The City of Fishers is moving forward with plans to formulate ordinances governing what is commonly described as “open space” in residential and some commercial properties. The ordinance is expected to deal with issues such as what percentage of open space is required in certain types of development, what amenities will be required, connecting the development with others in the area through trails and other means and will clarify ownership and maintenance responsibilities for these open spaces.
The open spaces generally are made up of land not being used, but part of an overall development.
The city plans to talk with groups that would be most impacted by these standards, such as the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI), as well as area builders and developers.
In a Monday night work session, city council members were told the first reading of this proposed ordinance will be presented to the city council in May, the Fishers Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in June and final council approval could come as early as July.