. This ETJ proposal is not connected to any specific project but requires all future developments to meet the same standards.
What is the process?
The proposed ETJ zoning map is introduced at a public hearing during a City Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission can take up to 2 months to discuss the proposed changes. Once the final zoning map is agreed upon, it is presented at a City Council meeting to adopts the map through an ordinance.
What does it mean for my property?
There is little to no impact to your property, as the existing use of your property is grandfathered. In most cases, a City of Shelbyville zoning district. Future Development will have to follow the zoning requirements for the zoning district it was assigned.
How does this impact my taxes?
This proposal is not an annexation, therefore there are no impacts on your tax rate.
What is an Annexation vs. ETJ?
This proposal is not an Annexation. An annexation would bring a property and its owner into the city limits, while an ETJ only adds City zoning requirements to a property with no other impacts to it.
Where can I see maps of this proposal?
Towards the bottom of this page, you can see all of the proposed ETJ Areas and the exact zoning classifications being proposed for each.
Maps and Other Documents
The proposal to establish an ETJ around the City of Shelbyville has been broken into numerous smaller areas that are being reviewed and decided on one at a time. Below are maps and ordinances for each of the areas, as well as an overall map showing where each ETJ area is in relation to the City’s corporate limits.
Area #7
Area #8
Providing Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions to any of these proposals, there are three ways that you may provide feedback:
1. Speak At A Public Hearing
Every proposal will have at least one public hearing before the City of Shelbyville Plan Commission, and any member of the public may provide comments during that time period. Typically, the Plan Commission meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM, but occasionally the meeting is moved due to holidays and time conflicts. The exact meeting date for your specific ETJ Area is identified in your public notice.
2. Send a letter or email
Any comments can be submitted to the Plan Commission in writing, as long as they arrive at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled Plan Commission meeting where the item is being discussed. Letters can be mailed to “Shelbyville Plan Commission” at 44 W. Washington Street, Shelbyville IN, 46176. Emails can be sent to Allan Henderson, Deputy Planning Director, at ahenderson@cityofshelbyvillein.com.
2. Submit comments online
We have created an online form where you may submit comments, questions, and concerns about this proposal. Following the link below will take you to that comment form where those comments can be submitted.