Plan Commission

Overview

The Shelbyville Plan Commission is an Advisory Plan Commission formed under the authority of IC 36-7-4-200. The roles of the Shelbyville Plan Commission are to maintain the City's planning documents, regulate development, and promote and encourage a well-planned community. The Commission is made of ten appointed members, five appointments by the Mayor, one appointment from the Shelbyville Park Board, one appointment from the Shelbyville Common Council, one appointment by the Shelbyville Board of Public Works and Safety, and the City Engineer.

Duties: 

The Plan Commission makes decisions and recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Plan, zoning changes, plats, conditional use permits, development code changes, and other applications as required. The Planning Commission is also charged with the following responsibilities as they act as the Board of Zoning Appeals:

  • Hear and decide on applications for a variance from the provisions of the zoning and subdivision ordinance;
  • Hear and decide on applications for an appeal of an administrative interpretation of the zoning ordinance; and
  • Conduct other business specifically assigned to the Board of Zoning Appeals by ordinance, City Council order or, State statute.

Meetings:

  • When: 4th Monday | Monthly | 7:00 PM.
  • Where: City Hall, 44 W Washington Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176
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Agendas & Minutes

Members

  • Richard "Doug" Cassidy, President, Appointed by the Shelbyville Board of Public Works and Safety
    1/2/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Garrett "Gary" Nolley, Vice- President, Appointed by the Shelbyville Parks Board
    1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • James Garrett III, Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2026 - 12/31/2029
  • Betsy Means-Davis, To Serve At The Pleasure of the Common Council
  • Tyler Comstock, Serving by Virtue of Office as the City Engineer
  • Joe Lux, Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028
  • Michael Claxton, Appointed by County Commissioners
    3/11/2025 - 1/31/2026
  • Winnie Soviar, Appointed by County Commissioners
    12/21/2022 - 12/31/2025
  • Scarlett Tinsley-Price, Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027
  • Benjamin "Carter" Hall, Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2026 - 12/31/2029
  • Perry Richards, Alternate Member - Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
  • Duane Schuler, Appointed by the Mayor
    1/1/2026 - 12/31/2029