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MEMORANDUM
TO: Carmel City Council
FROM: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
SUBJECT: Item forwarded by the Plan Commission for action by the City Council
DATE: January 27, 2006
Please find information on the following item forwarded by the Plan Commission attached. This
item will appear on your February 6th agenda.
Forwarded with favorable recommendation:
Ordinance Z-486-06 (Docket No. 05120002 OA): Patch VI - Ordinance Amendment
Petition to Amend Chapter 6: Standards of Design and Chapter 9: Plat Certificates, Deed of
Dedication ofthe Carmel Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Petition to Amend Chapter 3: Definitions; Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road
Overlay Zone; Chapter 25: Additional Use Regulations and Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance of the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
Please find enclosed the Plan Commission-certified ordinance to amend various sections
of the Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances. The purpose of these amendments is
primarily corrective; however, upon the Plan Commission's request language has been
added regarding private streets and gated subdivisions. Below is a summary of the
proposal:
SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE
1. Chapter 6: Gates, Private Streets and Subdivision Wall language
2. Chapter 9: Corrections to Plat Certificates
ZONING ORDINANCE
3. Chapter 3: Add definitions for Permanent and Temporary Signs.
4. Chapter 23F: Allow projecting signs in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay.
5. Chapter 25: Clarify private swimming pool setbacks.
Add subdivision fence/wall standards to match changes proposed in SCO Chapter 6.
6. Chapter 25.07: Further clarify that projecting signs are allowed in Carmel Dr - Range Line Overlay.
Reduce size and adjust time limit (# oflots remaining v. % oflots remaining) for
Subdivision Construction Signs.
Reduce size for some Real Estate Signs.
Reformat Interim Sign section.
The information on this item has been arranged in the following format:
1. Copy of the Ordinance Proposal (Z-486-06)
2. Copy of PC Certification
Council Report 2006-0127; Z-4866
I Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann
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3 ORDINANCE Z-486-06
4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
5 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
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7 An Ordinance Updating a Variety of Provisions of the Carmel Zoning and Subdivision Control
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10 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
11 IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
12 must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
13 jurisdiction; and
14 WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
15 No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
16 Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
17 Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
18 the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
19 WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain an orderly, consistent and streamlined Zoning
20 Ordinance; and
21 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
22 amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
23 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-701 the Common Council is authorized to
24 amend the text of the Subdivision Control Ordinance; and
25 WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
26 1600-02, the Carmel Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are incorporated by reference
27 into the Carmel City Code;
28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
29 Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 and IC 36-7-4-700 et seq. and after Docket No.
30 05120002 OA having received a favorable recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan
31 Commission on Tuesday, January 17,2006, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel
32 Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended) and the Carmel Subdivision Control
33 Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-160), as amended, to read as follows:
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35 SCO CHAPTER 6: STANDARDS OF DESIGN
36 a. Amend Section 6.03.20 (Private Streets - Street Layout and Design Standards) to read:
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39 6.03.20 There shall be no private streets platted in any residential subdivision and every residential
40 subdivided property shall be served from a publicly dedicated street. Streets in commercial or
41 industrial subdivisions shall be reviewed so that proper provisions are made for maintenance and
42 access. A petition for public dedication of private streets at some future time shall n~t be granted
43 until said streets are upgraded to the then-current specifications and standards for like public
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streets, with the upgrading cost to be borne by the petitioners. A waiveLIDJ!l~12n~~
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3. Street can not obstruct an~futu(e_connectionsjdentified~o~nJbe_ThQr_Qughfa[eJ)lano
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5. AlUnteriQL~streilimp~emm~~esjgnJ~d_and_installed_as;_c_QLdingJo City
standards~indudingJjgb~Qf-waY width. storm drainage. curb and gutter. ~avement
:~idths,~sJJb~SJ,lrlacsLdrj;lillsJid~alks,-and~~ay cuts,
6.~A._denlQnstrate_<if1llilnciaLguaIan~thatthe_hQme_OJ:YIle[s-'-asso.!;;iatiQR.1Y.ilLbudgGLfucthe
maintenanc~e~nJiJJpkeeR_oLalLst[GeLimPIQ~~meItts~
7. AILadi.a.c_eIttp~Jl~~triaJ:Lpath stubs must conne~destriallPj;lj:hs_llll1sLhe_dedicaled_Qr
pjalt~Jljn easements to a~m.ilifu:-.ingre_s.s/egre~ss
&. TheJilll1>~ing cpndition of approval is required for any waiver request to oermit a I)rivate
su-e_et
9. If and when the CityMetitioned~to_take_o.YeLthe~priJLat~streej:~j;lid str~elJJJJlsthe
imI)(QJLe~~tQJhe_cuITenJgo-Yeming_Gi!y_standard~~rior to aJ:cJmtance----AlLLt~~[l.1jLed
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Add Section 6.03.26 (Gates - Street Layout and Design Standards) as follows:
6.02~LG~ate~QaJesJo_PliYale_streets-.ShalLb~e~p~l1llitted only~the followingsllteIicL.aIe_llleJ;
l~o__e.ublic~pedestrian_and_bik~c.cs:~ihLQugh_th~e-.Site_mll~ilie~prp-..Yide_d-'Yith9Jlt
obstruction.
2. Minimum of 60 feet of stackin~L~a~haILbe~PfQyided_Q_utside~the~gate._SJaGking_area
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3~_LumaL<llillil.area with ad~<ll..lakl!JrningIadius...mllsLbJ~_PJ-'mds:~dJtlLe_dJ!IDgll.Ycllickfur
the_mma(Ql1nd~alea_shQuld_ he_a_passenger-Y-ehiGk) TUID-,lLQullil.al1liRatelllil~Lb~dQcated
outside of the Thorol1ghfaLeJ:>lanIigh~Qf=Ray=,
:t~~c~hQQLhl.ls_Pci~k=-I.lP--..aE<llnustkPcrovided.
5. Gate and associated structures must be ofhiglurua1iJ~materials and construction.
6. Walls or other GnclQsllres must be landscaPce<Lal).~desjgn~d~t~hl.lman:scale_artiG_l1latiQn
aIQngJheiLe~teriQLP~erim~t~Is.
7. Perimeter wall heighLs_balLb~_a~,-apPrQxed~by_the~COJnmissiQn.
~8_o__Emel'geJ1QY-LellP1>lJ~~to-1lliuieyclQI)ment m~p~id~-<lI'Ld-<!PPJ:Q..Yed_hy_all
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9. Ac~c_ellsJ!U>J:heLCityJ)LCoull~dePJLrtments must be provided for officialJID~nellS,
imm.lJiing, but not limited to buildin~I)ections. code enforcement inspections and
insp_~cJ:ions for ta~~I1umoses.
10. Gates must have no ove~obstructions.
U.~,---~o~eLmll_sLbJ;:-.S..upplkdj:QJh~gate~at all times.
L2~__l1nd~~LU9 circumstans;es~~lLgale~d~entrie.s_b~e_p~eTInittedjnJhe_ar_ea_b_Gt}YeelLU~3L:
Meridian $ t(~et and SR 431 - Kevstone Avenue.
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Add Section 6.03.27 (Walls - Street Layout and Design Standards) as follows:
6.Q3.27_W:alls.._SJJhdh:isiQn_entry~alld_p~Ii~eUYalliJlnLP_ermitt~d;J19~eYer,_no~alLQLfencL\Yhic.h
abuts an arterial.J:)arkwa~Lc_oll~cJQ(J}~ad}Yay_~halLQe_c~ms.trnct~d_RrimarilJ:_oLwiLQ<i~lLRalls
abJltting_a~rial~arkway or _cJ211~tQLIQa_d-Ray-"'-shalLb_tL[eYie.W.-ed_alld_almn:>yed_by~ th~
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8 SCO CHAPTER 9: PLAT CERTIFICATES, DEED OF DEDICATION
9 d. Amend Section 9.01: Commission's Certificate to read:
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12 The following certificate shall appear on every fmal plat:
13 UNDER AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY J~D1At-llLCQD_E_3_6-7-4-7tO_CH^PTER 171, /\CTS OF
14 1047, EN/\CTED BY THE GENER/\L ^SSEMBL Y OF THE ST:\TE OF INDI:\N^, /\ND t.LL /\CTS
15 /\MEND^TORY THERETO, AND AN-ORDINANCE~ ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
16 THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, THIS PLAT WAS GIVEN APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF
17 CARMEL, AS FOLLOWS:
18 GLantellMminLsjrati'LEullmIO'laLbyjbELQepitctmeoLoLColIllIlu nity_SeryiceS_RurSuanUQActicle_XI
19 9L1bELCarmeil'la~C_ommLs_sion~sJsules_oiPJj)-';e!:luLe_on ~20_0
20 :\dopted by the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission at a meeting held , 200_.
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The following certificate shall appear on every final plat for a subdivision that is located wholly or partially
within the corporate limits of the City of Carmel, Indiana, at the time of final plat approval by the
CarmeifGlay Plan Commission:
THIS PLAT WAS GIVEN APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AT A MEETING HELD:
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(Iiamel.Mcwor
(t'olame),MEunb_eI
~me), Member
(Name)~CJerlLT[ea~UreL
Chairman
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38 g. Add definitions to Section 3.07: Definitions to read:
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The following certificate shall appear on every final plat for a subdivision that is located wholly or partially
outside the corporate limits of the City of Carmel, Indiana, at the time of fmal plat approval by the
CarmeltGla;< Plan Commission.
UNDER AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 47, ACTS OF 1951, ENACTED BY THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, AND ALL ACTS AMENDATORY
THERETO, THIS PLAT WAS GIVEN APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, AT A MEETING HELD:
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COUNTY, INDIANA
Chairmanlliame LE[esld~111
CommiGGioner(J'.tamaLM_embJ~r
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Comrnissioner(l~tametMemb_er
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(t-larneLHamilton County, Auditor
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A siKn that is intended to be erected for more than 1 year, other than a Subdivj~
Constnl~QSjg1h
2. A sign that in fact has been in place foerolITe than 1 y:~a~situati~here a~ign has
been in place for more than l~ear,Jhe_prooel1Y owner is entitled to a single renewal of
th~Year1~JemPQ(a~siglLP~rmit. Up~JLexpiration of that renewal. the PrQpertv owner
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SIGN, TEMPORARY.
1. A Subdivision ConstrucJiillLSign_'tl1d_~~gILtllat is inte_Ilde_d to be_e(ected~QL3~p~
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A sign thatinJacti~~ted for lessJhau_asear.
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Amend the following definition(s) in Section 3.07: Definitions to read:
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SIGN, PROJECTING. 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 Carmel and_withinJhe_CaUll~riYe
- Range_Lin(;LRctad~~rlay~only and shall be limited to twenty (20) square feet maximum Sign
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23F.13.01 Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
23F.13.02 Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical
elements of the building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be
allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by
Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
23F.13.03 In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way
line, the Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way
for purposes of applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
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Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. A swimming pool or its deck shall be set back a
minimum of the greater of the following:
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Ten (10) feet from the Side aIldLor Rear Lot Line or
11. the Minimum Side AndLor Rear Setback for the district.
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Amend Section 25.02.01 (fence section) to read:
25.02.01 On residentially used or zoned lots of less than two acres, fences located within any required front
yard shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height, as measured from the topmost point thereof
to the ground adjacent to the fence. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of its area shall be open as
viewed on any line perpendicular to the vertical plane of the fence. Such open spaces must be
reasonably dispersed throughout the entire area of the fence, except where solid stone or brick
walls are permitted.~No_ pri:rnaril~QQ_d_eILfe~~aILb_e construcle_d~i1hiILal1y~equired_fro~t
~d adjac_ellt to_ any arterial,-parkway or collectQr roadwaL(:Lef!_a~JJbJ1i~isiQn_C~l
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3 1. Amend Section 25.07.01-04: Prohibited Signs to read:
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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 contain
the words "stop", "slow", "caution", "danger", "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.
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.
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 the intersection
of a street or highway with a railroad crossing.
Signs which are located upon, over, or in any street or highway right-of-way,
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 (or to a telephone number at a different location) from where the
sign is installed. (Off-premise signs require a Developmental Standards Variance
from the Board.)
Suspended Signs and Projecting Signs, except in Old Town Carmel1\~_Cm:mcl
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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.
It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a way as to function as a sign,
defmed to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure
containing or supporting any signage between the right-of-way line and any public
street and the greater of two distances: forward of the Front Line of Building of the
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Principal Building or one hundred-fifty (150) feet from the public right-of-way,
with the exception of:
(i) Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site;
(ii) Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas;
(iii) Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that
have been screened from or are not generally visible from the public right-
of-way;
(iv) Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available one hundred-fifty
(150) feet or more from the public right-of-way. In such cases, vehicles
supporting signage shall be located as far as possible from the public
right-of-way, subject to determination by the Director.
(v) 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.
Amend Section 25.07.02-13: Old Town Carmel to read:
25.07.02-13 Old Town Carmel.
This section applies to all commercial uses located on properties zoned B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5,
B-6, B-7, B-8, M-l, M-3, (or subsequently created business or manufacturing zone), (and
additionally situated in) Old Town Carmel, as determined by the boundaries of the Old
Town District Overlay Zone. Said commercial uses may utilize the signage requirements in
Sections 25.07.02-08 through 25.07.02-12 of this Ordinance.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Suspended Sign; Projecting Sign or Porch Sign. (Only
in Old Town Carmel and_tbe_CarmeLQrixe-=-Range_Line_RQad_O_verlay=are these
types of signs permitted.)
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign per business in a Single-tenant
Building or a Multi-tenant Ground Floor Building. One (1) Building Identification
Sign per Multi-tenant Ground Floor Building or Multi-tenant Multi-level Building
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
(1) Ground Identification Sign.
If the Identification Sign is to be used for tenant identification then all building
tenants shall equally share the Sign Area as per appropriate chart. This includes the
Center Identification Ground Sign - all copy shall be included on only one (1),
Ground Identification Sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
i) Twenty (20) square feet for a Projecting Sign;
ii) Twelve (12) square feet for a Suspended Sign;
iii) Six (6) square feet for a Porch Sign.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN (Suspended): Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: No Ground Sign shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the right-
of-way and shall not interfere with Vision Clearance. A Projecting Sign 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 Sign 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.
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COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval
by the Commission. However, signs in Unified Centers must be of similar design
and identical in lighting, color, height of sign area and style of construction.
COPY: As per definition ofIdentification Sign.
ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Optional.
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that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
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k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
Amend Section 25.07.03-01: Subdivision Construction Signs to read:
25.07.03-01 Subdivision Construction Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixty fourThiID;-two (6432) square feet per sign.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: At entrance to subdivision; sign shall not interfere with Vision
Clearance and shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way,
except when located on a corner lot, as for Vision Clearance on Corner Lots (see
Section 3.07: Definitions, in Zoning Regulations).
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: No restrictions.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
m) TIME: May be established after, but not before fmal approval of subdivision plans;
may remain until less than tweflty pcrccRt (20%,) of fhefive (5) lots in the
subdivision remain for sale; and may be in addition to any permanent Subdivision
Sign permitted by the terms of this Ordinance.~rmit ren~aLiiL~l.lbi~QLto_~
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25.07.03-03 Real Estate Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) 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 sign shall
not exceed sixty degrees (600). (Refer to DIAGRAM 1)
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c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1) Residential zones:
i) Lot size under five (5) acres: Six (6) square feet and
ii) Lot size five (5) acres and over: Thirty twoIwen~tx (~20) square
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2) Business and Manufacturing Zones - maximum Sign Face Area (both
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i) for a lot less than fWe-tell(5lll) acres in area shall be twenty (20)
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d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1) Lot size under five (5) acres: Five (5) feet;
2) Lot size five (5) acres and over: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION:
1) Residential Zones:
i) Signs of six (6) square feet or less: Ten (10) feet from right-of-
way;
ii) over six (6) square feet: Twenty-five (25) feet from right-of-way.
2) Business and Manufacturing Zones:
i) Signs of six (6) square feet or less: Five (5) feet from the right-
of-way;
ii) over six (6) square feet: Ten (10) feet from the right-of-way.
iii) For lots with 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
iv) for through lots, two (2) signs may not be located in the same
half yard. (Refer to DIAGRAM 2).
t) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) 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.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a Sign Area over six (6) square feet.
1) TIME:
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.
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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 Signs are limited to either Ground
Sign, Wall Sign or Window Sign of six (6) square feet or less.
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25.07.04-03 Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign.
ill- SIGN CLASSIF.lCAIlQN=-Bal11i~[
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33 required. The temporary banner shall not be displayed for morc thfm ninety (90) days
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Ordinance Z-486-06 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana
this _ day of , 2006, by a vote of ayes and nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Joe Griffiths
Richard L. Sharp, President Pro Tempore
Kevin Kirby
Ronald E. Carter
Brian Mayo
Fred Glaser
Mark Rattennann
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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1 Ordinance Z-486-06 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this
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James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by:
John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
TO AMEND THE CARMEL SUBDIVISION CONTROL & ZONING ORDINANCES
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-486-06
To:
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
JAN J 9 2006
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6 & Chapter 9 of the Sub 01 Ordinance and to
Amend Chapter 3, Chapter 23F, Chapter 25 and Chapter 25. 7 ofthe Z~i?i: ~llce,
to modify the subdivision and develop ent .
Carmel
Chirk- Treasurer
Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application to the
Commission (Docket No. 05120002 OA) to Amend Chapter 6 & Chapter 9 of the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and to Amend Chapter 3, Chapter 23F, Chapter 25 and Chapter 25.07 of the Zoning
Ordinance, in order to modify the subdivision and development standards.
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition is FAVORABLE.
At its regular meeting on January 17, 2006, the Commission voted eight (8) in Favor, zero (0) Opposed,
zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed Ordinance No. Z-486-06 with a
Favorable Recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the 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 the original Certification (January 19, 2006) is
Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
Ra ona Hancock, Secretary
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: January 19, 2006
2006-0119; Z-486-06; Patch VI PC Certification