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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILING FEES: Single Family (Primary Residence) $350.00 for the first variance, plus $105.00 for each additional
section of the ordinance being varied. All Other $1,394.00 for the first variance, plus $657.00 for each
additional section of the ordinance being varied. (Or see Hearing Officer option & Fees.)
DOCKET NO. ________________________________ DATE RECEIVED:_______________________________
1) Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
2) Project Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Engineer/Architect:______________________________________ Phone: _________________________
Attorney:_______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Contact Person:__________________________________________Phone:________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________________________________
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
______ (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property ______ (b) The applicant is the contract
purchaser of the property. (c) Other: __________________________________________________
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved: __________________________________________________________
Owner's address: __________________________________________ Phone:_____________________
5) Record of Ownership: Deed Book No./Instrument No.___________________________________________
Page: ______________________ Purchase date: _____________________________________________
6) Common address of the property involved: ___________________________________________________
Legal Description: ______________________________________________________________________
Tax Parcel ID No.:__________________________________________________________________
7) Explanation of requested Development Standards Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the
section number(s) of the Unified Development Ordinance that applies and/or creates the need for this
request.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8) Reasons supporting why the BZA should grant the Development Standards Variance: (Additionally,
complete the attached question sheet entitled "Findings of Fact-Development Standards Variance").
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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9) Zoning district classification of property: _________________________________________________
9a) Overlay Zone of property (if applicable):___________________________________________________
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: ____________________________________________________acres/sq.ft.
11) Present use of property: ______________________________________________________________
12) Describe proposed use of property: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13) Is the property: Owner occupied __________ Renter occupied _________ Other ___________________
14) Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connection with this
property that would relate or affect its use for the specific purpose of this application? If yes, give date and
docket number, instrument no., decision rendered and pertinent explanation. ________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: _________________________________________________________________
Builder: ______________________________________________________________________________
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Three modes of public notice are required.
LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the NEWSPAPER according to the Chart on page 5
MANDATORY 20 days prior to the public hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the
newspaper must be available for inspection by the night of the hearing.
LEGAL NOTICE to all adjoining and abutting property owners is also MANDATORY; two methods of notice
are recommended:
1) FIRST CLASS MAIL with CERTIFICATE OF MAILING sent to adjoining property owners. (The white
receipt should be stamped by the Post Office at least 20 days prior to the public hearing date), OR
2) HAND DELIVERED to adjoining and abutting property owners (A receipt signed by the adjoining and
abutting property owner acknowledging the 20 day prior notice should be kept for verification that the notice was
completed)
LEGAL NOTICE via a Notice of Public Hearing SIGN posted on the property is also required; see page 8.
THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT.
The applicant understands that docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been
submitted to the Department of Community Services.
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: _______________
The applicant certifies by signing this application that he/she has been advised that all representations of
the Department of Community Services are advisory only and that the applicant should rely on
appropriate Unified Development Ordinance and/or the legal advice of his/her attorney.