HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-369-02 Amend Z-366/Thoroughfare PlanSponsor: Councilor Wayne Wilson
ORDINANCE NO. Z-369-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance Requiring compliance with the Carmel~Clay Thoroughfare Plan; Defining
Automobile Sales and Motor Vehicle; Amending the definitions of Home Occupation, Setback
and Front Yard; Repealing the definition of Service Station; Amending requirements relating to
Accessory Uses and Buildings; Establishing Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping & Signage (ADLS) requirements in all Business Districts; Amending the B-
3~Business District to require Development Plan and ADLS approval through the Plan
Commission; Amending provisions of the State Road 431~Keystone Avenue Overlay Zone
District; Amending provisions of the Sign Ordinance relating to Vehicle Signs; and Addressing
conflicting standards within the Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by requiting all development to occur in a manner that takes into account the requirements of the
Carmel/Clay Thoroughfare Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council further finds that consistent application and
enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the terms "Automobile Sales" and "Motor
Vehicle" be defined; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council further finds that the requirements of the Home
Occupation use should be revised; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council further finds that the definition of "Service Station" is
adequately addressed by the definition of "Automobile Service Station"; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council further finds that the organization of the Zoning
Ordinance with respect to the requirements for Accessory Uses and Buildings should be
amended to allow easier reference; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by requiring all development within the Business districts to go through the Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) review process, thereby protecting
the community's desire to promote an attractive, uncluttered appearance within the City and
Township that preserves quality of life for the residents; and
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WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by requiring all development within the B-3/Business District to go through the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
review processes; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and
necessary to protect the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and general welfare
of the citizens of the City and Township by addressing the manner in which residential
development may occur within the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Overlay Zone, thereby
protecting the community's desire to promote an attractive, uncluttered appearance within the
City and Township that preserves quality of life for the residents; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council also finds that businesses that have invested in
signage that conforms with current zoning standards should not be compelled to compete with
businesses that utilize vehicle signage as additional identification signage, and that the parking of
such vehicles, therefore, should be regulated; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to define the
hierarchy of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance within itself; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission has duly approved and recommended to
the Common Council the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the City and
Township that will update the Ordinance and various procedures and penalties therein, pursuant
to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana as well as the 2020 Vision Comprehensive
Plan, such plan having been duly approved by resolution of the Common Council on September
24, 1996, and remaining in effect as the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and
Clay Township;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAiNED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, as follows: that pursuant to lC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and IC 36-7-4°700 et seq., it
adopts this Ordinance as an amendment to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance, No Z-289, as
amended (the "Ordinance"), and amends and adds certain provisions to the ordinance as follows:
Section I:
a. Amend Section 2.9: Compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan to read:
2.9 Compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan.
All projects and Improvements under the jurisdiction of this Ordinance shall conform with the
terms of the Thoroughfare Plan in regard to public dedication of proper rights-of-way and in
regard to setback and any other affected development standards.
b. Adopt Section 3.7: Definitions: AUTOMOBILE SALES to read:
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AUTOMOBILE SALES. Storage and/or display for sale of more than two (2) motor vehicles or
any type of trailer.
Amend Section 3.7: Definitions: HOME OCCUPATION to read:
HOME OCCUPATION. An Accessory Use conducted m a Single-, Two- or Multiple-family Dwelling
which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the Dwelling for dwelling purposes. (see
also Section 25.18)
doze not :k~ug: ~c oh,~r=ctzr of~o dwelling;
-~ ~- smoke or vibr.~tion;
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7.
8.
room or *~c :crying cf food or beverages;
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Adopt Section 3.7: Definitions: MOTOR VEHICLE to read:
MOTOR VEHICLE. An automobile, truck, motorcycle, mobile home or any other vehicle propelled or
driven otherwise than by muscular power.
Amend Section 3.7: Definitions - SETBACK, to read:
SETBACK. The least measured distance between a structure and the street fight-of-way or proposed
right-of-way as identified in the Thoroughfare Plan {whichever is greater), the Side Lot Line
or the Rear Lot Line.
Repeal Section 3.7: Definitions: SERVICE STATION.
Amend Section 3.7: Definitions - FRONT YARD, to read:
YARD, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the Lot between the Building Setback Line and
the and the Front Lot Line which is unoccupied other than by steps, walks, terraces, driveways,
lamp posts and similar structures, the depth of which is the least distance between the Front Lot
Line and the Building Setback Line. Any Th..e side(s-) of a Lot ~t. at i: (are) adjacent to a hh~ street
right-of-way.
Amend Section 5.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
5.3 Accessory Building and Uses (See Chapter 25 for additional regulations.)
5.3.1 See also Section 25.1. A
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Amend Seca'on 6.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
6.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 7.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
7.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 8.3: ~4ccessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
8.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
1. Amend Section 9.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
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9.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1. /~ rt. ..... ~ e^~ additlcnal
reg'.:!at!cns.}
Amend Section 10.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
10.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
Sa-nc :: S I Dia~izt regu!aScn: cf Sec:ion 5.3.
Amend Section l 1.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
11.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.w~/~ ChaF:cr .~5 .fo-.. ..... onal
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Acee::c~' use: cr building: cu:tcmari!y and pur:ly incidental tc 'mc '.caen a!!::':,':d in this dis~ct
Adopt Section 12.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
12.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaoing and Sign:ge. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-1
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
Amend Section 12.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
12.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
Adopt Section 13.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
13.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
B. Architectural Design~ Exterior Lighting, Landscanint and Sitnaee. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
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the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-2
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
Amend Section 13.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
13.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1. t.~ ,~a ..... *r r^~ a~it~c, nal
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Adopt Section 14.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
14.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan
(DP) of any proposed uso of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-3
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Development Plan
(DP) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the
prior approval of the Commission. The Development Plan shall address the
comprehensive arrangement of land uses, buildings, landscape areas, road
and parking areas in accordance with harmonious and aesthetic principles
of the ADLS.
Architectural Desitin, Exterior Li~,htino. Landscanin~, and Siena~e. To
insure the compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the
Commission shall review the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of any proposed use of any
Lot or parcel of ground within the B-3 District prior to the issuance of an
Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered
without the prior approval of the Commission.
Amend Sections l 4.1: Permitted Uses to read:
14.1 PermitXed Uses:
Country club
Golf course
Multiple-family dwelling
Any Use Permitted in the B-2 District (Section 13.1) except:
Commercial warehouse storage
Contractors storage facility
Exterminating shop
Feed store
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Food products distributing station
Grain elevator
Machine shop
Power transmission line
Sheet metal shop
Sign shop
Specialized contractor shop
Welding shop
Amend Section 14.2: Special Uses to read:
14.2 Pc..'xr2Xc~ Special Uses: (See Chapter 21 for additional regulations.)
Twa fa.~.J!y dwelling
Sign
Any Special Usc permitted in the B-2 District (Section 13.2) except:
Commercial sanitary landfill or refuse dump
Commercial sewage or garbage disposal plant
Junk or material and/or salvage yard
Outdoor theater
Penal or correctional institution
Race track
Raising and breeding of non-farm fowl and animals
Amend Section 14.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
14.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
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w. Amend Section 15.0.2: Minimum Tract Requirements to 15.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements.
Adopt Section 15.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
15.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-4 District pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 24: Planned District Regulations prior to the issuance of an
Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Development Plan (DP) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission. The
Development Plan shall address the comprehensive arrangement of land uses,
buildings, landscape areas, road and parking areas in accordance with harmonious
and aesthetic principles of the ADLS.
Architectural Desien, Exterior Lighting, Landscaoino and Sienaoe. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-4
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
Amend Section 15.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
15.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
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See also Section 25.1.
Adopt Section 16.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
16.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
Architectural Design, Exterior Liohtino, Landscaoin~ and Si~nal~e. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-5
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
aa. Amend Section 16.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
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16.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses, See also Section 25.1.
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ab. Amend Section 17.0.2.'Minimum Tract Requirements to l 7.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements.
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Adopt Section 17.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
17.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
Architectural Design~ Exterior Lighting~ Landscaping and Sienaee. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-6
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
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Amend Section 17, 3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
17.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 18.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
18.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-7 District prior to the
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issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved
by the Commission the Development Plan (DP) shall not be materially or
substantially changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission. The
Development Plan shall address the comprehensive arrangement of land uses,
buildings, landscape areas, road and parking areas in accordance with harmonious
and aesthetic principles of the ADLS.
Architectural Desilln, Exterior Lil~htin~, Landscanine and Signa~e. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-7
District prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
Applicability. Plan Commission approval shall be necessary:
prior to the consideration by the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance of any
property located within the B-7 District;
2. prior to the issuance of any Improvement Location Permit in the B-7 District.
Review Criteria. The P!an Commission shall examine each proposal in relation to thc
health, safety and general welfare of the community and particularly nearby residential
areas. The Plan Commission review is to determine that the proposed use is within the
permitted uses within a B-7 District and that the proposed use is appropriately designed
and landscaped to compatibly adjoin a residential area. In such review, the comrmssion
shall consider the particular elements of each proposal, which may include, but are not
limited to the following items:
Neighborhood Impact. SociaFneighborhood effects, impact on surrounding
property, compatibility with existing commercial uses, benefit to community,
and minimization or containment of possible negative effects.
Site Suitability. Topography, on-site and off-site surface and subsurface storm
and water drainage, surrounding zoning and land use, access to public streets,
soils and hydrology.
Public Facilities. Capacity of proposed and existing public streets, available
police and fire protection, Easements and utilities on-site and to the site,
including water, sewage and storm drainage facilities.
Circulation Patterns. Amount and direction of traffic flow proposed, existing
vehicular and pedestrian circulation pattern, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters,
driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites, parking location and
arrangement, alleys, service areas, loading bays and dedication of streets and
rights-of-way.
Architectural Design. Scale and proportion, suitability of building materials,
surrounding building design, proposed and existing landscaping, exterior
lighting, signage, site coverage, screening and buffering and necessary building
height, bulk and setback.
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Amend Section 18.3: Accessory BuiMings & Uses to read as follows:
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18.3
Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
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Accessory Buildings and Uses anti :-"'.:'e*.~eg customarily and purely incidental to the uses
allowed in this district are permitted contingent upon Plan Commission approval (see Section
18. 0.2) and under the following conditions:
shall have on all sides the same architectural features or shall be architecturally
compatible with the principle building(s) with which it is associated.
ag. Amend Section 19. 0.2: Tract Requirements to 19.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements.
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Amend Section 19.0.3: Plan Commission Approval to 19.0.2: Plan Commission Approval to read:
19.0.2 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
Architectural Design~ Exterior Lightim,. Landsca~ine and Si~naue. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Plan comrmssion shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-8 District
prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once
approved by the Plan comrmssion the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or
altered without the prior approval of the Plan Commission.
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Amend Section 19.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
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19.3
A~cessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
Accessory :::z: cf Buildings and Uses customarily and purely incidental to the uses allowed in
this district are penuitted contingent upon Plan Commission approval (see Section 19.0.3) and
under the following conditions:
provided that the building materials and color are compatible with those of the primary
building.
Amend Section 20A. 3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
20A.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 2OB. 3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
20B.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 20C3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
20C.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.1. ~ ,~ ..... ~ c^. ~
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Amend Section 20D. 3: Accessory Buildings & Uses to read as follows:
20D.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses.
See also Section 25.1.
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Amend Section 20G. 5.2: Multi-Family Housing Zone (MF); A. Permitted Uses; (2) Accessory Buildings to
read as follows:
20G.5.2(A)(2) Accessory Buildings. See also Section 25.1.
ao. Amend Section 23A.2; Minimum Front Yard to read:
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23A.2
Minimum Front Yard
A. Residential Zones: thirty (30) feet.
B. Business~ IndustriaL and Manufacturing Districts and/or Uses: one hundred twenty
(120) feet.
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Amend Section 23A. 5: Plan Commission Approval to read:
23A.5 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Liphtinp. Landscanim,, Parking. and Signage.
Property Zoned and Used for Single- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping, Parking, and
Signage (ADLS) not required~
Multi-Family~ Business~ Industrial, and Manufacturing Districts and/or
Uses. m~. Commission approval of the T ~_~ .... :-~ Plan, o~_~.:_~ m.-
L!gkt~g .... m .... , .......... ~ n.~: ....... ~ ..... , ~.~.~ Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping, Paring, and Signage (ADLS) is required. If a
Parent Tract is located both ~ide and outside of the State Highway 431 -
Keystone Avenue Co~idor Overlay Zone, ADLS approval is required for ~e
entire Parent Tract tc be deve!cpe~.
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Amend Section 23A. 6: Other Requirements. to read:
23A.6 Other Requirements.
Primary Zoning Districts. All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall
remain as stated for that primary zoning classification district mapped.
Conflicting Ordinances. Wherever there exists a conflict between the requirements
of the U.S. 31/Meridian Street Overlay Zone and those of the State Highway
431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone, the requirements for the U.S.
31/Meridian Street Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
Repeal Section 25.1.3.
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Repeal Section 25.1.4.
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at. Repeal Section 25.1.5.
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Amend Section 25.1: Accessory Building & Uses to read as follows:
25.1: Accessory Buildings & Uses.
25.1.1: Residential Districts.
Accessory Buildings and Uses Generally. Accessory Buildings and Uses
customarily and purely incidental to the uses allowed in a given district are
permitted provided that:
Accessory Buildings and Uses shall not alter or change the
character of the premises;
Accessory Buildings and Uses shall be on the same lot as the
Principle Building to which they are accessory;
Accessory Buildings shall not be attached to the Principle Building,
with the exception of an allowable uniform and continuous roof
supported by customary supports or joists, and no other
connection or attachment between the structures exists;
4. Timing:
No Accessory Building shall be constructed upon a lot until
the construction of the Principle Building has actually
commenced; and,
No Accessory Building shall be used unless the Principle
Building on the Lot is also being occupied for the intended
purposes.
However, nothing shall prevent the use of a Temporary
Construction Facility for the storage of tools, material and
equipment by a contractor during building construction;
B. Height and Area Requirements.
1. Maximum Height. Eighteen (18) feet.
2. .Minimum Lot Area. Per underlying zoning district.
3. Minimum Lot Standards.
a. Minimum Front Yard.
Except as otherwise provided for Corner and
Through Lots, when detached from the Principle
Building, Accessory Buildings shall be set back a
minimum of the greater of the following:
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(a) twenty-five (25) feet behind the Front
Line of Building;
(b)
twenty-five (25) feet behind the Building
Setback Line.
ii.
On Corner Lots no residential Accessory Building
may be erected:
(a)
forward of any Front Line of Building of
the Principle Building, or
(b) in any required Minimum Front Yard.
iii.
On Through Lots no Accessory Building may be
erected:
(a)
forward of the Front Line of Building of
the front facade of the Principle Building,
or
(b)
in the required Minimum Front Yard
located to the rear of the Principle
Building.
b. Minimum Side and Rear Yards.
When more than ten (10) feet from a Principle
Building, Accessory Buildings shall be set back a
minimum of the greater of the following:
(a) Five (5) feet, or
(b)
Easement plus three (3) feet, but not
within any Easement or required
landscaped or greenbelt area.
ii.
When closer than ten (10) feet to a Principle
Building, Accessory Buildings shall be considered
as part of the Principle Building and shall be
provided with the Side and Rear Yards required
for the Principle Building.
Maximum Lot Coverage. The combined square footage of all
Dwellings, Private Garages and Accessory Buildings on a given Lot
shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%).
Maximum Gross Floor Area. The combined square footage of a
Private Garage and/or Aceessory Building shall not exceed the
living area of the Principle Building.
Liuhtim,. No lighting shall cause illumination at or beyond any Lot
Line in excess of 0.1 Footcandle of light.
Accessory Uses.
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Exceptions. Accessory Uses such as public utility installations,
private walks, driveways, retaining walls, mail boxes, nameplates,
lamp posts, birdbaths and structures of a like nature are permitted
in any required Front, Side or Rear Yard.
Multi-familyDistricts.
Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles must be enclosed on
all four (4) sides and be screened with landscaping to a
minimum height of dumpster and/or compactor plus two
(2) feet.
Private radio and television reception and transmitting towers and
antennas.
a. Permitted subject to applicable local, state and federal
regulations.
b. No structure shall be located or permitted within ten (10)
feet of a power transmission line.
Guest House.
a. One (1) Guest House with cooking facilities may be
permitted as an Accessory Building on Lots containing not
less than one (1) acre.
Servants Quarters.
a. Quarters for bonafide servants employed by the occupants
of the Dwelling are permitted.
Tennis courts.
a. Shall be located only within a Side or Rear Yard.
b. Fencing. Open wire mesh fences surrounding tennis
courts may be erected to a height of sixteen (16) feet if such
fences only enclose a regulation court area and standard
apron areas.
Private Garage. Where a Private Garage is entered from an Alley,
it must be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the alley
easement or right-of-way line.
Private Swimming Pool.
a. Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. A swimming
pool or its deck shall be set back a minimum of the greater
of the following:
i. Ten (10) feet from the Side or Rear Lot Line or
ii. the Minimum Side or Rear Setback for the
district.
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b. Safety. For purposes for safety, the following shall apply:
Walls or Fencing. Walls or fencing deemed to be
impenetrable by the enforcing authority, that is
not less than five (5) feet high completely
surrounding the swimming pool and the deck area
with exception of self-closing and latching gates
and doors, both capable of being locked;
ii.
Other Means. Other means not less than five (5)
feet high and deemed impenetrable by the
enforcing authority at the time of construction
and completely surrounding the pool and deck
area when the pool is not used; and
iii.
Combination. A combination of Subsections (i)
through (ii) that completely surrounds the pool
and deck with the exception of self-closing and
latching gates and doors which are capable of
being locked; or
Pool Cover. A safety pool cover may be used
provided that:
(a)
there is a continuous connection between
the cover and the deck, so as to prohibit
access to the pool when the cover is
completely drawn over the pool;
(b)
it is mechanically operated by key or key
and switch such that the cover cannot be
drawn upon or retracted without the use
of a key;
(c)
it is capable of supporting a four hundred
(400) pound imposed load upon a
completely drawn cover;
(d)
it is installed with a track, rollers, rails or
guides;
(e)
it bears an identification tag indicating
the name of the manufacturer, name of
the installer, installation date, and
applicable safety standards, if any.
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that it is in compliance with the Indiana
swimming pool code, 2d Edition, effective
date September 13, 1989, as amended.
25.1.2: Business~ Industrial~ and Manufacturing Districts.
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Accessory Buildings and Uses Generally. Accessory Buildings and Uses
customarily and purely incidental to the uses allowed in a given district are
permitted provided that:
Accessory Buildings and Uses do not alter or change the character
of the premises;
Accessory Buildings and Uses are on the same lot as the Principle
Building to which they are accessory;
Accessory Buildings are not attached to the Principle Building,
with the exception of an allowable uniform and continuous roof
supported by customary supports or joists, and no other
connection or attachment between the structures exists;
4. Timing:
No Accessory Building shall be constructed upon a lot until
the construction of the Principle Building has actually
commenced; and,
No Accessory Building shall be used unless the Principle
Building on the Lot is also being occupied for the intended
purposes.
However, nothing shall prevent the use of a Temporary
Construction Facility for the storage of tools, material and
equipment by a contractor during building construction;
Height and Area Requirements.
1. Maximum Height. Twenty-five (25) feet.
2. Minimum Lot Area. Per underlying zoning district.
3. Minimum Lot Standards.
a. Minimum Front Yard Setback.
When detached from the Principle Building,
Accessory Buildings shall be set back a minimum
of the greater of the following:
(a)
twenty-five (25) feet behind the Front
Line of Building;
(b)
twenty-five (25) feet behind the Building
Setback Line.
b. Minimum Side and Rear Yards.
When more than ten (10) feet from a Principle
Building, Accessory Buildings shall he set back a
minimum of the greater of the following:
(a) Five (5) feet, or
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(b)
Easement plus three (3) feet, but not
within any Easement or required
landscaped or greenbelt area.
ii.
When closer than ten (10) feet to a Principle
Building, Accessory Buildings shall be considered
as part of the Principle Building and shall be
provided with the Side and Rear Yards required
for the Principle Building.
7. Maximum Lot Coverage.
The combined square footage of the Principle Buildings,
Garages and Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the
Maximum Lot Coverage allowed in the given district.
Accessory Buildings and Uses located in a Side or Rear
Yard may not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of
the Side or Rear Yard.
8. Maximum Gross Floor Area. Reserved.
Liehtino. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond any
residential Lot Line or road right-of-way line in excess of 0.1
Footcandle of light. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond
any non-residential Lot Line or road right-of-way line in excess of
0.3 Footcandle of light.
C. Accessory Uses.
Exceptions. Accessory Uses are permitted in the required Front
Yard in all Business, Industrial, and Manufacturing districts.
2. Business~ Industrial~ and Manufacturing Districts.
Trash receptacles. Trash receptacles must be enclosed on
all four (4) sides and be screened with landscaping to a
minimum height of dumpster and/or compactor plus two
(2) feet.
Garage. Where a Garage is entered from an Alley, it must be set
back a minimum of three (3) feet from the alley easement or right-
of-way line.
av.
Amend Section 25. 7. 01-2: Definitions: VEHICLE SIGN to read as follows:
VEHICLE SIGN. A sign on a vehicle of any kind, provided the sign is painted or atlached directly to the body
of the original vehicle and does not project or extend beyond two (2) inches from the original
manufactured body proper of the vehicle. The vehicle to which the sign is attached shall be in proper
working order and shall bear a current license plate and shall not be permanently parked on a public
s~reet or street fight-of-way. A :~gn in er ~.n a ;'chicle that ad:':~:c: the ve~2c!e f~r :ale, !ea:e or
.~--~-~1 ~1~1! ~, ~ ..... .'~1~1 . xr~U:~lc o;g ...................... See also Section 25.7.01-
4(q)."
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p. 21
aw.
Repeal Section 25. Z 01-3(l):
25.7.01-3: Exempted Signs.
ax.
Adopt Section 25. 7.0l-4(q) to read as follows:
25.7.0l-4: Prohibited Signs.
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It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a way as to function as a sign,
defined to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure
containing or supporting any signage between the right-of-way line of any public street
and forward of the Front Line of Building of the Principle Building, with the exception
of:
(i) Vehicles actively involved in construction on or the serving of the site.
(ii) Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas.
(iii)
Vehicles parked in designated track parking areas of a development that have
been screened from or are not generally visible from the public right-of-way.
(iv)
Passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within a
standard parking space, containing signs painted on or permanently affixed on
the doors or integral body panels that do not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in
area.
ay.
Amend Section 25.12.1(7) to read:
7. A bu~!~k':g pe..~rc2t An Improvement Location Permit shall be required prior to the erection of a
satellite receiving antenna greater than twenty-four (24) inches in diameter.
az.
Amend Section 25.13: Towers;. 1: Development Standards; (1): Zoning to read as follows:
25.13.1 Development Standards:
1. Zoning.
Business Industrial and Manufacturing Districts. Towers shall be permitted
as Special Uses only in the Business, Industrial, and Manufacturing Districts,
and as such are subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals under
Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Business Districts. A Tower must meet all setback requirements of
the district in which it is erected. No Tower may be erected
between a Principle Building and a Street.
ii.
Industrial and Manufacturing Districts. A Tower may encroach
into the required Rear Yard so long as the Rear Lot Line does not
abut a Residential District. No Tower may be erected between a
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Principle Building and a Street, except in the required Side Yard in
Manufacturing or Industrial Districts.
Residential Districts. Towers shall be permitted in the Residential Districts
only as Special Exceptions, and as such are subject to the approval of the Board
of Zoning Appeals under Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance. If a Tower is
pemfitted as a Special Exception in a Residential District, the tower must be
built:
not less than one hundred (100) feet, plus one (1) additional foot for
every for every foot of the Tower's height, from the property line of
any parcel zoned and/or used for residential purposes, and
ii.
not less than one-half (~) mile from any other existing or approved
Tower on which collocation is possible.
iii.
No Tower may be erected between a Principle Building and a
Street.
Overlay Zones. If a Tower is located in an Overlay Zone, it shall ~y also be
subject to Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage (ADLS) approval in accordance with the Development Standards
established for that Overlay Zone.
ba.
Adopt Section 25.18: Home Occupation to read:
25.18: Home Occupation.
25.18.1 Standards Generally.
Floor Area: Home Occupations shall utilize no more than fifteen percent
(15%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling.
Character:
1. The Home Occupation shall not change the character of the
Dwelling, Lot or parcel;
The Dwelling shall not bear any indication from the exterior that it
is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a
Dwelling;
The Home Occupation shall not be permitted outside storage or
display of materials in connection with the Home Occupation;
The Home Occupation shall not be permitted signs other than
those normally permitted in the district in which the Home
Occupation is located.
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Nuisance: The Home Occupation shall be conducted wholly within the
Dwelling, such that there is no outside noise, vibration, odor, smoke, dust,
glare or electrical disturbance.
Employees. The Home Occupation shall employ no more than one (1)
individual outside of the immediate family.
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p. 23
Deliveries. The delivery of any materials for the Home Occupation will not
exceed two (2) trips per day by any vehicle not owned by a family member.
Equipment. The Home Occupation shall utilize only mechanical equipment
that is customarily used for domestic purposes and is of a size and type that
is similar to domestic mechanical equipment or is customarily found in a
business office.
25.18.2 Excluded Uses:
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
antique or gift shop;
serving of food or beverages;
animal hospital or commercial kennel;
automobile repair;
major appliance repair or services; and
any processing or manufacturing that produces noxious materials or
products.
bb.
Adopt Section 25.19: Automobile Filling and Automobile Service Stations.
25.19 Automobile Filling and Automobile Service Stations.
A. Generally.
Setback.
a. Principle Building. Per primary zoning district.
b. Pumps and Pump Islands. Minimum thirty (30) feet from
residentially zoned or used property. May not be located within
required yards.
c. Accessory Buildings and Uses. See Section 25.1.
Li~,htine.
a. Light standards may be located within the required Front Yard.
b. Light standards shall be located a minimum of thirty (30) feet from
residentially zoned or used property.
c. Intensity. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond any
residential Lot Line or road right-of-way line in excess of 0.1
Footcandle of light. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond
any non-residential tract or parcel line or road right-of-way line in
excess of 0.3 Footcandle of light.
B. Automobile Filling Station.
C. Automobile Service Station.
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p. 24
bc.
Amend Section 26.2.2 to read:
26.2.2 Corner Lots.
A. Oa Cra-er Let: There must be a From Yard provided on both Streets.
B. On Comer Lots that are Lots of Record, the buildable Lot Width cannot be reduced to
less than twenty-eight (28) feet, except that there shall be a Side Yard of at least five (5)
feet along each Side Lot Line.
C. The minimum buildable Lot Width of twenty-eight (28) feet for Principle Buildings
is reduced to twenty-two (22) feet for Accessory Buildings.
bd.
Repeal Section 26.2.12:
be.
Repeal Section 26.2.13.
bf.
Repeal Section 26.2.15.
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Repeal Section 26.2.17:
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Repeal Section 26.2.18.
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p. 25
bi.
Repeal Section 27.2.5:
bj. Amend Section 31.3 to read as follows:
31.3 Conflicting Ordinances
31.3.1
Unless otherwise specifically stated within this Ordinance, whenever any provision
of this Ordinance or other City ordinance or regulation imposes a greater
requirement or a higher standard than is required by any other provision of this
Ordinance, the more stringent provision shall govern.
31.3.2
Whenever any provision of this Ordinance imposes a greater requirement or a higher
standard than is required in any State or Federal code or regulation or other City
ordinance or regulation, specifically the Uniform Building Code, One and Two Family
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code, the provision
of this Ordinance shall govern.
31.3.3
Whenever any provision of any State or Federal statute or other City ordinance or
regulation imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than is required by this
Ordinance, the provision of such State or Federal statute or other City ordinance shall
govern.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
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p. 26
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this __
Q ~'-~)/(~"r / / ,2002, by a vote of .~- ayes and (~2 nays.
V
/~day of
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Pr ding Offic
Wayne V~ilson,'President Pro Tempore
Robert Battmall
C Kevin~~
ATTE*~'~:'~ /~
DianJ L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk~rea~urer
5ted by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this /~/day of
,2002, at 7 --~(~L.M. L~.q.%~c ~ ~~
Di~a L. Cor&ay, ~C, ~l~T[p~surer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of C~el, Indi~a, this of
~f~ '2002'at'C° ~'M' ~
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ATTEST?i )
Diana L. Cordray, IA/VIC, Clerk-Tint, er
Prepared by:
John R. Molitor
Carmel/Clay Plan Commission Attorney
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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p. 27
To:
CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL/CLAY
PLAN COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO AMEND THE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-369-02
The Honorable Common Council
of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel/Clay Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application (Docket No. 160-01 OA) of the City of
Carmel Department of Community Services petitioning the Commission for a favorable recommendation to amend Sections 2.9:
Compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan; 3.7: Definitions; 5.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 6,3: Accessory Buildings & Uses;
7.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 8.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 9.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 10.3: Accessory Buildings
& Uses; 11.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 12,0.2: Plan Commission Approval; 12.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 13.0.2: Plan
Commission Approval; 13.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 14.0.2: Plan Commission Approval; 14.1: Permitted Uses; 14.2:
Special Uses; 14.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 15.0.2: Plan Commission Approval; 15.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements;
15.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 16.0.2: Plan Commission Approval; 16.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 1ZO. 2: Plan
Commission Approval; 17.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements; 1Z3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 18.0.2: Plan Commission
Approval; l&3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 19.0.2: Plan Commission Approval; 19.0.3: Minimum Tract Requirements; 19,3:
Accessory Buildings & Uses; 20A,3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 20B.3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 20C. 3: Accessory
Buildings & Uses; 20D, 3: Accessory Buildings & Uses; 20G. 5.2(A)(2): Accessory Buildings; 23A.2: Minimum Front Yard;
23A.5: Plan Commission Approval; 23A.6: Other Requirements; 25,1: Accessory Building & Uses; 25.7.01-2: Definitions;
25, Z01-3(l); 25.7,01-4: Prohibited Signs; 25.12,1(7); 25.13: Towers; 25.18: Home Occupation; 25,19: Automobile Filling and
Automobile Service Stations; 26.2.2: Corner Lots; 26,2.12; 26,2.13; 26.2.15; 26.2.17; 26,2.18; 2Z2,5; and 31.3: Conflicting
Ordinances of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance:
The Carmel/Clay Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the applicant is FAVORABLE.
At its regularly scheduled meeting of February 19, 2002, the Carmel/Clay Plan Cormnission voted ten (10) in Favor,
zero (0) Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed Ordinance No. Z-369-02
with a Favorable Recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-
607(e), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition before it becomes effective as Certified by the
Commission. Ninety days from the date of this Certification is Thursday, May 30, 2002.
ATT~T: ~.. .//
Ra~nonh I~Ianc~k, S&retar~
Carmel/Clay Plan Commission
Dated: March 1, 2002
CA~MEL/CLA.Y PLAN COMMISSION
~a~l SpraYer(r, Vice Pr~ident
REC~VED
CARMEL CLERK--
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State of Indiana, Counties of Hamilton and Marion, SS:
Before me a~t~tT~a~u~,~e~i~d for the counties of Hamilton & Marion and State of Indiana, personally
appeared,....~/!..~!.:..~.....~f:~..r~..;, who being duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says, that he is
the-~eneral Manager of the Topics Newspapers, the newspaper of general
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circulation in Hamilton and Marion Counties, State ofr/q'ffil~.~'~, printed in
Ihe English language and printed and pul2lished daily~4n thc town
of Fishers, Hamilton County, State of Indiana, and that said Topics
Newspapers have been published continuously for more than threc
years last past, in said counties and state; that the Notice of publication,
a true copy of which is hereto annexed was duly published in said
newspaper .... for...(.., week~ (insertionS, suct'eb-~'~.y) which publications
were made as follow~:
And that all of said publications were made in full compliance with
the laws. ~
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To:
General Form No. 99P (Revised 2002)
The Dailu Ledoer Dr.
Hamilton County. Indiana Noblesville. Indiana 460~0
PUBLISHER'S CLAIM
LINE COUNT
Display Matter (Must not exceed two actual lines, neither of which shall
total more than four solid lines of type in which the body of the
advertisment is set) -- number of equivalent lines ........................
Head -- number of lines ................................. , ............
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at,,~ Y~//~ cents per line ......................................... $
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charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof
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legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the sarn~~. 0~aff
Date/~'~ 7 , 20 D ~-
Title:
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NOTICE OF POBLIC
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Indiana
ss:
Hamilton County
Personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for said county and
state, the undersigned Thomas H. Jekel who. being duly sworn, says that he
is General Manager of The Daily Ledger a daily newspaper of general circulation
printed and published in the English language in the town of Fishers in state and
county aforesaid, and that the pr/nted matter attached hereto is a true copy,
which was duly published in said paper for / time , the date of pub-
lication being as follows: