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SINGLE FAMILY / TOWN HOME / TWO-FAMILY
PERMITTING PROCEDURES
New Structures, Additions, Remodels, & Accessory Structures
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION, which also
includes the reverse side of this procedure sheet. These can be picked up at our office, or you can
request one to be mailed to you. These are 3-part, carbon forms. A sample of this document appears on our
website at: www.carmel.in.aov through the Dept. of Community Services link, in the Building & Code Enforcement
section. (A copy of this procedure sheet can also be found in that section.)
2. CONSTRUCTION PLANS:
a. NEW STRUCTURES, TWO (2) SETS OF PLANS MUST BE SUBMmED* AND SHOULD INCLUDE:
I. Buiiding Elevations (from all four sides)
il. Foundation pian
iil. Floor plan
iv. Typical wall section
(All cross-sections must be properly detailed and labeled. At least one cross-section
must show R-values of building materials, listed and totaled out to the side, to ensure
compliance with the'Indiana Energy Codes. If minimum R-values are not met on cross--
section, an Energy Code Compliance Worksheet must be completed.
V. If Manufactured Trusses are used, truss diagrams must be included with the building
plans, for all trusses being used. Truss diagrams must be STAMPED with the seal of the
registeredarchitect or engineer who is responsible for that design. ONLY Indiana
registrations will be recognized.
*NOTE: The first building of a Town Home project or a Two-Family new structure which is part of an incoming
project that involves the construction of multiple buildings under a master permitting system, have additional
submittal requirements, and will require a Pre-Submittal meeting. Piease contact Sarah Lillard at (317) 571-2475
or slillard@carmel.in.gov to obtain further information regarding this procedure and a list of requirements.
b. ADDITIONS. REMODELS. or ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, TWO (2) SETS OF PLANS MUST
BE SUBMmED AND SHOULD INCLUDE:
I. Building Elevations from a minimum of two (2) sides**
ii. Items listed under a. il. - a. v. above.**
**NOTE: For interior remodels, Building Elevations will not be required and a foundation plan may not be
required, depending on the nature of the remodel.
3. SEWER AND WATER PERMITS FOR NEW STRUCTURES. You will need to determine which utility
company provides services to your construction site, and provide a copy of the utility permit. HOWEVER, we do not
require copies of your Indianapolis Water permit.
a. Carmel Utilities: A sewer and/or water permit should be purchased at the office of Building & Code
Enforcement, prior to or at the time you are submitting your building permit appiication.
b. Clav Townshio Reaional Waste District; (317) B44-9200.
c. Indianaoolis Water Comoanv (or Veolia Water); (317) 639-1501.
d. Hamilton County Health Deot. (for Well or Septic permits); (317) 776-8500
4. ONE (1) COPY OF THE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Your plan should
show the lot where work is to occur, and the surrounding lots. You do NOT need to provide plans for the
entire subdivision. Sometimes referred to as an "as-built," this plan should show the lot in question, the
surrounding lots, the building pad or building pad elevation, and the ground topography lines.
5. TWO (2) COPIES OF A SITE (OR PLOT) PLAN SHOWING THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED
INFORMATION:
Name and address of designer of plan, with date
Name and address of property owner
Lot number and subdivision name, or applicable general description
Lot drawn to scale-all dimensions
e. Lot / Property lines
f. Minimum front building setback line, per approved development plan (inciude all front yard)
g. All roads, alleys, rights-of-way, etc...
h. Any applicable flood plain area (Certificate of Elevation, if necessary)
I. Building pad elevation and lot corner elevations
j. All accessory buildings / structures - existing or proposed
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