Indiana Borough | Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning

Sub-division and Land Development

Zoning Classifications

Stormwater Management

Flood Zones

Mission Statement

The Planning and Zoning Department is committed to promoting environmental integrity, economic vitality, and quality design standards to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of those within our community. We understand the importance of long range planning, plan implementation, and development review. In addition, the Department provides professional advice and technical support regarding key community issues and priorities to the Borough’s elected officials, members of staff, and residents. We work closely with the Community Development Committee, Planning Commission, various other boards, and local organizations to assure continued community advancement.

Maps

Interactive Shade Tree Map

Interactive Zoning Map

Floodplain Map

PET Exercise Map (new!)

Ward Map

Tax Assessment Maps

Current Projects

Comprehensive Plan Update

A Comprehensive Plan serves as an official guide for public investments and provides support for local zoning ordinances. The Planning Department & Planning Commission are currently revising the plan to reflect the goals and values our community share today.

Visit the Indiana2030 page to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan Update!

Opportunity Zones

Indiana Borough received three census track Opportunity Zone designations that help encourage capital investment within the community. The Indiana Borough Investment Prospectus provides potential investors with important information about the community while identifying a few areas of town that are ideal for capital investment. Click here to view the prospectus!

Strategic Management Planning Program

The Strategic Management Planning Program offers tools and consultant services to improve a municipality’s managerial, administrative, and financial capacity. The Program establishes five specific measures for a local government to manage its financial position and endeavor to maintain long-term economic viability. These five program factors include:

Expenditure Reduction
Revenue Enhancement
Implementation of a long-term economic development strategy
Adoption of best management practices to achieve operational efficiencies
Pursuit of inter-governmental cost sharing

The analysis includes a review of the city’s financial reports, independent audits, debt payment schedules, pension obligations, adopted budgets and other relevant data. A copy of the final report is available here.

Zoning Ordinance Update Project (ZOUP)

For details on the ZOUP, please visit the project webpage here.

Strategic Management Planning Program

Adopt-a-Block

Adopt-A-Block is a program offered through Downtown Indiana encouraging businesses, civic groups and nonprofits to choose a block downtown and clean up litter and debris at least once a quarter. The Planning Department looks after the blocks on South 7th Street from Vinegar Hill southward to Washington Street, and is committed to helping keep Indiana, PA beautiful!