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Clayton planning commissioners begin rewrite of UDO, flag setbacks and road classifications for revision
Summary
At a July meeting, Clayton planning commissioners reviewed the town—s Unified Development Ordinance, raised concerns about large lot and setback standards, inconsistent terminology, and functional road classifications tied to INDOT; staff were directed to collect suggested edits and return with proposals.
Clayton planning commissioners opened a multi-topic review of the town—s Unified Development Ordinance at their July meeting, focusing on lot-size and setback standards, inconsistent land‑use language and mismatched road classifications tied to Indiana Department of Transportation guidance.
The discussion centered on whether existing standards reflect conditions in Clayton and whether the UDO implements the town—s comprehensive plan. Commissioners noted several specific inconsistencies: an R‑1 minimum lot size listed as one acre (43,560 square feet), references to "ground floor area" versus "primary structure floor area," and setback and road‑classification terms that do not match local conditions.
"We don't have any lots that are that size right now," a commission member said when reviewing the R‑1 acreage requirement, arguing the standard is unrealistic for the town. Commissioners also noted that a 30‑foot front‑yard setback for…
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