Applicability.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 744-502
in effectSec. 744-502. - Applicability.
A. After the first day of the month that is six months after the date of adoption, all development of single-family detached, single-family attached or two-family dwelling units and development of individual lots with triplex, fourplex, or live-work unit not part of a larger project or subdivision shall be required to comply with Sections 744-503, 744-507, and 744-510, but shall not be required to comply with other provisions of this Chapter 744 Article V.
B. All development in all Zoning Districts not exempted either in whole or in part by Table 744-502-1 shall comply with the landscaping and screening standards in this Chapter 744 Article V. However, legally established nonconforming uses and structures or buildings with landscaping and screening that are legally established prior to the first day of the month that is six months after the date of adoption may be modified and be exempt from complying with specific sections of Chapter 744 Article V as described in Table 744-502-1; provided, however, in no instance shall any building or structure modification be deemed to exempt the property from or lessen the landscaping and screening standards which were applicable to the property at the time of such building or property's original construction.
Table 744-502-1: Exceptions to Landscaping and Screening for Nonconformities Standards of Article V apply unless specifically exempted
Type of Activity or Construction | Applicability
Change, repair, reconstruction or replacement of any building façade or exterior fascia | Exempt from Sections 744-503, 744-504, 744-505, 744-506, 744-507, 744-508, 744-509
Changes to the interior of any building | Exempt from Sections 744-503, 744-504, 744-505, 744-506, 744-507, 744-508, 744-509
For freestanding buildings or buildings that are a part of an integrated center, in the case of a portion of a building or a portion of a multi-tenant building is redeveloped or demolished, the building is reconstructed or expanded with up to 125% of the original square footage | Exempt from Sections 744-503, 734-504, 744-505, 744-506, 744-507
Sections 744-508 and 744-509 would only apply to the building and the parking area associated with the expansion or reconstruction; unaffected areas are not required to be changed. Such redevelopment expansion or reconstruction is eligible for a one-time exemption from Section 744-509.
For freestanding buildings or buildings that are a part of an integrated center, in the case of a portion of a building or a portion of a multi-tenant building is redeveloped or demolished, the building is reconstructed or expanded with 125% or more of the original square footage | The building and the parking area associated with the expansion or reconstruction must meet all sections of Article V; unaffected areas are not required to be changed
Construction of a complete, freestanding building, including the case of a demolition and rebuild | No exemptions
Relocation of an existing, on-site building | Exempt from Sections 744-505, 744-507, 744-509
Addition or expansion of an existing parking area resulting in an increase in the number of parking spaces that is less than 100% | Original parking area is exempt from Section 744-505 and 744-509, however the additional or expanded parking area is not exempt
Addition or expansion of an existing parking area resulting in an increase in the number of parking spaces that is 100% or more | Original and new parking area are not exempt and must meet all sections of Article V
Repave or restripe or minor repair of an existing parking area [1] | Exempt from Sections 744-504, 744-505, 744-506, 744-509
Reconstruction of an existing parking area | Exempt from Sections 744-504, 744-506, 744-507, 744-508, 744-510
Notes:
[1] Minor repair includes filling potholes and would not include the restoration of any contiguous area greater than 100 sq. ft.
C. The Heritage Tree Conservation provisions of Section 744-503.K. apply to all development or redevelopment on lots and parcels in any zoning district that contain (i) more than 20,000 square feet of lot area, and (ii) a primary structure with a use other than those described above in Section 744-502.A., as well as to any new lot of record created after the first day of the month that is six months after the date of adoption, regardless of the primary use of the property, in all zoning districts.
D. Lots in a Development Plan District (HD-1, HD-2, PK-1, PK-2, UQ-1, UQ-2, SZ-1, SZ-2), CBD-S District, C-S District or D-P District that are regulated by an approved detailed site and development plan that includes an approved landscaping and screening plan, the landscaping and screening of the lots shall be regulated by that approved plan.
(G.O. 64, 2015, § 2; G.O. 37, 2018, § 12)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH744DEST_ARTVLASC_S744-502APFetched: 10/27/2026