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Subdivision Standards Waiver

Subdivision Standards Waiver Request

Use this form to request a waiver from a subdivision standard as part of a related subdivision application. The Lapel Plan Commission reviews waiver requests under Section V 12.1.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance and may approve, deny, or place reasonable conditions on a request.

Please Meet With the Planning Office First

Before completing the form, contact the Planning Office to confirm the applicable UDO section, the related subdivision application number, and whether any additional information is required.

Choose How You Want to Complete the Form

Option 1: Fill It Out on Your Computer

The PDF is fillable. Open it in a PDF application, enter your information, and save a completed copy to your computer before printing or submitting it.

Open the Fillable Waiver Request Form

Option 2: Print and Complete by Hand

Download and print the form, then complete it neatly in ink. If you need more room for an answer, attach an additional page and clearly identify the question it continues.

Download the Waiver Request Form

Before Completing the Form

  • Identify the specific UDO section for which the waiver is requested.
  • Include the related subdivision application number.
  • Clearly describe the requested waiver.
  • Provide complete written answers addressing all five required waiver criteria.

Required Waiver Criteria

The Plan Commission will consider whether the request provides adequate evidence that:

  1. The waiver will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare.
  2. The waiver will not be injurious to the reasonable use and development of other property.
  3. The conditions supporting the request are unique to the property and do not generally apply to other property.
  4. The property's physical surroundings, shape, or topography would create a hardship if the regulations were applied strictly.
  5. The waiver will not contradict the intent of the Lapel Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan.

How to Submit

Submit the completed waiver request with its related subdivision application and any supporting materials requested by the Planning Office. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

Planning Office

Town of Lapel
1011 Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051
planadmin@lapelindiana.org

Submitting this form does not guarantee approval. The Lapel Plan Commission will review each request based on the required criteria and the facts of the application.