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Area Plan Commission Office
Location: 126 E Third Street Rm 132 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Telephone: (812) 838-1323
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Email: areaplancommission@poseycountyin.gov
Executive Director: Jerry Cotner
Executive Director Email: jerry.cotner@poseycountyin.gov
The Posey County Area Plan Commission is excited to announce the launch of our new online portal to make the process of obtaining improvement location permits and online payments more convenient for the consumer.
Notices:
Area Plan Commission Members and Appointments for 2025
| Name | Appointed By | Appointment | Date Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gerton | City Council | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2027 |
| Mark Seib | Co. Commissioners | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2028 |
| Randy Owens | Mayor | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2026 |
| Justin Rutledge | Town of Poseyville | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2027 |
| Joe Marvel | Co. Council | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2027 |
| Greg Newman | Co. Commissioners | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2026 |
| Keith Spurgeon | School Systems | By virtue of office | 12-31-2025 |
| Stefani Miller | Agricultural Agent | By virtue of office | |
| Dave Pearce | Co. Council | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2028 |
Board of Zoning Appeals and Appointments for 2025
| Name | Appointed By | Appointment | Date Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Marvel | Area Plan Commission | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2027 |
| Justin Schmitt | Poseyville Town Hall | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2028 |
| Jeff Hoehn | Mayor | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2026 |
| Keith Spurgeon | Area Plan Commision | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2025 |
| Kathy Yearwood | Co. Commissioners | 01-01-2025 | 12-31-2028 |
Posey County Area Plan Commission Guidelines for Obtaining Land Use Permit
If you are remodeling or building in Posey County, please give our office a call if you need information on zoning, subdividing or wanting to operate a business or placing a mobile home.
To obtain a Land Use Permit, the following is required:
- A brief legal description of the property (copy of deed or property tax statement)
- A plot plan (hand drawing) showing how and where new structure or addition will be placed on the property. Also include any road or street abutting your property. SEE EXAMPLE PLOT PLAN
- Show all existing buildings.
- Show (by arrows) how many feet new structure will be from your property line: Front, Back and Sides.
- Land Use Permit fee-
We hope you will find these facts helpful. Any questions, please call the Posey County Area Plan Office at (812) 838-1323. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays).
Special Use/Variance/Rezoning/Site Development Plan Requirements and Procedures
Complete legal description of property. Survey report, tax statement or deed.
Filing Fee required at time of filing.
Fees: Special Use $125.00
Mobile Homes $ 75.00
Variance $125.00
Rezoning $125.00 + Recording Fee (to be determined)
Site Development Plan $100.00
Detailed plot plan/site plan (showing all existing structures). Show placement of new construction that requires hearing. Showing how many feet from all property lines. Show how many feet from all existing structures. Site Development Plans see Section 153.223
If lease/rent is involved-copy of lease/rent agreement
Approval of land owner
If business, need detail of operating time and type of business. Show on plot plan what part of property business will be located.
There is a list of responsibilities for the applicant that will be gone over and will need to be signed at the time of filing. This will be explained and gone over in detail at that time.
Filing deadline is the 2nd Thursday of each month to be heard at the following meeting. See attached meeting schedule.
2025 Meeting Schedule
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND AREA PLAN COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING DATES FOR 2025
ALL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT 5:00 P.M.
ALL AREA PLAN COMMISSION MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.
(UNLESS NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE)
MEETINGS HELD IN THE HOVEY HOUSE,
330 WALNUT ST., MT. VERNON, IN
JANUARY 9
FEBRUARY 13
MARCH 13
APRIL 10
MAY 8
JUNE 12
JULY 10
AUGUST 14
SEPTEMBER 11
OCTOBER 9
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 11
Application Filing Deadlines Dates
January 9 ………………….. for…………………. February 13 meeting
February 13 …………………for…………………. March 13 meeting
March 13 …………………….for………………….. April 10 meeting
April 10 ………………………for…………………… May 8 meeting
May 8 …………………………for………………….. June 12 meeting
June 12 ……………………….for………………….. July 10 meeting
July 10 ………………………..for…………………. August 14 meeting
August 14 ……………………for…………………. September 11 meeting
September 11 ………………for…………………. October 9 meeting
October 9 ……………………for…………………. November 13 meeting
November 13 ………………for…………………. December 11 meeting
December 11 ……………….for…………………. January 2025 meeting
Documents
Forms & Fees
COMPLAINTS
Any person may file a complaint whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred. Such complaint shall be filed in writing with the Area Plan Commission and shall state fully the causes and basis of such complaint. The Area Plan Commission shall record such complaint properly, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this Ordinance.
Ordinances
Ordinances
Comprehensive Plan for Posey County, Unincorporated Posey County, Poseyville and Cynthiana.
Solar Wind Ord Amendments 4-20-21
Wind Ord Amendment 3-2-21
Mt Vernon Wind Solar Amendments
Cynthiana Wind Solar Amendments
Poseyville Zoning Amendment 5-16-23
Mt Vernon Comp Plan
Amendments 153.183(J) 153.212(A) 153.2.13
New Subdivision Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance Part 1
The Zoning Ordinance Part 2
The Zoning Ordinance Part 3
The Zoning Ordinance Part 4
Solar and Wind Ordinance for the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville and City of Mount Vernon
Solar and Wind Ordinance for Unincorporated Posey County
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas and Minutes
