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A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
CARMEL, INDIANA
ORDINANCE Z-652-20
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SILVARA
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
table of contents
Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance. ______________________________________________ 3
Section 2. Definitions. ____________________________________________________________ 4
Section 3. Planning Areas. ________________________________________________________ 8
Section 4. Conceptual Plan. _______________________________________________________ 8
Section 5. Permitted Uses. ________________________________________________________ 9
Section 6. Bulk and Density Standards. ____________________________________________ 10
Section 7. Architectural and Design Standards. _____________________________________ 11
Section 8. Signage. _____________________________________________________________ 13
Section 9. Lighting. _____________________________________________________________ 13
Section 10. Parking and Loading. __________________________________________________ 13
Section 11. Landscaping. _________________________________________________________ 14
Section 12. Open Space. __________________________________________________________ 20
Section 13. Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity. _____________________________________ 22
Section 14. Infrastructure and Environmental Standards. _____________________________ 23
Section 15. Owners' Association and Declaration(s) of Covenants. ______________________ 29
Section 16. Development Plan Approval. ____________________________________________ 29
Section 17. Violations and Enforcement. ____________________________________________ 31
Section 18. Adoption. ____________________________________________________________ 32
Section 19. Schedule of Exhibits. ___________________________________________________ 34
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ORDINANCE Z-652-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance Amending the
Silvara PUD District Ordinance
WHEREAS, Section 9.05 of the City of Carmel Unified Development Ordinance Z-625-17 (the
"UDO") provides for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development District in accordance with Indiana
Code §36-7-4-1500 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Indiana Code §36-7-4-1500 et seq. authorizes the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana (the “City Council”) to impose reasonable conditions on the approval of a Planned Unit
Development District; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2011, the City Council approved the Silvara PUD Ordinance Z-553-
11 (the “PUD Ordinance”) and imposed certain conditions (the “Conditions”) on that approval attached
as Exhibit L to the PUD Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Silvara development now is known as “Jackson’s Grant”; and
WHEREAS, the developer of Jackson’s Grant has requested that the City Council approve an
amendment to the PUD Ordinance and a modification to the Conditions to allow the 14.662-acre Exmoor
neighborhood within Jackson’s Grant to offer unique European village design and architecture and to offer
carriage garages within the Exmoor common area;
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the City of Carmel (the "Plan Commission") conducted a
public hearing on docket numbers PZ-2020-00008 OA and PZ-2020-00009 CA at its June 4, 2020,
meeting as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission sent a favorable recommendation relating to docket numbers
PZ-2020-00008 OA and PZ-2020-00009 CA to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that, pursuant to Indiana Code
§36-7-4-1500 et seq., it hereby adopts this ordinance (the "Amendment") as an amendment to the PUD
Ordinance and a modification of the Conditions as follows:
Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance.
1.1 This Amendment accomplishes the following; (i) integrates the Conditions into the PUD
Ordinance; and (ii) amends the PUD Ordinance with respect to the Exmoor real estate,
which real estate is described on the attached Exhibit A (the “Real Estate”).
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1.2 Development in this District shall be governed entirely by (i) the provisions of this
Ordinance and its exhibits, and (ii) those provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Control Ordinance specifically referenced in this Ordinance.
1.3 All provisions and representations of the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Control
Ordinance that conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby rescinded as
applied to the Real Estate and shall be superseded by the terms of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Definitions.
2.1 The general rules of construction set forth in Chapter 3 of the Zoning Ordinance and the
definitions set forth in this Ordinance shall apply to the regulations of this Ordinance.
Words not defined herein but defined in the Zoning Ordinance shall be interpreted in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance definition.
2.2 ADLS: See DP/ADLS Approval definition.
2.3 Apartment: A Multiple Family Dwelling owned by a single person or entity in which the
Dwelling Units are rented or leased.
2.4 Building, Attached Residential: A Building including any one or combination of the
following: Attached Dwellings, Multiple-Family Dwellings, Two-Family Dwellings, and
Townhouses; and its ancillary uses.
2.5 Building, Village Neighborhood: A Building that contains any use permitted by this
Ordinance within the Village Neighborhood Planning Area.
2.6 Carriage Garage: A Building with up to six (6) units attached, designed for vehicle storage
on the ground floor and may have second floor lofts finished for use as studios, workshops,
recreation rooms or similar ancillary use, but shall not be designed for, nor permit
Occupancy.
2.7 Character Exhibits: The illustrative exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit K. The Character Exhibits are a compilation of conceptual plans,
images and sketches designed to capture the intended character of the District. Although
the Character Exhibits do not necessarily represent the final design of the District's built
environment, it does establish a benchmark for the quality and character of the overall
District as well as the District's various design elements that contribute to this vision.
2.8 Community Amenities: Recreational facilities and spaces, including, without limitation,
any one or a combination of the following: (i) Open Space; (ii) trails; (iii) a swimming
pool; (iv) a bath house with changing rooms and storage; (v) recreational equipment; (vi)
tennis courts; (vii) basketball courts; (viii) bocce ball courts; (iv) indoor and/or outdoor
workout areas; and (x) facilities such as clubhouse, meeting rooms and community centers.
2.9 Conceptual Plan: The plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit
C.
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2.10 Connectivity Plan: The plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit E.
2.11 Declaration(s) of Covenants: A declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions
applicable to the Real Estate or any portion thereof which shall be prepared by the Master
Developer and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, and
which may be amended from time to time.
2.12 Design Review Committee: A board appointed by the Master Developer and established
by the Declaration(s) of Covenants responsible for the review of improvements in
accordance with this Ordinance and the Declaration(s) of Covenants.
2.13 Developer: Any individual, corporation, partnership or entity engaged in the improvement
of a parcel of land or construction of a Dwelling within the District.
2.14 Developer, Master: Silvara Real Estate Company, LLC, until such time as it transfers, or
assigns, in writing its rights as Master Developer. Such rights may be transferred by the
Master Developer, in its sole discretion, in whole or in part, but only by written instrument
signed by the Master Developer.
2.15 Development Requirements: Written development standards and any written requirements
specified in this Ordinance which must be satisfied in connection with the approval of a
Development Plan or building permit.
2.16 DP/ADLS Approval: Development Plan and/or Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping & Signage approval by the Plan Commission, in accordance with Chapter 24
of the Zoning Ordinance.
2.17 Dwelling Unit Size: The living space of a Dwelling Unit measured by floor area and that
is enclosed by walls and covered by a roof. Terraces, garages, and open unheated porches
shall be excluded when calculating a Minimum Dwelling Unit Size.
2.18 Flats: A Condominium where the entire Dwelling Unit is contained on a single floor.
2.19 Historical Architectural Style: Shall mean and refer to such styles including, but not
limited to: (i) Victorian; (ii) Cape Cod; (iii) Craftsman; (iv) Traditional Farmhouse; (v)
French Country; or (vi) homes with various exterior architectural elements, taken from the
foregoing, to create more recent or modern versions of the foregoing. The Department
shall have the authority to determine whether a specific house plan qualifies as a Historical
Architectural Style.
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2.20 Lane, Rear: A permanent service way providing a secondary means of access to abutting
lands. A Rear Lane is an Alley as regulated by the Zoning and Subdivision Control
Ordinances and as such, shall be built in accordance with the design requirements in
Chapter 6 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Rear Lanes shall be permitted within the
District and shall be subject to the following standards: (i) A Rear Lane shall be a perpetual
easement or private way and shall not be dedicated to the public unless constructed to the
City's standards prior to acceptance of dedication by the City; and (ii) Curbing is not
required except at corners of intersections with other street types. At such corner locations,
curbing shall be required for the corner radius ending at the intersection point of the radius
and the path or sidewalk paralleling the intersecting street. A concrete apron may serve as
point of termination for the curb.
2.21 Masonry: Brick, limestone, natural stone, cultured stone, or other similar building material
or a combination of the same, bonded together with mortar to form a wall, buttress or
similar mass.
2.22 Open Space: A parcel or parcels of land, an area of water, or a combination of land and
water, including flood plain areas and wetlands located within the District designated for
the use and enjoyment of some or all of the residents of the District and, where designated,
for the use and enjoyment of the community at large. Open Space may consist of
manicured or natural spaces, storm water detention areas, ponds, creeks, recreational sports
fields, golf courses, trails, Off-Street Trails and Community Amenities. Bioswales (or
segments of bioswales) which are at least twenty (20) feet in width shall qualify as Open
Space. Water features and structures (e.g., gazebos, arbors, pergolas, benches, ash
receptacles, trash receptacles, recycling receptacles, bicycle racks) associated with outdoor
pedestrian areas may be used to enhance the space. Except as otherwise provided herein,
Open Space does not include areas divided into building lots, streets (except the landscaped
medians of boulevards) or rights-of-way (except Off-Street Trails). The area of parking
facilities serving Open Space activities and pedestrian paths or sidewalks located therein
may be included in the required Open Space area computations.
2.23 Open Space, Agricultural: Land areas set aside as Open Space for agricultural uses,
including pastureland.
2.24 Open Space, Designed: Land areas set aside as Open Space, other than Agricultural and
Natural Open Space.
2.25 Open Space, Natural: Land areas set aside as Open Space in a naturally occurring state.
The majority of the District's Natural Open Space is located within the Williams Creek
Corridor and Woodlands (collectively, the "Natural Areas"), as depicted on the Open Space
Plan. Natural Open Space also includes Open Spaces designated as Tree Preservation
Areas.
2.26 Open Space Plan: The plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit D.
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2.27 Owners Association(s): An association of owners as established by the Declaration(s) of
Covenants.
2.28 Planning Area: A discrete geographic area within the District, as identified on the Planning
Area Map. The District contains four (4) Planning Areas: The Estates (PA-1 West and
PA-1 East), Creekside (PA-2), Bridgecreek (PA-3), and the Village Neighborhood (PA-4).
The size of each Planning Area may be enlarged or reduced by up to ten percent (10%).
2.29 Planning Area Map: The map attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit B.
2.30 Subdivision Control Ordinance: The Carmel/Clay Subdivision Control Ordinance Z-160,
in effect on the date of the enactment of this Ordinance. Amendments to the Subdivision
Control Ordinance after the enactment of this Ordinance shall not apply to the District
unless the Director determines that the amendment does not materially or negatively impact
the ability to develop the Real Estate pursuant to this Ordinance and that the amendment is
consistent with the District's intent.
2.31 Transportation Plan: A part of the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan that sets forth the
location, alignment, dimensions, identification and classification of existing and proposed
vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and mass transit thoroughfares and includes the
Thoroughfare Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan and Transit Plan.
2.32 Tree Preservation Area: Natural Open Spaces within the District to be preserved and
maintained in accordance with Section 12.5 of this Ordinance. Such areas shall be
delineated as part of a Preliminary Plat or Development Plan approval.
2.33 Use, Non-Residential: A Use identified in the Use Table under the following headings:
Office Uses, Institutional Uses, Educational Uses, Retail and Service Uses, Cultural and
Entertainment Uses, Industrial Uses, Agricultural Uses, Recreational Uses and
Transportation and Communication Uses.
2.34 Use, Residential: A Use identified in the Use Table under the heading of Residential Uses.
2.35 Use Table: The table attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit F
identifying the Uses permitted within each Planning Area.
2.36 Williams Creek Corridor: Land within the District that is adjacent to Williams Creek, as
generally illustrated on the Planning Area Map and Open Space Plan, to be set aside as
Open Space.
2.37 Woodlands: Land within the District located within the Estates Planning Area (PA-1
West), as generally shown on the Planning Area Map and Open Space Exhibit, to be aside
as Open Space.
2.38 Zoning Map: The City's official zoning map adopted by reference in the Zoning Ordinance.
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2.39 Zoning Ordinance: The Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance Z-289, in effect on the date of the
enactment of this Ordinance (Summer 2011 version). Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance after the enactment of this Ordinance shall not apply to the District unless the
Director determines that the amendment does not materially or negatively impact the
ability to develop the Real Estate pursuant to this Ordinance and that the amendment is
consistent with the District's intent.
Section 3. Planning Areas.
3.1 The District contains four (4) Planning Areas as shown on the Planning Map. The Planning
Areas are as described below.
3.2 Planning Area 1 (PA-1 West and PA-1 East): The Estates ("Estates"). This Planning Area
includes land within the District that is both west and east of the Williams Creek corridor
and primarily abuts existing subdivisions on the perimeter of the Real Estate. The Estates
will include large lot detached single-family dwellings, designed for the traditional single
family market.
3.3 Planning Area 2 (PA-2): Creekside ("Creekside"). Creekside includes land within the
District that is west of the Williams Creek Corridor and east of the Woodlands. It is
bounded by the Estates to the north. Creekside will include medium and large lot detached
single-family dwellings and/or small and medium lot detached single-family dwellings
designed for the active-adult/empty-nester market.
3.4 Planning Area 3 (PA-3): Bridgecreek ("Bridgecreek"). This Planning Area is immediately
north of the Village Neighborhood and is bounded by the Williams Creek Corridor to the
west and north, the Village Neighborhood along the south border, Springmill Road to the
east, and the Estates to the north. The proposed trail network will allow pedestrian
connectivity to other areas within the District. This Planning Area will include small and
medium lot detached single-family dwellings, designed for the active-adult/empty-nester
market.
3.5 Planning Area 4 (PA-4): Village Neighborhood ("Village Neighborhood"). The Village
Neighborhood is bounded by Springmill Road to the east, the Williams Creek Corridor to
the west and Bridgecreek along the north border. The Village Neighborhood will include
a mix of residential uses that will offer a variety of housing choices targeted towards the
active-adult/empty-nester and young professional. Trail connections to the trail corridor
along Williams Creek will be featured in this area and pedestrian connectivity will be
emphasized.
Section 4. Conceptual Plan.
4.1 The Conceptual Plan provides a general vision for the development of the District which
illustrates one possible layout of lots, internal drives, uses, green space, thoroughfares, and
buildings that are permitted by this Ordinance. The Conceptual Plan is only conceptual.
The final layout and site plans shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance
and may vary from the Conceptual Plan.
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Section 5. Permitted Uses.
5.1 The uses permitted within each Planning Area shall be as set forth in this section and in the
Use Table.
5.2 Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory Buildings and Uses shall be permitted and shall
be subject to the terms and restrictions of Chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance. Chapter
25.02 of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply to fences. Fences within bufferyards that are
adjacent to Spring Mill Road or Clay Center Road ("Perimeter Bufferyards") shall be of a
uniform material, style and height within a Planning Area. Fences within lots that are
adjacent to Perimeter Bufferyards shall be of a uniform material, style and height within a
Planning Area. Notwithstanding anything herein, Carriage Garages shall be permitted in
Exmoor common areas for use by Exmoor residents. The same architectural detailing
standards as established for Exmoor homes shall apply. Character illustrations indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Exmoor Dwellings and Carriage
Garages are provided on the attached Exhibit M. The site plan indicating conceptually the
intended layout of Exmoor is provided on the attached Exhibit N.
5.3 Special Uses. Special Uses shall be permitted as set forth in the Use Table and shall be
subject to review and subsequent approval pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5.4 Temporary Uses. Temporary uses shall be permitted as set forth in the Use Table and shall
be subject to the terms and restrictions of Chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5.5 Home Occupations. Home Occupations shall be permitted as set forth in the Use Table
and shall be subject to the terms and restrictions of Chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5.6 Non-Conforming Uses & Exemptions. Non-conforming uses and exemptions shall be
subject to the terms and restrictions of Chapter 28 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Section 6. Bulk and Density Standards.
6.1 The following standards shall apply. The maximum Building Height shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except in the Village
Neighborhood, in which case the maximum Building Height shall be three-stories.
Planning
Area
Minimum Lot Minimum Yard Setbacks Min. Dwelling
Unit Size (SF) Max. Lot
Coverage Acres
Maximum
Density
(du/acre) Width Area
(SF)
Street
Frontage Front1 Side
(Aggregate) Rear 1-story 2-story
The Estates2 100' 15,000 50' 40' 10' (30') 20' 2,400 3,000 35% 100.8 1.0
Creekside2
70' 8,400 35' 25' 5' (15') 20' 1,800 2,200 45%
65.7 1.5 90' 11,700 45' 25' 5' (25') 20' 2,000 2,500 35%
55' 6,600 30' 25' 5' (10') 20' 1,600 2,000 50%
Bridgecreek
55' 6,600 30' 25' 5' (10') 20' 1,600 2,000
50% 79.4 1.8
65' 7,750 35' 25' 5' (10') 20' 1,600 2,000
Bridgecreek,
Exmoor
55' 6,600 30' 10' 3' (6') 20' 1,600 2,000 65% N/A N/A
65' 7,750 35' 10' 3' (6') 20' 1,600 2,000 65% N/A N/A
Village
Neighborhood
(detached)
Same standards as Bridgecreek.
Village
Neighborhood
(attached)
0' 5' 20' 10' 1,000 75% 45.2 3.25
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1 The following front yard setbacks shall apply for: (i) Dwellings w/ rear load garages, 10'; and (ii)
Dwellings w/ courtyard garages, 20'.
2 Perimeter lots within the hatched areas shown on the Conceptual Plan shall also be subject to the
following: (i) minimum Rear Lot Line width of 120'; and (ii) minimum lot depth of 180'. Perimeter lots
within the cross-hatched areas shown on the Conceptual Plan shall also be subject to the following: (i)
Minimum Lot Line width of 140'; and (ii) minimum lot depth of 160'.
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6.2 Maximum Residential Densities. The total number of Dwellings permitted in the District
shall not exceed four hundred and twenty-two (422) without an amendment to this
Ordinance. The density in each Planning Area shall not exceed the established Maximum
Density without an amendment to this Ordinance.
6.3 Perimeter Lots. As identified and labeled on the attached Exhibit L, there shall be a
maximum of:
A. Eight (8) Lots adjacent to the Claybridge Perimeter, each with a minimum Lot size
of 30,000 square feet;
B. Six (6) Lots adjacent to the Springmill Streams Perimeter, each with a minimum
Lot size of 30,000 square feet;
C. Eight (8) Lots along the Spring Lake Estates Perimeter, each with a minimum Lot
size of 12,000 square feet;
D. Lots in Bridgecreek adjacent to the Springmill Road Bufferyard south of the Spring
Lake Estates Perimeter shall total a minimum of 12,000 square feet when combined
with Open Space between the Lot and the Springmill Road Bufferyard; and
E. Lots along the District's southwestern property line within the hatched areas shown
on the Conceptual Plan shall have a minimum Lot size of 30,000 square feet.
Section 7. Architectural and Design Standards.
7.1 The Estates and Creekside. The architectural and design standards applicable to Dwellings
in The Estates and Creekside are specified in Exhibit G. Character illustrations indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are provided in the
Character Exhibits. The architectural and design standards set forth in Section 7.2 of this
Ordinance shall apply to Dwellings on lots smaller than ninety (90) feet wide in Creekside.
7.2 Bridgecreek. The architectural and design standards applicable to Dwellings in
Bridgecreek are specified in Exhibit H. Character illustrations indicating conceptually the
intended architecture and appearance of Dwellings are provided in the Character Exhibits.
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7.3 Village Neighborhood. The architectural and design standards applicable to Buildings in
the Village Neighborhood are specified in Exhibit I. Character illustrations indicating
conceptually the intended architecture and appearance of Buildings are provided in the
Character Exhibits. The standards applicable to Dwellings within Bridgecreek shall apply
to single-family detached Dwellings located within the Village Neighborhood.
7.4 Empty-Nester / Active Adult Standards. The empty-nester / active adult standards set forth
in Exhibit J shall apply to any single-family lot within the District that has a Lot Width of
less than seventy (70) feet.
7.5 Additional Empty-Nester Standards.
A. The Universal Design features set forth in this Section shall apply to the following:
(i) All detached single-family Dwellings on a Lot with a Lot Width of less than
seventy (70) feet in the District;
(ii) All detached single-family Dwellings on a Lot with a Lot Width of less than
one hundred (100) feet in Bridgecreek and the Village Neighborhood; and
(iii) All Attached Residential Buildings.
B. Either the master bedroom on the first floor of the Dwelling Unit, or one (1) of the
following:
(i) A flex room that can be converted into a bedroom on the first floor, and a
full bathroom on the first floor;
(ii) An elevator;
(iii) Stacked closets on the first and second floor pre-framed to accommodate an
elevator; or
(iv) A forty-eight (48) inch wide stairway that permits installation of a lift chair.
C. The Owners' Association(s) shall provide for lawn mowing and lawn maintenance
services on individual Lots.
D. Minimum thirty-six (36) inch wide hallways.
E. Minimum thirty-two (32) inch wide clear opening (per ADA Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, sec. 4.135) doorways for exterior
doorways, the main living areas, master bedroom and master bathroom.
F. Master bathroom walls blocked to provide for installation of grab bars.
G. Master bathrooms with the shower stall separate from the tub (if a tub is installed).
H. Hand rails near stairs.
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I. Either a no-step entry or an entry designed for the addition of a handicap ramp in
the future without major reconstruction.
J. All standards set forth in this Section that are required for some, but not all, areas
of a Dwelling shall be offered as options for the non-required areas of a Dwelling
(e.g., master bathroom walls must be blocked and so an option to block other
bathroom walls must be offered).
Section 8. Signage.
8.1 The District's signs shall comply with Chapter 25.07 of the Zoning Ordinance and as set
forth in this section. Decorative street signage may differ from the City's standards if
approved by the City's Engineering Department and if it conforms to the Indiana Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
8.2 Character Exhibits. Character illustrations indicating conceptually the intended design and
appearance of signage and monumentation is provided in the Character Exhibits.
Section 9. Lighting.
9.1 Street lighting shall be decorative, as illustrated in the Character Exhibits, and shall be
consistent throughout the District. Decorative street lighting may differ from the City's
standard fixtures if approved by the City's Engineering Department. Parking area lighting
and street lighting shall be of a uniform design and materials.
9.2 Street lighting on public residential streets shall be limited to one (1) light at each street
intersection. The maximum height of street light fixtures within the District shall be fifteen
(15) feet.
9.3 All exterior accent lighting (e.g., architectural, display, landscaping, decorative lighting,
pedestrian walkway bollards) shall be generated from concealed, low level fixtures. The
light bulb shall be shielded from view of any street, sidewalk, or adjacent lot.
9.4 The maximum height of light fixtures in parking areas shall not exceed the Building Height,
or eighteen (18) feet, whichever is less. The height of parking area light fixtures within
ninety (90) feet of a Single-Family Dwelling shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
9.5 Exterior lighting of a Building or site shall be designed so light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing.
9.6 Open space/public space lighting shall be decorative and pedestrian scale.
Section 10. Parking and Loading.
10.1 General Standards. Parking shall comply with Chapter 27 of the Zoning Ordinance, except
as provided below.
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10.2 Residential Use Parking. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be required per
Dwelling. In the Village Neighborhood, a minimum of one and one-half (1.5) parking
spaces shall be required per Dwelling. The areas within driveways and garages shall count
toward this requirement. Driveways shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet long, as
measured from the right-of-way line.
10.3 On-street Parking. On-street parking shall be permitted on the Real Estate's internal streets
and drives. On-street parking spaces may not be counted as part of the total parking spaces
required. Each parallel on-street parking space shall be a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet
in length.
10.4 Loading and Service Areas.
A. Loading docks, solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, and other service areas
shall be placed to the rear or side of Buildings.
B. Screening and landscaping shall prevent direct views of the loading and service
areas from adjacent residential properties or from the public right-of-way.
Screening and buffering shall be achieved through the use of walls, fences, and
landscaping. Screening shall be a minimum of five (5) feet tall and visually
impervious. Recesses in the Building or depressed access ramps may be used.
10.5 Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall comply with Chapter 27.06 of the Zoning
Ordinance. In the Village Neighborhood, covered parking areas (e.g., garages, bicycle
lockers) shall count towards the required number of bicycle parking spaces. A minimum
of twenty-five percent (25%) of the required number of bicycle parking spaces within the
Village Neighborhood shall be covered.
Section 11. Landscaping.
11.1 Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following:
A. General Landscaping (Section 11.2)
B. Street Trees (Section 11.3)
C. District's Perimeter Landscaping:
(i) Adjacent to Right-of-Way (Section 11.4)
(ii) Not Adjacent to Right-of-Way (Section 11.5)
D. Foundation and Lot Plantings (Section 11.6)
11.2 General Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall be integrated, where appropriate, with
other functional and ornamental site design elements (e.g., hardscape materials, entryway
monumentation, paths, sidewalks, fencing, or water features).
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A. Landscaping should be designed with repetition, structured patterns, and
complementary textures and colors. Alternate or pervious paving materials or
alternative planting media is permitted where planting space is limited or where
otherwise warranted by the site design.
B. All plantings to be used in accordance with any landscaping requirement of this
Ordinance shall meet the following specifications:
(i) All trees, shrubs and ground covers shall be planted according to the
American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) and following the
standards, including planting details, provided by the City’s Urban Forester.
Landscaping materials shall be appropriate to local growing and climatic
conditions.
(ii) Shade trees shall be a minimum of two and one half (2.5) inches caliper at
planting.
(iii) Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of one and one half (1.5) inches
caliper at planting.
(iv) Evergreen trees shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet at planting.
(v) Shrubs shall be a minimum height of eighteen (18) inches at planting.
(vi) Evergreen trees may be substituted in lieu of shrubs required by this
Ordinance on a 1:3 basis (one tree equals three shrubs).
C. Existing vegetation may be used to achieve required landscaping if: (i) the
vegetation located on the subject parcel is of suitable quality, size, and state of
health to achieve required landscaping; and (ii) the vegetation is proposed to be
preserved using accepted best management practices for tree protection during
construction. The preservation of existing vegetation shall constitute an in-kind
credit toward meeting the landscape requirements of this Ordinance. A credit,
which value shall be determined in consultation with the City's Urban Forester,
shall be given per tree that contributes to and satisfies similarly the intent of a
particular section of this Ordinance.
D. All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed, weather
permitting, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it
is not possible to install the approved landscaping because of weather conditions,
the property owner shall request a temporary Certificate of Occupancy prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy, which shall be conditioned upon a
determined time to complete the installation of the uninstalled landscape material.
E. All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan may not later be substantially
altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Plan Commission
approval. However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by
the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific site conditions.
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F. It shall be the responsibility of the property owners and their agents to insure proper
maintenance of all trees, shrubs and other landscaping required by this Ordinance.
This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with identical
varieties or a suitable substitute, mulching of planting areas, and keeping the area
free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
G. Landscaping shall be prohibited within the Vision Clearance on Corner Lots.
11.3 Street Trees.
A. Shade trees shall be planted parallel to each public street and within the street right-
of-way pursuant to the City's published street tree planting specifications. Street
trees shall not be required along and adjacent to Rear Lanes.
B. Street tree species shall be selected from the City’s published list of recommended
street trees and shall be planted a minimum of thirty (30) feet and a maximum of
fifty (50) feet on center.
C. In areas of high pedestrian and non-residential activity, tree wells shall be covered
with decorative grates or pavers in order to maximize uninterrupted pedestrian
pathways. Where ample passage area is provided, tree planting areas shall be
treated as planting beds to soften the hardscape.
D. When an appropriate street tree size has been achieved, as determined by the City's
Urban Forester, street trees shall be pruned to a height of eight (8) feet minimum
over sidewalks and twelve (12) feet minimum over streets, to allow free passage
along the sidewalk.
E. No street tree shall be planted in conflict with drainage or utility easements or
structures, underground detention (unless so designed for that purpose). However,
where the logical location of proposed utilities would compromise the desired
effect, the Developer may solicit the aid of the City's Urban Forester in mediating
an alternative.
11.4 Perimeter Landscaping Adjacent to Right-of-Way. Perimeter landscaping along the
District's perimeter abutting rights-of-way shall be provided pursuant to this section.
Perimeter landscaping shall not be planted within the public right-of-way. Additionally,
no perimeter landscape yard shall be required in those areas along the perimeter of the Real
Estate which is occupied by an Open Space common area which is greater than or equal to
fifty (50) feet in width. The referenced bufferyard types shall be pursuant to Chapter 26.04
of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. Spring Mill Road. Bufferyards shall be required where the Real Estate abuts Spring
Mill Road in accordance with this section.
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(i) Village Neighborhood: A minimum twenty (20) foot wide greenbelt shall
be required where the Village Neighborhood abuts Spring Mill Road which
shall include a minimum three (3) foot tall undulating mound with plantings
pursuant to the Type “D” Bufferyard (5 shade trees, 5 ornamental trees, and
27 shrubs per 100 linear feet).
(ii) Estates and Bridgecreek: Where a frontage road is not utilized and where
the rear or side elevations of a Dwelling within the Estates or Bridgecreek
back up to Spring Mill Road, a minimum forty (40) foot wide greenbelt
shall be required which shall include a minimum three (3) foot tall
undulating mound and plantings pursuant to the Type “D” Bufferyard (5 8
shade trees, 5 ornamental trees, and 27 shrubs per 100 linear feet). A Type
“B” Bufferyard (3 shade trees, 3 ornamental trees, and 15 shrubs per 100
linear feet) without a mound shall be used in those areas where a frontage
road is utilized.
B. Clay Center Road. Where a frontage road is not utilized and where the rear or side
elevations of a Dwelling back up to Clay Center Road, a minimum forty (40) foot
wide greenbelt shall be required where the District abuts Clay Center Road which
shall include a minimum three (3) foot tall undulating mound and plantings
pursuant to the Type “D” Bufferyard (5 shade trees, 5 ornamental trees, and 27
shrubs per 100 linear feet). A Type “B” Bufferyard (3 shade trees, 3 ornamental
trees, and 15 shrubs per 100 linear feet) without a mound shall be used in those
areas where a frontage road is utilized.
C. The incorporation of pedestrian ways and bikeways into the perimeter right-of-way
landscaping design is encouraged. The incorporation of signage and lighting into
the perimeter right-of-way landscaping design is permitted; however, no parking
areas or Buildings shall be permitted within the perimeter right-of-way landscaping
area.
11.5 Perimeter Landscaping Not Adjacent to Public Right-of-Way. The following shall apply
for those portions of the District's perimeter not abutting a public right-of-way. The
referenced bufferyard types shall be pursuant to Chapter 26.04 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. Claybridge at Springmill, Springmill Streams and Springmill Ridge (District's
North Property Line): A minimum thirty (30) foot wide landscape buffer easement
shall be required along the District's property line abutting the Claybridge at
Springmill, Springmill Streams and Springmill Ridge subdivisions. Plantings
pursuant to the requirements of a Type “B” Bufferyard (3 shade trees, 3 ornamental
trees, and 15 shrubs per 100 linear feet) shall be installed within the landscape
buffer easement. Existing trees within the landscape buffer easement that are
greater than two and one half (2.5) inches caliper shall be preserved and maintained.
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B. Springmill Streams Tree Preservation Area (District's North Property Line): A
minimum one hundred (100) foot wide Tree Preservation Area shall be required for
the wooded area along the southern most property line of Spring Mill Streams
abutting Bridgecreek, as generally shown on the Open Space Plan and Conceptual
Plan.
C. Creekside (District's South Property Line): A minimum thirty (30) foot wide
landscape buffer easement shall be required where individual residential lots within
Creekside abut the District's south property line (e.g., abutting Williams Creek
Manor). Plantings pursuant to the requirements of a Type “B” Bufferyard (3 shade
trees, 3 ornamental trees, and 15 shrubs per 100 linear feet) shall be installed within
the landscape buffer easement. Existing trees within the landscape buffer easement
that are greater than two and one half (2.5) inches caliper shall be preserved and
maintained.
D. No bufferyards or plantings shall be required between or within the District's
Planning Areas or various uses or along the Real Estate's southern property line
congruent with the Village Neighborhood.
E. Future Village Neighborhood Bufferyard. A commitment shall be recorded against
the twenty-one (21) acres south of the Village Neighborhood owned by the
Developer to provide that if a rezoning is sought for the twenty-one (21) acres, then
landscape bufferyards shall be provided along the Village Neighborhood perimeter
congruent with the twenty-one (21) acres in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
unless otherwise approved by the Council.
11.6 Foundation and Lot Plantings.
A. Design Intent. Foundation and lot plantings are used to: (i) soften the architectural
lines of Buildings; (ii) frame the primary views to Buildings and public spaces; and
(iii) blend architectural designs with the landscape design. Landscaping shall be
designed to appropriately complement a Building’s use, setback, height, and
architectural features. Window boxes for flowers and planters on front stoops and
sidewalks are encouraged in areas where landscaping cannot be installed at the
foundation of a Building due to the Building’s proximity to a sidewalk, path, street,
right-of-way or easement.
B. Single-Family Dwellings. The following planting requirements apply to all Single-
Family Dwellings:
(i) Lots with six thousand (6,000) or less square feet shall be required to plant
one (1) shade tree or one (1) evergreen tree in the front yard. If there is not
sufficient area for the tree to be placed in the front yard, then the required
tree may be planted in a side or rear yard.
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(ii) Lots between six thousand (6,000) and fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet
shall be required to plant two (2) trees in the front yard. If there is not
sufficient area for the tree to be placed in the front yard, then the required
tree(s) may be planted in a side yard.
(iii) Lots over fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet shall be required to plant
three (3) trees with at least one (1) tree in the front yard.
(iv) All lots shall have a minimum of seven (7) shrubs and/or ornamental grasses
along the foundation facing a street. Corner lots shall install seven (7)
shrubs per side facing a street.
(v) All Lots in the Exmoor area of Bridgecreek shall be required to include a
masonry Wall along the Front Lot Line unless an acceptable alternative is
approved by the Design Review Committee. This requirement may be
adjusted or waived by the Design Review Committee in areas with utility
or Driveway conflicts. Landscape shrubs, ground cover or a landscaped
mulch bed between the sidewalk and masonry Wall shall also be installed.
The maximum height of masonry Walls along the Front Lot Line shall be
limited to six (6) feet, except that pillars, columns, or other decorative
features and elements may extend an additional two (2) feet higher than the
maximum height.
C. Attached Residential and Village Neighborhood Buildings. The following
minimum foundation planting requirements shall apply to any elevation with
frontage on a public right-of-way:
(i) If plantings cannot be planted within twenty (20) feet of the foundation wall,
then an alternative location on the lot may be chosen for planting.
(ii) Townhouses: Five (5) shrubs and/or ornamental grasses, and one (1) shade
tree and one (1) ornamental tree shall be planted for every two (2)
Townhouses.
(iii) Attached Residential Buildings with four (4) or fewer attached Dwellings:
Five (5) shrubs and/or ornamental grasses, one (1) shade tree and one (1)
ornamental tree for every Dwelling.
(iv) Single Family Dwellings within the Village Neighborhood: Five (5) shrubs
and/or ornamental grasses and one (1) shade or ornamental tree for every
Dwelling.
D. All Other Buildings: Five (5) shade and/or ornamental trees and twenty-five (25)
shrubs per one hundred (100) lineal feet of Building foundation with frontage on a
public right-of-way. The standard, above, shall not apply to Carriage Garages.
11.7 Parking Lot Plantings. Parking areas shall be landscaped, as follows:
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A. Perimeter Landscaping: A minimum three (3) foot wide perimeter planting strip
shall be provided around the perimeter of a parking lot (except where parking
spaces abut a curb-to-Building sidewalk). Where shade trees are planted, the
planting strip shall be a minimum of six (6) feet wide. The planting strip shall
include two (2) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs and/or ornamental grasses per
one hundred (100) lineal feet of the planting strip. A wall may be installed in
combination with or in lieu of (up to fifty percent) the required shrubs. If used,
walls shall be a minimum height of forty-two (42) inches. Perimeter parking lot
landscaping may occupy the same space as required perimeter right-of-way
landscaping; provided, however, that in such instances, the required number of
plantings shall not exceed twelve (12) trees per one hundred (100) lineal feet. The
perimeter parking lot landscaping may be broken into segments to allow for
pedestrian movement.
B. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: Shade trees shall be planted within parking lots
greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet. There shall be planted one (1) shade
tree and five (5) shrubs per every fifteen (15) spaces, with a minimum of four
hundred (400) square feet of useable soil volume being provided for each two (2)
trees. The planting areas shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking lot.
Section 12. Open Space.
12.1 The Open Space Plan conceptually illustrates the District's larger areas of Open Space. The
intent of Open Space is to allow for a balance between natural areas and the built
environment and to provide for the overall beautification of the District.
12.2 Character illustrations indicating conceptually the intended design and appearance of the
District's Open Space is provided in the Character Exhibits.
12.3 There shall be accessible and usable Open Space within a five (5) minute walk (one-quarter
mile) from all Dwellings within the District.
12.4 A minimum of thirty (30) percent (84.5 acres) of the District shall be allocated to Open
Space, as conceptually illustrated on the Open Space Plan and Conceptual Plan.
12.5 Tree Preservation Areas. The District's Natural Open Space shall include Tree Preservation
Areas, which shall include, at a minimum, the Woodlands located in the Estates (PA-1
West), the one-hundred foot wide Springmill Streams Tree Preservation Area (as set forth
in Section 11.5(B) of this Ordinance), and then areas to be determined at the time of
Preliminary Plat approval of existing established trees in the Williams Creek Corridor.
Tree Preservation Areas shall be delineated as part of a Preliminary Plat or Development
Plan approval and recorded with the Secondary Plat. Tree Preservation Areas shall be
regulated and maintained in accordance with the following:
A. The following best management practices should be implemented:
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(i) Removal of invasive species (e.g., bush honeysuckle) where appropriate. (If
the application of herbicide treatment after the removal of invasive species
to prevent them from growing back should occur, then such applications
should be done under the oversight of a professional.)
(ii) Removal of an overabundance of combustible material (e.g., dead, fallen
trees and leaves).
(iii) Removal of vines growing on and up a tree when tree growth is affected.
(iv) Completing all maintenance activities following industry standard using the
latest American National Safety Institute (ANSI) Z-133 and A-300
approved practices and methods.
B. The following types of activities shall be permitted:
(i) Planting of native trees, pursuant to the Indiana Native Tree List provided
by the City's Urban Forester.
(ii) Removal of hazardous, exotic and invasive vegetation, pursuant to the
Indiana Exotic and Invasive Plant List provided by the City's Urban
Forester.
(iii) Removal of trees directed to be removed by municipal, county, state or
federal authority.
(iv) Installation of access easements, rights-of-way, streets, paths, trails,
sidewalks, utilities and drainage improvements, and minor pedestrian area
improvements (e.g., benches, trash receptacles, creek overlook areas).
Community Amenities may be permitted upon review and approval by the
City's Urban Forester. If appropriate and where feasible, said improvement
areas should be limited to perpendicular crossings across Tree Preservation
Areas and/or excluded from delineated Tree Preservation Areas.
C. The following types of activities shall not be permitted unless otherwise approved
by the City's Urban Forester:
(i) Removal of living vegetation other than exotic and invasive vegetation and
hazardous trees except to accomplish items listed in Section 12.5(B)(iv) of
this Ordinance.
(ii) Mowing any portion of the existing, naturally vegetated Tree Preservation
Area, except for along trails, points of access or gathering points.
(iii) Dumping of leaves or debris from areas other than the Tree Preservation
Area.
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(iv) Seeding; including grass seed, prairie mix seed, sod or the planting of any
type vegetable garden unless otherwise approved by the City's Urban
Forester.
(v) Activities that adversely impact the health, structure or integrity of a
designated tree preservation area, including, but not limited to: active
recreational activities requiring the placement of playground equipment,
paving for basketball or tennis courts and swimming pools.
D. The following requirements shall apply:
(i) Tree preservation areas must be easily and permanently identifiable as a tree
preservation area through permanent signage posted every five hundred
(500) feet around the perimeter of all tree preservation areas. The design
and location of such signs shall be coordinated with the City's Urban
Forester.
(ii) Barriers shall be used to protect tree preservation areas during site
development. Barriers shall be specified on landscape plans and shall be
placed beyond the preserved trees dripline, in accordance with the tree
preservation details provided by the City's Urban Forester. Such barriers
shall remain in place during the site's construction activity.
(iii) The Urban Forester shall be contacted for any disputed activity within the
tree preservation area. The Urban Forester shall provide resolution to
disputed activity, which may include:
(a) Removal of trees that are a host to an aggressive, life threatening
disease or pest that may pose a threat to the vitality of the rest of the
forest.
(b) Mowing and bush-hogging.
(c) Planting of new or replacement trees.
Section 13. Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity.
13.1 Pedestrian access shall be provided between all Planning Areas within the District to permit
and encourage pedestrian movement between Planning Areas and surrounding
developments. The standards of this section are intended to: (i) provide an alternative for
people to get where they are going without using their vehicles (e.g., commuting); (ii)
provide a means for people who cannot drive vehicles to safely and practically get to local
destinations; and (iii) provide for fitness training and general recreational opportunities.
13.2 Pedestrian connectivity shall be provided, where feasible, to link Open Spaces. To the
maximum extent practicable, parks, trails and Open Space shall be organized to create
integrated systems of Open Space that connect with the following types of lands located
within or adjacent to the District:
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A. Parks or trails;
B. Residential areas;
C. Civic sites (e.g., schools, libraries);
D. Other common open spaces;
E. Neighborhood shopping and activity centers; and
F. Adjacent employment centers.
13.3 Sidewalks or trails shall be located on both sides of all public streets in the District.
Sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide and constructed pursuant to the City's
Transportation Plan for a Residential Sidewalk. Where appropriate for continuity in the
District's pedestrian network, a trail may take the place of a sidewalk on one side of a public
street. Trails shall be asphalt and a minimum of eight (8) feet wide.
13.4 A Side Path (e.g., multi-purpose path) shall be located pursuant to the City's Transportation
Plan and as generally shown on the Connectivity Plan. Side Paths shall be a minimum of
ten (10) feet wide, unless otherwise approved by the City, and constructed pursuant to the
City's Transportation Plan for a Side Path.
13.5 An Off-Street Trail shall be located as generally shown on the Connectivity Plan to connect
Spring Mill Road and Clay Center Road. The Off-Street Trail shall be a minimum of
twelve (12) feet wide with two (2) foot shoulders and constructed pursuant to the City's
Transportation Plan for an Off-Street Trail. The Off-Street Trail shall be located within a
publicly dedicated right-of-way or easement that is a minimum of twenty (20) feet wide.
13.6 Pedestrian walkways shall be clearly delineated (e.g., striping, pavers, stamped concrete,
signage) when crossing a parking lot, street, or drive and shall be ADA-compliant.
Pedestrian walkways should also be separated from vehicular traffic, where appropriate,
with landscaping, on-street parking, bollards, special paving, or any other feature which
identifies the pedestrian space.
13.7 Trails and sidewalks within ten (10) feet of public streets and/or within public rights-of-
way shall always be visible from the adjacent vehicular roadway. Screened or "hidden
areas" that obstruct drivers views of the pedestrian ways shall not be permitted.
Section 14. Infrastructure and Environmental Standards.
14.1 The District includes a substantial amount of existing environmental and natural features.
The District's intent is to preserve and work within these existing features to create a built
environment that is responsive to these existing features and works with the site. As such,
the standards of this Section shall apply to the District.
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14.2 All public infrastructure within the District shall adhere to the City's standards and design
criteria, unless otherwise stated within this Ordinance or unless specific waivers have been
approved by the City. In addition, the District shall comply with the requirements of the
Thoroughfare Plan in accordance with Chapter 2.09 of the Zoning Ordinance (see Section
14.2(A) below, which are in full satisfaction of all obligations specified in Section 2.09 of
the Zoning Ordinance). At such time as requested by the City and upon the enactment of
this Ordinance, the Master Developer shall cause to be conveyed and dedicated to the City
of Carmel for public right-of-way use one-half of the full right-of-way width prescribed in
the Transportation Plan, as measured from the centerline of 116th Street and Spring Mill
Road, across the entirety of Hamilton County Parcel No.: 17-09-34-00-00-019.000. This
dedication of right-of-way will allow the City to construct an expanded roundabout and
related improvements at the intersection of 116th Street and Springmill Road, including
the extension of a Side Path along Spring Mill Road from 116th Street to the Real Estate.
A. Road Improvement Commitment. The following are imposed and are in full
satisfaction of all obligations specified in Section 2.09 of the Zoning Ordinance, as
amended:
(i) Contribution. As a condition to the recording of a Secondary Plat for any
section of the Real Estate, the Developer shall be required to pay to the City
a sum of money equal to $523.50 multiplied by the greater of (i) the number
of acres to be platted in the secondary plat or (ii) fifty (50) acres, whichever
is greater; provided, however, that the sum of all such payments shall equal
but not exceed $147,150 (the "Road Contribution"), which equals five
hundred and twenty-three dollars and fifty cents ($523.50) per acre
multiplied by two hundred and eighty one and one-tenths (281.1) acres. The
Road Contribution shall be used by the City only for those improvements
set forth in the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by A & F Engineering Co.,
LLC dated June 2011 (the “TIA”) and filed in connection with the
consideration and enactment of the Ordinance and for improvements to the
116th Street and Illinois Street intersection.
(ii) Additional Improvements. The Developer shall make or cause to be made
the following improvements.
(a) Improvements to the three (3) entrances off Springmill Road into
the Real Estate comprising of a passing blister, when needed, and
acceleration and deceleration lanes.
(b) Improvements to the two (2) entrances off Clay Center Road into
the Real Estate comprising of acceleration and deceleration lanes.
(c) Dedicate all right-of-way to the City for Springmill Road and Clay
Center Road, as required per the City Thoroughfare Plan, as part of
the recording of each of the District's Secondary Plats at no cost to
the City.
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(d) Construct a minimum ten (10) foot wide Side Path along the Real
Estate's perimeter within the Springmill Road and Clay Center Road
rights-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the City.
(e) Whenever any improvement specified above in Section
14.2(A)(ii)(a) and (b) are not located upon the Real Estate, the
Developer’s obligation hereunder to effect said improvement shall
be contingent upon the acquisition by the City of such other
necessary real estate.
(iii) Credit. If the Developer makes any road improvements set forth in the TIA
or as required by the City’s Thoroughfare Plan, other than those specified
in Section 14.2(A)(ii) above, the Developer shall be entitled to a credit
against the contributions specified in Section 14.2(A)(i) in an amount equal
to the cost to Developer of such improvements.
(iv) All Inclusive. Other than as specified in Sections 14.2(A)(i), 14.2(A)(ii),
and 14.2(A)(iii) above, neither the Developer, nor the Developer’s
successors and assigns, nor any owner, user or contract purchaser of the
Real Estate shall be required to pay any fees or to make any improvements,
contributions or dedications for road improvements, in connection with this
or any subsequent approvals for the Real Estate.
14.3 The number and configuration of the District's vehicular access points into the Real Estate
from the perimeter thoroughfares shall be provided as generally shown on the Connectivity
Plan. The District's street hierarchy shall be as generally shown on the Connectivity Plan.
14.4 Traffic-calming methods should be implemented where necessary, to provide for a safer
pedestrian environment. Methods may include curved and/or narrow streets; cul-de-sacs;
chicanes (a series of tight turns in opposite directions in an otherwise straight stretch of
road); woonerfs (a "living street" where pedestrians and cyclists have access to the whole
street, not just sidewalks, and where motorists and other users share the street without
boundaries); rumble strips or speed tables; and bulbed intersections. Traffic-calming
methods shall be subject to review and approval of the Department of Engineering.
14.5 Subdivisions consisting of fifteen (15) lots or more shall have at least two (2) points of
access pursuant to Chapter 6.03.21 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance; however, subject
to review and approval by the City's Fire Department, this shall not apply to The Estates
(PA-1 East) or to Bridgecreek, north of Williams Creek.
14.6 Along the outside curve of streets, “eyebrows” are permitted as a non-dedicated public
right-of-way. Eyebrows may be dedicated only upon approval by the Department of
Engineering. An "eyebrow" shall be included for purposes of calculating a Lot's Street
Frontage.
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14.7 The rear or side façade of Dwellings on lots located adjacent to an arterial, parkway or
collector street as designated on the Transportation Plan may face such thoroughfare
provided the subdivision complies with the perimeter landscaping provisions set forth in
Section 11.4 of this Ordinance and that the Dwelling complies with the applicable
architectural standards set forth in Section 7 of this Ordinance.
14.8 Double frontage lots (through lots) shall only be permitted for lots within the District's
interior and shall not be permitted for lots along the perimeter of the District. In the case
of a through lot, a non-access easement shall be provided along the appropriate lot frontage.
14.9 In order to minimize the disturbance to drainage, floodplains, preservation areas and areas
with geographical constraints: (i) the maximum cul-de-sac length shall not exceed one
thousand and eight hundred (1,800) feet; and (ii) cul-de-sacs shall terminate in a circular
right-of-way with a minimum radius of fifty (50) feet.
14.10 The minimum centerline radius shall be one hundred (100) feet for cul-de-sacs and one
hundred and fifty (150) feet for all other internal roadways. Cul-de-sacs shall not qualify
as a street jog; however, the minimum centerline offset from a cul-de-sac to a roadway
shall be one hundred (100) feet.
14.11 The drainage design for the District shall accommodate detention volume for: (i) the fully
developed site; (ii) fifty percent (50%) of the fully developed thoroughfare plan right-of-
way for the Real Estate's perimeter road frontages of Spring Mill Road from the Real
Estate's southern edge along Springmill Road to a point one thousand six hundred and thirty
(1630) feet north; and (iii) one hundred percent (100%) of the fully developed thoroughfare
plan right-of-way for the Real Estate's remaining perimeter road frontages.
14.12 Low Impact Development (LID) techniques shall be permitted as an environmental system
to help attain water quality standards in conjunction with development of the storm water
conveyance plan for the District. Examples of permitted systems include the use of
bioswales, bioretention, rain gardens and/or permeable pavers.
14.13 Chapter 22 (Flood Hazard Districts) of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply, where it would
otherwise be applicable, to the District's floodplain areas. With respect to floodplain areas
of the District and subject to approval by the County Surveyor’s Office, filling shall be
permitted, provided that mitigated floodplain storage is provided at a ratio of three (3) to
one (1). Filling shall be permitted to accommodate vehicular and pedestrian crossings over
Williams Creek as well as accommodate pedestrian trails and other passive recreational
amenities.
14.14 Subject to approval by County Surveyor’s Office, stormwater runoff generated within
floodplain areas in the District shall be exempted from discharge limits outlined in the
City’s Stormwater Technical Standards Manual.
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14.15 Subdivision retention ponds should be naturalistic in design (e.g., not square or rectangular
in shape) and landscaped. Methods to prevent pond stagnation and natural water filtration
and aeration methods should be considered. These methods, including the aeration of
ponds, shall be reviewed on an individual basis with the Engineering Department to
determine if such a system is warranted and appropriate.
14.16 Subject to Section 12.5 of this Ordinance, no drainage easement or a combination drainage
and utility easement shall be located within a tree preservation easement. Landscaping
within drainage easements shall be permitted, except within five (5) feet of a swale's
flowline and ten (10) feet from a storm sewer pipe; however, such landscaping may be at
risk subject to the drainage easement's provisions for removal and subject to the property's
Declaration(s) of Covenants for replacement.
14.17 Stormwater quality/quantity treatment may be constructed in Open Space and within the
public rights-of-way; however, any detention or water quality measures within the public
right-of-way shall first be approved by the Department of Engineering. To this extent,
natural drainage corridors should be used to the fullest extent reasonable and stormwater
should be conveyed in open channels rather than an enclosed storm sewer system wherever
practical. The natural drainage corridors should be preserved with Building setbacks.
14.18 Stormwater detention facility designs shall incorporate a 5:1 slope surrounding the pond
extending ten (10) feet into the pond from the normal pool line and without safety ledges,
pursuant to the Hamilton County Drainage Standard Details (Option 3).
14.19 Stormwater detention facility access from the public right-of-way shall be provided by a
twenty (20) foot wide easement. The 5:1 slope around the pond shall serve as the access to
the pond without requiring ramps.
14.20 No minimum water area for stormwater detention facilities with permanent pools or
containing permanent lakes shall be required, rather, the size of each facility shall be
determined by the calculated capacity required for the post-developed basin area and that
can maintain the minimum required cross section and depth. See also Section 14.15 of this
Ordinance.
14.21 Sub-surface drains shall not be required in swales that maintain greater than one and one
half percent (1.5%) slopes in areas of slab construction. If a crawl space or basement is
constructed in this area, all sump pumps shall connect directly to the nearest stormwater
manhole.
14.22 A minimum twenty (20) foot wide stormwater easement shall be permitted for any
easement containing an eighteen (18) inch diameter pipe or smaller and/or no pipe. The
City's Stormwater Technical Standards Manual minimum easement size shall apply in all
other instances, including emergency overflow swales and bypass storm drainage.
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14.23 All new channels, drain tiles equal to or greater than twelve (12) inches in diameter, inlet
and outlet structures of detention and retention ponds, and appurtenances thereto as
required by the City's Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, that are installed in
subdivisions requiring a stormwater management permit from the City of Carmel shall be
contained within a minimum twenty (20) feet of drainage easement (10 feet from centerline
on each side) and shown on the recorded plat. New drain tiles refer to all sub-surface
stormwater piping, tubing, tiles, manholes, inlets, catch basins, risers, etc.
14.24 Double sanitary sewer laterals are proposed in a common trench where laterals cross streets
and a single water lateral to a double meter pit on alternating lot lines. These shall be
reviewed and approved at the time of development plan approval, subject to approval by
the Department of Engineering and the applicable utility company.
14.25 Monuments and Markers. Monuments and markers shall be set by the subdivider as herein
required. Said monuments and markers shall be placed so that the marked point shall
coincide exactly with the intersection of lines to be marked, and shall be set so that the top
of the monument or marker is level with the finished grade.
A. Perimeter boundary monuments shall consist of capped rebars with minimum
dimensions of twenty-four (24) inches in length and 5/8-inch in diameter. Said
monuments shall be set:
(i) At the intersections of all lines forming angles in the boundary of the
subdivision.
(ii) At the intersections of all lines forming angles in the boundary of the
section, if the subdivision is platted by sections.
B. Monuments to be placed in streets shall be of aluminum, twelve (12) inches in
length, one-half-inch (½”) minimum diameter with one and one-half-inch (1½”)
minimum diameter head, set vertically in place. Said monuments shall be set:
(i) At the intersection of all street centerlines.
(ii) At the beginning and ending of all curves along street centerlines.
C. Any section, half section or quarter section monument located in a street shall be
re-established by the Hamilton County Surveyor and shall be provided with an
Indiana State Highway Department standard monument box.
D. Markers shall consist of capped rebars with minimum dimensions of twenty-four
(24) inches in length and 5/8-inch in diameter. Said markets shall be set at all lot
corners and bends in property lines.
E. The subdivider shall submit two (2) copies of the plat of the subdivision indicating
the placement of all monuments and markers installed or existing. Said plat shall
be certified by a Registered Land Surveyor, in accordance with State Statutes and
licensed to do business in the State of Indiana, and approved by the Commission.
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Section 15. Owners' Association and Declaration(s) of Covenants.
15.1 Declarations of Covenant(s) shall be prepared by the Master Developer and recorded with
the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana. There may be multiple Declaration(s) of
Covenants applicable to different portions of the Real Estate, and multiple corresponding
Owners’ Association(s).
15.2 Owners' Association(s) shall be established and responsible for the ongoing upkeep and
maintenance of any privately owned common grounds, structures, signs, etc., as outlined
in the association documents and any other specific development improvements noted as
their responsibility in this Ordinance.
15.3 The Declaration(s) of Covenants for the Village Neighborhood shall include a statement
substantially similar to the following: "No person, group of persons or entity, other than
the Developer, shall own more than two (2) Dwellings."
15.4 The Declaration(s) of Covenants shall establish a Design Review Committee ("DRC").
The organization and procedures of the DRC shall be set forth in the Declaration(s) of
Covenants. There may be a separate DRC for each Owners Association(s) or a single DRC
for multiple Owners' Association(s). The DRC shall be established to review and approve
all proposed residential development within the District, as well as any proposed changes
to an existing Dwelling. Therefore, a letter of support from the DRC shall accompany any
City of Carmel Building Permit application for the construction or modification of a
structure.
15.5 Owners Association(s) Reserve Fund. The Owners Association(s) shall establish and
maintain a reserve account separate from its operating account to fund replacement and
repair of common area improvements (e.g., pools, community buildings, furniture,
pathways, entry monuments, wall, fencing, landscaping) and the Declaration(s) of
Covenants shall provide the funding mechanisms through homeowner dues, assessments
or other means to adequately fund the projected repair and replacement costs over time
based upon the expected useful life of all major common improvements.
Section 16. Development Plan Approval.
16.1 Approval or Denial of Plats and Final Development Plan.
A. With respect to any portion of the Real Estate other than the areas on which lots are
developed for Single-Family Dwellings, the platting into smaller sections shall be
permitted, but shall not be required in order to divide the Real Estate into smaller
areas for purposes of conveying title to a parcel or creating separate tax parcels.
The creation of smaller parcels for the purpose of conveying title or creating
separate tax parcels shall not create property lines to which setbacks or any other
standards of this Ordinance shall be applied, provided that development of the
parcels shall conform to an approved Development Plan.
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B. Primary (preliminary) and secondary (final) platting shall be required with respect
to any portion of the Real Estate on which lots are developed for Single-Family or
Two-Family Dwellings. All secondary plats for any portion of the Real Estate shall
be approved administratively by the Department, and shall not require a public
hearing before the Plan Commission, so long as the proposed secondary plat
substantially conforms to the approved primary plat.
C. No DP/ADLS Approval shall be required with respect to Single-Family or Two-
Family Dwellings and associated accessory dwellings, accessory structures,
landscaping, lighting, and signage. All Buildings and associated parking,
landscaping, lighting and signage for Multiple-Family Dwellings and Townhouses
shall require DP/ADLS Approval.
D. If there is a Substantial Alteration in the approved DP/ADLS or primary plat,
review and approval of the amended plans shall be made by the Plan Commission,
or a committee thereof, pursuant to the Plan Commission’s rules of procedure.
Minor Alterations and Material Alterations may be approved by the Director.
E. The Director shall have the sole and exclusive authority to approve without
conditions, approve with conditions, or disapprove the final Development Plans
and/or Secondary Plats (collectively, the “FDP”) for the Real Estate; provided,
however, that approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed if the FDP is
in substantial conformance with the corresponding approved DP/ADLS and/or
primary plat and is in conformance with the Development Requirements. If the
Director disapproves any FDP, the Director shall set forth in writing the basis for
the disapproval and schedule the request for approval of the FDP for a hearing
before the full Plan Commission.
16.2 Master Developer and Design Review Committee Consent.
A. A written consent by the Master Developer or its assigns shall accompany any
permit or approval request pertaining to the Real Estate by a Developer, user,
owner, or tenant. Permits or approvals may include, but are not limited to:
(i) Improvement Location Permit for any improvements within the District;
(ii) Sign permit for any signs within the District;
(iii) Building permits for any Buildings within the District;
(iv) DP/ADLS, or primary or secondary plat approval for any part of the
District; and
(v) Any text amendment or other variations to the terms and conditions of this
Ordinance (e.g., request for a modification to Development Requirements).
B. A letter of support for construction or modification of a residential structure from
the Design Review Committee shall accompany any building permit application.
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Section 17. Violations and Enforcement.
17.1 The enforcement of any violations of this Ordinance, including violations of conditions
and safeguards established in connection with the granting of subsequent variances, special
uses or Development Plan approvals, shall be subject to and governed by the authority and
procedures set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, including Chapter 34 of the Zoning
Ordinance, which shall apply.
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Section 18. Adoption.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by the Mayor.
________ PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this __________ day
of , 20 , by a vote of ______ ayes and _______ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Laura D. Campbell, President H. Bruce Kimball
Sue Finkam, Vice-President Miles Nelson
Adam Aasen Kevin D. Rider
Anthony Green Jeff Worrell
Timothy J. Hannon
ATTEST
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this day of
, 20 , at .M.
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this day of
, 20 , at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social
Security Number in this document, unless required by law: Steven D. Hardin.
This Instrument prepared by: Steven D. Hardin, Esq. and Mark R. Leach, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
LLP, 600 East 96th Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
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Section 19. Schedule of Exhibits.
Exhibit A Real Estate
Exhibit B Planning Area Map
Exhibit C Conceptual Plan
Exhibit D Open Space Plan
Exhibit E Connectivity Plan
Exhibit F Use Table
Exhibit G The Estates and Creekside Architectural Standards
Exhibit H Bridgecreek Architectural Standards
Exhibit I Village Neighborhood Architectural Standards
Exhibit J Empty-Nester / Active Adult Standards
Exhibit K Character Exhibits
Exhibit L Perimeter Lot Exhibit
Exhibit M Exmoor Character Illustrations
Exhibit N Exmoor Site Plan
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Zoning Description
A part of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, of the Second Principle Meridian, Clay
Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 89
degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds West along the South line of said Quarter Section a distance of
1,070.70 feet to a Southwest corner of the real estate described Instrument Number 92-22718 of
the Office of the Recorder, Hamilton County, Indiana; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 13
seconds East along the West line of said real estate and parallel with the East line of said Southeast
Quarter Section a distance of 990.97 feet to the South line of the North one hundred (100) acres of
said Southeast Quarter Section, said point also being the POINT OF BEGINNING of this
description; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 47 seconds West along said South line 1,589.00
feet to the West line of said Southeast Quarter Section; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 00
seconds East along said West line 191.57 feet to the Southeast corner of the real estate described
in Instrument Number 97-27194 in said Recorder’s Office; thence along the bounds of said real
estate by the next four (4) courses; 1) North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 369.72 feet;
2) North 00 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with the East line of Southwest Quarter
of said Section a distance of 645.34 feet; 3) South 89 degrees 33 minutes 54 seconds West parallel
with the North line of said Southwest Quarter Section a distance of 456.04 feet; 4) North 00 degrees
27 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter Section a distance
of 765.33 feet to the South line of the North two rods (33 feet) off of the North end of the East
Half of said Southwest Quarter Section; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 54 seconds West
along said South line 497.18 feet to the West line of the East Half of said Southwest Quarter
Section; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 36 seconds East along said West line 33.00 feet to
the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section; thence
North 00 degrees 20 minutes 44 seconds East along said West line of said Quarter-Quarter Section
a distance of 1,314.57 feet to the Northwest corner of said Quarter-Quarter Section; thence North
89 degrees 33 minutes 14 seconds East along the North line of said Quarter-Quarter Section a
distance of 1,323.71 feet to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 51 seconds East along the North line of said
Quarter-Quarter Section a distance of 719.16 feet to the Southwest corner of the real estate
described in Deed Book 220, Page 253 in said Recorder’s Office; thence along the bounds of said
real estate by the next two (2) courses; 1) thence North 00 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East
parallel with the East line of Northwest Quarter of said Northeast Quarter Section a distance of
494.50 feet; 2) North 89 degrees 30 minutes 51 seconds East parallel with the South line of the
Northwest Quarter of said Northeast Quarter Section a distance of 607.00 feet to the West line of
the Northeast Quarter of said Northeast Quarter Section; thence North 00 degrees 17 minutes 00
seconds East along said West line 721.85 feet to the Southwest corner of the real estate described
in Instrument Number 92-26837 in said Recorder’s Office; thence along the bounds of said real
estate by the next two (2) courses; 1) North 89 degrees 32 minutes 59 seconds East parallel with
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the North line of Quarter-Quarter Section a distance of 218.17 feet; 2) North 00 degrees 17 minutes
00 seconds East parallel with the West line of said Quarter-Quarter Section a distance of 100.00
feet to the North line of said Quarter-Quarter Section; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 59
seconds East along said North line 381.23 feet to a Northeast corner of the real estate described in
Instrument Number 94-7077 in said Recorder’s Office; thence along the bounds of said real estate
by the next three (3) courses; 1) South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West parallel with the
East line of said Quarter-Quarter Section a distance of 300.00 feet; 2) North 89 degrees 32 minutes
59 seconds East parallel with the North line of said Quarter-Quarter Section a distance of 439.00
feet; 3) South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Quarter-
Quarter Section a distance of 153.49 feet to the Northwest corner of the real estate described in
Instrument Number 2009-56608 in said Recorder’s Office; thence along the bounds of said real
estate by the next two (2) courses; 1) thence North 64 degrees 56 minutes 13 seconds East 111.85
feet; 2) North 83 degrees 45 minutes 53 seconds East 187.03 feet to the East line of said Northeast
Quarter Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West along said East line
2,242.97 feet to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00
degrees 20 minutes 13 seconds West along the East line of said Southeast Quarter Section a
distance of 1,638.85; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 47 seconds West 1,070.80 feet to the
place of beginning, containing 281.814 acres, more or less, subject to all legal highways, rights-
of-ways, easements, and restrictions of record.
This description has been prepared for the use in a zoning application and is based upon a
preliminary ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey performed by Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc., Job
Number 60160DSW and dated June 17, 2010. This description should only be used for the
purposed it was intended for.
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Exmoor Real Estate
Legal Description
A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 03 East, Clay Township,
Hamilton County, Indiana more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Jackson’s Grant on Williams Creek, Section 2, per plat
thereof recorded as Instrument Number 2018038285 in Plat Cabinet 5, Slide 866 in the Office of
the Hamilton County Recorder, said point also being the Southeast corner of Claybridge at
Springmill recorded as Instrument number 89-27503 in Plat Cabinet 1, Slide 72 in said Recorder’s
Office; thence North 00 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East, along the East line of said Claybridge,
a distance of 494.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 51 seconds East, along a South line
of said Claybridge and the South line of Springmill Streams recorded as Instrument Number 84-
8961 in Plat Book 11, Pages 33-34 in said Recorder’s Office a distance of 607.00 feet to the
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Southeast corner of said Claybridge; thence South 80 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds East a
distance of 244.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 17 minutes 26 seconds West a distance of 50.00
feet; thence South 69 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 149.78 feet; thence South
22 degrees 31 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 145.27 feet; thence South 30 degrees 36
minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 108.04 feet; thence South 05 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds
East a distance of 30.64 feet; thence South 29 degrees 07 minutes 36 seconds East a distance of
47.68 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 44.43 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 40 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 29.11 feet; thence South 08 degrees 51
minutes 54 seconds East a distance of 91.86 feet; thence South 57 degrees 17 minutes 07 seconds
East a distance of 12.36 feet to a northerly corner of Jackson’s Grant on Williams Creek, Section
4 recorded as Instrument 2018009549 in Plat Cabinet 5, Slide 810 in said Recorder’s Office; thence
along the lines of said plat the following 11 courses and distances: (1) South 38 degrees 23 minutes
51 seconds West a distance of 59.59 feet; (2) thence South 30 degrees 03 minutes 49 seconds West
a distance of 33.87 feet; (3) thence South 05 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of
46.41 feet; (4) thence South 27 degrees 48 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 58.52 feet; (5)
thence South 68 degrees 26 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 25.76 feet; (6) thence North 45
degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 32.16 feet; (7) thence South 49 degrees 23
minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 221.93 feet; (8) thence South 64 degrees 33 minutes 51
seconds West a distance of 45.43 feet; (9) thence South 40 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds West a
distance of 28.90 feet; (10) thence South 65 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds West a distance of
73.81 feet; (11) thence South 50 degrees 41 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 39.88 feet to
the East line of the aforementioned Section 2; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds
West, along said East line a distance of 102.62 feet; thence North 44 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds
West, along a northeasterly line of said Section 2, a distance of 585.38 feet to the Point of
Beginning, Containing 14.662 acres, more or less.
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P= Permitted Use | A = Accessory Use | SU = Special Use | "Blank" = Prohibited Use
PERMITTED USE
PLANNING AREA
The
Estates Creekside Bridgecreek Village
Neighborhood
Residential Uses Single-Family Dwelling P P P P
Two-Family Dwelling P
Multiple-Family Dwelling P
Apartments
Townhouses P
Accessory Dwelling P P P P
Mobile Home Court
Attached Dwelling P P
Home Occupation A A A A
Residential Kennel A A A A
Bed & Breakfast Inn P
Model Home P P P P
Guest House A A A A
Bona Fide Servants Quarters A A A A
Boarding or Lodging House
Nursing/Retirement/
Convalescent Facility
SU SU
Private Swimming Pool, etc. A A A A
Office Uses
Clinical or Medical Health
Center
Research Laboratory or
Facility
General Offices
Professional Offices
Hospice
Training Facility
Medical Offices
Institutional Uses
Church, Temple, or Place of
Worship
SU SU
Hospital
Library SU SU SU P
Penal or Correctional
Institution
Post Office
Power Generating Plant
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PERMITTED USE
PLANNING AREA
The
Estates Creekside Bridgecreek Village
Neighborhood
Public Service Facility P P P P
Commercial Sewage or
Garage Disposal Plant
Water Management & Use
Facility
SU SU SU SU
Educational Uses
School, Trade or Business P
College or University P
Day Nursery or Daycare P
Kindergarten/Preschool SU SU SU P
School of General
Elementary or Secondary
Education
P P P P
Retail and Service Uses
General Retail Sales
Lumber/Building Materials
General Personal Services
Automobile Service Station
Automobile/Boat Sales
Automobile/Truck Repair
Manufactured Housing Sales
Car Wash
Commercial Kennel
Dry Cleaning Establishment
(w/on-site plant)
Dry Cleaning Establishment (w/o
on-site plant)
Equipment Sales/Repair
Financial Institution
Automated Teller Machine
Food Stand
Funeral Home, Mortuary,
Crematory
Roadside Sales Stand
Self-Service Laundry
Sexually Oriented Business
Tattoo Studio
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PERMITTED USE
PLANNING AREA
The
Estates Creekside Bridgecreek Village
Neighborhood
Veterinary Hospital (w/
Commercial Kennel)
Veterinary Hospital (w/o
Commercial Kennel)
Wholesale Sales
Cultural and Entertainment Uses
Art Gallery
Art & Music Center
Carnivals, Fairs, Circuses, etc.
Hotel
Hotel (full service)
Indoor Theater
Outdoor Theatre
Catering Establishment
Restaurant (w/o drive thru
food sales)
Restaurant (w/ drive thru
food sales)
Meeting or Party Hall
Museum
Stadium or Coliseum
Tavern/Night Club
Industrial Uses
Borrow Pit/Top Soil
Removal & Storage
Heavy Industrial
Sanitary Landfill, Junk Yard
Light Industrial
Storage and/or Warehousing,
Indoor
Storage and/or Warehousing,
Outdoor
Storage or Sale of Petroleum
Products
Coke Ovens, Brick Yards,
Kilns, Open Hearth, or Blast
Furnace
Light Manufacturing
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PERMITTED USE
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The
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Neighborhood
Mineral, Sand, or Gravel
Extraction Operations
Printing or Publishing
Storage or Distribution
Facility
Wholesale Facility
Heavy Manufacturing
Agricultural Uses
Commercial Greenhouse
Raising/Breeding of Non-
Farm or Exotic Animals
SU SU SU SU
Feed Store
Plant Nursery SU SU SU SU
Grain Elevator
General or Urban
Agriculture (Farm)
P P P P
Horse Farm 1 P P P P
Recreational Uses
Commercial Recreational
Facility, Indoor
Commercial Recreational
Facility, Outdoor
Community Amenities P P P P
Community Center P P P P
Country Club SU SU SU
Golf Course P P P P
Health/Fitness Facility
Open Space P P P P
Private Club or Lodge P P
Private Recreational Facility
Riding Stable1 P P P P
Park, Public P P P P
Shooting Gallery (indoor or
outdoor)
1 Facilities that existed on the date of the enactment of this Ordinance shall be permitted; however, any
new facility established after the enactment of this Ordinance shall be established on a Lot with a
minimum size of three (3) acres.
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P= Permitted Use | A = Accessory Use | SU = Special Use | "Blank" = Prohibited Use
PERMITTED USE
PLANNING AREA
The
Estates Creekside Bridgecreek Village
Neighborhood
Miscellaneous
Artificial Lake or Pond P P P P
Cemetery
Historic Site
Temporary Uses
Construction Facility P P P P
Display, Outdoor
Model Home P P P P
Sales, Outdoor
Sales, Seasonal Outdoor
Special Event, Outdoor P P P P
Transportation and Communication Uses
Antenna 2 SU SU SU SU
Collocated Antenna P P P P
Radio and/or Television
Studio
Radio/Television
Transmission Antenna
Radio/Television
Transmission Tower
Tower
Wireless Telecommunication
Antenna
Wireless Telecommunication
Service Tower
Motor Bus or Railroad
Passenger Station
Private Airplane
Landing/Service Facility
Private Helicopter
Commercial Parking Lot
Private Parking Area A A A A
Truck Stop
2 If visually integrated with or camouflaged on or within a structure other than a tower (such as a chimney
stack, church spire, light standard, monument, power line support, or water tower).
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Section 1. Character Exhibits. Character illustrations indicating conceptually the intended
architecture and appearance of Dwellings are provided in the Character Exhibits.
Section 2. Exterior Siding Materials. Permissible materials include the following: (i) Brick;
(ii) Cedar; (iii) Stone; (iv) Stucco; (v) EIFS or dryvit; (vi) Architectural metals,
such as copper or Cor-Ten; and (vii) Fiber cement. Vinyl and aluminum siding
shall be prohibited. EIFS and dryvit shall only be used a minimum of eight (8) feet
above grade and/or limited to trim or accent areas.
2.1 Masonry Requirements. The following shall apply:
A. Dwellings located on a Lot adjacent to the perimeter of the Real Estate shall
be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding material on all facades in
an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area (exclusive of windows,
doors, and other openings).
B. Dwellings in the Estates shall be required to have Masonry as an exterior
siding material on all facades in an amount equivalent to the first floor
surface area (exclusive of windows, doors, and other openings). This
requirement may be modified for a Dwelling with a Historical Architectural
Style, as determined by the Department.
C. Dwellings in Creekside shall be required to have Masonry as an exterior
siding material on the front façade in an amount equivalent to the first floor
surface area (exclusive of windows, doors and other openings) of the front
façade. This requirement may be modified for a Dwelling with a Historical
Architectural Style, as determined by the Department.
D. All Dwellings shall have at least a Masonry water table a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches tall above grade on all facades. No exposed foundation
shall be permitted.
E. All exterior chimneys shall be constructed of Masonry. This does not apply
to direct vent or interior fireplaces which protrude through the roof.
Section 3. Roofs.
3.1 Permissible roof materials shall include architectural-grade, dimensional shingles;
clay; slate; wood shingles; wood shakes; and metals. Green roofs are encouraged,
as are recycled materials. Three-tab shingles are not permitted.
3.2 A twelve (12) inch overhang on all eaves, as measured from the framing and not
including gutters, is required.
3.3 If dormers are used, at least one (1) window or decorative louver per dormer is
required. Dormers and gables must have details such as attic bands, windows,
and/or decorative attic vents.
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3.4 Ridge vents shall be required.
3.5 Minimum roof slope shall be 6 (vertical units): 12 (horizontal units) for primary
roofs. Secondary roofs (e.g., porches, bays, garages, dormers) may have a lower
pitch.
Section 4. Windows.
4.1 Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms and living rooms, shall have operable windows
with screens to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation. There shall be a
minimum of three (3) windows per facade. Single story homes shall have a
minimum of two (2) windows per facade. A vent may be substituted for a window
on a gable.
4.2 Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad wood, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
4.3 All windows shall be fully framed unless the window is surrounded by a masonry
material.
4.4 Where practical, shutters shall match in size the windows they are intended to
cover.
Section 5. Garage Placement & Doors.
5.1 All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the dwelling,
with regards to materials, trim, and detail. Detached garages shall incorporate
compatible massing and scale with regards to the primary residence.
5.2 A minimum two (2) car garage shall be required per Dwelling.
5.3 Pursuant to Chapter 25.01.01(B)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance, the combined square
footage of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building
shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal
Building, except that a detached garage, which is the only Accessory Building on
the lot, may equal the maximum dimensions of twenty-four (24) by thirty (30) feet
provided that the Ground Floor Area of the garage is less than or equal to the
Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building. Lots over three (3) acres shall be
exempt from this standard.
5.4 Garages shall be side-, rear-, or court-loading on lots greater than ninety (90) feet
in width.
5.5 Lots smaller than ninety (90) feet in width shall be permitted to have front-loading
garages; however, the front facing garage door width shall be no more than forty
percent (40%) of the total front façade width of a home with a two-car garage and
forty-eight percent (48%) of the total front façade width of a home with a three-car
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garage. The garage wall and door of a front-load garage shall be offset a minimum
of two (2) feet from the primary front facade of the house.
5.6 Garage doors shall have raised panels or other decorative panels (e.g., window
panels, carriage style panels, and decorative hardware). All front loading garage
doors shall: (i) be insulated or solid; (ii) have raised panels or other decorative
panels (e.g., window panels, carriage style panels, and decorative hardware); and
(iii) be painted to match the Dwelling's trim or siding color.
Section 6. Chimneys.
6.1 Full-height chimneys are required when exterior fireplaces are present. Shed-style
or cantilevered chimneys shall only be permitted on the rear elevation of homes
with basements.
6.2 Direct vent chimneys shall be permitted.
Section 7. Entryways & Porches.
7.1 Porches and/or entryways shall be clearly defined and shall be visible as the main
focus of the front façade.
7.2 Porches and/or entryways shall be delineated by elements such as pilasters,
sidelights, columns, railings, etc.
7.3 Porches shall be at least four (4) feet deep, where used, to allow sufficient room for
furniture.
7.4 Porches & entryways shall be in scale with the rest of the house, and shall be
architecturally appropriate.
Section 8. Streetscape Diversity. Neighborhoods shall promote streetscape diversity through
varied elevations. The same Building elevation shall not be constructed for one (1)
lot on each side of the subject lot on the same side of the street and for three (3) lots
across the street from the subject lot.Driveways. Driveways shall be concrete,
stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete, or stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt
driveways shall not be permitted for lots less than two (2) acres in size. If a roadway
is curbed, then the portion of the driveway within the public right-of-way shall be
concrete pursuant to Carmel City Code §6-227(h)(6).Corner Breaks. Each
Dwelling shall have a minimum of two (2) corner breaks on the front and rear
façades (in addition to the outside corners of the Dwelling). The inside and outside
corners of a covered porch or the inside and outside corners of any projection with
a height of no less than six (6) feet shall count toward this requirement.
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Section 1. Character Exhibits. Character illustrations indicating conceptually the intended
architecture and appearance of Dwellings are provided in the Character Exhibits.
Section 2. Exterior Building Materials. Permissible materials include the following: (i) Brick;
(ii) Cedar; (iii) Stone; (iv) Stucco; (v) EIFS or dryvit; (vi) Architectural metals,
such as copper or Cor-Ten; and (vii) Fiber cement. Vinyl and aluminum siding
shall be prohibited. EIFS and dryvit shall only be used a minimum of eight (8) feet
above grade and/or limited to trim or accent areas.
2.1 Masonry Requirements. The following shall apply:
A. Dwellings located on a Lot adjacent to the perimeter of the Real Estate shall
be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding material on all facades in
an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area (exclusive of windows,
doors, and other openings).
B. Dwellings shall be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding material
on the front façade in an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area
(exclusive of windows, doors and other openings) of the front façade. This
requirement may be modified for a Dwelling with a Historical Architectural
Style, as determined by the Department.
C. All Dwellings shall have at least a Masonry water table a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches tall above grade on all facades. No exposed foundation
shall be permitted.
D. All exterior chimneys shall be constructed of Masonry. This does not apply
to direct vent or interior fireplaces which protrude through the roof.
Section 3. Rooflines.
3.1 Permissible roof materials shall include architectural-grade, dimensional shingles;
clay; slate; wood shingles; wood shakes; and metals. Green roofs are encouraged,
as are recycled materials. Three-tab shingles shall not be permitted.
3.2 A twelve (12) inch overhang on all eaves, as measured from the framing and not
including gutters, is required.
3.3 If dormers are used, at least one (1) window or decorative louver per dormer is
required. Dormers and gables must have details such as attic bands, windows,
and/or decorative attic vents.
3.4 Ridge vents shall be required.
3.5 Minimum roof slope shall be 6 (vertical units): 12 (horizontal units) for primary
roofs. Secondary roofs (e.g., porches, bays, garages, dormers) may have a lower
pitch.
Section 4. Windows.
4.1 Habitable rooms, such as bedrooms and living rooms, shall have operable windows
with screens to take advantage of natural cross-ventilation. There shall be a
minimum of three (3) windows per facade. Single story homes shall have a
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minimum of two (2) windows per facade. A vent may be substituted for a window
on a gable.
4.2 Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad wood, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
4.3 All windows shall be fully framed unless the window is surrounded by a masonry
material.
4.4 Where practical, shutters shall match in size the windows they are intended to
cover.
Section 5. Garage Placement & Doors.
5.1 All garages shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the dwelling,
with regards to materials, trim, and detail. Detached garages shall incorporate
compatible massing and scale with regards to the primary residence.
5.2 A minimum two (2) car garage shall be required per Dwelling.
5.3 Pursuant to Chapter 25.01.01(B)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance, the combined square
footage of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building
shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal
Building, except that a detached garage, which is the only Accessory Building on
the lot, may equal the maximum dimensions of twenty-four (24) by thirty (30) feet
provided that the Ground Floor Area of the garage is less than or equal to the
Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building. Lots over three (3) acres shall be
exempt from this standard.
5.4 Garages shall be side-, rear-, or court-loading on lots greater than ninety (90) feet
in width.
5.5 Lots smaller than ninety (90) feet in width shall be permitted to have front-loading
garages; however, the front facing garage door width shall be no more than forty-
eight percent (48%) of the total front façade width. The garage wall and door of a
front-load garage shall be offset a minimum of two (2) feet from the primary front
facade of the house.
5.6 Garage doors shall have raised panels or other decorative panels (e.g., window
panels, carriage style panels, and decorative hardware). All front loading garage
doors shall: (i) be insulated or solid; (ii) have raised panels or other decorative
panels (e.g., window panels, carriage style panels, and decorative hardware); and
(iii) be painted to match the Dwelling's trim or siding color.
Section 6. Chimneys.
6.1 Full-height chimneys are required when exterior fireplaces are present. Shed-style
or cantilevered chimneys shall only be permitted on the rear elevation of homes
with basements.
6.2 Direct vent chimneys shall be permitted.
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Section 7. Entryways & Porches.
7.1 Porches and/or entryways shall be clearly defined and shall be visible as the main
focus of the front façade.
7.2 Porches and/or entryways shall be delineated by such elements as pilasters,
sidelights, columns, railings, etc.
7.3 Porches shall be at least four (4) feet deep, where used, to allow sufficient room for
furniture.
7.4 Porches & entryways shall be in scale with the rest of the house, and shall be
architecturally appropriate.
Section 8. Driveways. Driveways shall be concrete, stamped concrete, brick, porous concrete,
or stone or pervious pavers. Asphalt driveways shall not be permitted for lots less
than two (2) acres in size. If a roadway is curbed, then the portion of the driveway
within the public right-of-way shall be concrete pursuant to Carmel City Code §6-
227(h)(6).Streetscape Diversity. Neighborhoods shall promote streetscape
diversity through varied elevations, the same Building elevation shall not be
constructed for one (1) lot on each side of the subject lot on the same side of the
street and for three (3) lots across the street from the subject lot.
Section 10. Corner Breaks. Each Dwelling shall have a minimum of two (2) corner breaks on
the front and rear façades (in addition to the outside corners of the Dwelling). The
inside and outside corners of a covered porch or the inside and outside corners of
any projection with a height of no less than six (6) feet shall count toward this
requirement.
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EXHIBIT I | VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD
ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN STANDARDS
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Section 1. Character Exhibits. Character illustrations indicating conceptually the intended
architecture and appearance of Dwellings are provided in the Character Exhibits.
Section 2. Site Design.
2.1 The site design shall be context-sensitive with regards to existing natural features.
2.2 Site access and internal circulation shall promote safety, efficiency, and
convenience.
2.3 On-street parking shall be permitted on the Real Estate's internal streets and drives.
2.4 A variety of housing types should be offered for sale, such as Townhouses, flats
and detached coach or carriage homes targeting active-adult/empty-nesters and
young professionals to provide for a wide variety of options, encourage
neighborhood diversity and to create diversity in architecture and Building scales.
2.5 Multi-story Buildings shall have a variable orientation and/or varied front setback
along Spring Mill Road.
Section 3. Building Design and Mass.
3.1 No more than six (6) Dwellings attached shall be permitted per Building.
3.2 Buildings shall be compatible with their surroundings with regards to height, mass,
roof pitch, and scale. Buildings of varying sizes and styles are encouraged to
provide for a variety of housing types and to create diversity in architecture and
building scales.
3.3 Buildings shall provide visual interest, through the use of details, trim, and a variety
of materials.
3.4 Entryways shall be visually distinct. Individual entries, porches, balconies and/or
outdoor spaces are encouraged on the front and/or rear of the Buildings to add
visual interest and provide a transition between the public, common areas of the
Building and the private areas.
3.5 Walls shall not have unbroken planes greater than sixty (60) feet in length. Units
within Buildings may be differentiated by plane and material changes, and separate
entrances.
3.6 Mechanical equipment shall be screened with landscaping to minimize the visibility
of the equipment while still allowing for the equipment to properly ventilate and
function.
Section 4. Exterior Building Materials. Exterior materials shall be durable and of high
quality, such as Masonry, pre-cast concrete, concrete block, face brick, poured
concrete, split face, scored split, scored smooth, or fluted masonry units, Quick
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Brick (brick look type Concrete Masonry Units), architectural metals (e.g., copper
or Cor-Ten), and high-quality siding of wood or fiber-cement. Materials such as
thin layer synthetic stucco or EIFS products should only be used a minimum of
eight (8) feet above grade, unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission as
appropriate for the proposed architectural style. Vinyl and aluminum siding shall
be prohibited.
4.1 Attached Residential Masonry Requirements. All Attached Residential Buildings
in the Village Neighborhood shall be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding
material on all facades in an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area
(exclusive of windows, doors, and other openings).
4.2 Detached Residential Masonry Requirements. The following shall apply to all
detached single-family Dwellings:
A. Dwellings located on a Lot adjacent to the perimeter of the Real Estate shall
be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding material on all facades in
an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area (exclusive of windows,
doors, and other openings).
B. Dwellings shall be required to have Masonry as an exterior siding material
on the front façade in an amount equivalent to the first floor surface area
(exclusive of windows, doors and other openings) of the front façade. This
requirement may be modified for a Dwelling with a Historical Architectural
Style, as determined by the Department.
C. All Dwellings shall have at least a Masonry water table a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches tall above grade on all facades. No exposed foundation
shall be permitted.
D. All exterior chimneys shall be constructed of Masonry. This does not apply
to direct vent or interior fireplaces which protrude through the roof.
Section 5. Rooflines.
5.1 Roof forms shall harmonize with the architectural style of the Building.
5.2 Permissible materials shall include architectural-grade, dimensional shingles; clay;
slate; wood shingles; wood shakes; and metals. Green roofs are encouraged, as are
recycled materials. Three-tab shingles shall not be permitted unless otherwise
determined by the Director or Plan Commission to be appropriate with the proposed
architectural style at the time of development plan approval.
5.3 Rooflines shall not have unbroken lines greater than sixty (60) feet in length unless
appropriate for that architectural style (i.e. Modern or Federal).
5.4 Flat roofs shall be permitted; however, if pitched roofs are incorporated, then the
minimum roof slope shall be 6 (vertical units): 12 (horizontal units) for primary
roofs. Secondary roofs (e.g., porches, bays, garages, dormers) may have a lower
pitch.
Section 6. Windows.
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6.1 There shall be a minimum of two (2) windows per exposed facade, per level. Half
stories are permitted to have one (1) window. A vent may be substituted for a
window on a gable.
6.2 Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad wood, vinyl, aluminum-clad wood, or painted
metal.
6.3 All windows shall be fully framed and trimmed.
6.4 Where practical, shutters shall match in size the windows they are intended to
cover.
6.5 Skylights and light wells in internal corridors are encouraged when practical.
6.6 Windows should be staggered to preserve privacy.
Section 7. Streetscape Diversity. The following shall apply to any detached Dwelling in the
Village Neighborhood: Neighborhoods shall promote streetscape diversity through
varied elevations; the same Building elevation shall not be constructed for one (1)
lot on each side of the subject lot on the same side of the street and for three (3) lots
across the street from the subject lot.
Section 8. Garage Placement & Doors. All front loading garage doors shall: (i) be insulated
or solid; (ii) have raised panels or other decorative panels (e.g., window panels,
carriage style panels, and decorative hardware); and (iii) be painted to match the
Dwelling's trim or siding color.
Section 9. Corner Breaks. Each Dwelling shall have a minimum of two (2) corner breaks on
the front and rear façades (in addition to the outside corners of the Dwelling). The
inside and outside corners of a covered porch or the inside and outside corners of
any projection with a height of no less than six (6) feet shall count toward this
requirement.
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Section 1. Development Restrictions.
1.1 A minimum of seventy five (75) percent of home plans to be offered shall have the
master bedroom on the main floor. (See also Section 7.5(B) of this Ordinance.)
1.2 A minimum of seventy five (75) percent of home plans to be offered shall be limited
to one (1) or one and one half (1 ½) story elevations.
1.3 Low maintenance exterior materials, in accordance with Exhibit H, shall be
required on all homes.
1.4 Irrigation systems shall be required to be installed, at a minimum, for the front yard
of all homes.
1.5 Creative configuration of units and the land plan to decrease maintenance, increase
safety of residents and facilitate resident interaction including:
A. Sidewalk directly linked to front door of each home;
B. Reduced front setbacks;
C. Automatic dusk to dawn yard or coach lights on the garage;
D. Community design which facilitates and enhances walk-ability;
E. Proximity and interconnectedness to community services; and
F. Proximity to common areas with amenities focused on the active adult
lifestyle including community gardens, walking trails, nature observation
areas, sheltered gathering areas, etc.
Section 2. Declaration(s) of Covenants Provisions.
2.1 The Owners' Association(s) shall offer an annual contract to all homeowners for
low maintenance on their lots (e.g., lawn mowing, lawn maintenance and snow
removal). (See also Section 7.5(C) of this Ordinance.)
2.2 The Declaration(s) of Covenants shall include provisions that prohibit play sets,
trampolines, sandboxes and mini-storage barns.
Section 3. Community Center / Activities.
3.1 In the event a community center is provided in Bridgecreek, it shall be an active
adult community center that emphasizes community clubs and activities such as,
but not limited to: aerobics, wellness programs, cards, games, billiards, social
gatherings as well as outdoor recreation activities such as bocce, tennis, lap pool
and putting green. 3.2 A Community Activities Committee for resident activities shall be established to
coordinate community-wide events, trips, activities, etc.
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Section 4. Universal Design. Universal Design features shall be offered by the builder to
homeowners as options in all active adult homes including:
4.1 Minimum thirty-six (36) inch wide passage doorways for the main living areas,
master bedroom and master bathroom (see also Section 7.5(D) and (E) of this
Ordinance);
4.2 (Note: This standard is now required pursuant to Section 7.5(F) of this Ordinance);
4.3 Minimum nine (9) foot ceiling height in the primary living area;
4.4 Minimum forty-eight (48) inch tall bathroom vanities and elevated toilets in master
bathroom;
4.5 No step threshold entry into home (see also Section 7.5(I) of this Ordinance) and
master shower with shower chair (see also Section 7.5(G) of this Ordinance);
4.6 Security system connected to EMS, fire and police;
4.7 Flashing porch light or 911 switch; and
4.8 (Note: This standard is now required pursuant to Section 7.5(H) of this Ordinance).
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Exhibit M - Exmoor Character Illustrations
Dwellings
Carriage Garages
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Exhibit N - Exmoor Site Plan
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