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ORDINANCE NO. Z-411-03
AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance to establish Development Plan and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping & Signage control within the I-1/Industrial District.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel finds that it is reasonable and
necessary to the establishment and maintenance of an economically sound and stable industrial
zone for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Carmel and Clay
Township to amend the Zoning Code of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the lack of aesthetic controls in the I-l/Industrial District poses a threat to
the protection of the general welfare of the public, the natural beauty and aesthetic values of the
community, and enhancement of the built environment of the City of Carmel and Clay
Township; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-601(d)(3) authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in areas having special development problems or needs for compatibility in which a plan
commission shall approve or disapprove development plans under the 1400 series of IC 36-7-4;
and ensure that a development plan so approved is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-1401.5 authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in which a development plan is required as a legislative act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Section
20A.00.02
A.
20A.O0. 02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
Plan Commission Approval.
Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground located within the corporate limits of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, and within the I-1 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 Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. 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 located within the corporate limits of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, and within the I-1 District prior to the issuance of an
Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the Corarmssion
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.
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.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana this '2~ 5ffday of
~1~[~ ,2003, by a vote of ~ ayes and fl~ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
P~obe-rt Batt-~i[~'~' - --
Ronald E. Carter
Wahine A. Wi]so~
ATTEST:
~iana L. Cor~ay, ~lerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-411-03
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ~ day of
,2003, at /~)'~/~P~__.M.
Diana L. Cordr~rk-Treasurer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ~o2 ~ay
/)/ ,2003, at/~~-- ~..M.
Ja~es Brainard, Mayor
of
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, C/ferk-'I~reasurer
Prepared by:
John R. Molitor
Carmel/Clay Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, 1N 46032
Ordinance No. Z-411-03
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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-411-03
An Ordinance to establish Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage
control within the I-l/Industrial District.
To;
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application of the Department
of Community Services (Docket No. 95-03 OA) to the Commission to establish Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage control within the 1-I/Industrial District.
The Carmel/Clay Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the Department of Community Services is
FAVORABLE.
At its special meeting of July 1, 2003, the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission voted thirteen (13) in Favor, one (1)
Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed Ordinance No. Z-411-03 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)(3), 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 Tuesday, September 30, 2003.
amOn~ ~-lancock, Secretary
rmel/Clay Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: Wednesday, July 2, 2003
CARMEI.~CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
Paul Springer, Pr~ent - ~/ / ~