Town Projects
CURRENT PROJECTS
RECENT PROJECTS
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) UPDATE
The Town completed a comprehensive update to the current Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance, combining these two documents with both the Town Construction Standards and Drainage Manual into one master development code. Accompanying the UDC update is an updated zoning district map of properties within the Town’s corporate limits (draft available for review). The new development code took effect on August 6, 2022.
In the coming months, the updated Construction Standards and Drainage Manual will be incorporated into the UDC. More information will be forthcoming.
RECREATION IMPACT FEE STUDY 2021-2030
The Town adopted a recreation impact fee ordinance in June 2017 after completing a year-long study. The impact fee will assist with future park and recreation infrastructure as residential growth continues. The Town adopted an updated RIF ordinance in December 2021 (effective June 14, 2022) establishing an updated impact fee.
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2023-2027
BARGERSVILLE VISION 2040After nearly a year of public input and feedback, the Town of Bargersville adopted the Bargersville VISION 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Visit the project’s website to view and download the plan.
I-69 CORRIDOR LAND USE PLAN
Johnson County and the Town of Bargersville worked with HWC Engineering to create a land use plan for the future I-69 corridor in 2018. The Bargersville Town Council and Johnson County Commissioners formally adopted the plan after public meetings and hearings at the Bargersville and Johnson County Plan Commissions. View the final plan documents.
ADA TRANSITION PLAN
On October 11, 2016, the Town of Bargersville adopted its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (Resolution 2016-09). Please read the plan for more information.
Nondiscrimination Policy & Grievance Procedure
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN
Building off the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, the Town began work on a downtown revitalization plan in late 2014 and 2015. Approximately 100 people attended a 4-hour community workshop on January 20, 2015. Activities at the workshop included selections on placemaking boards, idea mapping, and Live Design exercises. The Town officially adopted the plan in September 2015 (Resolution 2015-13).
RECENT PROJECTS
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) UPDATE
The Town completed a comprehensive update to the current Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance, combining these two documents with both the Town Construction Standards and Drainage Manual into one master development code. Accompanying the UDC update is an updated zoning district map of properties within the Town’s corporate limits (draft available for review). The new development code took effect on August 6, 2022.
In the coming months, the updated Construction Standards and Drainage Manual will be incorporated into the UDC. More information will be forthcoming.
RECREATION IMPACT FEE STUDY 2021-2030
The Town adopted a recreation impact fee ordinance in June 2017 after completing a year-long study. The impact fee will assist with future park and recreation infrastructure as residential growth continues. The Town adopted an updated RIF ordinance in December 2021 (effective June 14, 2022) establishing an updated impact fee.
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2023-2027
The Parks and Recreation Board adopted the 2023-2027 Parks 5-Year Master Plan on February 9, 2024. The plan will guide the growth and development of the Town’s Parks Department.
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ALONG OLD PLANK ROADThis project sought to improve the pedestrian connectivity between downtown, residential areas, parks, and businesses around the intersection of SR 135 and Old Plank Road by adding sidewalks and multi-use paths. This addressed safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists along these roadways and secondarily address drainage issues. Old Plank Road, with its fully rebuilt street, improved sidewalks, HAWK traffic signal, and stormwater infrastructure, completed construction on August 28, 2020. Please read our project update newsletter to learn more about the HAWK traffic signal at Old Plank Road and Harriman Avenue. We thank the public for their patience during this major construction project.BARGERSVILLE VISION 2040After nearly a year of public input and feedback, the Town of Bargersville adopted the Bargersville VISION 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Visit the project’s website to view and download the plan.
I-69 CORRIDOR LAND USE PLAN
Johnson County and the Town of Bargersville worked with HWC Engineering to create a land use plan for the future I-69 corridor in 2018. The Bargersville Town Council and Johnson County Commissioners formally adopted the plan after public meetings and hearings at the Bargersville and Johnson County Plan Commissions. View the final plan documents.
ADA TRANSITION PLAN
On October 11, 2016, the Town of Bargersville adopted its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (Resolution 2016-09). Please read the plan for more information.
Nondiscrimination Policy & Grievance Procedure
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN
Building off the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, the Town began work on a downtown revitalization plan in late 2014 and 2015. Approximately 100 people attended a 4-hour community workshop on January 20, 2015. Activities at the workshop included selections on placemaking boards, idea mapping, and Live Design exercises. The Town officially adopted the plan in September 2015 (Resolution 2015-13).