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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM -
Date: October 20, 2020
To: Plan Commission Members
From: Nathan Chavez
Re: Docket No. PZ-2020-00119 OA
Enclosed is the information packet for the following item. If you have any questions, please call 317-571-2478.
Docket No. PZ-2020-00119 OA: Sign Standards Amendments.
The applicant seeks to amend the Unified Development Ordinance in order to amend Section 5.39 Sign
Standards, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 Entryway Feature Standards, Section 5.66 Food Stand Use
Standards, Section 1.29 Filing Fees, and Definitions for signage. Filed by the Department of
Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
Contents:
— Red Line Version
— Clean Version
— Sign Standards Visual Guide
— This is for reference and is not included with the UDO.
Proposed Amendments Summary:
Attached is a proposed UDO Amendment in order to add new sign types, allow different sign types for various
uses, promote pedestrian scale signage, and better tailor the recently adopted (2017) Unified Development
Ordinance to meet Carmel's signage needs.
Article 1: Ordinance Foundation:
- Section 1.29: Filing Fees, Lines 35-37: Adding a fee type for new proposed sign type; Sign,
Construction Fence
Article 5: Development Standards:
- Section 5.18: Home Occupation Standards, Lines 47-49: Refer sign standards for Home
Occupation to Section 5.39 Sign Standards
- Section 5.39: Sign Standards,
• Throughout this section all defined terms have been capitalized (i.e. Wall Sign or
Entryway Feature).
• Line 56: Color is not restricted unless by a Sign Plan.
• Line 88: Address numeral size is no longer regulated.
• Lines 100-102: Flag Pole standards have been included.
• Line 103: Section was originally for valet stands. Height standard reduced to better
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reflect a valet stand size.
• Line 134: Clearly stating that signs are prohibited on Accessory Structures.
• Lines 139-140: Clarifying that a vehicle used as sign is not permitted between a right-
of-way line and building.
• Lines 169-238: Residential Complexes
■ This section is now written to include all types of residential uses (subdivisions,
multi -building apartments, stand-alone apartments, etc.). Residential uses are
then allowed signage by their setback to the right-of-way line.
■ Lines 211-217: Section 7.11 Residential Entryway Features is referred to and
language regulating the relationship between Signage and Entryway Features
and better established.
• Lines 246-331: Permanent Signs for Single Tenants for Non -Residential Uses
■ Line 248 & 261-265: Blade Signs have been included; this is a longer and larger
sign compared to a Projecting Sign.
■ Sign types are permitted depending on the setback of building(s): 15-ft. or
greater and allowed ground signage. 15-ft. or less are allowed signage installed
on the building itself.
■ Language restricting sign types where residential structures have been converted
to a commercial use has been added in multiple section to reinforce the
standard.
■ Lines 284-285: Signage on an awning valence is less restrictive.
■ Lines 323-324: A delineated cornice is now required for all Ground signs.
• Lines 332-486: Permanent Signs for Multi -Tenant Buildings for Mixed -use and Non -
Residential Uses
■ Sign types are permitted depending on the setback of building(s): 15-ft. or
greater and allowed ground signage. 15-ft. or less are allowed signage installed
on the building itself.
■ Language restricting sign types where residential structures have been converted
to a commercial use has been added in multiple section to reinforce the
standard.
■ Line 326 & 391-395: Blade Signs have been included; this is a longer and larger
sign compared to a Projecting Sign.
■ Lines 367-369: Section 7.12 Non -Residential Entryway Features is now referred
to.
■ Lines 373-374: Vehicular Entrance signage ("parking") is included for Mixed -use
building.
■ One Zone asked that instead of using the language "Front Yard" Staff use "set
back from". This is now consistent with the rest of the UDO. (ex: Lines 381-382)
■ Line 399: Projecting Signs have been given a maximum square footage.
■ Lines 451-462: Signage on an awning valence is less restrictive.
■ Lines 371-472: A delineated cornice is now required for all Ground signs.
Lines 487-502: Window Signage
■ Removed the district and uses applicability.
■ Removed the Number section. The Maximum Sign Area section is effective to
limit the number and size.
Lines 503-518: Drive-Thru Signage
■ Changed the applicability from districts to use.
■ Included additional masonry base standards to be more consistent with other
masonry base standards in the UDO.
• Lines 538-567: Construction Signage
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■ Included a new sign type; Construction Fence. This will allow signage on fences
when demolition or construction is occurring.
■ Line 554-555: Added a provision limiting how close Ground Signs may be to
each other.
■ Line 559-560: Included a section allowing Ground sign faces to be split up to
sixty degrees and still count as one sign.
• Line 593: Clarifies the duration a For Sale/lease sign is permitted.
• Line 609: Clarifies that a Temporary Use permit, issued by Building and Code Services,
is required before a Temporary Use Sign is permitted.
• Line 627-629: These two locations are no longer available for Street Banners.
• Line 630: Allows one Banner per Street Frontage
• Line 634: Clarifies that a Public Event Permit is required for the banner.
• Lines 654-674: Allows greater flexibility for temporary signage for Carmel
Redevelopment Commission projects. This is similar to Section L (Line 519), which
allows greater flexibility for permanent signage in C1 and C2 zoning districts.
• Line 675-701: Reduces the Ground Sign Chart to better portray the type of signage
requested. The amendment changes the distance of right-of-way column, the maximum
sign area column, and in one instance the maximum height.
■ A table displaying the Ground Sign approvals in 2018-2020 will be included with
the Department Report.
— Section 5.66: Food Stand Use -Specific Standards, Lines 705-707: Refers sign standards for
Food Stand uses to Section 5.39 Sign Standards
Article 7: Design Standards:
— Section 7.11 & 7.12: Residential and Non -Residential Entryway Standards, Lines 711 & 722:
These two sections were not in the previous zoning ordinance and were introduced with the UDO
in 2017 when the UDO was introduced. Entryway Features allow subdivisions and larger
commercial developments to construct a structure which meets their theme or adds to the
character of the area. This does not allow for larger or taller signage, but rather a taller structure.
The proposed revisions are meant to mold these sections to better fit with the Sign Standards as
proposed in this rewrite including;
Adding a 5' setback requirement.
Referring the section to the Sign Standards.
Requiring ADLS or ADLS Amendment for approval
Article 11: Definitions:
— Line 821: Adding a definition for Construction Fencing to allow a new sign type.
— Line 824: Adding a definition for Entryway Feature which was previously not defined.
— Line 827: Amending Residential Complex definition so it applies to all types of Residential Uses.
— Line 830: Adding a new definition for proposed sign type Construction Fence Sign.
— Line 833 & 839: Differentiating between a Blade Sign and Projecting Sign.
— Line 844: Adding a definition for Flag Sign which was previously not defined.
— Line 850: Adding a definition for Vehicular Entrance which was previously not defined.
To aide in review, UDO page numbers are referenced in the ordinance document.
The UDO may be accessed on the city's website at www.carmel.in.qov > Government > Departments
& Services > Community Services > Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
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Sponsor: Councilor
ORDINANCE Z-6XX-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance amending standards and definitions for signage
in the Unified Development Ordinance.
Synopsis:
This ordinance amends the Unified Development Ordinance in order to add new sign types, allow
different sign types for various uses, promote pedestrian scale signage, and better tailor the 2017 Unified
Development Ordinance to meet Carmel's signage needs.
15 WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to regulate signage to ensure the protection of property
16 values, the character of various neighborhoods, the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious
17 community, and encourage economic development; and
18 WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain an orderly, consistent and streamlined unified
19 development ordinance; and
20 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in IC 36-7-
21 4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances must first approve
22 by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has jurisdiction; and
23 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to amend the
24 text of the unified development ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance D-2391-17, the
Carmel Unified Development Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. PZ-2020-00119 OA having received
a favorable recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday, , it
hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance Z-6XX-
20, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I: Amend Article 1: Ordinance Foundation as follows:
1.29: Filing Fees
Amend Sians Fee Table as follows:
Sign Permit $107.00
Sign Installation Improvement $43.00 plus $2.05 per s . ft.
Construction Fencing S0.25 Der so. ft.
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40 Section II: Amend Article 5: Development Standards as follows:
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42 5.18 HO-01: Home Occupation Standards UDO Page 5-22
43 These Home Occupation Standards (HB) apply to the following zoning districts:
44 ICON: PI, S1, S2, RI, R2, R3, R4, R5, UR, B3, B5, B6, B7, C1, C2, UC, MC, M3
45 A. General:
46 2. Character:
47 d. The Home Occupation shall not be pet:mi4ed sigfis othet: *haf t4ase r a ly
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49 signage per Article 5, Section 5.39.
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51 5.39 SI-01: Sign Standards UDO Page 5-49
52 These Sign Standards (SI) apply to the following districts:
53 ICON: PI, S1, S2, RI, R2, R3, R4, R5, UR, BI, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, UC, MC, I1, M3
54 A. Purpose and Intent: Signs obstruct views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for
55 land, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation. The purpose of Section
56 5.39: Sign Standards is to regulate the size, eele-, illumination, movement, materials,
57 location, height and condition of all signs placed on private property for exterior
58 observation, thus ensuring the protection of property values, the character of the various
59 neighborhoods, the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community,
60 protection against destruction of or encroachment on historic convenience to citizens and
61 encouraging economic development. Section 5.39: Sign Standards allows adequate
62 communication through signage while encouraging aesthetic quality in the design, location,
63 size and purpose of all signs. Section 5.39: Sign Standards shall be interpreted in a manner
64 consistent with the First Amendment guarantee of free speech.
65 B. Sign Maintenance:
66 1. Every sign, including but not limited to those signs for which permits are required,
67 shall have all parts and surfaces cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary to
68 maintain the original appearance.
69 2. A Sign Permit shall not be required for sign maintenance (i.e. the repainting, cleaning
70 and other normal maintenance or repair), nor for change of copy for legal Changeable
71 Copy of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued.
72 3. However, any Sign Alteration shall require sign permit approval.
73 4. Landscaping around #Ground iRSigns shall be maintained so that the sign may be
74 visible at all times and from all visual angles.
75 5. A Sign Permit will not be required for a change of copy for legal Changeable Copy or
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77 Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
78 6. All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Planning Administrator.
79 C. Exempted Signs: The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of Section
80 5.39: Sign Standards, but shall be established and maintained in such a manner as to not
81 cause safety hazards. Signs which are included as part of a Sign Plan may require approval
82 by the Planning Administrator, however, do not require fees. Otherwise, no procedures,
83 approvals, permits or fees are required for the following signs:
84 1. Each property owner shall mark their property using numerals that identify the
85 address of the property so that public safety departments can easily identify the
86 address from the public street. The size and location of the identifying numeral and
87 letters shall be proportional to the size of the building and the distance from the street
88 to the building .
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Integral Signs (3 square feet or less).
Traffic control devices on private or public property shall be erected and maintained to
comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Traffic Directional Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for any one
(1) sign; and not higher than three (3) feet above ground level. Standard traffic
directional signs, such as STOP and Yield signs, shall comply with the "Manual for
Uniform Traffic Control Devices" which can be found at www.mutcd fhwa.dot. gov.
Government Signs.
Flags
Flag Poles shall meet the minimum yard setback requirements for a Principal Building
or a minimum of ten (10) feet, whichever is more restrictive.
Flag Poles mounted onto a building shall not extend above the cornice line of the
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building.
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-&c. Standalone Flag Poles shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
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Accessory Structures less than ei-g t-five (95) feet in height may display a sign no
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larger than three (3) square feetin area.
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Parking lot row/area identifiers (3 square feet or less).
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Umbrella signs (3 square feet or less).
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D. Prohibited Signs: The following types of signs are prohibited.
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Signs which contain obscene statements, words or pictures.
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Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain
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the words "stop", "slow", "caution", "danger", "warning" or similar words, or are
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of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which
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may be confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal.
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Off Premise signs.
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Signs with a Visible Light Source on the exterior of a Building unless they are
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permitted specifically by other sections of Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
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Signs of the flashing, blinking, animated, or audible type, except those giving
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public service information placed by the City of Carmel and/or the State of Indiana.
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(The message can change no more than 1 time per 10 seconds.)
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Signs which rotate, swing, inflate or move as a result of wind (natural or man-
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made), i.e. banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs,
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spinners or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections
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of Section 5.39: Sign Standards (See Section 5.39(QR): Temporary Sign; Permitted
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Banners).
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Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection
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of a street, highway, ortrail crossing.
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Signs which are projected on, located upon, over, or in any street or highway right-
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of -way, except for official highway and regulatory signs of the City of Carmel and
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the State of Indiana.
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Portable signs which are not permanently affixed to anything or are movable.
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Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences, unless they are
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permitted specifically by other sections of Section 5.39: Sign Standards (See
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Section 5.39(QR): Temporary Sign; Permitted Banners).
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Roof Signs
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station canopies, or sheds, etc.) unless they are permitted specifically in Section 5.39: Sign
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Standards (See Section 5.39(C): Exempted Signs.)
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42-13. Vehicles Used as Signs: It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a
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138 way as to function as a sign, defined to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or
139 similar movable structure containing or supporting any signage between tht-any Street
140 or highway right-of-way line and any publie stfeetBuilding and the greater of two
141 distances: forward of the Front Line of Building of the Principal Building or 150 feet
142 from the public right-of-way, with the exception of:
143 a Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site;
144 b. Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas;
145 c. Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that have
146 been screened from or are not generally visible from the public right-of-way;
147 d Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available 150 feet or more from the
148 public right-of-way. In such cases, vehicles supporting signage shall be located
149 as far as possible from the public right-of-way, subject to determination by the
150 Director of Community Services.
151 e. Passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within a
152 standard parking space, containing signs painted on or permanently affixed on the
153 doors or integral body panels that do not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.
154 Permanent Sign Standards
155 E. General Permanent Sign Standards:
156 1. All signs require Sign Permit approval by the Planning Administrator.
157 2. All Sign Permits require fees per Article], Section 1.29 Filing Fees.
158 3. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Section 5.74 Vision Clearance
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All permanent Ground sSigns require a Landscaped Green Area at its base equal to the
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Sign Area. For example, ornamental grasses, shrubs and seasonal flowers.
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Wall Signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical
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elements of the Building and do not obscure architectural details of the Building.
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No Wall Sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a Building,
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beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is mounted, nor above the roofline.
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All sign types shall be designed to relate to the architectural style of the main
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Building or Buildings upon the site.
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All signs shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from ethe street right-of-way.
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F. Permanent Sign, Residential Complex: The fellowing staffdafds apply to Heft sttb&visief+
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Sign Classification: Blade, EntranceFd, Projecting, Suspended, or Wall.
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Number and Type:
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a Entrance and Suspended: One (1) sign per entrance if the Building(s) are set back
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greater than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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i. Matching Entrance sSigns which border either side of one (1) entrance
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into a Residential Complex shall be treated as one (1) sign.
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ii. However, both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
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b_Clubhouse/leasing office in a Residential Complex: 1 sign.
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c. One 1) Blade, Projecting, or Wall Sign per Street Frontage if the Building(s) are set
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back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way_
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d One 1) Wall Sign for Vehicular Entrances if the building is set back less than fifteen
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(15) feet from the street right-of-wM.
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&e. One (1) Wall Sign per Building Facade at the ground floor Public Access Entrance if
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the building is set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-wa.
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3. Maximum Sign Area:
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a Blade:
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i. Seventy_ percent 70%) of tenant's Spandrel panel height.
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ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty=
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five (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
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iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seven . -five (75) square feet.
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b_Entrance: Fifty (50) square feet.
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c_Clubhouse/leasing office: Twenty (20) square feet.
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d Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
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ae. Public Access Entrance: Twenty_(20square feet.
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f. Suspended: Twelve (12) square feet.
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i. Seven . -five percent 70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
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ii. Eigh , -five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a
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ten percent 10% leeway allowance for architectural elements that
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may hinder sign visibility.
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iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by
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separation details between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels.
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Signs on glass buildings shall not obscure vision of tenants inside the
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building.
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i-iv. No Wall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet.
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4. Maximum Height of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
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5. Location:
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a Entrance: At Vehicular Eentrance to Residential Complex; installed a
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minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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i. Gan-Signage May be installed on a residential Entryway Feature, see
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Article 7, Section 7.11: Residential Entryway Feature Standards.
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• Required Approval: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
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ii. However, a Residential Complex cannot have both an Entrance Sign and an
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Entryway Feature.
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i-iii. Prohibited when the building(s) for which it is to be established are set
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back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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b. Clubhouse/Leasing Office: At Ppedestrian Access eEntrance to Building.
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c. Projecting and Blade:
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i. May be utilized only when the Building on which it is to be established lffs-ft
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F -ent Yafd with ^ depth ^ris set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street
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right-of-way.
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ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
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iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign
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to ground level.
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iv. "Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
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v. A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a building will be
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considered facing two (2) Street Frontages.
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6. Design:
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i. Base of sign shall be constructed of Sign Masonry material to match the design
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of the building.
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233 ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material
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235 iii. Sign Masonry base shall at least equal the width and depth of the sign.
236 iv. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural features
237 of the main Building(s) upon the site.
238 b. Wall: See Section 5.39(E)(5), Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39(E)(7).
239 6-.7.Illumination: Permitted.
240 G. Permanent Sign, Home Occupation and Boarding House:
241 1. Sign Classification: Wall.
242 2. Number and Type: One (1) Sign.
243 3. Maximum Sign Area: Three (3) square feet.
244 4. Location: As per definition of Wall Sign.
245 5. Illumination: Not permitted.
246 H. Permanent Sign, Single Tenant in a Btisiixc s,lifiucrsi ia!,I 4airli-fraegiiigccc cfor Non-
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248 1. Sign Classification: Awning, Blade, Ground, Porch, Projecting, Suspended, or Wall.
249 2. Number and Type:
250 a One (1) sign per Street Frontage, maximum three (3) signs.
251 b. A building owner with two (2) or more Street Frontages may elect to transfer a
252 permitted sign from one (1) Street Frontage to another.
253 c. However, no more than two (2) signs may be oriented to one (1) Street
254 Frontage as follows: One (1) Projecting or Wall Sign and one (1) Ground or
255 Suspended Sign.
256 3. Maximum Sign Area:
257 a Awning:
258 i. The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable Sign Area of the
259 sign type chosen.
260 ii. If used as the primary business sign, the allowable Wall Sign Area applies.
261 b. Blade:
262 i. Seventy percent 70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel heir
263 ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty-
264 five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
265 iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seventy-five (75) square feet.
266 4c_Ground: Per Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
267 Ed Porch: Six (6) square feet.
268 de. Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
269 f Suspended: Twelve (12) square feet.
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271 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
272 ii. Eighty-five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a ten
273 percent (10%) leeway allowance for architectural elements that may
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275 iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation details
276 between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass buildings shall
277 not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
278 iv. No wWall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet.
279 4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Per Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
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i. Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for protection
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from the elements.
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iii. Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial or
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offices.
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i. Minimum five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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ii. Prohibited enwhere residential structures shave been converted to commercial or
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office uses.
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iii. Prohibited when the building for which it is to be established is set back less than
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fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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i. May be utilized only en -where residential structures shave been
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converted to office of commercial uses.
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ii. Minimum five (5) feet from the street right-of-wa.
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i. May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established l*s-a
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F,ent YaFd with a depth ^pis set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the Street
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right-of-way.
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ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
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iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to
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ground level.
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iv. Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the building.
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v. A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a building will be considered
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facing two (2) Street Frontages.
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iNINi. Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial
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of office uses.
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Wall: Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial or
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office uses.
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clearance from the top and bottom ofen the front valance of a fabric awning.
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ii. Valances shall not exceed fourteen (14") in height.
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iii. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning.
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i. Base of sign shall be constructed of Sign Masonry material to match the design of
318
the building.
319
ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a br- Sign Masonry
320
material shall be used.
321
iii. Width rSign Masonry base shall be at least equal to the width and depth of the
322
sign.
323
Div. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural
324
features of the main Buildings(s) upon the site.
325
c.
Wallin: See Section 5.39(E)(5), Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39 (D(7).
326
d
All Others: No restrictions.
327
7.
Copy:
328
a Any permissible Ground sign may include Changeable Copy.
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329 b. Any permissible Ground &Sign for an Automobile Filling Station use may
330 utilize Electronic Scrolling Numerals.
331 8. Illumination: Permitted.
332 1. Permanent Sign, Multi -Tenant Buildings in a BtisiNess,ll d4ia!,L`4antfaetufifiR pis'446*
333 for Mixed -use and Non -Residential uses:
334
335
336 1. Sign Classification: Awning, Blade, Ground, Projecting, Secondary Projecting, or Wall.
337 2. Number and Type:
338 a. Multi -Tenant Ground Floor Building
339 i. Per Tenant:
340 [1] One (1) Awning, Projecting, or Wall sSign per Street Frontage, maximum two
341 (2).
342 [2] One (1) Secondary Projecting sSign per tenant Facade, maximum
343 two (2) for pedestrian identification along a sidewalk.
344 [3] One (1) Wall sSign for the rear parking lot Public Access Entrance
345 Facade if the building is set back has a Frent Yard with a dept1, of less
346 than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
347 ii. Per Building:
348 [1] If a Building has more than one Street Frontage, One (1) Ground sSign
349 may be installed for the Street Frontage without Awning, Projecting, or
350 Wall &Signs per Section 5.39(I)(2)(a)(i)[I] above (maximum 3).
351 [2] A building owner with two (2) or more Street Frontages may elect to
352 transfer a permitted sign from one Street Frontage to another.
353 [3] However, no more than two (2) signs shall be oriented to one (1) Street
354 Frontage as follows: One Projecting or Wall Sign and one (1) Ground Sign.
355 b. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Office Building
356 i. Per Building: Two (2) signs per Street Frontage, maximum six (6).
357 ii. A building owner may transfer Street Frontages for two (2) Wall or one 1
358 Wall and one (1) Blade and one (1) Ground &Sign to face the same Street
359 Frontage.
360 iii. Buildings with more than one (1) Public Access Entrance and served by
361 separate parking lots are permitted one (1) Ground Sign at each of the
362 Public Access Entrances
363 c. Multi -Tenant Building Complex
364 i. One (1) Ground sSign per Street Frontage, maximum three (3) in addition
365 to Wall &Signs for Multi -Tenant Ground Floor or Multi -Tenant, Multi-
366 Level Office Buildings.
367 ii. Signage C—a*may be installed on a commercial entryway feature, see
368 Article 7, Section 7.12: Non -Residential Entryway Feature Standards.
369 fill Required Approval: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
370 d. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level, Mixed -Use Building
371 i. Per Building:
372 [11 One (1) Pf E�ee4ff6-Blade or Wall sSign per Street Frontage.
373 fH 2] One 1) Wall sign for Vehicular Entrances if the building is set back less
374 than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way
375 ii. Per ground floor tenant:
376 [1] One (1) Wall or Projecting sSign per Street Frontage.
377 [2] One (1) Secondary Projecting Sign per Facade, maximum two (2) for
378 pedestrian identification along a sidewalk (See Section
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379 5.39(1)(5)(,4g)(iiJJ.
380 [3] One (1) Wall &Sign for the rear (p^ etPublic Access eEntrance)
381 Facade if the building has a Rent Yafd with a depth efis set back less than
382 fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
383 iii. For upper level tenants:
384 [1] One (1) Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Wall Sign per Building
385 Facade at the ground floor Public Access Entrance; or
386 [2] One (1) Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Ground Sign per Building at
387 the rear Public Access Entrance to the building.
388 3. Maximum Sign Area:
389 a. Awning: The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable
390 Sign Area of the sign type chosen.
391 b. Blade:
392 i. Seventy_ percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel height.
393 ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty_
394 five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
395 iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seven . -five (75) square feet.
396 1}c_Ground: See Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
397 Ed. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall: Six (6) square feet.
398 d-e_Multi-Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground: Twelve (12) square feet.
399 f. Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
400 �&._Public Access Entrance: Twenty (20) square feet.
401 h_Secondary Projecting: Five (5) square feet.
402 €i. Wall:
403 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
404 ii. Eighty-five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a ten
405 percent (10%) leeway allowance for architectural elements that may
406 hinder sign visibility.
407 iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation details
408 between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass buildings shall
409 not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
410 iv. No Wall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet
411 4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
412 5. Location:
413 a. Awning:
414 i. Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for protection
415 from elements.
416 iii. Not permitted on residential structures that have been converted to office or
417 commercial uses.
418 b. Ground:
419 i. Minimum of five (5) feet from street right-of-way.
420 ii. Located at or near the VNehicular eEntrance to the complex.
421 iii. Ground Signs are not permitted eewhere residential structures t
422 have been converted to office or commercial uses.
423 ii�iv. Prohibited when the building for which it is to be established is set
424 back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way_
425 c. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall: At the Public Access
426 Entrance located at the rear of a building on the Facade of the building.
427 d. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground: At the Public Access
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Entrance located at the rear of a building in a Landscaped Green Area.
429
e. Porch and Suspended: May be utilized only on residential structures that have
430
been converted to office or commercial uses.
431
f. Projecting and Blade:
432
i. Shall only be used when the Building on which it is to be established h*s--a
433
1s set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street
434
right-of-way.
435
ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
436
iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to
437
ground level.
438
iv. Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
439
v_A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a Mti!6 T r a„+ r446
440
r ewel _Mfi ied Us-e- building will be considered facing two (2) Street
441
Frontages.
442
N-vi. Not permitted where residential structures have been converted to office or
443
commercial uses.
444
g. Secondary Projecting:
445
i. May be installed under an awning or perpendicular to the Building Facade
446
near the entrance to the tenant space.
447
iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the
448
sign to ground level.
449
iii. If Projecting Sign is selected as main sign type, a Secondary Projecting
450
Sign shall not be used on the same Facade.
451
ii iv.Not permitted where residential structures have been converted to office or
452
commercial uses.
453
h. Wall:
454
i. Within the Spandrel Panel of the Building Street Frontage occupied by the tenant.
455
ii. For Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Office buildings, Wall &Signs facing the same
456
Street Frontage shall be placed symmetrically within the Spandrel Panel (i.e.
457
one on each end of the Fagade). If a Wall Sign is placed in the middle of the
458
Spandrel Panel, no other Wall &Sign shall be placed on that same Fagade.
459
6. Design:
460
a. Awning:
461
i. Text and/or graphics shall not exeeed t-welveinEhhes (1''�ighonprovide 1" of
462
clearance from the top and bottom of the front valence of a fabric awning.
463
ii. Valences shall not exceed fourteen inches (14") in height.
464
iii. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning.
465
b. Ground:
466
i. Base of sign shall be constructed of a Sign Masonry material to match the design
467
of the building.
468
ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material
469
shall be used as the base for the ground sign.
470
iii. Width of Sign Masonry base shall at least equal the width and depth of the sign.
471
4.iv. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural
472
features of the main Building(s) uupon the site.
473
c. Wall: See Section 5.39(E)(5).- Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39(E)(7).
474
d. All others: No restrictions.
475
e. Sign Plan: Existing or new Multi -Tenant Buildings shall have and follow a
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476
Sign Package approved through ADLS or ADLS Amendment specifying the
477
following:
478
i. Sign placement on Building and site
479
ii. Wall Sign installation method to Building
480
iii. Lighting method of signage
481
iv. Sign size
482
7.
Copy:
483
a. Any permissible Ground fiSign may include Changeable Copy.
484
b. Any permissible Ground iRSign for an Automobile Filling Station use may
485
utilize Electronic Scrolling Numerals.
486
8.
Illumination: Permitted.
487
J.
Permanent Sign, Window Signs faf N4i*ems and Non Residential U-srR
488
Bost, es ll dtist i.,i iN4ant fact,,, -it n D stf et.-
489
1.
Non -Illuminated:
490
N„mbe f-- n„o () e 3A'ifi aew o r, E)W fIdE)W r o „bje6t t&
491
ffiffliiffitim Sigff Afea fef total Wifidew Afea.
492
b:a Maximum Sign Area: Window iRSigns shall not exceed thirty
493
percent (30%) of the total Window Area on which the signs are placed or
494
through which they are viewed.
495
Eb_Location: As per definition of Window�Sign.
496
d.c_Required Approval: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that are
497
established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval.
498
2.
Illuminated:
499
a. Number: One (1) sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to any other
500
permitted signs.
501
b. Maximum Sign Area: Three (3) square feet.
502
c. Location: As per definition of Window sign.
503
K.
Permanent Sign, Drive-Thru Food Service for Mixed -use and Non -Residential Uses a
504
Btisir s iTr,a,,stfial D;s4k4:
505
1.
Sign Classification: Ground Sign.
506
2. Number and Type: Two (2) per establishment.
507
3. Maximum Sign Area: Fifty (50) square feet total between the two (2) signs; maximum
508
of thirty (30) square feet per sign.
509
4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
510
5. Location: In line with the drive-thru lane and shielded from street view.
511
6. Design:
512
a. May utilize Electronic Message Board.
513
b. Base of sign shall be constructed of a Sign Masonry material to match the design of
514
the building.
515
c. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material shall be
516
used.
517
&-d. Sign Masonry base shall be at least equal to the width and depth of the sign.
518
7. Illumination: Permitted.
519
L. Permanent Signs in a C1 & C2 District:
520
1.
Sign Classification: Sign classification shall follow the permanent sign standards by
521
building or complex type per Section 539(F) through (K).
522
2.
Number: The number of permanent signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
523
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
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524 3. Maximum Sign Area: Sign areas shall follow the permanent sign standards by building or
525 complex type per Sections 5.39(F) through (K).
526 4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Sign heights shall follow the permanent sign standards
527 by building or complex type per Section 5.39(F) through (K).
528 5. Location: The location of permanent signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
529 established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
530 6. Design: Sign areas shall follow the permanent sign standards by building or complex type
531 per Section 5.39(F) through (K).
532 7. Illumination: Permitted.
533 Temporary Sign Standards
534 M. General Temporary Sign Standards: Temporary Signs are subject to the following standards.
535 1. Shall only be located on property owner's property and shall not be placed on any utility
536 pole, street light, similar object, or on public property; and
537 2. If the property is leased, the tenant assumes this right.
538 N. Temporary Sign, Construction Site:
539 1. Sign Classification: Construction Fence or Ground.
540 2. Number and Type: One (1) sign per Street Frontage.
541 3. Maximum Sign Area:
542 a. Construction Fence
543 1. Twen . -five (25) Percent of total mesh area.
544 b. Ground
545 1. Residential ZefteDistrict: Sixteen (16) square feet.
546 U. Business/Industrial/Manufacturing District: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
547 4_Maximum Height
548 a. Construction Fence Sign: Six (6) feet.
549 b. Ground Sign: Eight (8) feet.
550 5. Location:
551 a. Construction Fence Sign: Shall be installed on Construction Fencing.
552 b. Ground Sign:
553 i_Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
554 �ii. For lots with more than one (1) Street Frontage, the distance between any two (2)
555 signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet at any point.
556 6. Design:
557 a Ground:
558 i_Shall be constructed of a rigid substrate material with a durable sign face.
559 ii. Sign face may be split up to sixty degrees (60°) and still be considered one (1)
560 sign. See Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
561 47.Required Approvals: Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
562 -5-8.I11umination: Not permitted.
563 6-.9.Time:
564 a. Shall not be established until Improvement Location Permit (IL,P) is issued.
565 b. Sign shall be removed upon completion of construction or expiration of
566 Improvement Location Permit (ILP).
567 _710. Fees: Required for signs over six (6) square feet.
568 O. Temporary Sign, Property for Sale/Lease:
569 1. Sign Classification: Ground Sign.
570 2. Number and Type: One (1) Ground &Sign per Property Frontage shall be allowed
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571
when the property is being offered for sale through a licensed real estate agent or
572
the owner of the property.
573
3.
Maximum Sign Area:
574
a. Residential District:
575
i. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Six (6) square feet.
576
ii. Lot size five (5) acres and over: Twenty (20) square feet.
577
b. Business, Industrial and Manufacturing District:
578
1. Non -highway: Twenty (20) square feet.
579
H. Highway: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
580
4.
Maximum Height of Ground Sign:
581
a. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Five (5) feet.
582
b. Lot size five (5) acres or greater: Eight (8) feet.
583
5.
Location:
584
a. Minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
585
b. For lots with more than one (1) Street Frontage, the distance between any two
586
(2) signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet at any point.
587
c. For Through Lots (fronting two parallel streets), two (2) signs shall not face the same
588
street.
589
6.
Design: Sign face may be split up to sixty degrees (60°) and still be considered one
590
(1) sign. See Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
591
7.
Required Approvals: Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
592
8.
Illumination: Not permitted.
593
9.
Time: May be installed for the duration of the sale €nor leasing offer and -a pef:ied e€ fifteen
594
(15) days following the closing of the sale on the property.
595
10.
Fees: Required for signs over six (6) square feet.
596
P. Temporary SignSignage for Temporary Uses.
597
1.
Sign Classification: Wall or Ground.
598
2.
Number and Type: One (1) sign.
599
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Thirty-two (32) square feet
600
4.
Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
601
5.
Location:
602
a. Shall not interfere with Vision Clearance.
603
b. Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
604
6.
Design: No restrictions.
605
7.
Required Approvals:
606
a. Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
607
b. Use shall be permitted according to the applicable zoning district in Article 2: Zoning
608
Districts.
609
&c. Shall require an approved Temporarypermit.
610
8.
Illumination: Not permitted.
611
9.
Time: Limited to duration of Temporary Use permit.
612
10.
Fees: Required.
613
Q. Temporary Sign, Yard Signs in a Residential District:
614
1.
Sign Classification: Ground.
615
2.
Number and Type: No restrictions.
616
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Sixteen (16) square feet total for premises.
617
4.
Maximum Height of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
618
5.
Location: Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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619
6.
Design: Asper definition of Ground sSign.
620
7.
Required Approvals: None.
621
8.
Time: No time limit.
622
9.
Fees: Not required.
623
R. Temporary Sign, Permitted Banners:
624
1.
Street Banners
625
a. Sign Classification: Banner.
626
b. Number, Type and Location:
627
;
628
One (1) Banflef a+ t4e ifftefseetieti ef Range Line Read cmd City C7eote
629
Dfi. ,, ii 26t Street;
630
iiri_One (1) Banner per Street Frontage on the property where the event is held.
631
iii. Sign shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
632
c. Maximum Sign Area: Three feet by eight feet (3' x 8'); horizontal format.
633
d. Design: See Diagram 2: Street Banner.
634
e. Required Approvals: Public Event Permit required.
635
£ Time:
636
i. Shall be installed for a period of no more than two (2) weeks .
637
H. Shall be removed no more than twenty-four (24) hours after the event.
638
iii. Recurring events may be advertised once per quarter.
639
g. Fees: Not required.
640
2.
Interim Signage.
641
a. Sign Classification: Banner.
642
b. Number and Type: One (1) Banner for each approved Permanent sSign.
643
c. Maximum Sign Area: Not to exceed the area of the approved PermanentsSign.
644
d. Location: Shall be placed in the location(s) of the not yet erected Permanent sSign(s).
645
e. Design: No restrictions.
646
£ Illumination: Permitted.
647
g. Required Approvals: A sign permit for Permanent signage shall be applied for
648
before an interim sign permit can be issued.
649
h. Time:
650
i. An interim sign shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days
651
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit.
652
ii. An extension of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days, may be granted. Such
653
extension request shall be made in writing.
654
S.
Temporary Signs in a C1 & C2 District:
655
1.
Sign Classification: Sign classification shall be in accordance with the project standards
656
established by building or complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through (R).
657
2.
Number: The number of temporary signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
658
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
659
3.
Maximum Siyn Area: Sign areas shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
660
complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through flRj
661
4.
Maximum HeiKht Of Ground Sign: Sign heights shall follow the temporary sign standards
662
by building or complex type per Section 5.39(M)through L131
663
5.
Location: The location of temporary signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
664
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
665
6.
Design: Sign areas shall be in accordance with the project standards established by building
666
or complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through (R).
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667 7. Required Approvals: Si_ gn approval shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
668 complex type per Section 5.39(M) through (R).
669 8. Illumination: Sign illumination shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
670 complex type per Section 5.39(M) through (R).
671 9. Time: Sign time shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or complex type per
672 Section 5.39(M) through (R).
673 10. Fees. Sign fee shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or complex type per
674 Section 5.39(M) through (R).
675 Sign Chart A: Ground Signs
676
Single- and Multiple -Tenant Buildings
Distance of Sign from Building Frontage
Street Right -of -Way* (Tenant Unit)
(minimum of 5 feet)
5 - 5030 feet under 50 feet
Maximum Sign Area
30 sq. ft.
Maximum Height of
Ground Sign
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
45-35 sq. ft.
6 feet 682
101 - 150 feet
6"0 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 - 300 feet
7-545 sq. ft.
6 feet 684
54-31 - 404-60 feet
under 50 feet
35 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 -100 feet
5-040 sq. ft.
6 feet 686
101 - 150 feet
6-545 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 -300 feet
90-50 sq. ft.
6 feet
48-1--61 - 244-100 feet
under 50 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
5-5 45 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 - 150 feet
70-50 sq. ft.
7 feet
151 - 300 feet
9-5-55 sq. ft.
8 feet 693
ZBT -- 300101+ feet
ttnder- :9Any4eet
45-75 sq. ft.
-78 feet
50 '- meet
4"t.4-�.
7 feet 695
101 'T - � met
7� . f�
7-feet
T54- 3 0-0�
�0 s�€eeE
697
3 nn=z
t n
8 fee
*Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
701
702 5.66 US-20: Food Stand Use -Specific Standards UDO Page 5-69
703 These Use -Specific Standards apply to the following districts:
704 ICON: PI, BI, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, C1, C2, I1, M3
705 F. Signage in conjunction with a Food Stand shall be permitted signage per Article 5, Section 5.39:
706 P: Temporary Sign; Sig,nyge for Temporary Uses and attached to the Food Stand and shall r^*
707 .
708
709 Section III: Amend Article 7: Design Standards as follows:
710
711 7.11 EF-01: Residential Entryway Feature (EF) Standards UDO Page 7-16
712 This Entryway Feature Standards (EF) section applies to the following types of development:
713 ICON: CS, RS, TS
714 A. Applicability: Residential Complexesde e pmei is w44 at least tei (10)lots or f,, r (4)
715 mttltiple ttfiit tewiihettse btt ldii gs are with internal public or private streets and set back
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716 greater than fifteen (15) feet, may establish an eEntryway €Feature. Developments that fall
717 bolo those thresholds fna-y establish an ,,t,-yw . . feature. —
718 B. Approval Authority: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
719 B-C. Cross Reference: See Section 5.39 Siyn Standards and Section 7. 06: Common Area
720 Standards for information regarding_pproval, maintenance, repair, and replacement of
721 eEntryway €Features.
722 ED. Disturbances: Entryway Features shall be designed to cause the least practicable
723 disturbance to natural infiltration and percolation of precipitation to the groundwater table,
724 through careful planning of vegetation and land disturbance activities, and the placement of
725 structures, hardscape features and impervious surfaces.
726 D. TN441imtim Qtig!jjj��: At least one (1) en"way featidr-e shall be installed and shall ineitide the
727
728 al, , . .,1 1. g r
729 E. Location:
730 1. General: AAeEntryway €Feature shall be located at �kepFim—a Vehicular
731 eEntrance, or a location that is clearly visible from the prim -a vVehicular eEntrance into
732 the development.
733 2. Common Area or Landscape Easement: An eEntryway €Feature shall be located within
734 common area or within a Landscape Easement. If within common area, an Owners'
735 Association shall own and maintain it in perpetuity. If within a Landscape Easement, the
736 Owners' Association shall maintain it in perpetuity and the easement shall grant access to
737 the Owners' Association and the City of Carmel. The easement may require the lot owner
738 to maintain turf grass that may partially or fully surround the eEntryway €Feature, but
739 otherwise shall not assign other maintenance to the lot owner.
740
741 4-.3. Vision Clearance: An eEntryway €Feature shall not be permitted in the Vision Clearance
742 Triangle.
743 4Entryway Median: Under no circumstances shall the identification portion (i.e. the
744 development name) be located within the right-of-way or a median carved out of the right-
745 of -way.
746 -2-.5. An En way Feature shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-
747 way.
748
749
750
751 .
752 H-. F. Landscaping: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the eEntryway
753 €Feature shall be significantly subordinate to the landscaping and hardscaping features used to
754 create the entryway feature.
755 -1-.G. Height: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the eEntryway €Feature shall
756 not exceed six (6) feet in height above the pre-existing grade. The overall height of an
757 eEntryway €Feature's hardscaping or structures is limited to thirty (30) feet, but shall be in
758 proportion to the scale of the development and entryway. Gener-a4yFor Example, the maximum
759 height is set to allow a historic barn to be preserved and integrated into an entryway feature, or
760 a clock tower to be installed. Hardscape features or structures that would normally and
761 traditionally not be tall should be similar in scale to how they are used elsewhere in the region.
762 H. Signage:
763 1. The EnLrywa Feature shall be permitted signage per Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
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764 3-I. Lighting: The identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the eEntryway €Feature is
765 encouraged to be externally lighted, but is not mandatory. If lighting is utilized, only ground
766 mounted cutoff fixtures shall be used. Lighting shall be the minimum necessary to softly
767 illuminate the identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the eEntryway €Feature.
768 Other low -voltage landscape lighting may be used to softly illuminate other features of an
769 eEntryway €Feature as long as it does not cause as safety hazard or glare to motorist or
770 pedestrians.
771
772 7.12 EF-02: Non -Residential Entryway Feature Standards UDO Page 7-17
773 This Entryway Feature Standards (EF) section applies to the following types of development:
774 ICON: CM
775 A. Applicability: Commercial subdivisions and Nnon-residential developments with four (4) or
776 more lots, and with internal public or private streets, may establish gone eEntryway
777 €Feature.
778 A-.B. Approval Authority: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
779 B-C. Cross Reference: See Section 5.39: Sign Standards and Section 7. 06: Common Area
780 Standards Common "Fe Stand fdsfor approval, information regarding maintenance,
781 repair, and replacement of eEntryway €Features.
782 C-D. Disturbances: Entryway €Features shall be designed to cause the least practicable
783 disturbance to natural infiltration and percolation of precipitation to the groundwater
784 table, through careful planning of vegetation and land disturbance activities, and the
785 placement of structures, hardscape features and impervious surfaces.
786 D-.E. Wd-Location:
787 1. Any Enqyway Feature shall be located at a Vehicular Entrance from a perimeter street.
788 2_Vision Clearance: An Eentryway €Feature shall not be permitted in the Vision Clearance
789 Triangle.
790 43. An Engywgy Feature shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-
791 of -way.
792 -24. Entryway Median: Under no circumstances shall the identi fie4ie En wa
793 Feature or the signage portion (i.e. the development 14a be located within the
794 right-of-way or a median carved out of the right-of-way.
795
796 the development. The identifiea-tion pef6an (i.e. the development name) of the en"wa-y
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798 F. Landscapes: The identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the eEntryway
799 €Feature shall be significantly subordinate to the landscaping and hardscaping features.
800 G. Hecht: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the eEntryway €Feature not
801 exceed six (6) feet in height above the pre-existing grade. The overall height of an
802 eEntryway €Feature's hardscaping or structures is limited to twenty (20) feet, but shall be
803 in proportion to the scale of the development and entryway. GenerallyFor example, the
804 maximum height is set to allow a clock tower or similar, stylistic structure to be installed.
805 Hardscape features or structures that would normally and traditionally not be tall should
806 be similar in scale to how they are used elsewhere in the region.
807 H. Si.ng age:
808 1. The En way Feature shall be permitted signage per Section 5.39: Sj n
809 Standards.
810 11J. Lighting: Exterior lighting of the en way feature shall be designed so that light is not
811 directed off the site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing.
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812 Illumination levels shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles at the property line.
813 -14. Disqualification: If a commercial development utilizes a "gay" ulti-Tenant Building
814 Complex signs through the zoning regulations in Article 5, Section 5.39: Sign Standards, to
815 , then the development shall not be
816 permitted the identi fie (e.g. the d&ve pmef t,,. me) of an eEntryway €Feature.
817
818 Section IV: Amend Article 11: Definitions as follows:
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820 11.02 Definitions UDO Page 11-2
821 Construction Fencing: TemporM fencing typically used for the purpose of concealing construction
822 development.
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824 Entrfay Feature: Hardscaping utilized at the entrance of a development that portrays a development
825 theme, or character complementary to the overall development and nearby developed area.
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827 Residential Complex: BhuildingLs) for housing purposes combining any of
828 the following: Attached, Multiple Family, Single Family, or Two Family Dwellings.
829
830 Sign, Construction Fence: Signage printed onto a mesh fabric or screen installed on Construction
831 Fencing.
832
833 Sign, Blade: A sign attached to and supported by a building, which extends out at any angle therefrom
834 and is vertically oriented on the building.See-ignecg
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836 Sign, Entrance: A ground sign located at the vehicular entrance to a Residential Complex ^r,Mtilti Tefi��*
837 Bttilding Gempl&i.
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839 Sign, Projecting: A sign attached to and supported by a building, -ate which extends out at any angle
840 therefrom and is horizontally oriented on the building. T* may also be roe ff-e *^ as ^ Blade ;
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844 Sign,g: An. sign printed, painted, or sewn on cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material attached to
845 a pole or staff and anchored along only one edge or supported or anchored at only two corners.
846
847 Spandrel Panel: An opaque rectangular wall panel area in a facade filling the space between
848 architectural elements, usually above and below windows or between building expansion joints.
849
850 Vehicular Entrance: An entrance into a development used primarily for passenger vehicles.
851
852 Section V: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are
853 hereby repealed.
854
855 Section VI: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by the
856 Mayor.
857
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858 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
859 ayes and nays.
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862 COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
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865 Laura D. Campbell, President Sue Finkam, Vice -President
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894 Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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897 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
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ORDINANCE Z-6XX-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance amending standards and definitions for signage
in the Unified Development Ordinance.
Synopsis:
This ordinance amends the Unified Development Ordinance in order to add new sign types, allow
different sign types for various uses, promote pedestrian scale signage, and better tailor the 2017 Unified
Development Ordinance to meet Carmel's signage needs.
15 WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to regulate signage to ensure the protection of property
16 values, the character of various neighborhoods, the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious
17 community, and encourage economic development; and
18 WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain an orderly, consistent and streamlined unified
19 development ordinance; and
20 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in IC 36-7-
21 4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances must first approve
22 by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has jurisdiction; and
23 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to amend the
24 text of the unified development ordinance; and
25 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance D-2391-17, the
26 Carmel Unified Development Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
28 Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. PZ-2020-00119 OA having received
29 a favorable recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday, , it
30 hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance Z-6XX-
31 20, as amended), to read as follows:
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33 Section I: Amend Article 1: Ordinance Foundation as follows:
34
35 1.29: Filing Fees UDO Page 1-11
36 Amend Signs Fee Table as follows:
Action Filling Fee
Sign Permit $107.00
Sign Installation Improvement $43.00 plus $2.05 per s . ft.
Construction Fencing $0.25 per s . ft.
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40 Section II: Amend Article 5: Development Standards as follows:
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42 5.18 HO-01: Home Occupation Standards UDO Page 5-22
43 These Home Occupation Standards (HB) apply to the following zoning districts:
44 ICON: PI, S1, S2, RI, R2, R3, R4, R5, UR, B3, B5, B6, B7, C1, C2, UC, MC, M3
45 A. General:
46 2. Character:
47 d. The Home Occupation shall be permitted signage per Article 5, Section 5.39.
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49 5.39 SI-01: Sign Standards UDO Page 5-49
50 These Sign Standards (SI) apply to the following districts:
51 ICON: PI, S1, S2, RI, R2, R3, R4, R5, UR, BI, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, UC, MC, I1, M3
52 A. Purpose and Intent: Signs obstruct views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for
53 land, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation. The purpose of Section
54 5.39: Sign Standards is to regulate the size, illumination, movement, materials, location,
55 height and condition of all signs placed on private property for exterior observation, thus
56 ensuring the protection of property values, the character of the various neighborhoods, the
57 creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community, protection against
58 destruction of or encroachment on historic convenience to citizens and encouraging
59 economic development. Section 5.39: Sign Standards allows adequate communication
60 through signage while encouraging aesthetic quality in the design, location, size and
61 purpose of all signs. Section 5.39: Sign Standards shall be interpreted in a manner
62 consistent with the First Amendment guarantee of free speech.
63 B. Sign Maintenance:
64 1. Every sign, including but not limited to those signs for which permits are required,
65 shall have all parts and surfaces cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary to
66 maintain the original appearance.
67 2. A Sign Permit shall not be required for sign maintenance (i.e. the repainting, cleaning
68 and other normal maintenance or repair), nor for change of copy for legal Changeable
69 Copy of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued.
70 3. However, any Sign Alteration shall require sign permit approval.
71 4. Landscaping around Ground Signs shall be maintained so that the sign may be
72 visible at all times and from all visual angles.
73 5. A Sign Permit will not be required for a change of copy for legal Changeable Copy or
74 otherwise allowed under
75 Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
76 6. All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Planning Administrator.
77 C. Exempted Signs: The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of Section
78 5.39: Sign Standards, but shall be established and maintained in such a manner as to not
79 cause safety hazards. Signs which are included as part of a Sign Plan may require approval
80 by the Planning Administrator, however, do not require fees. Otherwise, no procedures,
81 approvals, permits or fees are required for the following signs:
82 1. Each property owner shall mark their property using numerals that identify the
83 address of the property so that public safety departments can easily identify the
84 address from the public street. The size and location of the identifying numeral and
85 letters shall be proportional to the size of the building and the distance from the street
86 to the building.
87 2. Integral Signs (3 square feet or less).
88 3. Traffic control devices on private or public property shall be erected and maintained to
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comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Traffic Directional Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for any one
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(1) sign; and not higher than three (3) feet above ground level. Standard traffic
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directional signs, such as STOP and Yield signs, shall comply with the "Manual for
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Uniform Traffic Control Devices" which can be found at www.mutcd fhwa.dot. gov.
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Government Signs.
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6.
Flags
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Flag Poles shall meet the minimum yard setback requirements for a Principal Building
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or a minimum of ten (10) feet, whichever is more restrictive.
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b.
Flag Poles mounted onto a building shall not extend above the cornice line of the
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building.
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Standalone Flag Poles shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
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Accessory Structures less than five (5) feet in height may display a sign no larger than
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three (3) square feetin area.
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Parking lot row/area identifiers (3 square feet or less).
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Umbrella signs (3 square feet or less).
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D. Prohibited Signs: The following types of signs are prohibited.
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Signs which contain obscene statements, words or pictures.
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2.
Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain
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the words "stop", "slow", "caution", "danger", "warning" or similar words, or are
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of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which
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may be confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal.
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Off Premise signs.
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Signs with a Visible Light Source on the exterior of a Building unless they are
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permitted specifically by other sections of Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
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5.
Signs of the flashing, blinking, animated, or audible type, except those giving
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public service information placed by the City of Carmel and/or the State of Indiana.
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(The message can change no more than 1 time per 10 seconds.)
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6.
Signs which rotate, swing, inflate or move as a result of wind (natural or man-
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made), i.e. banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs,
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spinners or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections
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of Section 5.39: Sign Standards (See Section 5.39(R): Temporary Sign; Permitted
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Banners).
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Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection
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of a street, highway, ortrail crossing.
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8.
Signs which are projected on, located upon, over, or in any street or highway right-
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of -way, except for official highway and regulatory signs of the City of Carmel and
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the State of Indiana.
127 9. Portable signs which are not permanently affixed to anything or are movable.
128 10. Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences, unless they are
129 permitted specifically by other sections of Section 5.39: Sign Standards (See
130 Section 5.39(R): Temporary Sign; Permitted Banners).
131 11. Roof Signs
132 12. Signs which are established on Accessory Structures (such as parking garages, gas
133 station canopies, or sheds, etc.) unless they are permitted specifically in Section 5.39: Sign
134 Standards (See Section 5.39(C): Exempted Signs.)
135 13. Vehicles Used as Signs: It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a
136 way as to function as a sign, defined to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or
137 similar movable structure containing or supporting any signage between any Street or
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138 highway right-of-way line and any Building and the greater of two distances: forward
139 of the Front Line of Building of the Principal Building or 150 feet from the public
140 right-of-way, with the exception of:
141 a Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site;
142 b. Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas;
143 c. Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that have
144 been screened from or are not generally visible from the public right-of-way;
145 d Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available 150 feet or more from the
146 public right-of-way. In such cases, vehicles supporting signage shall be located
147 as far as possible from the public right-of-way, subject to determination by the
148 Director of Community Services.
149 e. Passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within a
150 standard parking space, containing signs painted on or permanently affixed on the
151 doors or integral body panels that do not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.
152 Permanent Sign Standards
153 E. General Permanent Sign Standards:
154 1. All signs require Sign Permit approval by the Planning Administrator.
155 2. All Sign Permits require fees per Article 1, Section 1.29 Filing Fees.
156 3. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Section 5.74 Vision Clearance
157 Standards.
158 4. All permanent Ground Signs require a Landscaped Green Area at its base equal to the
159 Sign Area. For example, ornamental grasses, shrubs and seasonal flowers.
160 5. Wall Signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical
161 elements of the Building and do not obscure architectural details of the Building.
162 6. No Wall Sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a Building,
163 beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is mounted, nor above the roofline.
164 7. All sign types shall be designed to relate to the architectural style of the main
165 Building or Buildings upon the site.
166 8. All signs shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
167 F. Permanent Sign, Residential Complex:
168 1. Sign Classification: Blade, Entrance, Projecting, Suspended, or Wall.
169 2. Number and Type:
170 a Entrance and Suspended: One (1) sign per entrance if the Building(s) are set back
171 greater than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
172 i. Matching Entrance Signs which border either side of one (1) entrance
173 into a Residential Complex shall be treated as one (1) sign.
174 ii. However, both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
175 b. Clubhouse/leasing office in a Residential Complex: 1 sign.
176 c. One (1) Blade, Projecting, or Wall Sign per Street Frontage if the Building(s) are set
177 back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
178 d One (1) Wall Sign for Vehicular Entrances if the building is set back less than fifteen
179 (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
180 e. One (1) Wall Sign per Building Fagade at the ground floor Public Access Entrance if
181 the building is set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
182 3. Maximum Sign Area:
183 a Blade:
184 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel panel height.
185 ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty-
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five (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
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iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seventy-five (75) square feet.
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Entrance: Fifty (50) square feet.
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Clubhouse/leasing office: Twenty (20) square feet.
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Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
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Public Access Entrance: Twenty (20) square feet.
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Suspended: Twelve (12) square feet.
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Wall:
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i. Seventy-five percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
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ii. Eighty-five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a
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ten percent (10%) leeway allowance for architectural elements that
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may hinder sign visibility.
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iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by
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separation details between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels.
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Signs on glass buildings shall not obscure vision of tenants inside the
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building.
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iv. No Wall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet.
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4. Maximum Height of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
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5. Location:
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Entrance: At Vehicular Entrance to Residential Complex; installed a minimum
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of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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i. Signage May be installed on a residential Entryway Feature, see Article 7,
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Section 7.11: Residential Entryway Feature Standards.
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• Required Approval: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
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ii. However, a Residential Complex cannot have both an Entrance Sign and an
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Entryway Feature.
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iii. Prohibited when the building(s) for which it is to be established are set
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back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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Clubhouse/Leasing Office: At Pedestrian Access Entrance to Building.
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Projecting and Blade:
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i. May be utilized only when the Building on which it is to be established is set
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back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
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iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign
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to ground level.
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iv. Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
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v. A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a building will be
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considered facing two (2) Street Frontages.
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6. Design:
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Entrance:
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i. Base of sign shall be constructed of Sign Masonry material to match the design
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of the building.
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ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material
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shall be used.
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iii. Sign Masonry base shall at least equal the width and depth of the sign.
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iv. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural features
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of the main Building(s) upon the site.
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b.
Wall: See Section 5.39(E)(5), Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39(E)(7).
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234 7. Illumination: Permitted.
235 G. Permanent Sign, Home Occupation and Boarding House:
236 1. Sign Classification: Wall.
237 2. Number and Type: One (1) Sign.
238 3. Maximum Sign Area: Three (3) square feet.
239 4. Location: As per definition of Wall Sign.
240 5. Illumination: Not permitted.
241 H. Permanent Sign, Single Tenant for Non -Residential Uses:
242 1. Sign Classification: Awning, Blade, Ground, Porch, Projecting, Suspended, or Wall.
243 2. Number and Type:
244 a One (1) sign per Street Frontage, maximum three (3) signs.
245 b. A building owner with two (2) or more Street Frontages may elect to transfer a
246 permitted sign from one (1) Street Frontage to another.
247 c. However, no more than two (2) signs may be oriented to one (1) Street
248 Frontage as follows: One (1) Projecting or Wall Sign and one (1) Ground or
249 Suspended Sign.
250 3. Maximum Sign Area:
251 a Awning:
252 i. The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable Sign Area of the
253 sign type chosen.
254 ii. If used as the primary business sign, the allowable Wall Sign Area applies.
255 b. Blade:
256 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
257 ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty-
258 five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
259 iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seventy-five (75) square feet.
260 c. Ground: Per Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
261 d Porch: Six (6) square feet.
262 e. Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
263 £ Suspended: Twelve (12) square feet.
264 g. Wall:
265 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
266 ii. Eighty-five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a ten
267 percent (10%) leeway allowance for architectural elements that may
268 hinder sign visibility.
269 iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation details
270 between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass buildings shall
271 not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
272 iv. No Wall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet.
273 4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Per Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
274 5. Location:
275 a Awning:
276 i. Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for protection
277 from the elements.
278 ii. Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial or
279 offices.
280 b. Ground:
281 i. Minimum five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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ii. Prohibited where residential structures have been converted to commercial or office
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uses.
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iii. Prohibited when the building for which it is to be established is set back less than
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fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
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c.
Porch and Suspended:
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i. May be utilized only where residential structures have been converted to
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office of commercial uses.
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ii. Minimum five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
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Projecting and Blade:
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i. May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established is set
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back less than fifteen (15) feet from the Street right-of-way.
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ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
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iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to
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ground level.
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iv. Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the building.
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v. A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a building will be considered
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facing two (2) Street Frontages.
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vi.Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial of office
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uses.
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e.
Wall: Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to commercial or
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office uses.
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6. Design:
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Awning:
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i. Text and/or graphics shall provide 1" of clearance from the top and bottom of the
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front valance of a fabric awning.
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ii. Valances shall not exceed fourteen (14") in height.
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iii. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning.
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b.
Ground:
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i. Base of sign shall be constructed of Sign Masonry material to match the design of
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the building.
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ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material shall
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be used.
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iii. Sign Masonry base shall be at least equal to the width and depth of the sign.
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iv. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural features of
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the main Buildings(s) upon the site.
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c.
Wall: See Section 5.39(E)(5), Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39 (E)(7).
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All Others: No restrictions.
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Copy:
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a Any permissible Ground sign may include Changeable Copy.
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b. Any permissible Ground Sign for an Automobile Filling Station use may
322
utilize Electronic Scrolling Numerals.
323
8.
Illumination: Permitted.
324
I Permanent Sign, Multi -Tenant Buildings for Mixed -use and Non -Residential uses:
325
1.
Sign Classification: Awning, Blade, Ground, Projecting, Secondary Projecting, or Wall.
326
2.
Number and Type:
327
a. Multi -Tenant Ground Floor Building
328
i. Per Tenant:
329
[1] One (1) Awning, Projecting, or Wall Sign per Street Frontage, maximum two
330
(2).
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331 [2] One (1) Secondary Projecting Sign per tenant Facade, maximum
332 two (2) for pedestrian identification along a sidewalk.
333 [3] One (1) Wall Sign for the rear parking lot Public Access Entrance
334 Facade if the building is set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the
335 street right-of-way.
336 ii. Per Building:
337 [1] If a Building has more than one Street Frontage, One (1) Ground Sign
338 may be installed for the Street Frontage without Awning, Projecting, or
339 Wall Signs per Section 5.39(I)(2)(a)(i)[IJ above (maximum 3).
340 [2] A building owner with two (2) or more Street Frontages may elect to
341 transfer a permitted sign from one Street Frontage to another.
342 [3] However, no more than two (2) signs shall be oriented to one (1) Street
343 Frontage as follows: One Projecting or Wall Sign and one (1) Ground Sign.
344 b. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Office Building
345 i. Per Building: Two (2) signs per Street Frontage, maximum six (6).
346 ii. A building owner may transfer Street Frontages for two (2) Wall or one (1)
347 Wall and one (1) Blade and one (1) Ground Sign to face the same Street
348 Frontage.
349 iii. Buildings with more than one (1) Public Access Entrance and served by
350 separate parking lots are permitted one (1) Ground Sign at each of the
351 Public Access Entrances
352 c. Multi -Tenant Building Complex
353 i. One (1) Ground Sign per Street Frontage, maximum three (3) in addition
354 to Wall Signs for Multi -Tenant Ground Floor or Multi -Tenant, Multi-
355 Level Office Buildings.
356 ii. Signage may be installed on a commercial entryway feature, see Article 7,
357 Section 7.12: Non -Residential Entryway Feature Standards.
358 [1] Required Approval: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
359 d. Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level, Mixed -Use Building
360 i. Per Building:
361 [1] One (1) Blade or Wall Sign per Street Frontage.
362 [2] One (1) Wall sign for Vehicular Entrances if the building is set back less than
363 fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
364 ii. Per ground floor tenant:
365 [1] One (1) Wall or Projecting Sign per Street Frontage.
366 [2] One (1) Secondary Projecting Sign per Facade, maximum two (2) for
367 pedestrian identification along a sidewalk (See Section
368 5. 3 9 (1) (5) (g) (i i i)).
369 [3] One (1) Wall Sign for the rear (Public Access Entrance) Facade if the
370 building is set back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
371 iii. For upper level tenants:
372 [1] One (1) Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Wall Sign per Building
373 Facade at the ground floor Public Access Entrance; or
374 [2] One (1) Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Ground Sign per Building at
375 the rear Public Access Entrance to the building.
376 3. Maximum Sign Area:
377 a. Awning: The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable
378 SignArea of the sign type chosen.
379 b. Blade:
380 i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel height.
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ii. The depth of the sign (between the two sign faces) shall be no more than eighty-
382
five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width.
383
iii. No Blade Sign shall exceed seventy-five (75) square feet.
384
c.
Ground: See Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.
385
d.
Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall: Six (6) square feet.
386
e.
Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground: Twelve (12) square feet.
387
f.
Projecting: Twenty (20) square feet.
388
g.
Public Access Entrance: Twenty (20) square feet.
389
h.
Secondary Projecting: Five (5) square feet.
390
i.
Wall:
391
i. Seventy percent (70%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
392
ii. Eighty-five percent (85%) of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a ten
393
percent (10%) leeway allowance for architectural elements that may
394
hinder sign visibility.
395
iii. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation details
396
between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass buildings shall
397
not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
398
iv. No Wall Sign shall exceed 300 square feet
399
4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
400
5. Location:
401
a..
Awning:
402
i. Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for protection
403
from elements.
404
ii. Not permitted on residential structures that have been converted to office or
405
commercial uses.
406
b.
Ground:
407
i. Minimum of five (5) feet from street right-of-way.
408
ii. Located at or near the Vehicular Entrance to the complex.
409
iii. Ground Signs are not permitted where residential structures have been
410
converted to office or commercial uses.
411
iv. Prohibited when the building for which it is to be established is set
412
back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
413
c.
Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall: At the Public Access
414
Entrance located at the rear of a building on the Facade of the building.
415
d.
Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground: At the Public Access
416
Entrance located at the rear of a building in a Landscaped Green Area.
417
e.
Porch and Suspended: May be utilized only on residential structures that have
418
been converted to office or commercial uses.
419
f.
Projecting and Blade:
420
i. Shall only be used when the Building on which it is to be established is set
421
back less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way.
422
ii. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
423
iii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to
424
ground level.
425
iv. Shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
426
v. A Projecting or Blade Sign installed on the corner of a building will be
427
considered facing two (2) Street Frontages.
428
vi. Not permitted where residential structures have been converted to office or
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429 commercial uses.
430 g. Secondary Projecting:
431 i. May be installed under an awning or perpendicular to the Building Facade
432 near the entrance to the tenant space.
433 ii. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the
434 sign to ground level.
435 iii. If Projecting Sign is selected as main sign type, a Secondary Projecting Sign
436 shall not be used on the same Facade.
437 iv. Not permitted where residential structures have been converted to office or
438 commercial uses.
439 h. Wall:
440 i. Within the Spandrel Panel of the Building Street Frontage occupied by the tenant.
441 ii. For Multi -Tenant, Multi -Level Office buildings, Wall Signs facing the same
442 Street Frontage shall be placed symmetrically within the Spandrel Panel (i.e.
443 one on each end of the Facade). If a Wall Sign is placed in the middle of the
444 Spandrel Panel, no other Wall Sign shall be placed on that same Facade.
445 6. Design:
446 a. Awning:
447 i. Text and/or graphics shall provide 1" of clearance from the top and bottom of the
448 front valence of a fabric awning.
449 ii. Valences shall not exceed fourteen inches (14") in height.
450 iii. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning.
451 b. Ground:
452 i. Base of sign shall be constructed of a Sign Masonry material to match the design
453 of the building.
454 ii. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material
455 shall be used as the base for the ground sign.
456 iii. Width of Sign Masonry base shall at least equal the width and depth of the sign.
457 iv. Shall include a delineated cornice designed to relate to the architectural features
458 of the main Building(s) upon the site.
459 c. Wall: See Section 5.39(E)(5), Section 5.39(E)(6), and Section 5.39(E)(7).
460 d. All others: No restrictions.
461 e. Sign Plan: Existing or new Multi -Tenant Buildings shall have and follow a
462 Sign Package approved through ADLS or ADLSAmendment specifying the
463 following:
464 i. Sign placement on Building and site
465 ii. Wall Sign installation method to Building
466 iii. Lighting method of signage
467 iv. Sign size
468 7. Copy:
469 a. Any permissible Ground Sign may include Changeable Copy.
470 b. Any permissible Ground Sign for an Automobile Filling Station use may
471 utilize Electronic Scrolling Numerals.
472 8. Illumination: Permitted.
473 J. Permanent Sign, Window Signs:
474 1. Non -Illuminated:
475 a. Maximum Sign Area: Window Signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
476 the total Window Area on which the signs are placed or through which they are
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viewed.
478
b. Location: As per definition of Window Sign.
479
c. Required Approval: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that are
480
established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval.
481
2.
Illuminated:
482
a. Number: One (1) sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to any other
483
permitted signs.
484
b. Maximum Sign Area: Three (3) square feet.
485
c. Location: As per definition of Window sign.
486
K.
Permanent Sign, Drive-Thru Food Service for Mixed -use and Non -Residential Uses:
487
1.
Sign Classification: Ground Sign.
488
2. Number and Type: Two (2) per establishment.
489
3. Maximum Sign Area: Fifty (50) square feet total between the two (2) signs; maximum
490
of thirty (30) square feet per sign.
491
4. Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
492
5. Location: In line with the drive-thru lane and shielded from street view.
493
6. Design:
494
a. May utilize Electronic Message Board.
495
b. Base of sign shall be constructed of a Sign Masonry material to match the design of
496
the building.
497
c. If no masonry material is used on the building, then a Sign Masonry material shall be
498
used.
499
d. Sign Masonry base shall be at least equal to the width and depth of the sign.
500
7. Illumination: Permitted.
501
L. Permanent Signs in a C1 & C2 District:
502
1.
Sign Classification: Sign classification shall follow the permanent sign standards by
503
building or complex type per Section 5.39(F) through (K).
504
2.
Number: The number of permanent signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
505
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
506
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Sign areas shall follow the permanent sign standards by building or
507
complex type per Sections 5.39(F) through (K).
508
4.
Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Sign heights shall follow the permanent sign standards
509
by building or complex type per Section 5.39(F) through (K).
510
5.
Location: The location of permanent signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
511
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
512
6.
Design: Sign areas shall follow the permanent sign standards by building or complex type
513
per Section 5.39(F) through (K).
514
7.
Illumination: Permitted.
515
Temporary Sign Standards
516
M. General Temporary Sign Standards: Temporary Signs are subject to the following standards.
517
1.
Shall only be located on property owner's property and shall not be placed on any utility
518
pole, street light, similar object, or on public property; and
519
2.
If the property is leased, the tenant assumes this right.
520
N. Temporary Sign, Construction Site:
521
1.
Sign Classification: Construction Fence or Ground.
522
2.
Number and Type: One (1) sign per Street Frontage.
523
3.
Maximum Sign Area:
524
a. Construction Fence
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1. Twenty-five (25) Percent of total mesh area.
526
b. Ground
527
i. Residential District: Sixteen (16) square feet.
528
U. Business/Industrial/Manufacturing District: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
529
4.
Maximum Height:
530
a. Construction Fence Sign: Six (6) feet.
531
b. Ground Sign: Eight (8) feet.
532
5.
Location:
533
a. Construction Fence Sign: Shall be installed on Construction Fencing.
534
b. Ground Sign:
535
i. Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
536
ii. For lots with more than one (1) Street Frontage, the distance between any two (2)
537
signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet at any point.
538
6.
Design:
539
a. Ground:
540
i. Shall be constructed of a rigid substrate material with a durable sign face.
541
ii. Sign face may be split up to sixty degrees (60°) and still be considered one (1)
542
sign. See Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
543
7.
Required Approvals: Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
544
8.
Illumination: Not permitted.
545
9.
Time:
546
a. Shall not be established until Improvement Location Permit (IL,P) is issued.
547
b. Sign shall be removed upon completion of construction or expiration of
548
Improvement Location Permit (IL,P).
549
10.
Fees: Required for signs over six (6) square feet.
550
O. Temporary Sign, Property for Sale/Lease:
551
1.
Sign Classification: Ground Sign.
552
2.
Number and Type: One (1) Ground Sign per Property Frontage shall be allowed
553
when the property is being offered for sale through a licensed real estate agent or
554
the owner of the property.
555
3.
Maximum Sign Area:
556
a. Residential District:
557
i. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Six (6) square feet.
558
ii. Lot size five (5) acres and over: Twenty (20) square feet.
559
b. Business, Industrial and Manufacturing District:
560
i. Non -highway: Twenty (20) square feet.
561
H. Highway: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
562
4.
Maximum Height of Ground Sign:
563
a. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Five (5) feet.
564
b. Lot size five (5) acres or greater: Eight (8) feet.
565
5.
Location:
566
a. Minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
567
b. For lots with more than one (1) Street Frontage, the distance between any two
568
(2) signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet at any point.
569
c. For Through Lots (fronting two parallel streets), two (2) signs shall not face the same
570
street.
571
6.
Design: Sign face may be split up to sixty degrees (60°) and still be considered one
572
(1) sign. See Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
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7.
Required Approvals: Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
574
8.
Illumination: Not permitted.
575
9.
Time: Maybe installed for the duration of the sale or leasing offer and fifteen (15) days
576
following the closing of the sale on the property.
577
10.
Fees: Required for signs over six (6) square feet.
578
P. Temporary Sign, Signage for Temporary Uses.
579
1.
Sign Classification: Wall or Ground.
580
2.
Number and Type: One (1) sign.
581
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Thirty-two (32) square feet
582
4.
Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
583
5.
Location:
584
a. Shall not interfere with Vision Clearance.
585
b. Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
586
6.
Design: No restrictions.
587
7.
Required Approvals:
588
a. Permit required for signs over six (6) square feet.
589
b. Use shall be permitted according to the applicable zoning district in Article 2: Zoning
590
Districts.
591
c. Shall require an approved Temporary Use permit.
592
8.
Illumination: Not permitted.
593
9.
Time: Limited to duration of Temporary Use permit.
594
10.
Fees: Required.
595
Q. Temporary Sign, Yard Signs in a Residential District:
596
1.
Sign Classification: Ground.
597
2.
Number and Type: No restrictions.
598
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Sixteen (16) square feet total for premises.
599
4.
Maximum Height of Ground Sign: Six (6) feet.
600
5.
Location: Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
601
6.
Design: As per definition of Ground Sign.
602
7.
Required Approvals: None.
603
8.
Time: No time limit.
604
9.
Fees: Not required.
605
R. Temporary Sign, Permitted Banners:
606
1.
Street Banners
607
a. Sign Classification: Banner.
608
b. Number, Type and Location:
609
i. One (1) Banner per Street Frontage on the property where the event is held.
610
H. Sign shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-way.
611
c. Maximum Sign Area: Three feet by eight feet (3' x 8'); horizontal format.
612
d. Design: See Diagram 2: Street Banner.
613
e. Required Approvals: Public Event Permit required.
614
f. Time:
615
i. Shall be installed for a period of no more than two (2) weeks.
616
H. Shall be removed no more than twenty-four (24) hours after the event.
617
M. Recurring events may be advertised once per quarter.
618
g. Fees: Not required.
619
2.
Interim Signage.
620
a. Sign Classification: Banner.
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621
b. Number and Type: One (1) Banner for each approved Permanent Sign.
622
c. Maximum Sign Area: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent Sign.
623
d. Location: Shall be placed in the location(s) of the not yet erected Permanent Sign(s).
624
e. Design: No restrictions.
625
f. Illumination: Permitted.
626
g. Required Approvals: A sign permit for Permanent signage shall be applied for
627
before an interim sign permit can be issued.
628
h. Time:
629
i. An interim sign shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days
630
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit.
631
11. An extension of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days, may be granted. Such
632
extension request shall be made in writing.
633
S.
Temporary Signs in a C1 & C2 District:
634
1.
Sign Classification: Sign classification shall be in accordance with the project standards
635
established by building or complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through (R).
636
2.
Number: The number of temporary signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
637
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
638
3.
Maximum Sign Area: Sign areas shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
639
complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through (R).
640
4.
Maximum Height Of Ground Sign: Sign heights shall follow the temporary sign standards
641
by building or complex type per Section 5.39(M) through (R).
642
5.
Location: The location of temporary signs shall be in accordance with the project standards
643
established by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
644
6.
Design: Sign areas shall be in accordance with the project standards established by building
645
or complex type per Sections 5.39(M) through (R).
646
7.
Required Approvals: Sign approval shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
647
complex type per Section 5.39(M) through (R).
648
8.
Illumination: Sign illumination shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or
649
complex type per Section 5.39(M) through (R).
650
9.
Time: Sign time shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or complex type per
651
Section 5.39(M) through (R).
652
10. Fees. Sign fee shall follow the temporary sign standards by building or complex type per
653
Section 5.39(M) through (R).
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654 Sign Chart A: Ground Signs
655
Single -Buildings
Distance of • from
Street ' •f-Way*
(minimum of 5 feet)
5 — 30 feet
• • Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
under 50 feet
Maximum Sign•
30 sq. ft.
of
Ground Sign
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
35 sq. ft.
6 feet 661
101 - 150 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 - 300 feet
45 sq. ft.
6 feet 663
31 - 60 feet
under 50 feet
35 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 -100 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet 665
101 - 150 feet
45 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 -300 feet
50 sq. ft.
6 feet '
61 — 100 feet
under 50 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
45 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 - 150 feet
50 sq. ft.
7 feet
151 - 300 feet
55 sq. ft.
8 feet 672
—101+ feet
i Any
175 sq. ft.
8 feet
*Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan. 674
675
676
677 5.66 US-20: Food Stand Use -Specific Standards UDO Page 5-69
678 These Use -Specific Standards apply to the following districts:
679 ICON: PI, 111,132,133,135,136,137,138, C1, C2, I1, M3
680 F. Signage in conjunction with a Food Stand shall be permitted signage per Article 5, Section 5.39:
681 P: Temporary Sign; Signage for Temporary Uses and attached to the Food Stand.
682
683 Section III: Amend Article 7: Design Standards as follows:
684
685 7.11 EF-01: Residential Entryway Feature (EF) Standards UDO Page 7-16
686 This Entryway Feature Standards (EF) section applies to the following types of development:
687 ICON: CS, RS, TS
688 A. Applicability: Residential Complexes with internal public or private streets and set back greater
689 than fifteen (15) feet, may establish an Entryway Feature.
690 B. Approval Authority: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
691 C. Cross Reference: See Section 5.39 Sign Standards and Section 7.06: Common Area Standards
692 for information regarding approval, maintenance, repair, and replacement of Entryway
693 Features.
694 D. Disturbances: Entryway Features shall be designed to cause the least practicable disturbance to
695 natural infiltration and percolation of precipitation to the groundwater table, through careful
696 planning of vegetation and land disturbance activities, and the placement of structures,
697 hardscape features and impervious surfaces.
698 E. Location:
699 1. General: Any Entryway Feature shall be located at a Vehicular Entrance, or a location that
700 is clearly visible from a Vehicular Entrance into the development.
701 2. Common Area or Landscape Easement: An Entryway Feature shall be located within
702 common area or within a Landscape Easement. If within common area, an Owners'
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703 Association shall own and maintain it in perpetuity. If within a Landscape Easement, the
704 Owners' Association shall maintain it in perpetuity and the easement shall grant access to
705 the Owners' Association and the City of Carmel. The easement may require the lot owner
706 to maintain turf grass that may partially or fully surround the Entryway Feature, but
707 otherwise shall not assign other maintenance to the lot owner.
708 3. Vision Clearance: An Entryway Feature shall not be permitted in the Vision Clearance
709 Triangle.
710 4. Entryway Median: Under no circumstances shall the identification portion (i.e. the
711 development name) be located within the right-of-way or a median carved out of the right-
712 of -way.
713 5. An Entryway Feature shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-of-
714 way.
715 F. Landscaping: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the Entryway Feature
716 shall be significantly subordinate to the landscaping and hardscaping features used to create the
717 entryway feature.
718 G. Hecht: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the Entryway Feature shall
719 not exceed six (6) feet in height above the pre-existing grade. The overall height of an
720 Entryway Feature's hardscaping or structures is limited to thirty (30) feet, but shall be in
721 proportion to the scale of the development and entryway. For Example, the maximum height is
722 set to allow a historic barn to be preserved and integrated into an entryway feature, or a clock
723 tower to be installed. Hardscape features or structures that would normally and traditionally not
724 be tall should be similar in scale to how they are used elsewhere in the region.
725 H. Signage:
726 1. The Entryway Feature shall be permitted signage per Section 5.39: Sign Standards.
727 L Lighting: The identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the Entryway Feature is
728 encouraged to be externally lighted, but is not mandatory. If lighting is utilized, only ground
729 mounted cutoff fixtures shall be used. Lighting shall be the minimum necessary to softly
730 illuminate the identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the Entryway Feature.
731 Other low -voltage landscape lighting may be used to softly illuminate other features of an
732 Entryway Feature as long as it does not cause as safety hazard or glare to motorist or
733 pedestrians.
734
735 7.12 EF-02: Non -Residential Entryway Feature Standards UDO Page 7-17
736 This Entryway Feature Standards (EF) section applies to the following types of development:
737 ICON: CM
738 A. Applicability: Commercial subdivisions and non-residential developments with four (4) or
739 more lots, and with internal public or private streets, may establish one Entryway Feature.
740 B. Approval Authority: ADLS or ADLS Amendment
741 C. Cross Reference: See Section 5.39: Sign Standards and Section 7.06: Common Area
742 Standards for approval, information regarding maintenance, repair, and replacement of
743 Entryway Features.
744 D. Disturbances: Entryway Features shall be designed to cause the least practicable
745 disturbance to natural infiltration and percolation of precipitation to the groundwater
746 table, through careful planning of vegetation and land disturbance activities, and the
747 placement of structures, hardscape features and impervious surfaces.
748 E. Location:
749 1. Any Entryway Feature shall be located at a Vehicular Entrance from a perimeter street.
750 2. Vision Clearance: An Entryway Feature shall not be permitted in the Vision Clearance
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751 Triangle.
752 3. An Entryway Feature shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right-
753 of -way.
754 4. Entryway Median: Under no circumstances shall the Entryway Feature or the
755 signage portion be located within the right-of-way or a median carved out of the
756 right-of-way.
757 F. Landscaping: The identification portion (e.g. the development name) of the Entryway Feature
758 shall be significantly subordinate to the landscaping and hardscaping features.
759 G. Height: The identification portion (i.e. the development name) of the Entryway Feature not
760 exceed six (6) feet in height above the pre-existing grade. The overall height of an
761 Entryway Feature's hardscaping or structures is limited to twenty (20) feet, but shall be in
762 proportion to the scale of the development and entryway. For example, the maximum
763 height is set to allow a clock tower or similar, stylistic structure to be installed. Hardscape
764 features or structures that would normally and traditionally not be tall should be similar in
765 scale to how they are used elsewhere in the region.
766 H. Signage:
767 1. The Entryway Feature shall be permitted signage per Section 5.39: Sign
768 Standards.
769 I. Lighting: Exterior lighting of the entryway feature shall be designed so that light is not
770 directed off the site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing.
771 Illumination levels shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles at the property line.
772 J. Disqualification: If a commercial development utilizes Multi -Tenant Building Complex signs
773 through the zoning regulations in Article 5, Section 5.39: Sign Standards, then the
774 development shall not be permitted an Entryway Feature.
775
776 Section IV: Amend Article 11: Definitions as follows:
777
778 11.02 Definitions UDO Page 11-2
779 Construction Fencing: Temporary fencing typically used for the purpose of concealing construction
780 development.
781
782 Entryway Feature: Hardscaping utilized at the entrance of a development that portrays a development
783 theme, or character complementary to the overall development and nearby developed area.
784
785 Residential Complex: Building(s) for housing purposes combining any of the following: Attached,
786 Multiple Family, Single Family, or Two Family Dwellings.
787
788 Sign, Construction Fence: Signage printed onto a mesh fabric or screen installed on Construction
789 Fencing.
790
791 Sign, Blade: A sign attached to and supported by a building, which extends out at any angle therefrom
792 and is vertically oriented on the building.
793
794 Sign, Entrance: A ground sign located at the vehicular entrance to a Residential Complex.
795
796 Sign, Proiectin2: A sign attached to and supported by a building, which extends out at any angle
797 therefrom and is horizontally oriented on the building.
798 Sign, Flag: Any sign printed, painted, or sewn on cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material attached to
799 a pole or staff and anchored along only one edge or supported or anchored at only two corners.
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800
801 Spandrel Panel: An opaque rectangular wall panel area in a facade filling the space between architectural
802 elements, usually above and below windows or between building expansion joints.
803
804 Vehicular Entrance: An entrance into a development used primarily for passenger vehicles.
805
806 Section V: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are
807 hereby repealed.
808
809 Section VI: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by the
810 Mayor.
811
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812 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
813 ayes and nays.
day of , 2020, by a vote of
814
815
816 COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
817
818
819 Laura D. Campbell, President Sue Finkam, Vice -President
820
821
822
823 H. Bruce Kimball Kevin D. Rider
824
825
826
827 Anthony Green Jeff Worrell
828
829
830
831 Tim Hannon Miles Nelson
832
833
834
835 Adam Aasen
836
837
838 ATTEST:
839
840
841 Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
842
843
844 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this
845 .M.
846
847
848 Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
849
850
851 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
852 .M.
853
854
855 James Brainard, Mayor
856
857
858
859 ATTEST:
860
861 Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
862
863
864
865 Prepared by:
866 Nathan Chavez, Sign Administrator, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
day of
day of
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