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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Ordinance SIGN ORDINANCE carmel-clay township ord. z - 196 10 /3 /83 Ordinance Number Z-196 Sign Ordinance Carmel - Clay Township • FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Department of Community Development City Building (Lower Level) 40 East Main Street Carmel , Indiana 46032 Charles E. Kiphart, Director Phone : 844-6433 Hours : 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM INDEX Carmel - Clay Sign Ordinance 25 .7.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS 25 .7.01-1 PURPOSE AND INTENT 1 25.7. 01-2 1 GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONES 25.7.01-3 2 EXEMPTED SIGNS 25 .7.01-4 2 PROHIBITED SIGNS 25.7. 02 2 DEFINITIONS 25 .7. 03 3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES 25.7. 03-1 12 RESIDENTIAL USES 12 a. Housing Project b. Home Occupation and Boarding House 13 13 25.7.03-2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES 14 a. Institutional Uses b. Commercial Uses 14 14 25 .7.03-3 TEMPORARY SIGNS 15 a. Housing Project Construction Signs b. Non-Residential Construction Signs 16 16 c. Real Estate Signs d. Political Campaign Signs 17 17 e. Street Banners 18 25.7. 04 BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONES 19 25 .7.04-1 COMMERCIAL USES 19 a. Single-Tenant Building 19 b. Multi-Tenant Building (Vertical Space) 20 c. Multi-Tenant Building (Horizontal Space) 21 d . Multi-Tenant Building Complex (Unified Center) 23 e. Ground Signs--Maximum area and height 24 f. Permanent Window Signs 24 g. Old Towne Carmel 25 h. Fast Food Operations /drive-Through Service 26 25 .7. 04-2 NON-COMMERCIAL USES 26 a. Housing Project (Permanent Sign) 26 b. Home Occupation and Boarding House 27 c. Institutional Uses d. Recreational Uses 27 25 .7.04-3 28 TEMPORARY SIGNS 29 a. Housing Project Construction Signs b. Non-Residential Construction Signs 29 c. Real Estate Signs 29 d. Political Campaign Signs 30 e. Street Banners 31 f. Grand Opening/Business Closing Signs 3 g. Temporary Uses 322 25 .7.05 33 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS 25 .7.06 33 SIGN PERMITS 25 .7.07 VA34 VARIANCE 36 25 .7.08 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 36 25.7.08-1 ADMINISTRATION 36 31 . 0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 37 31 . 1 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES 37 31 . 1 . 1 Violations 37 31 . 1 . 2 Legal Proceedings 37 31 . 1 . 3 Mandatory Injunction 37 31 . 1 .4 Common Nuisance 37 31 . 1 .5 Fines 37 31 . 1 .6 Penalties 37 31 . 1 .7 Remedy For Failure 37 31 . 1 .8 Civil Penalty 38 31 . 1 .9 Assurance of Discontinuance 38 APPENDIX I SIGN CHARTS a. Non-Freeway: Single tenant and Multi-tenant (Horizontal ) Buildings 39 b. Non-Freeway: Multi-tenant (Vertical ) 40 Buildings c. Freeway: Single tenant (Horizontal ) Buildings 41 d. Freeway: Multi-tenant (Vertical) Buildings 42 II OLD TOWNE CARMEL 43 III Examples 44 Ordinance Number Z-196 SIGN ORDINANCE Carmel - Clay Township WHEREFORE, it is in the best interest of the City of Carmel, Indiana to amend as hereinafter set out, those sign regulations as heretofore previously ordained by the City of Carmel, Indiana and such signed regulations and ordinances numbered 25 .7 through and inclusively 31 . 1 .9, as per referenced of the City of Carmel, Indiana code of said City, such amendments as hereinafter set out having been previously ordained and approved by the City of Carmel and the Mayor of the City of Carmel within the time limits prescribed by the laws and statutes of the State of Indiana and the same now heretofore being set in writing so as to be manageable and legible in legal form for future reference; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED as follows: 25 .7 SIGNS 25 .7 .01 GENERAL PROVISIONS 25 .7 .01-1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this section is to regulate signs which can be viewed from the exterior of structures so as to protect health, safety and morals and to promote the public welfare. The intent is to recognize the need for adequate business identification while promoting an attractive appearance throughout the community through use of sensible quality control, through adequate maintenance and inspection, and by reasonable guidelines formulated to minimize clutter. The intent of this ordinance is to bring all existing signs into compliance with the code and to ensure that all future signs are in compliance. This section is designed to authorize signs which are: ( 1 ) Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety or traffic safety; ( 2 ) Compatible with the objectives of proper design and zoning amenities; ( 3 ) Established in such a way as to allow and promote optimum conditions for meeting the sign user 's needs while at the same time promote the amenable environment required to serve the public welfare; (4) Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used; and -'� ( 5) Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are displayed. 1 25 .7 .01-2 GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONES. The following sign standards by districts are intended to include every zone in the City of Carmel and Clay Township. The zones are as defined by the zoning ordinance and official zone map. 25 .7 .01-3 EXEMPTED SIGNS . The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this section, but must be established and maintained in such a manner as to not cause safety hazards . No procedures, approvals, permits or fees are required for the following signs: a. Dwelling Unit Signs k. Corporate Flags when flown in conjunctin with b. Holiday Signs the Flag of the United States of America c. Integral Signs however, such Corporate ( 3 sq.ft. or less) flags shall be no larger than 24 square feet. d. Parking Signs ( 3 sq.ft. or less) 1. Soft Drink Dispensing Machines . e. Private Traffic Directional Signs m. Vehicle Signs ( see pages 11 & 12 f . Public Event Signs Definitions ) g. Temporary Window Signs h. Temporary Awning Signs i . Public Building Signs j . Public Signs 25 .7 .01-4 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following types of signs are prohibited. a. Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character, such as will offend public morals or decency. b. Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain the words "stop" , "go slow" , "caution" , "danger" , "warning" or similar words, unless permitted in another section of this Ordinance. c. Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal . 2 d. Signs which advertise an activity, business, project or service no longer conducted on the premise upon which the sign is located. e. Signs which move by design or have a major moving part. f . Signs consisting of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this Ordinance. g. Signs which swing or otherwise noticeably move as a result of wind pressure because of the manner of their suspension or attachment and whose movement can be construed as dangerous by the Administrator. h. Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection of a street or highway with a railroad crossing. i. Signs which are located upon, over, or in any street or highway right-of-way, except for official highway signs . j . Signs which are portable or moveable, except as permitted under provisions of this section. k. Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences. 1 . Signs which advertise goods, products, services or facilities or direct persons to a different location from where the sign is installed. (Off-premise signs require a variance from the Board. ) m. Suspended signs and projecting signs, except in Old Towne Carmel . n. Signs which are not included under the types of signs permitted in this Ordinance. o. Lighter than air advertising devices . P. Roof signs on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses . 25 .7 .02 DEFINITIONS - Definitions contained herein are terms not already defined in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance and/or the Subdivision Ordinance. All terms underlined in this chapter are defined within this zoning ordinance. In case of a difference in definition of a term, the definition given here will be the one of authority in dealing with Chapter 25.7 .* * Underlined items are listed in definitions . 3 ADMINISTRATOR The Administrator of this Ordinance shall be the Carmel Director of Community Development. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all the provisions of this section, both in letter and spirit and is further empowered to delegate the duties and powers granted to and imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall include his authorized representative( s) . AWNING, PERMANENT A permanent shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of rigid or non-rigid materials. (See definition of wall sign Page 8 ) . AWNING, TEMPORARY A temporary shelter, established for less than six (6 ) months of any given year, supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework. One identification sign per business, with a sign area no greater than ten ( 10) sq. ft. , may be established on a temporary awning. ( See Section 25 .7 .01-3 Exempted Signs) . BANNER A temporary sign composed of lightweight material either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured or mounted so as to allow movement of the sign caused by movement of the atmosphere. BENCHES Benches must be established on the premises of the business that they advertise with the sign copy area being no greater than one ( 1 ) sq. ft. BUILDING FRONTAGE The linear length of the primary frontage of the building or segment thereof facing the street on which the sign shall be established . (Applies to ground floor only) . CENTER IDENTIFICATION GROUND SIGN Applicable only in a Multi-Tenant Building Complex. Sign copy is limited to the name and/or address of the unified center. 4 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN A public information sign on which copy is changed manually. COMMERCIAL USES This term includes cemetery, clinic or medical health center, general commercial uses, general industrial uses, day nursery, commercial greenhouse, helicopter/airplane facilities, commercial kennel, kindergarten, farm, mineral extractions, nursing/retirement/convalescent center, plant nursery, raising non-farm animals/fowl, riding stable. COPY The wording on a sign surface either in permanent or removable letter form. COPY AREA The area in square feet of the smallest geometric figure( s) which describes the portion of the sign which encloses the actual copy of the sign. DIRECTORY SIGN A sign identifying the names and locations of the occupants of a building. A directory sign may be a changeable copy sign. For the purpose of this Ordinance a directory sign is not counted as a ground sign even if it is supported from the ground . DOUBLE-FACED SIGN A ground sign or projecting sign with back-to-back identical copy mounted on the same standard( s) . The gross sign area shall be the total area on one ( 1 ) side of the sign. DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOT Where the building site abuts more than one public street, (not alleys ) or abuts one street and the main segment of the shopping center of which the tenant is a part. DWELLING UNIT SIGN A nameplate with a sign area not exceeding one ( 1 ) sq. ft. ESTABLISH This term shall mean attach, alter, construct, paint, or move. 5 FREEWAY U. S . Hwy. 431 , Hwy. 421 , U. S. Hwy. 31 and I-465 GROUND SIGN A sign supported by one or more uprights or braces placed in the ground, not attached to any building or structure. No display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of a ground sign other than the display surface originally constructed as a part of such sign. HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN The vertical distance measured from the ground level upon which the sign is established to the highest point of the sign structure. HOLIDAY SIGNS Temporary signs or displays of a primarily decorative and non-commercial nature, clearly incidental and customary and commonly associated with any national, state, local or religious holiday. HOUSING PROJECT Subdivision, multiple-family housing complex, mobile home park. (Permanent signs identifying housing projects must obtain Plan Commission approval ) . IDENTIFICATION SIGN A sign which is limited to the name, address, and/or number of a building, institution or person; to the activity carried on in the building or institution; the occupation of the person; and/or the logo. A logo, if desired, representing the building, business or institution on a sign in a unified center is limited to twenty-five percent ( 25%) of the sign area. ILLUMINATION Illumination shall be white and not colored light and shall not be blinking, fluctuating or moving. Light rays shall shine only upon the property within the premises and shall not spill over the property lines in any direction, except by indirect reflection. INTEGRAL SIGN A sign which is limited to the name of the building, the date of erection, a historical marker and/or a commemorative 6 building tablet such as a cornerstone, when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type construction and made part of the structure. Integral signs are not intended to be used as a means or promotion, advertising or identification other than as outlined above. INSTITUTION A non-profit organization established for public, charitable, educational or religious purposes such as, church, college or university, hospital, school . INSTITUTIONAL SIGN Any sign setting forth the name of any public, charitable, educational or religious institution, located entirely within the premises of that institution. LANDSCAPING To make a plot of ground more attractive by adding plantings other than grass. LOGO The official emblem or insignia of an organization, corporation or institution. MOUNDING For the purpose of sign placement slopes whose ratio are in excess of 1 (vertical) : 10 (horizontal ) 1 : 10 ( 10%) slopes require approval by the Commission per architectural design, lighting and signage review. Approval of mounding must be a part of the overall site landscaping plan. MULTI-BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY SIGN Said sign is permitted in a Multi-Building Complex (Horizontal Space) only if approved by the Carmel Plan Commission when presented as part of a total sign package (B-4,B-7,B-8,M-3 and U. S. 31 Overlay Zone) . Copy is limited to the names and/or locations of the buildings in a complex. Sign may not be changeable copy. Said sign shall have a maximum sign area of twenty ( 20) sq. ft. and a maximum height of five ( 5 ) feet. (Refer to 25 .7 .04-1 , d. ) Multi-Tenant Building Complex unified center . Note: A Multi-building complex directory sign is not counted as a ground sign, but must be landscaped at least equal to the sign area. 7 MULTI-TENANT BUILDING (HORIZONTAL SPACE) An office or commercial building, occupied by two or more businesses, which cannot be classified as a Multi-Tenant Building (Vertical Space) . MULTI-TENANT BUILDING (VERTICAL SPACE) An office or commercial building, occupied by two or more businesses in which every business occupies space on the ground floor and every floor existing above. MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX Two or more buildings designed to function as a unit or one ( 1 ) building with seven (7 ) or more tenants . NAMEPLATE A non-electrical wall sign identifying only the name and occupation or profession of the occuppant of the premises on which the sign is located. If any premises include more than one occupant, refers to all names and occupations or professions as well as the name of the building and directional information. NON-CONFORMING SIGN (LEGAL) Any sign which was lawfully established (has received a sign permit) and maintained prior to such time as it came within or under the terms of this Code, November 5, 1981 or the prior Sign Code, May 23, 1973 and any amendment thereto, and which fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this Ordinance, or a non-conforming sign for which a variance has been granted by the Board and for which a sign permit has been issued. ( See Section 25 .7 .05 Page 33 ) . OLD TOWNE CARMEL See Map on Page M-1 . PARAPET A low, flat wall, extending around the perimeter of a building, at the edge of a roof or balcony. PARKING SIGN Any sign used to designate parking areas of spaces for public or private use . Signs identifying parking areas shall be used solely for identification purposes, with only one identification sign per property frontage, including alleys for the purpose of this definition only, permitted, Signage used to indicate the reservation of a parking space for a specific person --� is permitted but, copy shall be limited to the name or title of 8 the person for whom the space is reserved. ( See Sec. 25 .7 .01-3 Exempted Signs Page 2 ) . POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN Any sign having reference to a candidate for elective public office or a public question or issue to be submitted to the voters at a general, special or primary election. PORCH SIGN A sign attached to a porch or overhang. A maximum sign area of six (6) sq. ft. This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old Towne Carmel . PORTABLE SIGN A sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground . TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGN Sign directing traffic movement onto and/or within a premise, not exceeding three ( 3) sq. ft. in sign area for any one ( 1 ) sign; and shall not be higher than three ( 3 ) feet above ground level . Said sign shall display no advertising or make a reference to a specific business such as doctors ' office, restaurant, photo shop, thank you, come again, etc . Sign copy which reads "exit" and/or "entrance" shall be located only at the entrance or exit location(s ) . Sign copy which reads "drive-thru" shall be located only at the entrance of said driveway. Standard traffic directional signs, such as "STOP" and "YIELD" signs, shall comply with the manual "Uniform Manual or Traffic Control Devices" . Sign copy may vary when traffic directional signs are approved by the Commission as part of a total sign package. (B- 4, B-7, B-8, M-3, and U.S. 31 Overlay Zone) . PROJECTING SIGN A sign attached to and supported by a building and which extends out at any angle therefrom. This type of sign shall be permitted in Old Towne Carmel only and shall be limited to twenty ( 20) sq. ft. maximum sign area. PROPERTY FRONTAGE The length of property line of any one premises parallel to and along one ( 1 ) public and/or one ( 1 ) private street. (Maximum two ( 2 ) identification signs ) . PUBLIC EVENT SIGN A temporary sign announcing function of public interest. �-. This does not include "SALE" signs. 9 PUBLIC SIGN Official notices posted by public officers or employees in the performance of their duties . REAL ESTATE SIGN Any sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is located . RECREATIONAL USES This term includes country club, golf course, park or recreational facility. ROOF CROWN Cutter line ROOF SIGN A sign established and maintained upon the roof of a building which is located between the roof line and the roof crown. Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses . SET BACK The measured distance between a sign structure and the street right-of-way. SIGN Any identification, description, illustration or device illuminated or non-illuminated which is visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and is designed to attract attention, and which directs people to a business including any permanently installed or situated sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of window displays and the American Flag. For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures . SIGN AREA The area of a sign shall be calculated by multiplying its maximum vertical dimension by its maximum horizontal dimension, excluding the structural support. SIGN FACE The part of the sign area that is intended primarily for or can be utilized for communication purposes . 10 SIGN PERMIT A permit signed by the Administrator stating that a proposed sign has met with the general provisions of this Ordinance. SIGN STRUCTURE Any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of supporting a sign, including decorative cover and planter boxes . SINGLE-TENANT BUILDING An office or commercial building in which all space is occupied by one tenant. STREET A right-of-way other than an alley, dedicated or otherwise legally established for the public use, usually affording the principal means of access to abutting property. SUSPENDED SIGN A ground sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar attached to one ( 1 ) upright, decorative pole . The pole and arm and/or spar are limited to a maximum 16 square inch cross- sectional area. No display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of a suspended sign other than the display surface originally constructed as a part of such sign. (Twelve 12 sq. ft. maximum sign area) . This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old Towne Carmel . UNIFIED CENTER A grouping of businesses or buildings designed to function as a unit including converted residential structures with more than one ( 1 ) occupant space. VEHICLE SIGN A sign on a vehicle of any kind , provided the sign is painted or attached directly to the body of the original vehicle •-. and does not project or extend beyond two ( 2) inches from the 11 original manufactured body proper of the vehicle. The vehicle to which the sign is attached shall be in g proper working order and shall bear a current license plate and shall not be permanently parked on a public street or street right-of-way. WALL SIGN A sign established on the wall of a building with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the building wall, and which projects from that surface less than twelve ( 12 ) inches at all points . Said sign shall not extend beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is mounted nor above the roof line. Permanent awnings attached to the building shall be considered a part of the structure, and signs established on permanent awnings shall be considered wall signs . WINDOW AREA That area of a window measured between structural supports with a dimension of two ( 2 ) or more inches . WINDOW SIGNS (Permanent) A sign located in a window of a building or other enclosed structure which is visible from the exterior, and is affixed in a permanent manner such as lettering painted upon the window. Said sign shall not be greater than one-third ( 1/3 ) of the window area in which the sign is established. WINDOW SIGN (Temporary) A sign located in a window of a building or other enclosed structure which is visible from the exterior, and is affixed in a temporary manner. Said sign shall be displayed for a maximum of ( 30) days . 25 .7 .03 RESIDENTIAL ZONES - This section applies to all zones designated by the zoning ordinance as S-1 , S-2 , R-1 , R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 or any subsequently created residential zone. 25 .7 .03-1 RESIDENTIAL USES a. Housing Project Permanent Signs i ) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance into a housing project shall be treated as one ( 1 ) sign; however, both sign faces shall be used to calculate the total sign area. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty ( 50) square feet. 12 iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved. v) LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: As approved. vii) COPY: As approved. viii) ILLUMINATION: As approved. ix) LANDSCAPING: Optional . x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and sign may be established any time after housing project final plans are approved. xi ) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. b. Home Occupation and Boarding House i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) nameplate. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three ( 3) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable. v) LOCATION: As per definition of wall sign. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design and coloring of the structure to which the sign is attached . vii) COPY: As per definition of nameplate. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or the U.S . 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi ) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required . 13 25 .7. 03-2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES a. Institutional Uses i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign and one ( 1 ) changeable copy sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Identification sign / thirty ( 30) sq. ft. ; changeable copy sign / sixteen ( 16 ) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five ( 5) feet. v) LOCATION: No sign shall be located closer than ten ( 10) feet to the street right-of-way. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design and coloring of the structure which the sign identifies . vii) COPY: As per definitions of identification sign and changeable copy sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Not required. b. Commercial Uses i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Lot size under five ( 5) acres/ ten ( 10) square feet; lot size five ( 5 ) acres and over / forty (40) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Lot size under five (5 ) acres / five (5) feet; lot size five ( 5 ) acres and over / eight ( 8 ) feet. 14 v) LOCATION: Shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval . vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Plan Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. 25 .7 .03-3 TEMPORARY SIGNS . Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one ( 1 ) year 's duration, but may be renewed, unless otherwise prohibited. a. Housing Project Construction Sign i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per entrance. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixty-four (64) sq. ft. per sign. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight ( 8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance and shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the street richt-of-way, except when located on a corner lot, as of vision clearance on corner lots, Page 24, definitions in Zoning Regulations. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: No restrictions . viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. 15 x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .03-3 . xii) FEES: Required. xiii) TIME: May be established after, but not before final approval of housing project plans, but may remain no longer than eighteen ( 18 ) months after the date of approval of the housing project plans. The temporary sign must be removed when the permanent housing project sign is established. b. Non-Residential Construction Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per property frontage . iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty-two ( 32 ) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight ( 8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Shall be set back twenty ( 20) feet from the street right-of-way; only one ( 1 ) sign may face any particular property frontage. .-. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: Limited to identification of the building, architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, but shall not include any advertising or product. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .03-3 . xii) FEES: Required. xiii) TIME: Shall not be established until after construction has begun; shall be removed within seven (7 ) days after the beginning of the intended use of the project . c. Real Estate Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. 16 ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per property frontage. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Lot size under five (5 ) acres / six (6) sq. ft. ; lot size five (5) acres and over / thirty-two (32) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Lot size under five (5) acres / five (5) feet; lot size five ( 5 ) acres and over / eight (8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Signs of six (6) square feet or less / ten ( 10) feet from right-of-way; over six (6) sq. ft. / twenty-five ( 25) feet from right-of-way. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, but shall reflect no advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale or lease. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required . x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. O xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6) sq. ft. See 25 .7 .03-3 . xii) FEES: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6) sq. ft. xiii) TIME: Signs shall be removed promptly after closing, lease or rental of the property. An "OPEN HOUSE" sign may be posted only when an open house is being conducted on the premises, unless the sign lists the dates and times of a future open house. xiv) MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX: Once eighty percent ( 80%) of units are leased, sold or occupied, real estate signs are limited to either ground, wall or window sign of six (6) sq. ft. or less. d. Political Campaign Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. ii ) NUMBER & TYPE: No restrictions iii ) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixteen ( 16 ) sq. ft. total per premises. 17 iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five ( 5 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and/or polling sites . vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required . x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Not required. xii) FEES: Not required. xiii) TIME: Must be removed within seventy-two (72 ) hours after the election to which they pertain. e. Street Banners i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: As approved. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: As approved. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable. v) LOCATION: As approved. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: As approved. vii) COPY: Must announce public entertainment or event . (This does not include "SALE" signs) . viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Signs and locations must be approved by the Administrator. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .03-3 . xii) FEES: Exempt. xiii) TIME: May be established up to fourteen ( 14) days prior to the event and remain seventy-two hours after. 18 25 .7 . 04 BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONES. This section applies to all zones designated by the zoning ordinance as B-1 , B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8 , I-1 , M-1 , M-2, M-3, or any subsequently created business or manufacturing zone. 25 .7 . 04-1 COMMERCIAL USES a. Single Tenant Building i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign, wall or roof sign. (Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses ) . ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign per business. A building located on a double-frontage lot is permitted two ( 2 ) identification signs; only one ( 1 ) sign shall face on any particular property frontage with a maximum of two ( 2 ) signs . As per definition of ground sign, in Old Towne Carmel, in no instance shall any building have more than one ( 1 ) identification ground sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: per appropriate chart. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart. v) LOCATION: See appropriate chart. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of similar design and identical in lighting, color and style of construction. vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded . ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the sign area. (Calculate one side only on double-faced signs ) . x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7 , B-8 , M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Plan Commission approval . 19 xi ) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. b.. Multi-Tenant Building (Vertical Space) i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign, wall sign or roof sign. (Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses) . ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) wall or roof identification sign per business, or one ( 1 ) ground identification sign per building, in which instance all building tenants shall equally share the sign area. Businesses located in buildings on double-frontage lots are permitted two ( 2) identification signs; only one ( 1 ) sign shall face on any particular property frontage with a maximum of two ( 2) signs . One ( 1 ) center identification ground sign is allowed if the Multi-Tenant Building Complex has two ( 2 ) or more buildings designed to function as a unit or one ( 1 ) building with seven (7 ) or more tenants . (If applicable, all copy of individual building tenants and copy of center identification ground sign shall be included on one ( 1 ) , only, identification ground sign) . Any Multi-Tenant Building Complex located on a double-frontage lot is allowed two ( 2) center identification ground signs; only one ( 1 ) sign shall face on any particular property frontage with a maximum of two ( 2 ) signs . As per definition of ground sign, in Old Towne Carmel in no instance shall any building or multi- building complex have more than one ( 1 ) identification ground sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: See appropriate chart, iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart . v) LOCATION: See appropriate chart . vi ) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of a similar design and identical in lighting, color and style of construction. 20 vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign and/or center identification ground sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3, or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. c. Multi-Tenant Building (Horizontal Space) i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign, wall sign or roof sign. (Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses ) . ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign per building, one ( 1 ) directory sign at the main entrance of each building and one ( 1 ) center identification ground sign per Multi-Tenant Building Complex. Buildings located on double- frontage lots are permitted two ( 2) identification signs. Buildings with more than one ( 1 ) main entrance and served by separate parking lots are permitted two ( 2) directory signs, one ( 1 ) at each of the main building entrances . Any Multi-Tenant Building Complex located on a double-frontage lot is allowed two ( 2) center identification ground signs. In all of the above instances only one ( 1 ) sign in each category shall face on any particular property frontage with a maximum of two ( 2) signs in each category. One ( 1 ) multi-building complex directory sign is permitted if approved by the Commission when presented as part of a total sign package. (Refer to definition of multi-building complex directory sign and Section 25 .7 .04-1 , d. ) . As per definition of ground sign, in no instance shall any building or multi-building complex have more than one ( 1 ) identification ground sign per --. property frontage. In Old Towne Carmel, in no 21 instance shall any building or multi-building complex have more than one ( 1 ) identification ground sign. If the identification ground sign is to be used for tenant identification then all building tenants shall equally share the sign area as per appropriate Chart„ (If applicable, this includes the center identification ground sign / copy - all copy shall be included on one ( 1 ) , only, identification ground sign) . iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Each directory sign and each multi-building complex directory sign shall have a maximum sign area of twenty ( 20) square feet. The maximum sign area for each identification sign and each center identification ground sign as per appropriate chart. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Directory sign and multi-building complex directory sign / five (5) feet. Identification sign and center identification ground sign as per appropria chart, v) LOCATION: Identification sign and center identification ground sign as per appropriate chart. - Directory sign and multi- building complex directory sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of similar design and idential in lighting, color and style of construction. vii) COPY: As per definitions of identification sign, directory sign, center identification ground sign and multi-building complex directory sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area, including multi-building complex directory sign. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8 , M-3 or U.S . 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. 22 d. Multi-Tenant Building Complex (Unified Center) Vertical and/or Horizontal Space; Freeway and Non-Freeway. i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Center identification ground sign and multi-building complex directory sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) center identification ground sign per Multi-Tenant Building Complex. Any building complex (per approved overall complex development plan) located on a double frontage lot is permitted two ( 2) center identification ground signs; only one ( 1 ) sign shall face any particular property frontage with a maximum of two ( 2) signs. NOTE: No center identification ground sign is permitted for a unified center with fewer than two ( 2) buildings or one ( 1 ) building with six (6 ) or fewer tenants . In addition to the allowed ground sign(s) , a Multi-Building Complex (Horizontal Space) is allowed one ( 1 ) multi-building complex dire tory sign, if said sign is approved by the Carmel Plan Commission when presented as part of a total sign package. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: For center identification ground sign see appropriate chart. Multi-building complex directory sign / twenty ( 20) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: For center identification ground sign see appropriate chart. Multi-building complex directory sign / five ( 5) feet. v) LOCATION: Minimum ten ( 10) feet from street right-of-way. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: Signs must comply with the approved unified center architectural and color scheme. vii) COPY: As per definition of center identification ground sign and/or multi-building complex directory sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area (including multi-building complex directory ^ sign.) 23 x) APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. e. Maximum Sign Area and Maximum Height of Ground Signs i) Chart: Non-Freeway - Single-Tenant Buildings and Multi-Tenant Buildings (Horizontal Space) . ii) Chart: Non-Freeway - Multi-Tenant Buildings (Vertical Space) . iii) Chart: Freeway - Single-Tenant Buildings and Multi-Tenant Buildings (Horizontal Space) . iv) Chart: Freeway - Multi-Tenant Buildings (Vertical Space) . f . Permanent Window Signs . This section applies to all commercial uses located on properties zoned B-1 , B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6,B-7, B-8, I-1 , M-3 (or an subsequently created business or manufacturing zone) . Said commercial uses, in addition to utilizing the signage requirements in Section 25.7.04-1 , items a. through d. or item f . , may also utilize the signage requirements listed in this Section 25 .7 . 04-1 , item f . i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Window Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign per property frontage. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: One-third ( 1/3) of the window area on which the sign is established. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable. v) LOCATION: As per definition of window sign. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of a similar design and identical in lighting, color and style of construction. vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. 24 x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7 ,B-8, M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. g. Old Towne Carmel . This section applies to all commercial uses located on properties zoned B-1 , B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, M-i , M-2, M-3, (or subsequently created business or manufacturing zone) , and additionally situated in Old Towne Carmel . Said commercial uses may utilize either the signage requirements in Section 25 .7 .04-1 , items a. through d. , of this Ordinance or the signage requirements listed in Section 25 .7 .04, item f . i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Suspended sign; projecting sign or porch sign. (Only in Old Towne Carmel are these types of signs permitted. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign per business in a Single-Tenant Building or a Multi- Tenant Building (Vertical Space) . One ( 1 ) (Building) identification sign per Multi-Tenant Building (Vertical Space) or Multi-Tenant Building (Horizontal Space) is permitted if seven (7) or more businesses occupy the same building. In no instance shall any building or multi-building complex have more than one ( 1 ) identification ground sign. If the identification sign is to be used for tenant identification then all building tenants shall equally share the sign area as per appropriate chart. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Twenty ( 20) sq. ft. for a projecting sign; twelve ( 12 ) sq. ft. for a suspended sign; six (6) sq. ft. for a porch sign. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN ( Suspended) : Eight ( 8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: No ground sign shall be located closer than five ( 5) feet to the right-of-way and shall not interfere with vision clearance. A projecting sign may be utilized only when the building on 17Hich it is to be established has a front yard with a depth of less than five ( 5) feet. A projecting sign shall be located a minimum of two ( 2 ) feet behind the curb and shall measure a minimum distance of eight ( 8) feet from the bottom of the sign to ground level . 25 vi) COLOR & DESIGN; No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of similar design and identical in lighting, color, height of sign area and style of construction. vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Optional . x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4,B-7, B-8 , M-3 or U.S . Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi ) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. h. Fast Food Operations With Drive-Through Service. This section applies to fast food operations with drive-through service located on properties zoned B-1 , B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6 , B-7, B-8 , I-1 , M-1 , M-2, M-3 . Said fast food operations, in addition to utilizing the signage requirements listed in Section 25 .7 .04-1 items a. through d. , or Section 25 .7 .04-1 , item e. , may also display a menu sign with a maximum sign area of sixteen ( 16 ) sq. ft. and a maximum height of six (6) feet for a ground sign. 25 .7 .04-2 NON-COMMERCIAL USES a. Housing Project (Permanent Sign) . i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance into a housing project shall be treated as one sign; however, both sign faces shall be used to calculate the sign area. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty ( 50) square feet per sign face. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved. v) LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: As approved. 26 vii) COPY: As approved. viii ) ILLUMINATION: As approved. ix) LANDSCAPING: Optional . x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission; and sign may be established any time after housing project plans are approved. xi ) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. b. Home Occupation and Boarding House i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1) identification sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Twenty ( 20) square feet. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five ( 5) feet. v) LOCATION: No closer than five (5) feet to the right-of-way; shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii ) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4,B-7,B-8, M-3, or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. c. Institutional Uses i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign and one ( 1 ) changeable copy sign. 27 iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Identification sign / thirty ( 30) sq. ft. ; changeable copy sign / sixteen ( 16) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5 ) feet. v) LOCATION: No sign shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the right-of-way; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: As per definitions of identification sign and changeable copy sign. viii ) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4,B-7,B-8, M-3 or U.S. Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. ^ xii) FEES: Not required. d. Recreational Uses i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign per entrance. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty ( 30) sq. ft. per sign. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require Commission approval . vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. 28 x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4,B-7, B-8, M-3 or U.S . Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval . xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. xii) FEES: Required. 25 .7.04-3 TEMPORARY SIGNS. Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one ( 1 ) year 's duration, but may be renewed, unless otherwise prohibited. a. Housing Project Construction Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per entrance. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixty-four (64) square feet per sign. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight ( 8) feet. v) LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: No restrictions. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .04-3 . xii) FEES: Required. xiii) TIME: May be established after, but not before final approval of housing proiect plans, but may remain no longer than eighteen ( 18 ) months after the date of approval of the housing project plans. The temporary sign must be removed when the permanent housing project sign is established. b. Non-Residential Construction Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per property frontage. 29 iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty-two ( 32) square feet per sign. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight ( 8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Shall be set back twenty ( 20) feet from the street right-of-way; only one ( 1 ) sign may face any particular property frontage. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions. vii) COPY: Limited to identification of the building, architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, but shall not include any advertising or product. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .04-3 . xii) FEES: Required. xiii) TIME: Shall not be established until after construction has begun; shall be removed within .►. seven (7) days after the beginning of the intended use of the project. c. Real Estate Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATIONS: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) sign per property frontage. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Lot size under five ( 5) acres/ six square feet; lot size five (5 ) acres and over / thirty-two ( 32) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Lot size under five ( 5) acres / five ( 5) feet; lot size five (5) acres and over / eight ( 8) feet. v) LOCATION: Signs of six (6 ) sq. ft. or less / five (5 ) feet from the right-of-way; over six (6) sq. ft. / ten ( 10) feet from the right-of-way. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions vii) COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, but shall reflect no advertising or 30 promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale or lease. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6 ) sq. ft. Section 25 .7 .04-3 . xii) FEES: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6) sq. ft. xiii) TIME: Signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the sale, lease or rental of the property. d. Political Campaign Signs i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: No restrictions. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixteen ( 16 ) sq. ft. total per premise. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet. v) LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and/or polling sites . vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions . vii) COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Not required. xii) FEES: Exempt. xiii) TIME: Must be removed within seven (7 ) days after the election to which they pertain. e. Street Banners i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: As approved. 31 iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: As approved. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable. v) LOCATION: As approved. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: As approved. vii) COPY: Must announce public entertainment or event. (This does not include "SALE" signs) . viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Signs and locations must be approved by the Administrator. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .04-3 . xii) FEE: Exempt. xiii) TIME: May be established up to fourteen ( 14) days prior to the event and remain seven (7 ) days after. f. Grand Opening/Business Closing Signs .-� i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner or ground sign. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One( 1 ) sign per property frontage. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Eighty ( 80) square feet. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN. Eight ( 8 ) feet. v) LOCATION: Shall not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions. vii) COPY: Limited to "Grand Opening"/"Going Out of Business" . viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required for each sign. Section 25 .7 . 04-3 . xii) FEES: Fifteen ( 15 ) dollars . 32 xiii) TIME: Limited to thirty ( 30) days in one ( 1 ) calendar year. g. Temporary Uses . This section shall apply to those business uses established for a time period limited to a maximum of four (4) months, including, but not limited to road side stands, tent sales and carnivals. (This does not include "SALE" signs) . i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign, ground sign or banner. ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One ( 1 ) identification sign. iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty-two ( 32) sq. ft. iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet. v) LOCATION: Must not interfere with vision clearance. vi) COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions. vii) COPY: As per definition of identification sign. viii) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. ix) LANDSCAPING: Not required. x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None. xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25 .7 .04-3 . xii) FEES: Fifteen ( 15) dollars/month. xiii) TIME: Limited to four (4) months . 25 .7 .05 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS After the enactment of this Ordinance, the Administrator shall make a survey every six (6) months of the jurisdictional area for signs that do not conform to this Ordinance; and shall submit the results of the survey, in writing, to the Mayor, Council, Officers of the Board and Commission. This report is due on January 1 , and July 1 , of every year and shall include the sections of this Ordinance with which said signs do not comply, and any necessary proof that said signs are legally non-conforming. The Administrator shall also use all reasonable efforts to notify the user or owner of the property on which such 33 sign is located of the signs non-conformity and whether it is legally non-conforming or is illegal . Should any questions arise as a result of the Administrator 's decision that a sign is a legal non-conforming use or is illegal, the final determination of such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28 .6 of this Ordinance. An on going record of existing legal non-conforming signs shall thereafter be maintained as a part of the Board 's permanent records. A legal non-conforming sign shall immediately lose its legal non-conforing designation if: ( 1 ) the sign is not kept in good repair and in a safe condition; ( 2) the sign is demolished by any natural force to the extent of seventy percent (70%) of its use; ( 3) the sign is altered in any way in structure of copy (except for changeable copy signs and normal maintenance) ; (4) the sign is relocated; (5) the sign is replaced; (6) the fee ownership of the property upon which the sign is located changes or the tenant using the sign changes; On the happening of any one of the above sign conditions the sign shall be immediately brought into conformance with this Ordinance with a new permit secured therefore, or shall be removed. Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a legal non-conforming sign or owner of the property on which the legal non-conforming sign is located from the provisions of this ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs, provided, however, that any repainting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall not modify in any way the sign structure or copy. 25 .7.06 SIGN PERMITS . Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to establish any sign within the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for each such sign from the Administrator as required by this Ordinance. These directives shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of copy on a legal changeable copy sign, nor for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way. No permit is required for signs which are exempted from permits elsewhere in this Ordinance. No new 34 permit is required for signs which have permits and which conform with the requirements of this ordinance on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is altered or relocated. A permit must be secured when the fee ownership of the property upon which the sign is located has been changed, or when the ground upon which the sign is situated has been leased to a new lessee. Every sign permit issued by the Administrator shall become null and void if the sign is not established within six (6) months after the issuance of such permit. Signs which require approval by the Commission must be established within one ( 1 ) year after the date such approval is granted, or such approval shall become null and void. Signs which require variance approval from the Board shall be established within one ( 1 ) year. (See Ordinance Z-1'10) . No person shall establish any sign upon any property or building without the consent of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized representative. Application for a permit shall be made to the Administrator upon a form provided by the Administrator and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations of the City including, but not limited to: ( 1 ) Name and address of the owner of the sign. ( 2) Name and address of the owner (fee owner) of the premises where the sign is to be located. ( 3) Name and address of the person leasing the premises (if applicable) . (4) Clear and legible drawings with description definitely showing location of the sign which is the subject of the permit and all other existing signs whose construction requires permits, when such signs are on the same premises. (5) Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports, sizes, electrical wiring and components, materials, color, and design of the sign and method of attachment. The design, quality, materials and loading shall conform to the requirements of the Building Official ' s and Administrative Code (B.O.A.C. ) , as amended. If required by the Administrator, engineering data shall be supplied on plans submitted certified by a duly licensed engineer. The Administrator shall issue a permit for the establishemnt of a sign when an application therefore has been properly made of the city. 35 The person establishing a sign shall notify the Administrator upon completion of the work for which permits are required, and shall submit a color photograph of the established sign to the Administrator. All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Administrator. The Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a mis-statement of fact or fraud aftr due notice by and hearing before the Administrator. When a sign permit is denied or revoked by the Administrator, he shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial . No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an action to abate an unlawful sign. An appeal may be taken to the Board from either the Administrator 's denial or revocation of a permit or from the failure of the Administrator to formally grant or deny a permit within thirty days ( 30) days . (See Section 30. 1 and 30 . 2 ) . --� Permit fees shall be as stated in Section 29 .6 .5 of this ordinance. 25 .7.07 VARIANCE A variance from the terms of these regulations may be submitted to the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals as stated in Section 30 .5 of this Ordinance. 25 .7.08 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 25 .7 .08-1 ADMINISTRATION. The Administrator of this Ordinance shall be the Carmel Director of Community Development. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all provisions of this section both in letter and spirit, pursuant to State Statute. The Adminstrator is further empowered to delegate the duties and the powers granted to and imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall include any authorized representative(s) . The Administrator is hereby empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, upon which, or in connection with which a sign is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this section. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists . 36 31 .0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 31 . 1 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES 31 . 1 . 1 (Violations) A failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with the granting of variances, special uses, planned district development plan approvals, or signs, shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. 31 . 1 . 2 (Legal Proceedings) The Commission, the Board, the Department of Community Development, the Administrator, or any designated enforcement official may bring to the attention of the City Attorney a violation of the provisions of the Ordinance to initiate legal proceedings pursuant to statute. 31 . 1 . 3 (Mandatory Injunction) The Commission, the Board, the Director of the Department of Community Development, the Administrator, or any designated enforcement official may request the City Attorney to bring an action for a mandatory injunction directing any person to remove a structure or a sign erected in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance pursuant to State Statute. 31 . 1 .4 (Common Nuisance) Any building erected, raised or converted, any sign established or land or premises used in violation of any provision of this ordinance or of the requirement thereof, is hereby declared to be a common nuisance and as such may be abated in such a manner as nuisances are now or may hereafter be abated under existing law. 31 . 1 .5 (Fines) Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ( $25 .00) nor more than one thousand dollars ( $1 ,000.00) for each offense. For the purposes of this Ordinance, each day of violation of terms of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. 31 . 1 .6 (Penalties ) Any person who attempts, commits, participates in, assists or maintains a violation of this Ordinance may be found guilty as a principal and suffer the penalties herein provided. 31 . 1 .7 (Remedy for Failure) The remedy provided in this section for failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance, whether civil, criminal or otherwise, shall be cummulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law. The civil penalty hereinafter described shall be used in preference to the criminal penalty on all violations except in the case of repeated, malicious, willfully prolonged or flagrant ^ violations. 37 31 . 1 . 8 Civil Penalty. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of fifty dollars ( $50 .00) for each day or portion thereof that the violation continues, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ( $2,500.00) . 31 . 1 .9 Assurance of Discontinuance. On all violations the Director of the Department of Community Development or Administrator may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or violation. Such assurance shall specify a time limit in which such compliance with the Ordinance is to be accomplished. Ordinance Z-175 is hereby amended by Ordinance Z-196 as amended, passed and adopted by the Common Council of the City of Carmel on the 3 day of e52,672;„6„,, 19_3 This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and shall repeal any and all ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herewith. Presiding Officer Attest: Dorothy J. 4.4n ock, Clerk-Treasurer Approved: 4/ , 0(.215;LAAM- •an-• A. Reiman, Mayor of the Ci y of Carmel 38 I SIGN CHART (a) Non-Freeway: SINGLE TENANT & MULTI-TENANT (HORIZONTAL) BUILDINGS Setback of Sign Building Maximum Maximum Height Fran Street Right- Frontage Sign Area of Ground Sign of-way (Minimum 5 (Tenant Unit) feet) 5-50 ft. under 100 ft. 30 sq. ft. 6 feet 100-300 ft. 45 sq. ft. 6 feet over 300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 6 feet 51-100 ft. under 100 ft. 35 sq. ft. 6 feet 100-300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 6 feet over 300 ft. 80 sq. ft. 6 feet 101-300 ft. under 100 ft. 40 sq. ft. 6 feet 100-300 ft. 75 sq. ft. 6 feet over 300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 6 feet over-300 ft.* under 100 ft. 50 sq. ft. 7 feet 100-300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 7 feet over 300 ft. 100 sq. ft. 7 feet * For buildings whose setback frau the road right-of-way is more than 300 ft.. The maximum sign area may be increased at the rate of an additional 5 sq. ft. per additional 100 ft. setback. 39 I SIGN CHART (b) Non-Freeway: MULTI-TENANT (VERTICP,I,) BUILDINGS Setback of Sign I. Building Maxi.nnun Maxinnun Height From Street Right- Frontage Sign Area of Ground Sign of-way (Minimum S (Tenant Unit) 5 feet 5-50 ft. under 50 ft. 20 sq. ft. 5 feet 50-100 ft. 30 sq. ft. 5 feet 101-300 ft. 45 sq. ft. 5 feet over 300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 5 feet 51-100 ft. under 50 ft. 25 Sq. ft. 6 feet 50-100 ft. 35 sq. ft. 6 feet 101-300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 6 feet over 300 ft. 80 sq. ft. 6 feet 101-300 ft. under 50 ft. 30 sq. ft. 7 feet 50-100 ft. 40 sq. ft. 7 feet 101-300 ft. 75 sq. ft. 7 feet over 300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 7 feet over 300 ft.* under 50 ft. 35 sq. ft. 7 feet 50-100 ft. 50 sq. ft. 7 feet 101-300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 7 feet over 300 ft. 100 sq. ft. 7 feet * For buildings whose setback from the road right-of-way is more than 300 ft. The Maximum sign area may be increased at the rate of an additional 5 sq. ft. per additional 100 ft. setback. 40 I SIGN CHART (c) Freeway: SIN(r -ZENANT & MULTI-TENANT (HORIZONTAL) BUILDINGS Setback of Sign Building Maximum Maximum Height • From Street Right- Frontage Sign Area of Ground Sign of"--Way (Minimti rn (Tenant Unit) 5 feet 200' & under under 100' 40 sq. ft. 6 feet 101-250' 75 sq. ft. 7 feet over 250' 100 sq. ft. 8 feet over 200'* under 100' 50 sq. ft. 6 feet 101-250' 90 sq. ft. 7 foot over 250' 120 sq. ft. 8 feet * For buildings whose setback from the road right-of-way is more than 200 ft. 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