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Home My WebLink AboutZ-302 Sign OrdinanceOrdinance Number Sign Ordinance Carmel/Clay Township FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Depa, m~ent of Community Development One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Phone: 571-2444 Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 25.7 INDEX Carmel/Clay Sign Ordinance SIGNS ................................................ 1 25.7.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................. 1 25.7.01-1 25.7.01-2 25.7.01-3 25.7.01-4 25.7.01-5 PURPOSE AND 12qTENT. ' 1 DEFINITIONS ................................. 2 EXEMPTED SIGNS ............................. 9 PROHIBITED SIGNS .......................... 10 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS ..................... 11 25.7.02 PERMITTED PERMANENT SIGNS .................... SUBDMSION ............................... MULTI-FAMIlY HOUSiNG COMPLEX .............. HOME OCCUPATION AND BOARDiNG HOUSE 25.7.02-1 25.7.02-2 25.7.02-3 25.7.02-4 25.7.02-5 25.7.02-6 25.7.02-7 25.7.02-8 25.7.02-9 25.7.02-10 11 I1 12 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES) ........................ 13 HOME OCCUPATION AND BOARDiNG HOUSE (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONES) ....... 14 iNSTITUTIONAL USES ........................ 14 RECREATIONAL USES ........................ 15 SPECIAL USE AND USE VARIANCE SIGNS ....... 16 SINGLE TENANT BUILDiNG .................... 17 MULTI-TENANT GROUND FLOOR BUILDING ..... 18 MULTI-TENANT MULTI- LEVEL BUILDiNG ........ 19 25.7.02-11 25.7.02-12 25.7.02-13 MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COM?LEX ............ 19 WINDOW SIGNS ............................. 21 OLD TOWN CARMEL ......................... 22 25.7.03 25.7.03-I 25.7.03-2 25.7. 03-3 25.7.03-4 25.793-5 25.703-6 TEMPORARY SIGNS .............................. 23 SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION SIGN ............. 24 NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIPLE-FAIVI~Y HOUSING COIVI~LEX CONSTRUCTION SIGNS ...... 24 REAL ESTATE SIGNS ......................... 25 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS .................. 27 ADDITIONAL SIGN IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES ....... 27 SIGNAGE FOR TEMPORARY USES ............... 28 25.7.04 25.7.04-1 25.7.04-2 25.7.04-3 25.7.05 25.7.06 25.7.07 25.7.08 25.7.09 25.7.09-1 PERMITTED BANNERS ............................ 29 Street Banners For Civic Events ................... 29 Grand Opening Banners ......................... 29 Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign ' 29 FAST FOOD DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE MENU SIGNS . . 29 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGNS .................. 30 SIGN PERMITS ................................... 30 VARIANCE ...................................... 32 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ............. 32 ADMTN'ISTRATION ........................... 32 ii 31.0.01 31.0.01-1 a. b. C. d. f. g. h. i. GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................ 33 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES .................. 33 Violations ................................... 33 Legal Proceedings .......................... .... 33 Mandatory Injunction ........................... 33 Common Nuisance ............................. ' 33 Fines ....... ~ ............................... 33 Penalties ................... , ................. 33 Remedy for Failure ............................ 33 Civil Penalty ................................. 34 AssUrance of Discontinuance ...................... 34 iii SIGN CHARTS a. b. ¢. APPENDIX Non-Freeway: Single Tenant and Multi-Tenant Buildings ...... 36 Freeway: Single Tenant and Multi-Tenant Buildings ......... 37 Address Number Chart .............................. 38 DIAGRAMS ........................................... 39 OLD TOWN CARMEL .................................... M-1 Ordinance Number SIGN ORDINANCE Carmel/Clay Township WHEREFORE, it is in the best interest of the City of Carmel, Indiana to amend and restate, as hereinafter set out, those sign regulations as heretofore previously ordained by the City of Carmel, Indiana and such signed regulations and ordinances numbered 25.7 through and inclusively 31.1.9, as referenced in the Code of the'City of Carmel, Indiana; such amendment and restatement as hereinafter set out having been ordained and approved by the City of Carmel and the Mayor of the City of Carmel within the time limits prescribed by the laws and statt[es of the State of Indiana and the same now heretofore being set in writing so as to be manageable and legible in legal form for future reference; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED as follows: 25.7 SIGNS 25.7.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS 25.7.01-1 PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this section is to regulate signs which can be viewed from the exterior of structures so as to protect health, safety and morals and to promote the public welfare. The intent is to recognize the need for adequate business identification to conduct business while promoting an attractive appearance throughout the community through the use of inspection, and by the application of reasonable guidelines formulated to ensure compliance by ail present and furore signs with the ordinance. This ordinance is designed to authorize signs which are: Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety or traffic safety; Compatible with the objectives of proper design and zoning amenities; Established in such a way as to allow and promote optimum conditions for meeting the sign user's needs while at the same time promote the amenable environment required to serve the public welfare; Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used; and e. Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are displayed. 25.7.01-2 DEFINITIONS. Definifi~)ns contained herein are terms not already defined. in the Cannel Zoning Ordinance and/or the Subdivision Ordinance. All terms underlined in this chapter are defined within this sign ordinance. The word "sign" as used herein shall have the meaning set forth below although it is not underlined. In case of a difference in definition of a term, the definition given here will be the one of authority in dealing with Chapter 25.7. ADMINISTRATOR The Administrator of this Ordinance shall be the Carmel Director of Community Development. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all the provisions of this section, both in letter and spirit and is further empowered to delegate the duties and powers granted to and imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this section, '*Administrator" shall include his authorized representative(s). AWNING, PERMANENT A permanent shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of rigid or non-rigid m~terials. (See definition of wall sign). AWNING, TEM~PORARY A temporary shelter, erected and in place for less than six (6) months of any given year, supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework. One identification sign per business, with a sign area no greater than ten (10) square feet, may be established on a ~. (See Section 25.7.01-3 Exempted Signs). BANNER A temporary sign composed of lightweight material either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured or mounted so as to allow movement of the sign caused by movement of the atmosphere. BUILDING FRONTAGE . The linear length of the primary frontage of the building or segment thereof facing the street on which the sign shall be established. (Applies to ground floor only). CENTER IDENTIFICATION GROUND SIGN Applicable only in a multi-tenant building complex. Copy is limited to the name and/or address of the multi-tenant building complex plus permitted changeable copy. CHANGEABLE COPY Characters, letters or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged non-electrically or non-electronically without altering the face or surface of the sign. COMMERCIAL USES This term includes cemetery, clinic or medical health center, general commercial uses, general industrial uses, day nursery, commercial greenhouse, helicopter/airplane facilities, commercial kennel, kindergarten, farm, mineral extractions, nursing/retirement/convalescent center, plant nursery, raising non-farm animals/fowl, riding stable. COPY ' The wording on a sign surface either in permanent or removable letter form. COPY AREA The area in square feet of the smallest geometric figure(s) which describes the portion of the sign which encloses the actual copy of the sign. DIRECTORY SIGN A sign identifying the names and locations of the occupants of a building. A directory sign may utilize ~. For the purpose of this Ordinance a directory si~n is not counted as a ground sign even if it is supported from the ground. DWELLING UNIT SIGN A nameplate with a sign area not exceeding one (1) square foot. ESTABLISH This term shall mean attach, alter, construct, paint, or move. FREEWAY State Road 431', U.S. Hwy. 421, U.S. Hwy. 31 and Interstate 465. GROUND SIGN A sign supported by one or more uprights or braces placed in the ground, not attached to any building or structure. No display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of a ground sign other than the display surface originally constructed as a part of such sign. HEIGHT OF GKOUND SIGN The vertical distance measured from the ground level upon which the sign is established to the highest point of the ~- HOLIDAY SIGNS Temporary signs or displays of a primarily decorative and non-commercial nature, clearly incidental and customary and commonly associated with any national, state, local or religious holiday. IDENTIFICATION SIGN A sign which is limited tO the name and/or address of a building, institution or person; to the activity carried on in the building or institution; the occupation of the person; and/or the logo. A log0, if desired, representing the building, business or institution on a sign in a unified center is limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the si_ma area. ILLUMINATION Artificial light which shall not be blinking, fluctuating or moving. Light rays shall shine only upon the property within the premises and shall not spill over the property lines in any direction, except by indirect reflection. INTEGRAL SIGN A sign which is limited to the name of the building, the date of erection, a historical marker and/or a commemorative building tablet such as a cornerstone, when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type construction and made. part of the structure. Integral signs, are not intended to be used as a means or promotion, advertising or identification other than as outlined above. INSTITUTION A non-profit organization created for public, charitable, educational or religious purposes such as, church, college or university, hospital, school. INSTITUTIONAL SIGN Any sign setting forth the name of any public, charitable, educational or religious institution, located entirely within the premises of that institution. 4 LANDSCAPE To make a plot of ground more attractive by adding plantings other than grass and which may include mounding per this Ordinance. LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGN Any sign which was lawfully established (has received a sign permit) and maintained prior to such time as it came within or under the terms of this Code, November 5, 1981 or the prior Sign Code, May 23, 1973 and any amendment thereto, and which fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this Ordinance, or a non-conforming sign for which a variance has been granted by the Board and for which a ~ has been issued. (See Section 25.7.08). LOGO The official emblem or insignia of an organization, corporation or institution. MOLrNDYNG For the purpose of sign placement slopes whose ratio are in excess of 1 (vertical): 10 (horizontal) 1:10 (10%) slopes require approval by the Commission per architectural design, lighting and signage review. Approval of mounding must be a part of the overall site landscaping plan. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING CO1VfPLEX A building(s) for residential purposes with three (3) or more dwelling units, having common or party walls, on a single lot. MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL BUILDING An office or commercial building, occupied bY two (2) or more businesses, which cannot be classified as a multi-tenant ground floor building. MULTI-TENANT GROUND FLOOR BLrlI,DING An office or commercial building, occupied by two (2) or more businesses in which every business occupies space on the ground floor and every floor existing above. MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COIVIPLEX Two (2) or more buildings designed to function as a unit or one (1) building w/th seven (7) or more tenants. MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY SIGN A directory si~n in a multi-tenant building complex only if approved by the Commission when presented as part of a total sign package (B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 and U.S. 31 Overlay Zone). Copy. is limited to the names and/or locations of the bu/Idings in the multi-tenant building complex. Said sign shall have a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet and a maximum height of five (5) feet. NAMEPLATE A non-electrical wall sign identifying only the name and occupation or profession of the occupant of the premises on which the sign is located. If any premises include more than one occupant, refers to all names and occupations or professions as well as the name of the building and directional information. OLD TOWN CARMEL See Map on Page M-1. PARKING SIGN Any sign used to designate parking areas of spaces for public or 'private use. Signs identifying parking areas shall be used solely for identification purposes, with only one parking sign per property frontage, including alleys for the purpose of this definition only, permitted. Signage used to indicate the reservation of a parking space for a specific person is permitted but, copy shall be limited to the name or title of the person for whom the space is reserved. (See Sec. 25.7.01-3 Exempted Signs). POLITICAL CAM~PAIGN SIGN Any sign having reference to a candidate for elective public office or a public question or issue to be submitted to the voters au 'a general, special or primary election. PORCH SIGN A sign attached to a porch or overhang. A maximum sign area of six (6) square feet This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old Town Carmel. PORTABLE SIGN A sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground. 6 PROJECTING SIGN A sign attached to and supported by a building and which extends out at any angle therefrom. This type of sign shall be permitted in Old Town Cannel only and shall be limited to twent~ (20) square feet maximum sign area PROPERTY FRONTAGE The length of properly line of any one premises parallel to and along one (1) public and/or one (1) private street. PUBLIC EVENT SIGN A temporary sign announcing function of public interest. This does not include SALE signs. PUBLIC SIGN Official notices posted by public officers or employees in the performance of their duties. REAL ESTATE SIGN Any sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is located. RECREATIONAL USES This term includes counter club, golf course, park or recreational facility. ROOF CROWN Cutter line ROOF SIGN A sign established and maintained upon the roof of a building which is located between the roof line and the roof crown. Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses. SET BACK The measured distance between a ~ and the street right-of-way. SIGN Any structure, fixture, placard, announcement, declaration, device, demonstration or insignia used for direction, information, identification or to advertise or promote any business, product, goods, activity, services or any interests. SIGN AREA The area of a sign shall be calculated by multiplying its maximum vertical dimension by its maximum horizontal dimension, excluding the structural support. The gross sign area of a ground sign or projecting Sign with back-to-back identical cop~ mounted on the same standard(s) shall be the total area on one (1) side of the sign. SIGN FACE The part of the sign area that is intended primarily for or can be utilized for communication purposes. SIGN PERMIT A permit signed by the Administrator stating that a proposed sign has met with the general provisions of this Ordinance. SIGN STRUCTURE Any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of supporting a sign, including decorative cover and planter boxes. SINGLE-TENANT BUILDING An office or commercial building in which all space is occupied by one tenant. STREET A fight-of-way other than an alley, 'dedicated or otherwise legally established for the public use, usually affording the principal means of access to abutting property. SUSPENDED SIGN A ground sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar attached to one (1) upright, decorative pole. The pole and arm and/or spar are limited to a maximum 16 square inch cross- sectional area. No display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of a suspended sign other than the display surface originally constructed as a part of such sign. (Twelve 12 square feet maximum sign area). This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old Town Carmel. TKAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGN Sign directing traffic movement onto and/or within a premise, not exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for any one (1) sign; and shall not be higher than three (3) feet above ground level. Standard traffic directional signs, such as STOP and YIELD signs, shall comply with the "Uniform Manual For Traffic Control Devices". UNIFIED CENTER A grouping of businesses or buildings designed to function as a [mit including converted residential structures with more than one (1) occupant space. VEHICLE SIGN A sign on a vehicle of any kind, provided the sign is painted or attached 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 street or street right-of-way. WALL SIGN A sign established on the wall of a building with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the building wall, and which projects from that surface less than twelve (12) inches at all points. Said sign shall not extend beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is mounted nor above the roof line. perrn~ attached to the building shall be considered a part of the structure, and signs established on ~ shall be considered wall Signs. WINDOW AREA The total area of all windows along a ~. WINDOW SIGN Any building sign, picture, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is: (a) placed (i) inside of and within 2 feet of a window; or (ii) upon the window panes or glass; and (b) visible from the exterior of the window. 25.7.01-3 EXElV[PTED SIGNS. The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this section, but must be established and maintained in such a manner as to not 9 cause safety hazards. No procedures, approvals, permits or fees are required for the following signs: Dwellin~ Public Signs b. . Holiday Signs j. c. Integral Signs (3 sq.ft, or less) d. Parking Signs (3 sq. ft. or less) Corporate Flags'when flown in conjunction with the Flag of the United States of America; however, such Corporate flags shall be no larger than 24 square feet. Soft Drink Dispensing Machines. f. g. h. Private Traffic Directional Signs Public Event Signs Temporary Awning Signs Public Building Signs Vehicle Signs Benches established on business' premises they advertise - copy area 1 sq. ft. or less. Address Numbers (as per chart). 25.7.01-4 PROH~ITED SIGNS. The following types of signs are prohibited: Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character, such as will offend public morals or decency. Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or "1 w" " "on" "dan er" contain the words "stop", s o , cauu , g , "warning" or similar words, unless permitted in another section of this Ordinance. Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal. Signs which advertise an activity, business, project or service no longer conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located. e. Signs which move by design or have a major moving part. Signs consisting of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this Ordinance. 10 Signs which swing or otherwise noticeably move as a result of wind pressure because of the manner of their suspension or attachment and whose movement can be construed as dangerous by the Administrator. Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of flue intersection of a street or highway with a railroad crossing. Signs which are located upon, over, or in any street or highway tight-of2way, except for official highway signs. Portable signs which are portable or moveable, except as permitted under provisions of this section. Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences. Signs which advertise goods, products, services or facilities or direct persons to a different location from where the sign is installed. (Off-premise signs require a variance from the Board.) Suspended signs and projectine si~gnS, except in Old Town Carmel. Signs which are not included under the types of signs permitted in this Ordinance. Lighter than air advertising devices. Roof signs on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses. 25.7.01-5 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS. All signs and sign structures shall be kept and maintained in good repair in a safe condition. 25.7.02 25.7.02-1 a. b. PERMITTED PERMANENT SIGNS SUBDIVISION SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. NUMBEK & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance into a subdivision shall be treated as one (1) sign; however, both si~gn faces shall be used to calculate the total sign area. 11 f. g. h. 25.7.02-2 a. b. g. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty (50) square feet. MAXIMUM H~EIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved. LOCATION: At entrance to subdivision; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: As approved. II~LUMINATION: As approved. LANDSCAPING: Optional. KEQUI2RED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and s~gn may be established any time after subdivision final plans are approved. SIGN PERMIT: Required FEES: Required. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX SIGN CLASS~ICATION: Ground sima. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance;, matching signs which border either side of one entrance into a multi-family housing complex shall be treated as one (1) sign; however, both sigma faces shall be used to calculate the total sign area. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty (50) square feet. MAXIMUM I-IEIGHT OF GROI. J-NI) SIGN: As approved. LOCATION: At entrance to multi-family housin~ complex; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: As approved. ILLIJMINATION: As approved. 12 25.7.02-3 LANDSCAPING: Optional. REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and sign may be established any time after multi-family housing complex final plans are approved. SIGN PERMIT: Required FEES: Required. HOME OCCUPATION AND BOARDING HOUSE (RESIDENTIAL ZONES) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) nameplate. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet MAXIMUIVI HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable. LOCATION: As per definition of wall sign. DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design of the structure to which the sign is attached. COPY: As per definition of nameplate. ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or the U.S. 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. 13 25.7.02-4 · f. g. h. i. jo 25.7.02-5 a. b. HOlVIE OCCUPATION AND BOARDING HOUSE (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONES) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identification si . MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Twenty (20) square feet. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet. LOCATION: No closer than five (5) feet to the right-of-way; shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: No restrictions. COPY: As per definition of identifi~. ILLUMINATION: Permitted. LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. REQUIRED APPKOVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7, B-g, M-3, or U.S.Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Kequired. FEES: Kequired. INSTITUTIONAL USES SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. NUB~EK & TYPE: One (1) institutional sign and one (1) sign with chan~. ~ SIGN AREA: ~ ~ thirty (30) square feet; chan eable co si - sixteen (16) square feet MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GKOLrND SIGN: Five (5) feet. 14 25.7.02-6 a. b. C. e. f. LOCATION: No sign shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to the street fight-of-way in resiential zones. No sign shall be located closer that five (5) feet to the street right-of-way in business and manufacturing zones. The sign shall not interfere with the vision clearance. DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design of the structure which the sign identifies. COPY: As per definitions of ~ and ~. ILLUMINATION: Permitted. LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5, B-4, B-7, B-8, and M-3 zones or the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Not required. RECREATIONAL USES SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. NUMBEK & TYPE: One (1) identification sign per enhance. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty (30) square feet per sign. MAXIMUM t-IEIGHT OF GKOUND SIGN: Six (6) feet. LOCATION: Shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require Commissmn approval. COPY: As per definition of identificauon sign. ILLUMINATION: Permitted. LANDSCAPING: ~ must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. 15 REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7, B-8, M~3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. 25.7.02-7 a. b. ¢. f. g. h. i. SPECIAL USE AND USE VARIANCE SIGNS SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground sign. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) ~. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Lot size under five (5) acres - ten (10) square feet; lot size five (5) acres and over - forty (40) square feet MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Lot size under five (5) acres - five (5) feet; lot size five (5) acres and over - eight (8) feet. LOCATION: Shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval. COPY: As per definition of ~- ILLUMINATION: Permitted. LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. 25.7.02-8 SINGLE TENANT BUILDING SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign, wall sign or roof sign. (Ko.of signs, are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses). NUMBER & TYPE: The maximum number of identification si ns permitted shall be one (1) sign for each frontage on a public street (not alleys) with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more frontages. A building owner with two (2) or more frontages may elect to transfer a permitted sign from one frontage to another to permit no more than two (2) signs to be oriented to one frontage as follows: one wall or roof identification sign and one ground identifi~. MAXLMUM SIGN AREA: per appropriate chart. MAXIMUM trEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart. LOCATION: See appropriate chart. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. COPY: As per definition of identification sign. Any permitted ground ~ may include ~ not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the si~n area. ILLUMINATION: Internalor completely shielded. LANDSCAPING: Ground sign~ must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the sign area. REQLrIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. 17 25.7.O2-9 a. MULTI-TENANT GROUND FLOOR BUILDING SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign, wall sign. or roof sign. (Roof siga.s, are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and - or manufacturing uses). NIJMBER & TYPE: One (1) wall or roof identification sign per business, or (1) ground ~ per building, in which instance all building tenants shall equally share the sign area~ Businesses which are oriented to more than one (1) public street (not alleys) shall be permitted one (1) wall or roof identification sign per frontage with a maximum of two (2) signs unless the multi-tenant ground floor building has elected to use a ground ~ for all building tenants. A Multi-tenant ground floor building with frontage on more than one (1) public street (not alleys) shall be permitted one (1) ground identification sign per frontage with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more frontages. MAXI2VIUM SIGN AREA: See appropriate chart. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart. LOCATION: See appropriate chart. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. COPY: As per definition of identification sign. Any permitted ground . identification sign may include ~ not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the sign area. ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded. LANDSCAPING: ~ must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign area. REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3, or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval. k. SIGN PERMIT: Required. 1, FEES: Required. 18 25.7.02-10 a. MULTI-TENANT MULTI- LEVEL BUILDING SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground si~n, wall siam or roof-siam. (Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses). NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) ~ for each frontage on a public street (not alleys) with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more frontages. A building owner with two (2) or more frontages may elect to transfer a permitted identification siau from one (1) frontage to another to permit up to two (2) signs to be oriented to one (1) frontage as follows: one (1) wall or roof identifi~ and one ground identification si n. Buildings with more than one (1) main 'entrance and served, by separate parking lots are permitted two (2) director? signs, one (1) at each of the main building entrances. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Each director? sign shall have a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet. The maximum si~am area for each identification si' and each center identification ground sign as per appropriate chart. MAXIMUM tYEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Director? sigr~ and multi- tenant building complex directory sign - five (5) feet. ~ and center identification ground sign as per appropriate chart. LOCATION: Identific~ and center identification ground sign as per appropriate chart. Directory sign and multi-tenant building complex director'? siam shall not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unifie_____d centers must be of similar design and identical in lighting and style of construction. COPY: As per definitions of identification siam, ~ and center identification ground siam. Any permitted ground ~ may include ~ not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the sign area. (For h; i; j; k; 1 see Section 25.7.02-9 h; i; j; k; 1) 25.7.02-11 a. MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Center identification ~round si~r~ and multi- tenant buildin~ complex director~ sign.. 19 NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) center idantification around sign per Multi- tenant buikhh corn lex_. Any multi-tenant building complex (per approval of overall development plan) located on a lot with frontage on more than one (1) public street (not alleys) is permitted one (1) center identification ground sign per frontage with a maximum of three (3) sign.s, for lots with three (3) or more frontages. Note: In addition to the allowed ground sign(s), a multi-tenant buildin. complex is allowed one (1) multi-tenant building complex directory sign, if said sign is approved by the Commission when presented as part of a total sign package. A multi-tenant building complex directory sigr~, is not counted as a ground sign, but must be landscaped at least equal to the'sign area. For a multi-tenant ground floor building which is also multi-tenant building complex either one (1) center identification ground sign or one (I) ground identification si~n (as permitted under 25.7.04-1b) shall be permitted per frontage. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: For center identification ground sign see appropriate chart. Multi-tenant building complex directory sign - twenty (20) square feet. MAXIMUM I-[EIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: For center identification ground siam see appropriate chart. Muiti-tenant building complex directory sign - five (5) feet. e. LOCATION: Minimum ten (10) feet from street right-of-way. DESIGN: Signs must comply with the approved unified center architectural scheme, and must be of a similar design and identical in lighting and style of construction. COPY: As per definition of center identification ground sign and/or multi- tenant building complex directory sign. Any permitted ground identification sign may include ~ not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the sign area. h. ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded. LANDSCAPING: Ground s_s_Lig_n_s must be accompanied by a landscaped area at least equal to the total si~gn area, including multi-tenant buildin com lex directo si . 2O REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. 25.7.02-12 WINDOW SIGNS This section applies to all commercial properties zoned B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, I-1, M-3 (or any subsequently created business or manufacturing zone). Said commercial uses, in addition to utilizing the signage provisions in Sections 25.7.02-1 through 25.07.02-11, may also utilize the signage provided for in this Section 25.7.05.02-12. a. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Non-illuminated window sign~. (t) NUMBEK: One (1) or more window simms per window or window pane subject to maximum sima area for total window area. (2) MAXIMUM SIGN AKEA: One (1) or more window signs shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the total window area on which the signs are placed or through which they are viewed. (3) LOCATION: As per definition of window sign. (4) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. (5) ILLLrMINATION: Not permitted. (6) REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7, B-g, M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. (7) SIGN PEKMIT: Required. (8) FEES: Required. 21 b. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Illuminated window signs. (1) NUMBER: One (1) sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to any other permitted signs including but not limited to non-illuminated window simms. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet (3) LOCATION: As per definition of window sima. DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of a similar design and style of construction. ILLUIvlINATION: Permitted. REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent~sign~ requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7,'B-8, M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required.frO( FEES: Required.doC ~;EiPn/t ~aP_~T 25.7.02-13 OLD TOWN CARMEL This section applies to all commercial uses located on properties zoned B- 1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, M-I, M-2, M-3, (or subsequently created business or manufacturing zone), (and additionally situated in) Old Town Carmel. Said commercial uses may utilize either the signage requirements in Section' 25.7.04-1, items a. through d., of this Ordinance or the signage requirements listed in Section 25.7.04, item f. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Suspended sign; projecting sign or porch sign. (Only in Old Town Carmel are these types of signs permitted. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identifi~ per business in a single- tenant building or a multi-tenant ground floor building. One (1) Building identification si_ sign per multi-tenant ground floor building or multi-tenant multi-level buildin~ is permitted if seven (7) or more businesses occupy the same building. In no instance shall any building or multi-tenant building complex have more than one (I) ground identification sign. If the identifi~ is to be used for tenant identification then all building tenants shall equally share the sign area as per appropriate char~. This includes the center identification ground si~n - all copy shall be included on only one (1), ground identification si__~. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Twenty (2)) square feet for a proiecting sign; twelve (12) square feet for a suspended sign; six (6) square feet for a porch siam. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN (Suspended): Eight (8) feet. LOCATION: No ground sim~ shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the right-of-way and shall not interfere with vision clearance. A proiecting si~n. may be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established has a front yard with a depth of less than five (5) feet. A projecting si~n shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb and shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to ground level. COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for ~hose signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in unified centers must be of similar design and identical in lighting, color, height of si~n area and style of construction. COPY: As per definition of identification si~n. ILLUMINATION: permitted. LANDSCAPING: Optional. REQLrI2~D APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Commission approval. SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required, 25.7.03 TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one (1) year's duration, but may be renewed, unless otherwise prohibited. 23 25.7.03-1 a. b. C. d. 25.7.03-2 SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION SIGN SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixty-four (64) square feet per sign. MAXIMUM I-IEIGHT OF GKOUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet. LOCATION: At entrance to subdivision; sign shall not interfere with vision clearance and shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the street right- of-way, except when located on a comer lot, as for vision clearance on comer lots (see definitions in Zoning Regulations). f. DESIGN: No restrictions. g. COPY: No restrictions. h. ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. i. LANDSCAPING: Not required. j. KEQUIKED APPROVAL: None. k. SIGN PERMIT: Required. 1. FEES: Kequired. m. TIM~: May be established after, but not before final approval of subdivision plans; may remain until less than twenty (20) percent of th~ac,v lots in the subdivision remain for sale; and may be in addition tO any permanent subdivision sign permitted by the terms of this Ordinance. NON.KESIDENTIAL AND MULTEPLE-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION SIGNS a. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. b. NUMBEK & TYPE: One (1) sign per properW frontage. c. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty-two (32) square feet d. MAXIMUM I-IEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet. 24 g- LOCATION: Shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the street right-of- way; only one (t) sign may face any particular property frontage. DESIGN: No restrictions. COPY: Limited to identification of the building, architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, but shall not include any advertising or product. ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. REQUIRED APPROVAL: None SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Required. TI/VI~: Shall not be established until after construction has begun; shall be removed within seven (7) days after the beginning of the intended use of the project. ' 25.7.03-3 a. b. REAL ESTATE SIGNS SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign,. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per property frontage. No more than two (2) sign faces per sign, and the angle of separation between the faces of the s~gn shall not exceed sixty (60) degrees. (Refer to DIAGRAM 1) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: (1) Residential zones - Lot size under five (5) acres - six (6) square feet and lot size five (5) acres and over - thirty-two (32) square feet (2) Business and Manufacturing Zones - maximum sign fac~ area (both faces, if applicable) for a lot less than five (5) acres in area shall be twenty (20) square feet, and for a lot greater than five (5) acres in area shall be thirty-two (32) square feet. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Lot size under five (5) acres - five (5) feet; lot size five (5) acres and over - eight (8) feet. 25 g. LOCATION: (1) Residential Zones - Signs of six (6) square feet or less - ten (10) feet from right-of-way; over six (6) square feet - twenty-five (25) feet from right-of-way. (2) Business and Manufacturing Zones - Signs of six (6) square feet or less - five (5) feet from the fight-of-way; over six (6) square feet - ten (10) feet from the right-of-way. For lots w/th more than one (1) street frontage, the distance between any two (2) signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet at any point; and for through lots, two (2) signs may not be located in the same half yard. (Refer to DIAGRAM 2). DESIGN: No restrictions. COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, but shall reflect no advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale or lease. ILLUMINATION: - Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. REQUIKED APPROVAL: None SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6) square feet (1) Residential Zones - Signs shall be removed promptly after closing, lease or rental of the property. An OPEN HOUSE sign may be posted only when an open house is being conducted on the premises, unless the sign lists the dates and times of a future open house. (2) Business and Manufacturing Zones - Signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the sale, lease or rental of the property. (3) Multi-family housing complex - Once eighty percent (80%) of units are leased, sold or occupied, real estate sign~ are limited to either ground sign, wall sign or window sign of six (6) square feet or less. 26 25.7.03 -4 a. b. C. d. e. f. g. 25.7.03-5 a. b. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground si~n. NUMBER & TYPE: No restrictions. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixteen (16) square feet total'per premises. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet. LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and/or polling sites. DESIGN: No restrictions. COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto. ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. REQUI2R_ED APPKOVAL: None. SIGN PERMYr: Not required. FEES: Not required. TIME: (1) Residential Zones - Must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours after the election to which they pertain. (2) Business and Manufacturing Zones- Must be removed within seven (7) days after the election to which they pertain. ADDITIONAL SIGN IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign in addition to a permitted real estate sign(s) per lot with a maximum of two (2) sign faces. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Eight (8) square feet (both faces, if applicable). 27 f. g. h. i. j. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Four (4) feet. LOCATION: Shall be set back ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way. DESIGN: No restrictions II,LUMINATION: Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. REQUIRED APPROVAL: None SIGN PERMIT: Kequired for signs with a sign area over six (6) square feet TIME: Signs shall be removed promptly after completion of construction, renovation or repair of improvements on the property. carnivals. a. b. C. d. e. f. g. h. i. 25.7.03-6 SIGNAGE FOR TE1VIPORAKY USES This section shall apply to those business uses established for a time period limited to a maximum of four (4) months, including, but not limited to road side stands, tent sales and (This does not include SALE signs). SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or ground si~n. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identification si~n. MAXIMLrM SIGN AREA: Thirty-two (32) square feet MAXIMLrM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet. LOCATION: Must not interfere with vision clearance. DESIGN: No restrictions. COPY: As per definition of identification si~n. iLLUMINATION: Not permitted. LANDSCAPING: Not required. j. REQUIRED APPROVAL: None, 28 SIGN PERMIT: Required. FEES: Fifteen dollars ($15.00)/month. TIME: Limited to four (4) months. 25.7.04 25.7.04-1 25.7.04-2 25.7.04-3 PERMITTED BANNERS Street Banners For Civic Events - a ~banner for special events designated by the Mayor of the City of Carmel may be erected no more than thirty (30) days prior to the event and shall be removed no more than three (3) days after the event. The erection of a banner for a special event is further subject to the approval of the appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction over the proposed location of the banner. Grand Opening Banners - A banner for grand openings may be erected no more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date the business first opens to the general public and shall be removed no more than seven (7) days after the date the business first opens. Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign - a temporary banner attached securely to the wall of a building on all comers shall be permitted until a permanent sign is erected. The temporary banner must satisfy the applicable regulations concerning maximum sign area and location, and a sign permit is required. The temporary banner shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days following the issuance of the sign permit, unless the Ackninistrator for good cause shown grants an extension of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. 25.7.05 FAST FOOD DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE MENU SIGNS Fast food operations with drive-through service located on properties zoned B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-5, B-7, B-8, I-1, M-I, M-2, M-3, in addition to other permit, sd signs, may also display a menu sign with a maximum sign area of sixteen (16) squxe feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet for a ground sign. 29 25.7.06 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGNS After the enactment of this Ordinance, the Administrator shall make a survey every six (6) months of the jurisdictional area for signs that do not conform to this Ordinance; and shall submit the results of the survey, in writing, to the Mayor, Council, Officers of the Board and Commission. This report is due on January 1, and July 1, of every year and shall include the sections of this Ordinance with which said signs do not comply, and any necessary proof that said signs are legal non-conforming signs. The Administrator shall also use all reasonable efforts to notify the user or owner of the property on which such sign is located of the signs non-conformity and whether it is legally non- conforming or is illegal. Should any questions arise as a result of the Administrator's decision that a sign is a legal non-conforming sim~ or is illegal, the final determination of such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28.6 of this Ordinance. An on going record of existing legal non-conforming signs shall thereafter be maintained as a part of the Board's permanent records. A legal non-conforming sign shall immediately lose its legal non-conforming designation if: (1) the sign is not kept in good repair and in a safe condition and the state of disrepair or unsafe condition continues for six (6) months; '(2) the sign is relocated; (3) the complete sign and sign structure are replaced; or (4) the sign permit or variance under which the sign was allowed or permitted expires. On the happening of any one of the above conditions the sign shall be immediately brought into conformance with this Ordinance with a new si~n permit secured therefore, or shall be removed. Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a legal non-conforming sign or owner of the property on which the legal non-conformin~ sign is located'from the provisions of this ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs. 25.7.07 SIGN PER3ilTS Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to establish any sign within the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for each such sign from the Administrator as required by this Ordinance. These directives shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of copy 30 for legal ~ or otherwise allowed under this Ordinance, nor for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way to violate the standards or provisions of this Ordinance. No permit is required for signs which are exempted from permits elsewhere in this Ordinance. No new permit is requiied for signs which have permits and which conform with the requirements of this ordinance on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is altered or relocated in violation of this Ordinance. A permit must be secured when the fee ownership of the property upon which the sign is located has been changed, or when the ground upon which the sign is situated has been leased to a new lessee. Every sign permit issued by the Administrator shall become null and void if the sign is not established within six (6) months after the issuance of such permit. Signs which require approval by the Commission must be established within one (1) year after the date such approval is granted, or such approval shall become null and void. Signs which require variance approval from the Board shall be established within one (1) Year. (See Ordinance Z-170). No person shall establish any sign upon any property Or building without the consent of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized representative. Application for a permit shall be made to the Administrator upon a form provided by the Administrator and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations of the City including, but not limited to: O) (2) Name and address of the owner of the sign. Name and address of' the owner (fee owner) of the premises where the sign is to be located. (3)' (4) Name and address of the person leasing the premises (if applicable). Clear and legible drawings with description definitely showing location of the sign which is the subject of the permit and all other existing signs whose construction requires permits, when such signs are on the same premises. (5) ' Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports, sizes, electrical wiring and components, materials, and design of the sign and method of attachment. The design, quality, materials and loading shall conform to the requirements of the Building Official's and Administrative Code (B.O.A.C.), as amended. If required by the Administrator, engineering data shall be supplied on plans submitted certified by a duly licensed engineer. The Administrator shall issue a permit for the establishment of a sign when an application therefore has been properly made of the city. 31 The person establishing a sign shall notify the Administrator upon completion of the work for which permits are required, and shall submit a color photograph of the established sicm to the Administrator. All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Administrator. The Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Section wtxenever the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of fact or fraud after due notice by and hearing before the Administrator. When a sign permit is denied or revoked by the Administrator, he shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial. No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an action to abate an unlawful sign. An appeal may be taken to the BOard from either the Administrator's denial or revocation of a permit or from the failure of the Administrator to formally grant or d&ny a permit within thirty days ~ days. (See Section 30.1 and 30.2). Permit fees shall be as stated in Section 29.6.5 of this Ordinance. 25.7.08 VARIANCE A variance from the terms of these regulations may be submitted to the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals as stated in Section 30.5 of this Ordinance. 25.7.09 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 25.7.09-1' ADMINISTRATION. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce.and cmxy out all provisions of this section both in letter and spirit, pursuant to state statute. The Administrator is further empowered to delegate the duties and the powers granted to and imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall include any authorized representative(s). The Administrator is hereby empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, upon which, or in connection with which a sign is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this section. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists. 32 Ordinance Z-I96 is hereby amended and restated by this Ordinance Z- ~OP- , passed and adopted by the Common Council of ne Cky of Carmel on the ~ ~.~ day of This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and shall repeal any and all Ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herewith. g Officer Sus~ lones, Clerk-Treasurer Approv~ / Ted Jotmson/N~r6~ of the Cky of C~ 33 .i Non-Freeway: I SIGN CHART (a) SINGT,R TENANT & MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS (Ground Floor & Multi-Level) Distance of Sign from Street Right-of-Way Building (minimum of Frontage Maximum Maximum Height · 5 fee!) I (Tenant Unit) Sign Area of Ground Sign 5 - 50 feet under 50 feet 30 sq. ft. 6 feet 51 - 100 feet 45 sq. ft. 6 feet 101 - 150 feet 60 sq. ft. 6 feet 151 - 300 feet 75 sq. ft. 6 feet 51-100 feet under 50 feet 35 sq. ft. 6 feet 51 -100 feet 60 sq. ft. 6 feet 101 150 feet 80 sq. ft. 6 feet 151 -300 feet 95 sq. ft. 6 feet 101 - 300 feet · under 50 feet 40 sq. ft. 6 feet 51 - 100 feet 75 sq. ft. 6 feet 101 - 150 feet 90 sq. f~. 6 feet 151 - 300 feet 105 sq. ft. 6 feet over 300 feet, under 50 feet 50 sq. ft. 7 feet 50 - 100 feet 90 sq. ft. 7 feet 101 - 100 feet 100 sq. ft. .7 feet 151 - 300 feet 115 sq. ft. 7 feet 300 + feet 150 sq. ft. 7 feet 34 Freeway: SIGN CH_ART (b) SINGI~E-TENANT & MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS (Ground Floor & Multi-Level) Distance of Sign From Building Maximum Street Right-of-Way Frontage Maximum Height (minimum of 5 ft) (Tenant Unit) Sign Area of Ground Sign 200 feet & under under 100 feet 40 sq. feet 6 feet 101 - 250 feet 75 sq. feet 7 feet over 250 feet 100 sq. feet 8 feet over 200 feet* under 100 feet 50 sq. feet 6 feet 101 - 250 feet ' 90 sq. feet 7 feet over 250 feet 120 sq. ft. 8 feet For distances over 200 feet, the maximum sign area may be increased at the rate of an additional five (5) sq. ft. per additional 100 ft. of distance from sign to street right-of- way. 35 I ADDRESS NIYM]BER CHART (c) Distance of Numbers from Maximum Height Street Right-of-Way of Numbers 100 feet 3.5 inches 200 feet 7.0 inches 400 feet 14.0 inches 600 feet 21.0 inches · 800 feet 28.0 inches 1,000 feet 35.0 inches 1,320 feet 46.1 inches 36 SIGN FACE SEPARATION 0o 60° minimum maximum DIAGRAM I THROUGH LOT REAL ESTATE SIGN PLACEMENT street half-yard dividing line s-a'eel: DIAGRAM 2 3rd AVE. LU COOL RIDGE n MAI N Z I st INDUSTRIAL DRIVE m Z m Appendix Old Town Carmel p. M1 0 Z LU Z SMOKf=¥ ROW RD. Main Sb-eet WAY LINCOLN~ CONCORD ;T. ~