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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: July 1, 2004
To: Plan Commission Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: 150-02 OA: Patch IV
As a reminder to the Committee, we have completed review through Chapter 19, and will resume
our discussion starting with Chapter Chapter 20A, page 14 of the draft.
Please find the following enclosed:
. Latest Draft, including the amendments to the Tower Definitions, as approved by
Committee last month.
. Summary of proposed changes, per Chapter.
Also recommended by John Molitor is the addition of Special Uses and Special Exceptions to the
purview of the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer, as well as the possibility that a licensed
attorney may act as the Hearing Officer. The proposed language is as follows:
30.08 AlternatE' Prn~edllrp. fill DMP.I"I.IUP.llt Stall.lal d~ '...Tal :an~p.~.
30.08.01 Hearing OfficeT!':' Qualificatinn!':, Appnintment ann Remnval. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-923, the
Commission hereby establishes the position of Hearing Officer. A Hearing Officer must be a
member of the Board or an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana. One (1) or more
Hearing Officers shall be appointed by the Commission. A Hearing Officer may be removed from
his or her responsibilities at any time by the Commission.
30.08.02 PnweT!': nfHearing OfficeT!':, A Hearing Officer has the power of the Board to approve or deny (1)
a variance from the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-
4-918.5; or (2) a special use or special exception from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, in
accordance with I.e. 36-7-4-918.2.
30.08.03 PmcenuT3l Rule!': ltnveming Hearing OfficeT!':o Except as provided in this Section 30.08, all
procedural requirements fo( DG~do}Jmental Standaids ~/ ...~......"cs imposed by the Rules of
Procedure of the Board, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by I.C. 36-7-4-900 et seq.. apply generally
to the alternate procedure. Specifically, the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating
communication with any member of the Board shall be construed to prohibit communication by
any person (other than the staff as permitted by law) with a Hearing Officer before the hearing with
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intent to influence the Hearing Officer's action on a matter pending before him or her.
30.08.04 nodcp.ting of MattP.T!l; C.opip.!l to Mp.mhp.T!l ofthp. 'RoaTn. After the Director has fonnallyaccepted
any Developmental Standards Variance, Special Use, or Special Exception application as
complete and in legal compliance, the Director may, if the Director believes that it would allow for
more expedient disposition of the application, place the matter upon a Hearing Officer's agenda
instead of placing the matter upon the Board's agenda. Copies of each Hearing Officer's agenda
shall also be submitted to all members of the Board, no less than ten (10) days before the Hearing
Officer's hearing of the matters on that agenda. Any member of the Board may then communicate
with the Director if, in the opinion of the. member, the application should be placed upon the
Board's agenda.
30.08.05 TTan!lfp.T to 'RoaTn'!l Agp.nna.. The Director may, not less than five (5) days before a hearing before
a Hearing Officer, remove any application from the Hearing Officer's agenda if, in the opinion of
the Director:
(1) the approval of the Developmental Standards Variance, Special Use, or Special Exception
may be found to be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of
the community; or
(2) the use or value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance, use, or exception
may be found to be affected in a substantially adverse manner.
If the Director removes an application from a Hearing Officer's agenda, the application shall be
considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the
applicant.
30.08.06 C.onnition!l PTOpO!lp.nlw niTP.~toT; Trnn!lfp.T to 'RoaTn'!l AgP.nna. The Director may, not less than
five (5) days before a hearing before a Hearing Officer, indicate that he or she does not object to
the approval of a Developmental Standards Variance, Special Use, or Special Exception by the
Hearing Officer if specified Conditions are attached. If the applicant does not accept these
Conditions, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred to the agenda of
the Board if requested by the applicant.
30.08.07 Trnpo!lition of C.onnition!l hy Hp.aring Offi~P.T: C.ommitmP.nt~ lw PTQpP.Tty OwnP.T: TTan!lfP.T to
'Ronn'!l Agr.nna Following the hearing of an Dc.vc.lopmc.ntai Standards ~/atiance application
under the alternate procedure, a Hearing Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or require
the owner of a parcel of property to make. a written Commitment concerning the use or
development of that parcel, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-921 and the Rules of Procedure of the
Board. If the applicant fur the. De.vc.lopfuC.IlW St.w.&...d:b ~v' .....~atLe.(. fails to accept these Conditions
or fails to make the Commitment, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be
transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant. The Hearing Officer may not
modify or terminate any Commitment, whether made under the alternate procedure or pursuant to
an approval by the Board. Such a Commitment may be modified only by the Board itself.
30.08.08 Rp.vip.w of thp. np.ci!lion~ of thp. Hp.aring Offi~P.T," A decision of a Hearing Officer may not be a
basis for judicial review, but it may be appealed to the Board. The Board shall conduct a new
hearing on the matter and shall not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer.
A person who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board within fourteen (14) days after the decision is made, as provided in I.e. 36-7-4-924.
If you have any questions please call at 571-2417.
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Sponsor: Councilor Mark Rattermann
ORDINANCE NO. Z-446-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance Updating a Variety of Provisions of the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the CarmeVClay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS,....
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 150-02b OA
having received a favorable/negative/no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan
Commission on Tuesday, MONTH DAY, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I:
CHAPTER 1: TITLE, PURPOSE, AUTHORITY & JURISDICTION
a. Amend Section 1.01: Title, to read:
1.01 Title.
This ordinance shall be referred to, and cited as, the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 6-l9G Z-
289, as amended, of the City of Carmel and Cllty Tewnship, Hamilton County, Indiana.
b. Amend Section 1.02: Purpose and Intent to read:
1.02 Purpose and Intent.
The Zoning Ordinance is an ordinance for the development, through zoning, of the territory within
the Jurisdiction of the Carmel City PIe Commission. In intetpreting and applying the provisions
of this ordinance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the
public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and general welfare. The Commission has
given consideration to the future probable use of land in the territory affected by this ordinance,
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and has prepared a Comprehensive Plan showing the future development of this area which has
served as a guide in the preparation of this ordinance.
c. Amend Section 1.04: Jurisdiction to read:
1.04 Jurisdiction.
WHEREAS, the Town Plan Commission of the Town of Carmel, Indiana, under the date of
January 28, 1960, considered a petition requesting joinder, forwarded by the Clay Township
Trustee and the Clay Township Advisory Board, and being favorable to the petition, the Town
Plan Commission recommended joinder to the Town of Carmel, and the Town Board of Trustees
subsequently passed a resolution setting forth the terms of the joinder, one copy of which was filed
with the County Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, all in accordance with Chapter 46, Acts of
1959, General Assembly, State of Indiana. Further, said joinder is transferred to the City of
Carmel, established January 1, 1976, and
WHEREAS, the executive committee of the City Plan Commission of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, having been duly authorized and acting in the name of said Commission on
December 19, 2003, authorized the filing, with the County Recorder of Hamilton County,
Indiana, of a description or map defining the limits of the area under its jurisdiction, which
description or map included both the incorporated area of the City of Carmel, Indiana, and
the unincorporated area of Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, which description or
map was filed with the County Recorder on December 31, 2003, all in accordance with
Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-205;
NOW, Therefore, the area of jurisdiction shall be the incorporated area of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, and the unincorporated area of Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
CHAPTER 2: COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS
d. Amend Section 2.01: Building and Land Use to read:
2.01 Buildine and Land Use.
No Building or land shall be used and no Building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally
altered which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used for any purpose other than a Use which
is permitted and specified in a District in which such Building or land is located without first
having had an appropriate Use Variance approved by the Board.
e. Amend Section 2.02: Height to read:
2.02 Heieht.
No Building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the limits of height
established and specified for the Use and the District in which such Building is located prior to
having had the appropriate Development Standards Variance approved by the Board.
f. Amend Section 2.03: Yard, Lot Area, and Size of Building to read:
2.03 Yard. Lot Area. and Size of Buildine.
No Building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in any manner which will
encroach upon, or reduce in any manner, the Yards, Lot Area per Dwelling Unit, Ground Floor
Area of residential Building, or Lot Coverage regulations, established and specified for the Use
and the District in which such Building is located prior to having had the appropriate
Development Standards Variance(s) approved by the Board.
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g. Amend Section 2.04: Lots to read:
2.04 Lots.
In no case shall there be more than one (1) Principal Building used for residential purposes, and its
Accessory Buildings, located on one (1) Lot. Every Building hereafter erected shall be located on
a platted Lot or on an unplatted Lot or tract as approved by the Director, which abuts upon and has
adequate frontage on a publicly dedicated Street and has adequate storm water drainage; unless
the appropriate Development Standards Variance(s) has been approved by the Board and/or
the appropriate Subdivision Waiver(s) has been approved by the Commission.
h. Amend Section 2.07: Mobile Homes to read:
2.07 Mobile Homes.
All inhabited Mobile Homes shall be located in a Mobile Home eeuft Park that has received
Special Use approval. No inhabited Mobile Home, outside an approved Mobile Home eeuft Park,
shall be connected to utilities except those Mobile Homes being offered for sale. Mobile Homes
used for all other purposes shall be placed in accordance with the regulation of this Ordinance.
1. Amend Section 2.10: Subdivision of Land to read:
2.10 Subdivision orLand.
The Subdivision of land may occur in accordance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance in
all zoning districts established in Section 4.01.
CHAPTER 3: DEFINITIONS
J. Amend Section 3.05 to read:
3.05 Words not defined herein but defined in the QHmel Subdivision Control Ordinance shall be
interpreted in accordance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance definition.
k. Amend Section 3.06 to read:
3.06 Words and terms not defined herein or in the Gaft&el Subdivision Control Ordinance shall be
interpreted in accord with their normal dictionary meaning and customary usage.
1. Amend the following definitions in Section 3.07 to read:
3.07 Definitions:
TOWER. A ground or roof-mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof taller than
fifteen (15) feet, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts, intended
primarily for the purpose of mounting an Antenna, a meteorological device, or other
similar apparatus above grade. The term does not include (1). a water tower that is owned
by public utility or municipally owned utility; or (2) any pole, spire, structure, or
combination thereof on which an amateur radio station antenna is mounted.
TOWER, RADIO OR TELEVISION TRANSMISSION. Any ground-mounted pole, spire,
structure, or combination thereof, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, masts,
intended primarily for the purpose of mounting a radio or television transmission antenna
(other than an amateur radio station antenna) above ground.
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CHAPTER 4: DISTRICTS & BOUNDARIES
m. Amend Section 4.01: Zoning Districts Established to read:
4.01 Zonin2 Districts Established.
The City of Carmel and its jurisdictional area is hereby divided into the following districts:
Primary Zoning Districts:
S-l Residence District
S-2 Residence District
R-I Residence District
R-2 Residence District
R-3 Residence District
R-4 Residence District
R-5 Residence District (Planned Distriet)
B-1 Business District
B-2 Business District
B-3 Business District
B 4 Business Distriet (planned Distriet)
B-5 Business District
B-6 Business District
B-7 Business District
B-8 Business District
C-1 City Center District
C-2 Old Town District
OM Old Meridian District
I-I Industrial District
M -1 Manufacturing District
1\1 :1 Manufaeturing Distriet
M-3 Manufacturing District (PIBBned Distriet)
P-1 Park and Recreation District
AG-1 Agriculture District
Planned Unit Development District
Secondary Zoning Districts:
FP Flood Plain District
FW Floodway District
FF Floodway Fringe District
State Highway 431 - Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone
U.S. Highway 31 - Meridian Street Corridor Overlay Zone
U.S. Highway 421 - Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone
Old Town District Overlay Zone
Home Place District Overlay Zone
n. Amend Section 4.02: Official Zoning Map to read:
4.02 Official Zonin2 Map.
Territory within the Jurisdiction of the Plaa Commission efthe City efCarmel, ladiana, is hereby
divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map which, together with all
explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this
Ordinance.
The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor and the Clerk-Treasurer
under the words "Official Zoning Map," together with the date of the adoption of this Ordinance.
Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map which may, from time
to time, be made or published, the Official Zoning Map shall be located in the office of the Clerk-
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Treasurer and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas,
buildings and other structures within the Jurisdiction of the Carmel/Clay Plaa Commission.
o. Amend Section 4.04: Official Zoning Map Replacement to read:
4.04 Official Zonine MaD ReDlacement.
In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, lost, or difficult to interpret because
of the number of changes and additions, the Qty Council may by resolution adopt a new Official
Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map
may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior map, but no such correction shall
have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment
thereof.
CHAPTER 5: S-I/RESIDENCE DISTRICT
p. Amend Section 5.01.01: Minimum Area Requirements to read:
5.01 Permitted Uses:
See .1PfJe7ldb" A: Schedule afUses.
5.01.01 ~,. : See ADDendix A: Schedule of Uses.
U61e, LseatisB MiBi1lHl1B Area ElIuivaleBt DeBsity (MuillHllB)
Resiaeatial sHBEli',isiea, leeatea 0.77 aeres, times Bamller ef le~ iR 1.3 lets, times Bumber sf aertls iR
'::est ef Spriag Mill Reaa aad saesh<isiea suaei':isioB
Berth af 141- -StFeet
Resiaeatial sUBEli'/isiea, laeatea 1.00 aeres, times Bamller ef le~ iR 1.0 lets, times tmmBer ef aeres 1ft
west ef SpriBg Mill Reaa, Berth ef saaeF,<isiea SUB6FlisisB
-!-Milt SReet aatl sooth af 14151
Street
Resiaeatial SHBdivisiea, leeatea 0.77 a6f6S, times BlHBSer ef la~ iR 1.3 lets, times Bamller af aeres iR
west ef Spriag Mill ReaEl &lid sub6FnsieB SHB6FlisioB
seath ef 11 ~ -StFeet
R-esiEleatial stiBEli':isiea, leeatea 0.35 aeFeS, times B\HB9er ef lets iR 2.g lats, times Rl:'Ifl1her sf aei'eS Hi
.. ..", T>. ..:I SllB6FAsioo sul:llij'lisisB
'This seettea aees Bet affeet the height aad Hea reqaH:eme~ fer iRdi'/4deal le~ that are eeBtamed iR
SeeRS." J..()1 ef1he ZeBiftg OrdiBaaee.
q. Amend Section 5.04.03: Minimum Lot Standards; ~B: Minimum Side Yard; f~1: Single-
family Home to read:
5.04.03 Minimum Lot Standards:
B. Minimum Side Yard:
1. Single-family Beme Dwelling: Ten (10) feet;
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r. Amend Section 5.04.03: Minimum Lot Standards; 9C: Minimum Aggregate of Side Yard;
991: Single-family Home to read:
5.04.03 Minimum Lot Standards:
C. Minimum Aggregate of Side Yard:
1. Single-family heme Dwelling: Thirty (30) feet;
s. Amend Section 5.04.03: Minimum Lot Standards; 9D: Minimum Rear Yard; 991: Single-
family Home to read:
5.04.03 Minimum Lot Standards:
D. Minimum Rear Yard:
1. Single-family heme Dwelling: Twenty (20) feet;
t. Amend Section 5.04.03: Minimum Lot Standards,' E: Minimum Lot Width; 1: Single-
family Home to read:
5.04.03 Minimum Lot Standards:
E. Minimum Lot Width:
1. Single-family heme Dwelling: One hundred twenty (120) feet;
CHAPTER 10: R-4/RESIDENCE DISTRICT
u. Amend Section 10.02.01: Minimum Area Requirements to read:
10.02.01 Minimum Area Requirements:
Use
Mobile Home eetift Park
Minimum Area
(Acres)
Fifteen (15)
Also, same as S-1 District regulations of Section 5.02.01.
v. Amend Section 10;03.02 to read:
10.03.02Swimmine Pool. See Section 25.01.01(C)(8). A private S'l.'immiBg pael may be permitted as an
.^.eeessery Use, bat shall be leeated eBly within the Side er R.ear Yara. Ne s.,.1immiBg peel ar its
Eieele shall be eleser than teB (10) feet ta the preperty liDe. Fer p'l:1l'flases fer safety, the felle'.\'iB.g
shall apply:
-l. walls er feneiBg deemed to be impenetrable by the eBfereiBg alltharity, that is Bet less
than :five (5) feet high eempletely sarreooding the swimmiBg peel and the cleek area '.vith
exeepaeB ef self elesiag and latehmg gates ana cloafs, bath eapable efbeiBg leekec:i;
~. ether meaas Bet less than :five (5) feet high and deemed impeBetfable by the eafereing
autherity at the time ef eeB&wetieB and eempletely sm:reaadiag the peel and deek area
',\'keB the peel is Bet used; and
~. a eembiBatioB ef s",[:)(Ji",'isiGl'ls (1) through (2) that eampletely Sm:rOHflas the peel and
aeek witk the e~t-eeptiOB ef self elosiBg and lateJ.:Hag gates and deers '.vhieh are eapable of
beiBg 1eek.ea; and
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4. Hi sOBjlHiElaoB "With (1), (2), ar (3) a safety peol sever may be ased pfaY/iaes that:
a. there is a eeBtimleliS SaBBeeaaR eetweea the saver aB6 the seek, se as te
pfElhiBit assess te the pool VIDea the eover is eOB'l.pletel-y ek;w.'B aver the paal;
e. it is meehaBisall-y opeFates ey k-ey ar key md s"WiteD suea that the seYler elmBot
ee E1fa'WB UpOR er :retfaGtes vvitheut the liSe ef a key;
e. it is eapable of supportiBg a rem D1H1Elred peed impeses leaa upeR a
sOB'l.pletely llrawR seyer;
e. it is ~eEl with a tFaek, :FOller-s, mils or guides; aBd
e. it hears aft iEleBanea-aoR tag iftElisatiBg the :same of the maBufaetarer, Rame of
the iBstaller, iBstallatiOR Elate, aB6 apl'lHsahle safety staBeltiss, if my.
w. Amend Section 10.04.02: Minimum Lot Size; D. to read:
1 0.04.02 Minimum Lot Size:
D. Lots with community water system and community sanitary sewer system: 8000 square
feet, see SeeRS" 9.()1..()3.
CHAPTER 11: R-5/RESIDENCE DISTRICT
x. Amend the Title of Chapter 11: R-5/Residence District (Planned District) to read:
CHAPTER 11: R-5/RESIDENCE DISTRICT (PL\NNBD DISTRICT)
y. Amend Section 11.00.01: Purpose and Intent to read:
11.00.01 PuI:t>ose and Intent.
The purpose of this the R-S District is to provide for the encouragement of large scale, diverse
residential developments of good design with residential open space, and maximum living
amenities. Mixed residential structures, their supporting accessory buildings and uses and limited
commercial uses are allowed with maximum layout flexibility permitted. Densities are variable
within the district in order to assure versatility of development. Application to the PlaB
Commission is required for Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage (ADLS) P:relimiBary DevelepmeBt PlaB approval and FiBal Development Plan (DP)
approval.
z. Renumber Section 11.00.02: Minimum Tract Requirements to Section 11.00.03:
Minimum Tract Requirements.
aa. Adopt Section 11.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
11.00.02Plan Commission AP1'roval.
A. Develooment Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the R-5 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 ofland uses, buildings, landscape areas, road and
parking areas in accordance with harmonious and aesthetic principles of the ADLS.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lil!:hting. Landscapinl!: and Signal!:e. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
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any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the R-5 District prior to the
issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior
approval of the Commission.
ab. Adopt Section 11.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
11.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting, Landscaping: and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24. 99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
ac. Amend Section 11.04.05: Greenbelt Buffer to read:
11.04.05 Greenbelt Buffer. A greenbelt buffer shall be provided, and may take the following forms:
A. A landscaped transitional area designed consistent with Section 26.04: Perimeter
Buffering Requirements the Plan CeHli'BissieB G1:1ideliBes fer LanEiseape BufferiBg, or
B. Open space, design pursuant to the Chapter 7 of the Subdivision Regulations.
ad. Repeal Section 11.05: Application Procedure:
~ f~~lieatieB Preeeame.
Pr-eeedures aaa reEltHrem.eBts far PlaBBea Distriat appreval afe set faIth Hi Chapter 21: Planned
Diswiet Regr,tkltis1'l!J.
CHAPTER 12: B-l/BUSINESS DISTRICT
ae. Adopt Section 12.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
12.00.99 Application Procedure,
A. Development Plan. Not required.
B. Architectural Design.. Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
af. Amend the title of Section 12.02: Special Uses to Section 12.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
CHAPTER 13: B-2/BUSINESS DISTRICT
ago Adopt Section 13.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
13.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
B. Architectural Design.. Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
ah. Amend the title of Section 13.02: Special Uses to Section 13.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
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CHAPTER 14: B-3/BUSINESS DISTRICT
aI. Adopt Section 14.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
14.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Desilm. Exterior Lighting. Landscapine: and Sie:nage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
aJ. Amend the title of Section 14.02: Special Uses to Section 14.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
CHAPTER 15: B-4/BUSINESS DISTRICT
ale. Repeal Chapter 15: B-4/Business District (planned District) in its entirety.
CHAPTER 16: B-5/BUSINESS DISTRICT
aI. Amend Section 16.00.02: Plan Commission Approval; 9A: Development Plan to read:
16.00.02Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Net requHea. The Commission shall review the Development
Plan (DP) of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-S 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.
am. Adopt Section 16.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
I 6.00.99 Aoolication Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. .Al:chitectural Design. Exterior Ligbtine:. Landscapine: and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
an. Amend the title of Section 16.02: Special Uses to Section 16.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
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ao. Amend Section 16.03.02 to read:
16.03.02Swimmine: Pool. See also Section 25.0I.OI(C)(8). .A. flwlate swi.mmiBg peel may Be peFf!littecl
as an ae6essery we, bRt shaR be leeatecl eBly wit:hiR the side ar rear yare.. No swimming pael ar
its aeek shall Be 6leser than tea (10) feet te the preperty liRe. Fer fl1lIf3eses for safety, the
falle';vmg shall apply:
-1-. walls ar feBeiBg aeemed ta Be imfleaetr:able BY the eBfaremg aatherity, that is Bet less
than live (5) feet high eempletely smI'e~ the s'.v4mmiBg peal aDd the aeelc area 'With
ex()eptiea ef self elasiBg and latehiRg gates and dears, Bath eapaBle efbeiBg leeked;
~. ether BleaBS Bet less thaR five (5) feet high aDd seemed imfleBetFable by the eBfereiBg
aat:harity at the time af eeasweaeR aDd 6empletely smreWl6mg the peel and deek area
whea the peel is Bet used; and
3-. a eemeiftatien ef SUBa.vi5ieas (1) thfeagh (2) that eempletely sl:HTeW:lE::ls the peel and
eeek '.v#k the exeeptieB ef self elesing andlatehiBg gates aad deers whieh are eapable af
bei:Bg la6ked; aaa
4. iB eeajUBetieR 'With (1), (2), ar (3) a safety pael69'ler may Be wee pra',r,iaecl that:
a. there is a 6eBtiBue1is 601meetieB betweeB the ee'/er and the desk, se as te
prehiBit aeeess te the peel ',..Dea the ee'/er is eempletely SreWB aver the peal;
e. it is meell:ameally epemtecl BY key ar lc-ey and swReh saeh that the eever eaBBat
be GrW.'fB 1:1JlaR er retraetee 'lfi.theHt the ase of a k-ey;
e. it is eapable af sappertiBg a feur hlHlEkecl (1 OQ) pamKl imflesea load apeB a
eompletely SreWB eever;
e. it is iBstaRecl with a traek, rallers, rails er gmaes; aad
e. it bears an ilieBti4ieattea tag maieatiBg the BaHlEl af the mam:1faetofer, Bame af
the iBstaRer, iBstallatiaB Elate, aBEl applieaBle safety staaaarGs, if aBJ.
CHAPTER 17: B-6/BUSINESS DISTRICT
ap. Amend Section 17.00.02 :Plan Commission Approval; ~A: Development Plan to read:
17.00.02Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Net reElaHee. The Commission shall review the Development
Plan (DP) of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-6 District
prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once
approved by the Commission the 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.
aq. Adopt Section 17.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
17.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design., Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Silmllge (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
ar. Amend the title of Section 17.02: Special Uses to Section 17.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
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CHAPTER 18: B-7/BUSINESS DISTRICT
as. Adopt Section 18.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
18.00.99Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Desilm. Exterior Lightine:. Landscaoing and Signae:e (ADLSt See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
at. Amend the title of Section 18.02: Special Uses to Section 18.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
au. Amend Section 18.06.01: Landscaping Plan to read:
18.06 Landscaping: Requirements.
18.06.01 Landscaping Plan: A Landscaping Plan shall be submitted to the Plim Commission for its
approval at the same time other plans (i.e.g., architectural design, lighting, parking and
signage) are submitted. This plan shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and
distances; shall delineate all existing and proposed structures, private parking areas,
walks, ramps for handicapped, terraces, driveways, lighting standards, signs, steps and
other similar structures; and, shall delineate the location, size and description of all
landscape material and the method to be used for the watering or irrigation of all planting
areas. Landscape treatment for plazas, roads, paths, service and private parking areas
shall be designed as an integral and coordinate part of the Landscape Plan for the entire
lot.
av. Amend Section 18.06.04 : Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; 91: Installation to
read:
18.06 Landscapine: Reauirements.
18.06.04Landscaoing Installation and Maintenance:
1. Installation: All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Director Department .AelmiBi5tfater. If it is not
possible to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the
property owner shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total cost of the
required landscaping prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
aw. Amend Section 18.06.04 : Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; 93:Changes after
Approval to read:
18.06 Landscaping Requirements.
18.06.04Landscaping Installation and Maintenance:
3. Chane:es After Aooroval: No landscaping which has been approved by the Plaft
Commission may later be altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining
further Plim Commission approval.
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ax. Amend Section 18.07: Storage, Display and Refuse ta read:
18.07 Starage. Displav and Refuse.
All starage, display and refuse shall be campletely enclased in a maiB Principal ar Accessary
Building.
ay. Repeal Section 18.08: Application Procedure.
~ :\f>lllieatieR Preeeaare.
IS.QS.91 Coosaltatiea with Direeter eRa.A.pplieaaaa .A.PPHeeRts shall meet with. the Direeter te
r-e"/iew the zeRHlg elassme&tieR ef their site, re':iew the r-egulatery a~es and
materials, re\'4e\': the pfeeealH'8S and eHmiBe the prepeseEl use and ElevelepmeRt ef the
pIepert)'. The Direeter shall aia aftd aa\'4se the applieeRt Hi prepariBg his ajllllieatiaR aaa
slippertiRg aeeameRts as aeeessary. The applieaBt sha-ll sliBmit Wore (2) eepies af the
.NritteB applieatieR farm, twe (2) eepies sf the prapesea De\'elepmeBt Plaa (DP) v,ith. its
LaaeseapiBg Plan, afta all ather aeeessary suppeI1iB:g aeeumeBts and materials.
IS.0S.92hHtial Re.tiew ef the ABBlieatieD and Sa13Jlertmg DseumeRts eRa Materials by the
Direeter: StibmissieR ta the PIeR CemmissieR. Fellewmg the reeeipt ef the VlTitteB
applieatiea, D8'/elepmeBt Plaa (DP) with LaftdseapHig PIeR and Beeessary sappertmg
OOCWReRts and materials BY the Direeter, he shall theB fe>14ew the materials selely fer the
plilJlese ef aetermHHBg whether the applieatieR is eemplete, iB teelmieal eemplilmEle with
all applieable erdiBaftees, laws, &Ba regalatieBS &Ba is te Be ferwaraea te the
CemmissieR. If the materials saBm:ittea BY the apflHeaDt are Ret eemplete, er de Ret
eemply with the aeeessary legal re~emeBts, the Direeter shall iBfe:rm the applieaDt €If
the aefiaieaeies iB saia materials. UBless andlifltil the Direeter fermally aeeepts the
appHeatiea as eemplete and iB legal eempliaBee, it shall Bet be ee:asider-ea as fel'fBally
filea fer the pliTflese €If preeeeamg te saeeeeamg steps tewara PlaR Cemmissiea apflfe';al
as hereiBafter set ferth.. WidHB thirty (39) days ef the ferma! aeeep1anee ef the
applieatieB BY the Direeter, ae shall fermaRy file the apfllie&tiea by plaeiBg it apeR the
ageBEla efthe Cemmissiea, aeeerEliB.g te the PlaD CeHlBlissiea's Rl:lles efPfeeefilH'e. The
applie&Bt shall file fer eaeh Plaa CeHHBissieB memBer a eellY ef the DeyeleflmeBt Plaa
and sapflertiBg deeameRts aad/er materials.
IS.9S.03PahHa HeariBe: BV PlaB CommissieB: OBee the Direeter has aeeepted &Ba filed the
appHeatleB v,ith. the Cemmissioo, the CemmissieR er its aelegate shall assigB. a aoek-et
Dumber and set a Sate aDd time for a pablie heariBg as rellwed by the Rules of Praeedure
eftae Cemmissiaa The applieaDt shall be respe:asible fer the eest and flliblieatieD €If the
rellwed pabHshed legal BetifieatieR efthe pablie heariBg. The llfJflHeeRt shall alse BOtify
all iBteIestea parties and preperty eWilefS as reEluirea BY the Rales ef Praeedl:H'e af the
CemmissieB. The eaBdllat ef the PabHe HeariDg shall be iB &eeeraaB6e ...Iith the
CemmissieB's Rl:lles afPreeedlH'e.
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CHAPTER 19: B-8/BUSINESS DISTRICT
az. Amend Section 19.00.02(A): Development Plan to read:
19.00.02Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Net feElwea. The Commission shall review the Development
Plan (DP) of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-8 District prior to
the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
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.
ba. Adopt Section 19.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
19.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Sismage (ADLS). See Section
14.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
bb. Amend the title of Section 19.02: Special Uses to Section 19.02: Special Uses & Special
Exceptions.
be. Amend Section 19.03: Accessory Buildings and Uses to read:
19.03 Accessory Buildings and Uses. See also Section 25.01.
Accessory Buildings and Uses customarily and purely incidental to the uses allowed in this district
are permitted contingent upon Pl8:ft Commission approval (see Section 19.00.03) and under the
following conditions:
1. provided that the building materials and color are compatible with those of the prHBa:ry
Principal Building.
bd. Amend Section 19.05: Parking and Loading Berth Requirements to read:
19.05 Parking and Loading Berth Requirements. (See Chapter 27: Additional Parking & Loading
Regulations for additional requirements.)
19.05.01 The parking requirements of Chapter 27: Additional Parking & Loading Regulations
notwithstanding, if the structure is located in an area where common parking is available
to the users of the facility, then parking can be reduced by the amount of common
parking spaces which can reasonably be allocated to the facility. A Parking Plan showing
roadways, entrances, exits and common area parking in relation to all structures shall be
fIled and approved by the PlaB Commission.
19.05.02The loading requirements of Chapter 27: Additional Parking & Loading Regulations
notwithstanding, loading berths and trash collection areas shall be permitted per the
demand of the business establishments and shall be identified on the Site Plan. A
Loading Plan shall be filed and approved by the PlaB Commission. Trash collection
areas shall be properly screened and enclosed.
be. Amend Section 19.06: Landscaping Requirements to read:
19.06 Landscaping Reauirements.
Where a lot or parcel of ground used for business purposes in the B-8 District abuts, or adjoins
across a street (adjoining across a limited access highway is excluded), a parcel zoned or used for
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residential purposes, a greenbelt or lawn area with a minimum width of thirty (30) feet shall be
provided along the abutting or adjoining property line. A planting screen, consisting of suitable
shrubbery, shall be planted at the time of construction of, or conversion to, a business activity and
shall be maintained in order to provide effective screening at all times during the year. The
shrubbery may be planted informally or in rows and shall screen parking areas, outside storage
areas, loading berths, trash and refuse containers and so forth from abutting and adjoining
residential properties. Vision clearance on comer lots and at the intersections of streets and
driveways shall be observed and maintained. No accessory buildings or uses may be erected or
pursued within the required greenbelt or lawn area with the exception of sidewalks, decorative or
protective items, other landscaping items and signage as permitted by the Carmel Clay Te';m:ship
Sign Ordinance. Additional landscaping (such as street trees) may be required by the Plaa
Commission in order to maintain area-wide uniformity. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted
concurrent with the Site Plan.
hf. Amend Section 19.08: Signs to read:
19.08 ~.
All signs shall conform to the Carmel Clay Te"WllSmp Sign Ordinance. Signs for each proposed
use shall be uniform in character as to color and architectural design as approved by the Plaa
Commission. A Sign Plan shall be submitted concurrent with the Site Plan.
hg. . Amend Section 19.09: Emergency Access to read:
19.09 Emergencv Access.
Adequate emergency access space shall be provided to the side and rear of allllrimary Principal
Buildings located within the district. All emergency access areas and facilities shall be shown on
the Site Plan and reviewed by the Carmel Chief of Police and Carmel Fire Chief.
CHAPTER 20A: I-I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
hh. Adopt Section 20A.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
20A.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Develonment Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Silmage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
hi. Amend the title of Section 20A.02: Special Uses to Section 20A.02: Special Uses &
Special Exceptions.
CHAPTER 20B: M-I/MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
hj. Adopt Section 20B.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
20B.00.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Develonment Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the M -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.
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B. Architectural Design. Exterior LilZhting:. Landscaping: and Sil:mag:e. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the M-I District prior to the
issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior
approval of the Commission.
bk. Adopt Section 20B.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
20ROO.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping: and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
bI. Amend the title of Section 20B.02: Special Uses to Section 20B.02: Special Uses &
Special Exceptions.
bm. Amend Section 20B.07.02: Front Landscaped Yard to read:
20R07 Landscaping: Requirements.
20B.07.02 Front Landscaped Yard: A fifteen-foot (IS') landscaped and maintained yard
area, composed of trees not less than two and one-half inches (2W') dbhand spaced fifty
feet (SO') on center, shall be provided next to (an) existing residence(s) or a platted
residential subdivision unless otherwise determined by the CemmissieBer Director or
unless otherwise required by the Board for Special Uses.
bn. Amend Section 20B. 07. 04: Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; Sl: Installation
to read:
20R07 Landscaping Requirements.
20R07.04 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance:
I. Installation. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department .A~dmiBist:Fater Director. If it is not
possible to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the
property owner shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total cost of the
required landscaping prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
CHAPTER 20C: M-2/MANUFACTURlNG DISTRICT
boo Repeal Chapter 20C: M-2/Manufacturing District in its entirety.
CHAPTER 20D: M-3/MANUFACTURlNG DISTRICT
bp. Amend the Title of Chapter 20D; M-3/Manufacturing District (Planned District) to read:
CHAPTER 20D: M-3/MANUF ACTURING PARK DISTRICT (pL:\NNED DISTRICT)
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bq. Amend Section 20D.OO.01: Purpose and Intent to read:
20D.00.01 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of the M-3 Manufacturing Park District is to create and protect land areas for the
development of unified preplanned manufacturing and other compatible land uses within a park-
like setting. All activities associated with manufacturing, commercial, warehousing,
transportation, service, office and residential activities shall be conducted within completely
enclosed buildings in such a manner that any nuisance factors are not emitted outside ef the
building. Solid visual screening of the outside activities including, but not limited to, storage and
trash collection areas shall be included. It shall be a requirement of all preplanned manufacturing
parks to be reviewed and approved by the Carmel PlaB Commission. A 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 architecture, design, sign and
industrial management. Land areas to be rezoned M-3 shall be served by public utilities (sewer,
water, etc.).
br. Adopt Section 20D. 00. 02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
20D.00.02 Plan Commission Al'llroval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the M-3 District prior to the issuance
of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Development Plan (OP) 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.
B. Architectural Design., Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Si~ge. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the M-3 District prior to the
issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior
approval of the Commission.
bs. Adopt Section 20D.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
20D.00.99 Aplllication Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
bt. Amend the title of Section 20D.02: Special Uses to Section 20D.02: Special Uses &
Special Exceptions.
-bu. Amend Section 20D.07.04: Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; 51 to read:
20D.07.04 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance:
1. Installation. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the DepartmeBt Administfator Director. If it is not possible
to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner
shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total cost of the required landscaping prior to
the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
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by. Repeal Section 20D.l0: Application Procedure:
~ .^.BBHeatiaB PreeeQl:Ii"e.
Preeelll:li"6s aad r'6'imr-emeats fer PlaBBed Dis1:riet allpre'lalMe set fertk is Chfilpter 24: PlfilTtee
Diswiat RegulfiltiG1'lS.
CHAPTER 20E: C-l/CITY CENTER DISTRICT
bw. Amend Section 20E.00.03: Approval of Development Plan; 94 to read:
20E.00.03: Approval of Development Plan.
4. A pasHa heariB:g shaY be held by t The Director shall hold a public hearing before it;
6eeitie& deciding whether to approve or disapprove a DP. However, no DP is required
for additions to existing structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure;
b. Continue the architectural design of the existing structure, including exterior
color and materials; doors and windows, other detailing;
c. Meet with requirements of the C-l District;
d. Do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the original Gross Floor Area of the
existing structure, applicable from the date of this Section; and
e. Have received a prior ADLS approval from the Plaa Commission.
bx. Amend Section 20E. 00. 03: Approval of Development Plan; (7) to read:
20E.00.03: Approval of Development Plan.
7. Zonin!! Waiver. The applicant may ~ apply for a Plaa Cammissiea Zoning
Waiver te of the dimensional and quantitative standards of the C-l District by not greater
than thirty-five percent (35%), consistent with requirements set forth below:
a. The proposal shall be in harmony with the purposes and the land use standards
contained in this chapter;
b. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan, the adjoining
streetscapes and neighborhoods, and the overall City Center District.
c. The proposal shall not produce a site plan or street/circulation system that would
be impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan and the
City Center District, and shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or
deprive adjoining properties of adequate light and air.
d. The proposal exhibits extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, public art,
provisions for bicycles and/or mass transit, reduced surface parking coupled
with provisions for above or below ground parking facilities.
e. In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in
its judgment, secure the purposes of this chapter. This subsection does not
affect the right of an applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a
variance from development standards, as provided in IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this
Zoning Code.
by. Amend the title of Section 20E.02: Special Uses to Section 20E.02: Special Uses &
Special Exceptions.
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CHAPTER 20F: C-2/0LD TOWN DISTRICT
bz. Amend Section 20F.00.03: Approval of Development Plan; (4) to read:
20F.00.03: Approval of Development Plan.
4. l'A pReas heariBg shaY ee held by t The Director shall hold a public hearing before it
6ee:iEles deciding whether to approve or disapprove a DP. However, no DP is required
for additions to existing structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure;
b. Continue the architectural design of the existing structure, including exterior
color and materials; doors and windows, other detailing;
c. Meet with requirements of the C-l District;
d. Do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the original Gross Floor Area of the
existing structure, applicable from the date of this Section; and
e. Have received a prior ADLS approval from the I!laa Commission.
ca. Amend Section 20F. 00. 03: Approval of Development Plan; (7) to read:
20F.00.03: Approval of Development Plan.
7. Zonine: Waiver. The applicant may ~ apply for a PlaB CemmissieB Zoning
Waiver te of the dimensional and quantitative standards of the C-l District by not greater
than thirty-five percent (35%), consistent with requirements set forth below:
a. The proposal shall be in harmony with the purposes and the land use standards
contained in this chapter;
b. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan, the adjoining
streetscapes and neighborhoods, and the overall City Center District.
c. The proposal shall not produce a site plan or street/circulation system that would
be impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan and the
City Center District, and shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or
deprive adjoining properties of adequate light and air.
d. The proposal exhibits extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, public art,
provisions for bicycles and/or mass transit, reduced surface parking coupled
with provisions for above or below ground parking facilities.
e. In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in
its judgment, secure the purposes of this chapter. This subsection does not affect
the right of an applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance
from development standards, as provided in IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning
Code.
cb. Amend the title of Section 20F.02: Special Uses to Section 20F.02: Special Uses &
Special Exceptions.
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CHAPTER 20G: OM/OLD MERIDIAN DISTRICT
cc. Amend the numbering of Section 20G.OJ: Purpose, Intent & Authority to Section
20G.OO.OJ: Purpose, Intent & Authority.
cd. Adopt Section 20G.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
20G.OO.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (OP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the Old Meridian 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.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lil:!:htinl:!:. Landscapinl:!: and Sil:!:nage. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the Old Meridian District prior to
the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by
the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior
approval of the Commission.
ceo Adopt Section 20G.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
20G.OO.99 Aplllication Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lil:!:hting. Landscapinl:!: and Sil:!:nage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
ef. Adopt Section 20G.OJ: unassigned.
eg. Amend Section 20G.05: Development Zones to read:
20G.OS Development Zones.
Se'IElB (7) Eight (8) development zones are hereby established., each with its own development
standards. Only those uses detailed within each zone shall be permitted. Sections 5.01 through
5.07 provide design standards for within each development zones.
eh. Amend Section 20G. 05. OJ : Single Family Attached Zone; SJ: Signs to read:
J. ~. Ne permaneBt ElKterier sigas of aBY kind will ee aUewed eX6ept for heuse B1lB'l13ElfS See
Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
el. Amend Section 20G. 05. 02: Multifamily Housing Zone; sE: Signage to read:
E. SigBllge Shms. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District ofthe Sign Ordinance.
(4) Allewahle sign types melade SaspeBaea signs, Pi'ejeetiBg SigBS, Parah Signs, or Wall
SigHs.
(~) PeFlBafteBt sigBage mast fellew these sigH. area reqW:remeBts:
(a) S~eBE1eEl gigas: Twehe (12) s~e feet
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(e) ProjeetiBg Sigas: T'.veRt)' (20) sflliHe feet
(e) Pereh Sigas: Six (6) s€J.tia:re feet
(d) Wall Sigas: Si1~teeB (Hi) sqaare feet
(e) GrelHld Signs, er ether freesmBdiBg signs &fe Bet 1"ermitted.
(J.) 'Nall sigHs lBll5t fit wit:lHB the semeBtal aRd yettisal elemeBtll ef the BuiIEliBg aRd may
Bet easeme details efthe euildiBg. (Pigr,tro 23)
(4) We sigil. shall elt-teoo aeen the eemiee liRe efthe baildiBg.
CJ. Amend Section 20G. 05. 03: Village Zone; ~G: Signage to read:
G. Signa~e Silms. See Secdon 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District oftbe Sign Ordinance.
(-l-) Unless spesmed as exe~t er 1"fembited sigBllge, er etherwise aeted belew, the Sigil
OrEiiBaRee regmaooBS pertaiBHlg 18 OlQ T8''''R CBmlel, &etien 2HJ7.0-2 13 shaY. ~ly 18
the Village ZaBe.
(2-) &eBlJlt Sigs: :\!l signs desigaated all e1rempt m. Esetien 25JJ7.()] OJ ef the SigH
OrEiiBaRee, ~reeJlt as Betes m. EseneR 20GJJ5.07(E)(5).
(J.) Prehibited Si2.BS: '!'he preyisieBS in Seetiel'l 25,07.0! Of shaY. a1"flly. The :feY.awmg sigils
a:re alsa 1"r-eBieited:
(a) GrelHld Sigas, ar ether free standiBg signs.
ee) Sigas wBiss saBtam. blmkiBg, 1"l:1lsiBg, ar maviBg eempeaeBts.
(4) 'Nail signs must fit VI'itlHB the henzeatal &BEt nrtisal elemems af the etiilamg aRd m:a-y
net 8esaw:e details afthe !ll:wdiag. (Pigure 23)
(,5) Ne sign may e-xtead aeave the sarmee liRe afthe BtiildiBg.
(e) Sigas ma:y alse ee 1"aiRted in wsite graphies in stefefreBt er l:lpper flaar winde'.vs.
(+) SigllS may alse ee imprinted aa 1"ermaneat ~s.
(&) lBdi'/idaal teaaats shetilEl strive fer a UBifll:le graphia image, Father than be required te
aemerm ta a siBgle gFll1"hia style far the whele 1:ll:wEling.
(9) PrevideBae at OIEl Meridian. '!'he sign 1"aekage ade1"ted with. OrdiB&Bee No. Z 338,
Pre./ietmee at CIa Meridian Plim UBit DevelepmeBt Distriet shaY. be aY.a','leEl as
appf8ved.
ck. Amend Section 20G. 05. 04: Mixed Use Zone; ~E: Signage to read:
E. Signage Siens. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
(+) '!'he 1"revisieBS efth.e CanaellClay Sigil Or4iBaBee, OrdiB&Bee No. Z 302, shall a1"131y,
exeBflt as Batea belew:
(a) Gfe1:!:BEi sigas shaY. Bet be taller tha:B few: (4) feet. and have a Sigil Faae that
aees Bet el~aeed tweBty feUI' (24) sEJ.aare feet.
ee) 'NaY. sigas shall:&at eKeeeEl thirty Wle (32) sqaare feet.
(2-) '.vall signs BlllSt fit wit:lHB th.e semeatal anEl ';ertieal elemeats elf the lluilding &BEt may
Bet sesaw:e aemils efthe euHEHag. (Piguro 23)
(J.) Ma sigH may exteBd allays the aermee se efthe bWlding.
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el. Amend Section 20G.05.05: Office Zone; SD: Sign age to read:
D. Signage Shms. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
(I-) The pre'/HlieBS ef the Carmel/Cla)' Sigii OFGiBaBee, OrdiB8Bee Ne. Z 302, shall apply,
tHESept as Bated eelew:
(2) Greuad signs shall Bet ee taller thaB fem (4) feet, Bel w/e a Sigii Paee that eJ[seeEls
tweBty fear (24) sEftiSH feet.
(3) Wall sigBs sB&II Bet eJEeeed thirty !we (32) s~ feet.
em. Adopt Section 20G.05.06: Special Use Zone; SF: Signs to read:
F. Sie:ns. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District ofthe Sign Ordinance.
en. Amend Section 20G. 05. 07: Meijer Zone; SE: Signage to read:
E. Signage Shms. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
(I-) Ualess speGifiea as eJiempt al plameitea sigaage, er atherwi5e Betea eela....., the Sigii
OrEl4Baaee regtti&tieBS pertaiBiBg te Ola TaWIl Carmel, SeeRs" 2j.7.~ 13 &hall apply te
tae Meijer ZeBe.
(~) I*empt sigH: ..ill sigBs aesigaatea as eKempt Hi Seelis1J 25.7.{)1 03 ef the Sigii
OFGiBaBee, OrdiB&Bee Ne. Z 302.
(3) Pr-emeitea signs: The pre\'isiaas in. Seelis1J 25.{)7.{)1 {)4 shall apply. Signs whiGS eeatam
eliBkiBg, pulsHig, these '.\lith me'lmg GempaBeBts are alse pt'emeitea.
(4) Wall sigBs mmt fit w4dHB the semeBtal &ftd ....ertieal elemeRts ef the euilEliBg aB6 Bet
ebsew:e aetaiJs eithe euildiag. (Figure 23) Ne sigii &hall ee aUawed te eJ[-teati ~e'/e the
eermee 1me ef the euilEliBg.
($) T'.'la (2) meR1:HBeBt sigBS Be larger thaB SHay (60) sEl:a&fe feet 8fe allewea fer a siBgle
mer efthe eJBstiBg Meijer stere, ..vitB eBe (1) sigR leeatea at the existiBg street eat eR Old
Meridi&B Stfeet, iB the VHlage Zelle, &ftd the ether sigii eeiBg leeated iB aeeeManee .,14th
the plaBs appf8\'eE! ey the Cemmissie:a, DeelEet Ne. 22 91 ADLS/DP.
(e) SigBage fer the Cen'lenieBse Stere sBaU ee peanitteEl, e9BSisteBt with SootiS1J
2{)G.{)5.{)7(E)(1), &ftd saBjeet te PlaB CemmissieB ADLS appr-e'lal.
co. Amend Section 20G.05.0B: Mixed Medical Zone; SE: Signage to read:
E. Sie:aae:e Sims. See Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
(-l-) The pf8\'isieas ef the C&fHlellClay SigH Or~e, Oramaaee Ne. Z 392, &hall apply,
exeept as Beted eelew.
(a) Per a builEliBg with maltiiple te&a:Bts er eeeupaBts aB6 wmek is in. exeess ef
19,9Q9 sEl1!llfe feet ef gress bliilEliBg Mea leGateE! aR a site ey itself, er fer
multiple etHMiBgs leeatea eR &B in.tegratea site '.vitk a swea eBmmee, a siBgle
fi:eestaaeiBg HleR1HBt1Bt sigii leeatea at the eBtfaBse ef the sHe aM '.\litBiB the
HeRt set.J:laek shaD ee peHBi1:teEi. Baeh sigH faee (ma-1EHBum eft\ve (2) faees per
sigii) shall Bet elEeeed SHay (69) SEl:1l6f8 feet ill tetal area. It mast Be l&BEiseaped
at 1Be ease efthe sig&.
(9) .A.. euildiBg Bet aeserieed iB Svbseelis1t (8) aee':e, shall Be iEleRtifiea ey the me
ef a greuad siga whisk &hall Bet ee taller thaB fem (4) feet, &BE! Sw;e a siga faee
t&at dees Bet geeed thirty twe (32) sEluare feet.
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(e) Wall sigas shall Bet lmeeea tJHrty tv/e (32) sEluafe feet.
(d) Dil:eetory signs Bfe peanitteEl Hi aeeerdaaee w#B. the SigH OrdiBaftee Z 302.
(~) Wall sigas mast fit VIithiB the aerizeBtal aBayemeal elemsts ef the 1:lailEliBg aHa may
Bet ebseufe aetails efth.e Butiamg. (PigN1'e 23)
(~) }Je sign may el[teBEl aba-ve the bsttem ef the feeiliBe eI, Hi the ease ef flat reefs, the
eemiee liBe sf the BWldiBg.
cpo Amend the title of Section 20G.06: Modifications to read:
20G.06: Moliifieatiens Zoning Waiver.
cq. Repeal Section 20G. 07: Application Procedure in its entirety.
~ }.BpHaMleB Preeeaur-e.
20G.07.01 Te msllfe the eelBl'atihility ef the prepeseEl ase with aEljeimBg Heas, the
CemmissieB shall review &:BEl appf8Ye the at=ehiteetefal desigB, liglltiBg, !llftCiseapiBg, &:BEl
sigaage ef aHY pr8flesea ase witB.iB the OIa MeridiaB Diamat prier te iSsuaBee ef aB
ImpI'evemeBt LeeatisB Permit.
20G.07.02
CeBSHJ1&tieB with Difeeter sa :\BBlieatieB.
:\p~liests shaU meet vJith. the Difester te re'liew the zeBiBg elassifieatieB ef theif site,
r-eonew the site F8ElUH'emeats, &:BEl F8galatery erEiiBaBees that arrest tlie site, review the
preeeaures &:BEl eli8HHBe the pr8fleseEl ase &:BEl El9"/el8flIBeBt eitlie pre~erty. 'The Dil:eeter
shall aia aBEl advise the a~lieaBt Hi prepariBg his a~HeatieB aDd sappertmg aoeuments
as Beeessary.
29G.97.93
A.
B.
G.
l).
The appliest shall sabmit twe (2) e8flies ef easa sf the feUe'}.'iBg:
'The ....Ritts a~lieatieB ferm
Site legal EleseriptieB
Site pIe, drawn te seale, Hllacimum sheet size 21" x 36"
.\B eK:istiBg feaRifes aDd site aaalysis plaD, GrawB te the same seale as the Site
Plaa
Eo .'\B aerial paetegFapa ef the site, seale 1" 1 9Q', that shews the prejeet site aDd
aajsiBiBg pfElpemes
F. Bllilamg plaBs &:BEl ele'.'atieBS, ara-vlB te seale
G. DraiBage sEl eresieB eeBti'e! pla&, drawn te seale
H. LaBdsellJle Plaa, drawR te seale
1. LiglltiBg PIs aBEl details, ara-.vn ts seale
J.. Sigaage PlaB &:BEl Eletails, dfa.wB te seaJe
~. .\By &Q~ertiBg eeeameBts sa materials as eeteHBiBea by the Difeeter.
29G.07.01 Initial Review sf the ApplieatisB sa Suppsrtmg Deel:UBeBts and Materials BY
the Direeter.
A. FellewiBg the Feeeipt ef the writteB ap~lieatieli, the ADLS paelEage, aDd
Beeessary S1:1~ertiBg aeeameBts aa81sr materials, the Difeeter shall re'liew the
materials fer the sele parpese ef <kiterm:imBg 'l:aether the applieatieB is
eemplete aBEl in teelmi:ea! eempliaaee ,.AtB aU a~Heable erdmaBees, laws aDd
regalatieBS.
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B. If the materials suBmHted BY the applieaBt He Bet eemplete er de aet eemply
'.VHk the &eeessary legal reEllHfemeats, the Diflleter shall iBferm the applieaBt ef
the defieieB.{lies iB said materials.
G. UBless ana 1:I:Bfil the Direeter faffnaUy aeeepts the applieatiea as eemplete ana iB
legal eemplilmee, it shell get Be eeBSiEl:ered as fermally filed fer the pmpese ef
preeeeEliBg te sueeeeetiBg steps tewafd aPPfe';al as hereiBafter set fefth.
P. If the materials saBmitted BY the applieaBt are determined te Be eomplete ana iB
eempliaBee, the materials shan Be ferwafEleel te the CeamrissieB.
E. WitSiB thirty (39) days ef the ramal aeeeptaBee ef the applieatieD BY the
Difeetef, he shall fermally file the apl'lieatiea BY plaeiBg it apeD the age&El:a ef
the Cemmissiea aeeerdiBg te the Cemmissiea's Rales efPreeed\:H'e.
~. The applieaBt shall HIe fer eaeh Cemmissiea memBer a e8l'Y ef the ADLS pIs
ana StiPl'emag El:eeameats aB4'er materials feEllHfed.
20G.Q7.05 ORee aPl'feveel BY the PlaB Cemmissi8ft, the ar-eftiteetural Elesiga, lighHfig,
laBdseapiBg ana sigaage shall &at Be materially altered er suBstaBtially alt9fea witBeut
the prier 8P1'feval efthe CemmissieB.
cr. Relocate Chapter 20G: Old Meridian District; Figure 23 to Section 25.07; Diagram 4:
Old Meridian Sign Placement.
CHAPTER 23A: STATE HIGHWAY 431-KEYSTONE AVENUE OVERLAY ZONE
cs. Relocate Section 23A.05: Plan Commission Approval to Section 23A.00.02: Plan
Commission Approval.
ct. Adopt Section 23A.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
23A.OO.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. Not required.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
cu. Designate Section 23A.05: unassigned.
CHAPTER 23B: U.S. HIGHWAY 31 CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
cv.
Adopt Section 23B.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
23B.OO.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor
Overlay Zone prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the CommissioIl 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.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Liehting. Landscaping and Signage. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
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Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor
Overlay Zone prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the
Department. Once approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially
changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission.
ew. Adopt Section 23B.OO.99: Application Procedure to read:
23B.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lil!hting. Landscaoing and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
ex. Amend Section 23B.02(A) to read:
23B.02 Commission Review:
A. Development Plan. The Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or
disapprove the Development Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the U.S. Highway 31
Overlay Zone.
1. The Commission shall hold a public hearing shall Be RelEt BY the Cemmissiea
before it decides whether to approve or disapprove a DP. However, no DP is
required for additions to existing structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure;
b. Continue the architectural design of the existing structure, including
exterior color and materials; doors and windows, other detailing;
c. Meet with requirements of the underlying primary zoning district;
d. Do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the original gross floor area of
the existing structure, applicable from the date of this ordinance, and,
e. Have received a prior ADLS approval from the Pl&D Commission.
2. The Commission shall review a DP application to determine if the DP satisfies
the development requirements specified in Sections 23B.03 through 23B.08.
The Commission's review shall include, but not be limited to, the following
items:
a. Existing site features, including topography and wooded areas;
b. Zoning on site;
c. Surrounding zoning and existing land use;
d. Streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and bicycle paths;
e. Access to public streets;
f. Driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites;
g. General vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
h. Vehicle and bicycle parking facilities and internal site circulation;
i. Special and general easements for public or private use;
J. On-site and off-site surface and subsurface storm water drainage
including drainage calculations;
k. On-site and off-site utilities;
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1. The means and impact of sanitary sewage disposal and water supply
techniques;
In. Dedication of streets and rights-of-way, or reservation of land to be
sold to governmental authorities for future development of streets and
rights-of-way;
n. Proposed setbacks, site landscaping and screening, and compatibility
with existing platted residential uses;
o. Project signage;
p. Protective restrictions and/or covenants;
q. Compatibility of proposed project with existing development within the
U.S. Highway 31 Corridor; and,
r. Consistency with the policies for the Overlay Zone which are set forth
in the Comprehensive Plan, including the Thoroughfare Plan.
3. Findings-of-Fact. The Commission shall make written findings concerning each
decision to approve or disapprove a DP. The President of the Commission shall
be responsible for signing the written findings of the Commission.
cy. Repeal Section 23B.02(B).
cz. Repeal Section 23B.02(C).
da. Repeal Section 23B.02(D).
db. Renwnber Section 23B.02(F) to Section 23B.2(B):Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage.
de. Amend Section 23B.02(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage to read:
23B.02 Commission Review:
B. Architectural Desim. Exterior Lil!htinl!. Landscapinl! and Sil!nal!e. Except as
provided in Paragraph (A)(l) above, for all projects in the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay
Zone, the Commission shall review and approve the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to the property, site layout, parking
and site circulation, pursuantto Sections 23B.09 through 23B.15.
1. ADLS approval shall be necessary prior to:
a. The establishment of any use of land;
b. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
c. The erection, reconstruction or structural alteration of any building(s)
in the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone; or
d. Any changes in any site improvements.
2. An amendment to an ADLS may be reviewed and approved by a committee of
the Commission according to the Rules of Procedure. However, any interested
party may appeal the decision of the committee directly to the Commission.
df. Repeal Section 23B.02(E).
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dg. Renumber Section 23B.02(G) to Section 23B.02(C): Zoning Waiver.
dh. Amend Section 23B.02(F) to read:
23B.02 Commission Review:
F. Architectural Desitm. Landscaoine. Exterior Liehtin2. and Si2naee. Except as
provided in Paragraph B above, for all projects in the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone,
the Commission shall review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural
Design, Landscaping, Exterior Lighting, and Signage (ADLS), access to the property,
site layout, parking and site circulation, pursuant to Sections 23B.09 through 23B.15, and
such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
(1) The establishment of any use ofland;
(2) The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
(3) The erection, reconstruction or structural alteration ofany building(s) in the U.S.
Highway 31 Overlay Zone; or
(4) Any changes in any site improvements.
di. Amend Section 23B.08.03: Building Height to read:
23B.08.03 Building Height: As specified in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except as
follows:
A. Minimum Building Heights:
1. All uses along U.S. 31 and 1-465: Thirty-eight (38) feet and three (3)
occupiable floors.
2. All uses along Pennsylvania Street, Pennsylvania Parkway, Meridian Comers
Boulevard, and Illinois Street Corridors, or adjoining arteriaVparkway: Twenty-
six (26) feet and two (2) occupiable floors.
dj. Amend Section 23B. 08. 05: Minimum Gross Floor Area to read:
23B.08.05
A.
Minimum Gross Floor Area.
All buildings shall have a minimum of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet of gross
floor area, excluding the floor area of any basement or any accessory building(s).
Accessory Buildings permitted need not meet this minimum floor area requirement. The
intent of this minimum gross floor area requirement is to preclude small, freestanding
buildings and uses not in character with the Corridor.
Distribution of Gross Floor Area.
B.
1. All uses along U.S. 31 and 1-465:
a. Maximum First floor GFA: Forty percent (40%);
b. Maximum Second floor GFA: Thirty-five percent (35%).
2. All uses along Pennsylvania Street, Pennsylvania Parkway, Meridian
Corners Boulevard, and lllinois Street Corridors, or adjoining
arterial/parkway:
a. Maximum First floor GFA: Sixty percent (60%);
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elk. Repeal Section 23B.17.01: Consultation with the Director and Application.
23B.17.91 CeBSaltatisn '.vith Direetar aBd AJllllieatieB:
,,\~wlieaBts shall meet \\it1I. 1:he Difeetar ta review die ~aBiBg elassifieatian af their site, Fevia':! the
regulatery 8fE1iB&Bees aBEi materials, review the praeeEl'lH'es aDd 8*lHBiBe 1:he prspased 1:iSe aad
aevelspment ef the praperty. The Difeeter sfiaR aiEl aBEi ad'Jise the applieaat in. PFepariBg Bis
awlieatisa aBEl 81lppartEag QeStimElBts as Beeessuy. The applieaBt shall sllbmit:
!we (2) eepies ef the writtea applieatieB fean;
me (2) eepies ef the DP aatiler the FeEluifeEl iBfarmatien eB 8f6IHteetafal aesiga,
laBSseapiBg, parlEiBg, sigBage, lighting aaEi aeeess (.IDLE),
as weY as ell Beeessary s1:lppertiBg ElaellHleats aBEi materials.
FiliBg fees shaR Bet be FeElWreEl fer applieatiElBS fer acWitieBS ta Fesidemial BellSiBg reElWreEl ta be
re'Jiewed lHl6er this SeeRs" 23B.
dl. Repeal Section 23B.17.02: Initial Review; Submission to the Commission.
23B.17.92 lBitial R-e.Jiew: Submissian ta die Cemmissian:
FaYawmg the reeeipt ef the '.vBtteB applieatieB, DP aatiler the re~El iBfermatiea en
8fehiteeual aesigft, laaeseapiBg, pllf'lEiBg, sigBage, lightiBg aBa aeeess (.IDLE), aaEi Beeessary
SllWartiBg aaeumeBts aBeJer materials by 1:he Direet9f, he shaR then r6".iew die materials salel-y
far the pmpase Elf aetefmiBiBg whether the applieatien is eamplete, iB teelmiea! eampJ..iaBee \\ith
ell applieable er-diBaBees, laws aaEi reg1:1laneBS aBti is te be ferweraea ta the CElmmissien. If the
materials sabmittea by the applieaat are Bet eamplete, Elr aEl Bat eamply with the Beeessary legal
reElWrameBts, the Direeter shaY iBferm the applieaBt af the aefieieaeies iB saia materials. UBless
aaEi 1:lBtH the Difeetar fermally lleeepts the awlieatiaa as SElmp1ete &BEl iB legal eampliaBee, it shall
Bet be eaBSiaerea as feHB&lly filea fer the pmpase af preseesg ta sueeeeEliBg steps taW81'S
awra'.'8l as hereiBafter set f9fth. WitBiB!weB!}' (20) days af the fermal aeeeptaBee af the
applieatiaR by the Direetar, he aeaY ferm&lly file the awlieatiaR by plaeiBg it llpen die agesda ef
die CElmmissiaB, aeearQiBg ta the CemmislliaR's R1:Hes af Praeea1:lfe. The awlieaat shaY file fer
aaek CemmissieB member a espy afthe DP aa6ter :\DLE plaas &BEl suWertiBg aoeuments aaEller
materials purSllaBt tEl the Cemmissiaa's Rales afPreeea1:lfe, A1"#ele VI!, SeeRs" 4.
dm. Repeal Section 23B.17. 03: Approval or Denial of the Application by the Commission.
23B .17.03 AllflFeVal ar DeRia! ef the .A..JlfllieatieR by the Cemmissiaa:
A. All awreves DP ar .\:OLE petitien shaY be ':alia fer twe (2) yeBfS frem the Elate ef
awr-e','a!. If a full aaEi eemplete appHeaQen fer aB ImpFe'lemeRt LaeatiaB Permit (ILP)
Bas Bat beea sub~El at 1:he ead afthe me (2) year penae, the DP aBli/er AnLE rel}llest
mast be re sabmiUea te. the CammissieB fer a time e'EteBSieB.
B. If the DP aBEller AnLS plaB is materially ehaBgaa iB any way, resubmissieB ta the
CaHBBissiea per SeeRs" 211M)] is IeElWrea.
G. If aa .\:OLE peatieB is aeRie a by the CammissieB, the Cemmissiaa shaR previae the
applieaBt with a "RitteR espy ef said reasaBS, if rellllestea.
dn. Renumber Section 23B.17.04: Reservation of Land for Pending State Highway
Improvements to Section 23B.17: Reservation of Land for Pending State Highway
Improvements.
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CHAPTER 23C: u.s. HIGHWAY 421-MICHIGANROAD OVERALY ZONE
do. Adopt Section 23C. 00. 02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
23C.OO.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (OP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 421 Overlay Zone
prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once
approved by the Commission the Development Plan (OP) shall not be materially or
substantially changed or altered without the prior approval of the Commission. The
Development pIari 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.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Simage. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 421 Overlay
Zone prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once
approved by the Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping
and Signage (ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without
the prior approval of the Commission.
dp. Adopt Section 23C.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
23C.OO.99 Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Silmage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
dq. Amend Section 23C.02: Commission Approval to read:
23C.02 Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or
disapprove the Development Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the Overlay Zone. The
Commission shan hold a public hearing sBaR Be hela BY the CemmissieB before it
decides whether to approve or disapprove a DP. The Commission, in reviewing DP
applications, shall examine factors concerning the site, Site Plan and the surrounding
area, which include but are not limited to the following items:
1. Topography;
2. Zoning on site;
3. Surrounding zoning and existing land use;
4. Streets, curbs and gutters, bicycle paths, and sidewalks;
5. Access to public streets;
6. Driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites;
7. General vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
8. Parking facilities and internal site circulation;
9. Special and general easements for public or private use;
10. On-site and off-site surface and subsurface storm and water drainage, including
drainage calculations;
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11. On-site and off-site utilities;
12. The means and impact of sanitary sewage disposal and water supply techniques;
13. Dedication of streets and rights-of-way;
14. Provision for adequate and acceptable setbacks, screening, and compatibility
with existing, platted residential uses;
15. Storage area;
16. Protective restrictions and/or covenants;
17. Effects any proposed project may have on the entire Overlay Zone; and,
18. Consistency with the policies for the Overlay Zone which are set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan.
If a Parent Tract is located both inside and outside of the U.S. Highway 421 -
Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone, Development Plan and ADLS approvals
are required for the entire Parent Tract
dr. Repeal Section 23C.15: Application Procedure.
~ l\:e~1ieatiaB Pi"aeedure.
23C.1S.0l CeBSultatieB ..v4tB Difeeter a:Bti .''..PlllieatiaB. f'PIllisaBts sBaIl meet with the
DifeetElr tEl review the ooBiBg elassifieatiaB af their site, revie..... the regalatary ardiBaBees
a:Bti materials, review the pfeseElares aBEl eKamHle the pfeJ'ased 116e aBEl Elevelapm6Bt af
the preperty. The Difeetar shall aiel a:Bti aElyiBe the aPllHeaBt iB prepariBg his aPllHeatiaB
aBEl suppaRiBg 8eS1HBeBts as Beeessary.
The appHGaBt shaY sHhmit:
1. roe (2) eepies afthe writteB apllHeati9B faHB,
2. twe (2) eepies afthe :mastmg Fsa8:Jres & Site ABalysis PlaB,
3. roe (2) eepies afthe DP, aB&/er
4. !we (2) eepies ef the re~eEl iBfermatiaB 9B Ilf6lHteetafal Elesiga, laBElseapiBg,
parlciBg, sigaage, lightiBg aBElaeeess (ADLS), as well as
5. aJl Reeessary s1lJlllartmg Elae\HBeBts a:Bti materials.
23 C.I 5.02 lBitial R-eview af the l\PlllieatieB aBd S1:lPllartiBg DasumeBts aBEl Materials BV
the DireetElr: S1:lBmittal tEl the Cemmissia" . FallawiBg the reseillt af the wmteB
IlJlPHeatiaa, DP aBElIel the relllHfeEl iBfermatieB eB Ilfehiteetafal Elesiga, laBdseapiBg,
parkiBg, sig:aage, lightiBg aBti aeeess (.\DLS), aBti Beeessary SUJlllertiBg aael:UBeats
aBEllar materitHs BY the Difeeter, the Direetar shall re"/ie,": the material5 fer the sale
}llifJlase ef detemBBiBg whether the appHeatieB is ealHl"lete aBti iB teelmieal ealHl"HaBee
with aJl allllHeaBle aHliBaBees, laws aBti regWa.aess.
l. If the materials S1:leaHueEl BY the aPlllieaBt 8l'e oot eelHl"lete ar da Rat eamply
VI'#h the BeGessary legal rell1:liremeBts, the Dir-eeter shall iBfefm the aPllHeaBt af
the defieieBeies iB saiEl materials.
UBless aBEl1:lBtil the Direstar {almaUy aeeElJlts the apllHsatiaB as ealHl"lete a:Bti iB
legal sampliaBee, it shall oot Be eeasiElereEl as fal'fBllRy filed fer the plUJlase ef
pfaeeeEliBg ta sueeeedmg stElJls tEl'l.E BPJlra"lal as aereiBafter set fafth.
~. If the material5 sHhmitteEl BY the IlJllllisaBt 8l'e EletemliBea tEl ee ealHl"lete aBli iB
eampliaBee, the materials shall Be farwafaea tEl the CalBBlissiaa
a. V/itBm ~. (39) days €If the farmal aee6JltaBee af the applieatiaB BY
the Direetef, he shall fermaR-y file the IlIlJlHeaaaB BY plaeiBg it 1:lJlaB the
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agenda ef the CemmissieB aeee'fEliBg te the Cemmissiea's Rules ef
Preeeelure.
e. 'The applieat shall file fer eaek CeHlB'!issieB memBer a eepy ef the
ElBStiBg Fea1mes & Site ABalysis PIIHl, the DP aBEl/er l\DLS pIa ael
suppertiB:g 6ee\HBeBts aa61er materials.
^tlJlfS"/al er DeBial efthe f43~lieatieB BY the CemmissieB.
.'\B &pflreyeEl DP peatieB aadler ADLS petia.eB shall Be v-alici fer tvlO (2) yeBfs
Rem the date ef llppfe".<al. If eeBBt:metieB ef the BailEliBg(S) has (haye) Bet
starteel at the eBa efthe twe (2) yeBf perieel, the DP BBdler ADLS FeEIuest must
Be Fe SliemiUea te the CemmissieB.
If the DP aa4'er ADLS pIa is (Bfe) SliBstaBtiaUy altered, re submittal te the
Cemmissiea per SeeRS" 23C.g2 fer appreval is re~El.
If the peatiea is EleBiea BY the Cemmissiea, the Cemmissiea shall previae the
appli6aat with a eepy ef saiEl reasens, if r-eEIuestea.
23C.1Hl3
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;.
CHAPTER 23D: OLD TOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE
cIs. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(1)(i): Permitted Uses to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
1. Renovations and Additions to All Existing Buildings.
i. Permitted Uses. In addition to those uses allowed in the underlying
zoning district, retail uses shall be allowed in the Historic Range
Line Road Sub-Area.
dt. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(b)(ii) to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
b. Setbacks.
ii. Side and Rear Yard Setbacks shall be a minimum of five
(5) feet from the property line.
duo Renumber Section 23D.03(A)(3)(c): Materials to 23D.03(A)(3)(d): Materials.
dv. Renumber Section 23D.03(A)(3)(d): Windows, Doors to 23D.03(A)(3)(e): Windows,
Doors.
dw. Renumber Section 23D.03(A)(3)(e): Roof to 23D.03(A)(3)(j): Roof.
dx. Renumber Section 23D.03(A)(3)(j): Porches to 23D.03(A)(3)(g): Porches.
dy. Renumber Section 23D.03(A)(3)(g): Building Height to 23D.03(A)(3)(h): Building
Height.
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dz. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(c): Lot Dimensions and Coverage to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
c. Lot Dimensions and Coverae:e.
i. Minimum Lot Width.
(a) Single-family Dwelling: Fifty (50) feet.
(b) All other Uses: Sixty (60) feet.
ii. Maximum Lot Coverae:e.
(a) Single-family Uses: Forty-five percent (45%) of
the area of the lot
(b) All other Uses: Seventy percent (70%) of the area
of the lot.
iii. No lot may be created by Subdivision or by joining which
is greater than ninety (90) feet in width.
ea. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(i): Garages to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
i. Garae:es.
i. All new garages must be either:
(a) Detached buildings that are sited at least five (5)
feet behind the Front Line of the Principal
Building, or
(b) Attached to the Principal Building so that the
front face of the garage is at least fifteen (15) feet
further from the Front Lot Line than the Front
Line of the Principal Building. New attached
garages on Corner Lots should be oriented to the
side street, rather than to Range Line Road.
ii. New detached or attached garages and other Accessory
Buildings should use exterior materials similar to the
Principal Building.
iii. Covered walkways attaching the garage to the Principal
Building are allowed.
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eb. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(j): Landscape and Lighting to read:
230.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
j. Landscape and Lie:htine:.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front
sidewalk is required.
ii. The remaining Front Yard of all buildings will be
maintained with a groomed landscape of low shrubs,
ground cover, trees, flowers and/or grass.
iii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the
building, seven-foot (7') maximum-height pole-mounted
decorative lights, and low-wattage landscape lighting.
iv. Fences greater than thirty-six (36) inches tall are not
allowed in the Front Yard of the property.
v. Chain link material is prohibited forward of the Front
Line of the Principal Building.
vi. Dumpsters and trash receptacles must be screened from
view.
ec. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(k): Signs to read:
230.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
k. Sims. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by Section 25.07.02-13:
Old Town Carmel.
ed. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(l): Parking and Driveways to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Ranee Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
I. Parkine: and Drivewavs.
i. Parking is not allowed in the Front Yard of any property,
except on a driveway leading to the garage.
ii. Driveways leading to the garage may not be wider than
twelve (12) feet, except within thirty (30) feet of the front
of the garage, where the driveway may be up to twenty-
four (24) feet wide.
iii. Parking spaces required to be provided under the Zoning
Ordinance may be reduced by up to fifty percent (50%) in
order to accommodate difficult site conditions such as
limited access, small lots, and/or existing mature trees.
iv. New curb cuts on Range Line Road will not be permitted
unless there is no alternative access from a side street.
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ee. Adopt Section 23D.03(A)(3)(m): Permitted Uses to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
In. Permitted Uses. In addition to those uses allowed in the underlying
zoning district, retail uses will be allowed in the IDstoric Range
Line Road Sub-Area.
ef. Amend Section 23D.03(C)(3)(b): Setbacb to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
b. Setbacks.
i. New buildings must follow the dominant or average front yard
Setback dimension of existing buildings on the same block
and on the same side of the street, with a variation of up to
three (3) feet allowed (See Figure laY.
ii. Additions, except for open-air porches, may not be added
to the front of the building except where the building is set
back more than twenty (20) feet from the Setback line of
its nearest two neighbors (See Figure 2b).
iii. A Corner Lot for a residential use is presumed to have a
Front Yard Setback on both streets that it faces. For a
non-residential use, the Front Yard shall be Range Line
Road (if the property is located on Range Line Road) or
the street with the greatest traffic.
iv. Side and Rear Yard Setbacks shall be a minimum of five
(5) feet from the property line.
ego Renumber Section 23D.03(C)(3)(c): Materials to 23D.03(C)(3)(g): Materials.
eh. Renumber Section 23D.03(C)(3)(d): Windows, Doors to 23D.03(C)(3)(h): Windows,
Doors.
el. Renumber Section 23D.03(C)(3)(e): Roof to 23D.03(C)(3)(i): Roof
eJ. Renumber Section 23D.03(C)(3)(f): Porches to 23D.03(C)(3)(j): Porches.
ek. Renumber Section 23D.03(C)(3)(g): Building Height to 23D.03(C)(3)(k): Building
Height.
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el. Adopt Section 23D.03(C)(3)(c): Lot Dimensions and Coverage to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
c. Lot Dimensions and Coverae:e.
i. Existing lot dimensions as originally platted shall be
acceptable.
ii. Minimum lot width.
(a) Single-family Residential: Fifty (50) feet.
(b) All Other Uses: Sixty (60) feet.
iii. Maximum Lot Coverae:e.
(a) Single-family Residential: Forty-five (45%) of the
area of the Lot.
(b) All Other Uses: Seventy percent (70%) of the area
of the Lot.
iv. No lot may be created by subdivision or by joining which is
greater than ninety (90) feet in width.
em. Adopt Section 23D.03(C)(3)(d): Garages to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
d. Garae:es.
i. All new garages must be either:
(a) Detached buildings that are sited at least five (5)
feet behind the Principal Building, or
(b) Attached to the Principal Building so that the
front face of the garage is at least fifteen (15) feet
further from the Front Lot Line than the primary
front line of the Principal Building. New attached
garages on Corner Lots should be oriented to the
side street, rather than to Range Line Road.
ii. New detached or attached garages and other Accessory
Buildings should use exterior materials similar to the
Principal Building.
iii. Covered walkways attaching the garage to the Principal
Building are allowed.
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en. Adopt Section 23D.03(C)(3)(e): Landscape and Lighting to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
e. Landscape and Li2htin2.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front
sidewalk is required.
ii. The remaining Front Yard of aU buildings will be
maintained with a groomed landscape of low shrubs,
ground cover, trees, flowers and/or grass.
iii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the
building, seven-foot (7') maximum-height pole-mounted
decorative lights, and low-wattage landscape lighting.
iv. Fences greater than thirty-six (36) inches taU are not
allowed forward of the Front Line of the Principal
Building.
v. Vinyl covered chain-link material is allowed in the Front
Yard except on those properties which front on Range
Line Road. For properties fronting on Range Line Road,
chain-link material is prohibited forward of the Front Line
of the Principal Building.
vi. Dumpsters and trash receptacle must be screened from
view.
eo. Adopt Section 23D.03(C)(3)(j):Parking and Driveways to read as follows:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
3. New Construction.
f. Parkin2 and Drivewavs.
i. Parking is not allowed in the Front Yard of any property,
except on a driveway leading to the garage.
ii. Driveways leading to the garage may not be wider than
twelve (12) feet, except within thirty (30) feet of the front
of the garage, where the driveway may be up to twenty-
four (24) feet wide.
iii. Parking spaces required to be provided under the Zoning
Ordinance may be reduced by up to fifty percent (50%) in
order to accommodate difficult site conditions such as
limited access, small lots and/or existing mature trees.
iv. New curb cuts on Range Line Road will not be permitted
unless there is no alternative access from a side street.
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ep. Adopt Section 23D.04(A)(2) to read as follows:
23D.04 Submittal Process/Application Procedure.
A. Consultation with Director and Application.
2. Site Plan & Design Review (SDR) approval is not required where
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
approval is required.
CHAPTER 23E: HOME PLACE DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE
eq. Adopt Section 23E. 00. 02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
23E.OO.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. Refer to Sub-district regulations for Development Plan requirement.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lil!htine:. Landscapine: and Sie:nae:e. Refer to Sub-district
regulations for Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
requirement.
er. Adopt Section 23E.00.99: Application Procedure to read:
23E.OO.99 Application Procedure.
A. Develo~ment Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lie:htine:. Landscapine: and Sie:nae:e (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
C. If the DP and/or ADLS plan is materially changed in any way, resubmission to the
Commission per Section 23E.02 is required.
es. Amend Section 23E.02(B): Architectural Design, Landscaping, Exterior Lighting and
Signage to read:
23E.02 Commission Ap,proval.
B. Architectural Design. Landsca1;)ing. Exterior Lighting and Sie:nae:e. BKeept as pre'lilied
iB SeeRs" 2JE.{)2fIJ), far For all projects in the Home Place Business District and West
Home Place Commercial Corridor, the Commission shall review and approve or approve
with conditions the Architectural Design, Landscaping, Exterior Lighting and Signage
(ADLS), access to the property, site layout, parking and site circulation, pursuant to
Section 23E.08 and Section 23E.09, and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
1. The establishment of any use of land;
2. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
3. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any commercial
building(s) in the Home Place Business District or West Home Place
Commercial Corridor; or
4. Any changes in site improvements.
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et. Amend Section 23E.08(J): Zoning Waiver to read:
23E.08 Home Place Business District.
J. Zoning Waiver. The applicant may ~ apply for a Zoning Waiver te of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Section 23E.08, by not greater than thirty-
five percent (35%), consistent with requirements set forth in Section 23E.02(C).
eu. Amend Section 23E.09(H): Zoning Waiver to read:
23E.09 West Home Place Commercial Corridor.
H. Zonine: Waiver. The applicant may ~ apply for a Zoning Waiver te of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Section 23E.09, by not greater than thirty-
five percent (35%), consistent with requirements set forth in Section 23E.02(C).
ev. Repeal Section 23E.ll: Application Procedure.
~ f.tltllieaasn Preeeame.
A. COasWtatiOD with Direetor aREl:\.flfllieatiea
ApplisSBts shaY meet widl the Direeter te review the zoning elassmeatiea sf their site,
r~lie'''' the regalatery ol'diBaBees and materials, re':iew the Ilreseames and 6JEamme the
prollsseEl ase aHa ae>:elepmeDt of the preperty. 'The Direeter shall aiEl and aEh'ise the
apflHeet in preparing Bis applieatieD and &appaItiftg asoomeBts as neeessar)'. 'The
apfllieet shall sallmit:
+. Twe (2) eepies efthe v.ntteB aplllieatiaD ferm;
;!. Twe (2) eopies of the De';elopmeDt PIe (DP) anGler the reEJ.weEl iBfermatieB
en .A:reBiteetatal Desiga, EKteriar Lighting, LaHdseapiBg, Signage, ParleiBg and
Assess (:\:DLS);
;!. as '.veIl as all Beeessary sUPlleniBg aoeumeats and materials.
B. lBitial Re'liew: SuBmissiaD te the CemmissieB.
FollawiBg reeeip! ef the written applieati9li, DP aB8Jar the reEJl:lirea iBfermatieB OB
Aremteesal Desigli, ~or LightiBg, LaBdseapmg, Sigsage, Parlaftg aHEl :\6eess
(:\DLS), and Beeessary &Upportmg aeeumElBts aHdlar materials BY the Direeter, he shall
then review the BliNerials solely far the pmpase ef Eiete:rmiBmg whether the applisatien is
eemplete, in teelmieiH eeHlllaanee \VitJl all applieallle orElinaBees, laws ana regelatieas
ana is te lle ferwafdeEl te the Cemmissiea
+. If the materials sliBmHtea BY the allplieaHt are Bet ee:mplete, er ae Bet ee:mply
vvith the Beeessary legal reEJ.tiH'ements, the Direeter shall iBferm. the appaeet ef
the aeneieBeies in saia materials.
UBless and 1HI.tH the Direeter feIlBally aeeepts the applieatieD as eamplete aB6 in
legal eSfBllliaHee, it shall Bet lle eeasiElereEl as fermally fileEl far the p:lH'Jleses €If
Ilreseeemg te &Ueseeamg steps te""<ai"a apflreval as hereiBafter set fertft.
;!. If the materials &ullfBi.ttea 1:ly the applieet are aetermiBea te Be eeHllllete ea in
SeHlllliaBee, the materials shalllle fenvaraea te the CeBllBissieB.
a. ~.vidHB !weat}' (29) Elays ef fermal aeeeptaBee ef the applieatieD BY the
Direeter, he shall feHBaRy Hie the applisatieB lly plaeiBg it apeD 1:8e
ageBEla ef the Cemmissie:a, aeeeFEliBg te the CemmissioB'S Rales ef
Preeeame.
9. 'The applieaHt shall :file fer eaes CemmissieB memBer a eopy ef the DP
edlar :\DLS plllBS aB6 suppeniBg dee1:UBell:ts aBElfer material6
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pl:IfSWlftt ts the CemmissieB's Rates sf Preeeaare, ARiele VII, SeeRell
4.
G. ;\Jllue'/al er DeBial efthe }.1'llllieatieB b'; tlle CeB'JHlissieB.
~. Nil apprevea DP er ADLS petit:ien sftal.l Be valid fer !we (2) yeafs frem the date
ef appre'IM. If a fuR and eem.fllete a:PJlHeatieB fer an ~revem.eBt LeeatieB
Permit (ILP) Bas Bet BeeR sUBmitted at tlle eREi ef tlle tv.'e (2) year perieci, the
DP aneler ADLS mast Be resuBmitted te the CemmissieB fer a time eilteBSiea
~. If the DP aB8Ier ADLS plan is materially ehaBged ill any way, resUBmissieB te
tlle CemmissieB per &eRe" 23E.02 is r8"lWrea.
CHAPTER 24: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
ew. Repeal Chapter 24: Planned District Regulations in its entirety.
ex. Adopt the Chapter 24: Development Plan and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping & Signage Regulations to read:
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CHAPTER 25: ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS
fc. Adopt Section 25.07.02-14: Old Meridian District to read:
25.07.02-14 Old Meridian District.
This section applies to all land uses located on properties within the zones established pursuant to
Chapter 20G: Old Meridian District. The signage requirements in Section 25.07.02-01 through
25.07.02-12 of this Ordinance apply, except where superceded by the provisions of this section.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in Section
25.07.02-01 through 25.07.02-12, unless otherwise specified below.
1. 20G.05.01: Sinele-Family Attached Zone (OM-SFA):
a) No permanent exterior signs of any kind will be allowed except:
(i) House numbers established in accordance with Section
25.14: Premises IdentifICation, and
(ii) Nameplates established in accordance with Section
25.07.02-03: Home Occupation and Boarding House
(Residential Zone).
2. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM-MF):
a) Limited to Suspended Signs, Projecting Signs, Porch Signs, or Wall
Signs.
3. 20G.05.03: Village Zone (OM-V):
(a) Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted
below, the Sign Ordinance regulations of Section 25.07.02-13: Old
Town Carmel shall apply to the Village Zone.
(b) ExeIIlPt Signs: All signs designated as exempt in Section 25.07.01-03
of the Sign Ordinance, except as noted in Section 20G.05.07(E)(5).
(c) Prohibited Signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-04 shall apply.
The following signs are also prohibited:
(I) Ground Signs, or other free standing signs.
(2) Signs which contain blinking, pulsing, or moving components.
6) 20G.05.06: Special Use Zone (OM-Sm:
(a) See 25.07.02-07: Special Use and Use Variance Sign.
7) 20G.05.07: Meiier Zone (OM-M):
(a) Unless specified as exempt or prolnbited signage, or otherwise noted
below, the Sign Ordinance regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel,
Section 25.07.02-13 shall apply to the Meijer Zone.
(b) Exempt signs: All signs designated as exempt in Section 25.07.01-03 of
the Sign Ordinance, Ordinance No. Z-302.
(c) Prohibited signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-04 shall apply.
Signs which contain blinking, pulsing, those with moving components
are also prohibited.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in Section 25.07.02-
01 through 25.07.02-12, unless otherwise specified below.
7) 20G.05.07: Meijer Zone (OM-M):
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(e) Two (2) monument signs no larger than sixty (60) square feet are
allowed for a single user of the existing Meijer store, with one (1) sign
located at the existing street cut on Old Meridian Street, in the Village
Zone, and the other sign being located in accordance with the plans
approved by the Commission, Docket No. 22-91 ADLSIDP.
(f) Signage for the Convenience Store shall be permitted., consistent with
Section 20G.05.07(E)(1), and subject to ADLS approval.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in Section
25.07.02-01 through 25.07.02-12, unless otherwise specified below.
2. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM-MF):
(1) Suspended Signs: Twelve (12) square feet
(2) Projecting Signs: Twenty (20) square feet
(3) Porch Signs: Six (6) square feet
(4) Wall Signs: Sixteen (16) square feet
(5) Ground Signs, or other freestanding signs are not permitted.
4. 20G.05.04: Mixed Use Zone (oM-Mm:
(2) Wall Signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
5) 20G.05.05: Office Zone (OM-a):
(a) Ground Signs shall not have a Sign Face that exceeds twenty-four (24)
square feet.
(b) Wall signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As allowed pursuant to the signage
requirements in Section 25.07.02-01 through 25.07.02-12, unless otherwise specified below.
4) 20G.05.04: Mixed Use Zone (OM-Mm:
(1) Ground Signs shall not be taller than four (4) feet.
5) 20G.05.05: Office Zone (OM-O):
(a) Ground Signs shall not be taller than four (4) feet.
e) LOCATION: Signs shall not interfere with Vision Clearance. As allowed pursuant to the
signage requirements in Section 25.07.02-01 through 25.07.02-12, unless otherwise specified
below.
2. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM-MF):
(1) Wall Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and may not obscure details of the building (Figure ##)
(2) No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
3. 20G.05.03: Village Zone (OM-v):
(d) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and may not obscure details of the building. (Figure ##)
(e) No sign may extend above the cornice line of the building.
(f) . Signs may also be painted in white graphics in storefront or upper floor
windows.
(g) Signs may also be imprinted on permanent awnings.
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4) 20G.OS.04: Mixed Use Zone (OM-MU):
(b) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and may not obscure details of the building. (Figure ##)
(c) No sign may extend above the cornice line of the building.
7) 20G.05.0?: Meiier Zone (OM-M):
(d) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. (Figure ##) No sign
shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of the building.
f) DESIGN: As approved.
3. 20G.OS.03: Village Zone (OM-V):
(h) Tenants should strive for a unique graphic image, rather than be
required to conform to a single graphic style for the whole building.
(i) Providence at Old Meridian. The sign package adopted with
Ordinance No. Z-338, Providence at Old Meridian Plan Unit
Development District shall be allowed as approved.
g) ILLUMINATION: As approved.
h) LANDSCAPING: A landscaped area equal to the total sign area is required for all
Ground Signs established in the Old Meridian District.
i) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the. Commission, and sign may be
established any time after final plans are approved.
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required
k) FEES: Required.
1) Specific District Requirements:
8) lOG.OS.OS: Mixed Medical Zone (OM-MM):
(a) The provisions of the CarmeYClaj" Sign Ordinance, Ordinance No. Z-
302, shall apply, except as noted below.
(1) For a building with multiple tenants or occupants and which is
in excess of 10,000 square feet of gross building area located
on a site by itself, or for multiple buildings located on an
integrated site with a shared entrance, a single freestanding
monument sign located at the entrance of the site and within
the front setback shall be permitted. Each sign face
(maximum of two (2) faces per sign) shall not exceed sixty
(60) square feet in total area. It must be landscaped at the base
of the sign.
(2) A building not descnbed in Subsection (a) above, shall be
identified by .the use of a ground sign which shall not be taller
than four (4) feet, and have a sign face that does not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet.
(3) Wall signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
(4) Directory signs are permitted in accordance with the Sign
Ordinance Z-302.
(b) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and may not obscure details of the building. (Figure 23)
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(c) No sign may extend above the bottom of the roofline or, in the case of
flat roofs, the cornice line of the Building.
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 ofless 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.
1) 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.
g) COPY: As per definition ofIdentification Sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
j) 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.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
fd. Amend Section 26.07.06: Legal Nonconforming Signs to read:
25.07.06 Leeal Nonconformine SieBs.
A. After the enactment of this amendatory Ordinance, the Administrator shall make a survey
every twelve (12) months of the jurisdictional area for signs that do not conform to this
Ordinance (as of July 1st of the respective calendar year); and shall submit the results
of the survey, in writing, to the Mayor, members of the Council, Offieem members of
the Board, and members of the Commission. This report is due on or before July
September 1 st of every year and shall include the sections of this Ordinance with which
said signs do not comply (as of July 1 of the respective calendar year), and any
necessary proof that said signs are legal nonconforming signs.
B. 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 sign's nonconformity and whether it is
legally nonconforming or is illegal. Should any questions arise as a result of the
Administrator's decision that a sign is a legal nonconforming sign or is illegal, the final
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determination of such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28.06
of this Ordinance. An ongoing record of existing legal nonconforming signs shall
thereafter be maintained as a part of the Board's permanent records.
C. Where a nonconforming sign was legally existing on July 1, ~ 2004, the
Administrator shall register such sign as a legal nonconforming sign, specifying on the
registration form the date of the erection or installation of such sign and, if applicable, the
dates on which the Board granted a variance and a Sign Permit was issued.
D. A nonconforming sign as descnbed in Subsection (C) above which is duly registered
shall thereafter be deemed a legal nonconforming sign and may be continued without
further registration.
E. If the Administrator determines that a nonconforming sign existing on July 1, ~ 2004,
was not legally erected or installed, the user or owner shall have until January 1, ~
2006, to appeal the Administrator's determination to the Board or to obtain a variance
from the Board allowing the sign to be continued. After January 1, ~ 2006, if the
Board has not reversed the Administrator's determination or granted a variance allowing
the sign to be continued, it shall thereafter be deemed an illegal sign and shall be
immediately brought into conformance with this Ordinance or shall be removed.
F. A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming
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.
G. On the happening of anyone (I) of the above conditions the sign shall be
immediately brought into conformance with this Ordinance with a new Sign Permit
secured therefore, or shall be removed.
H. Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming
sign or owner of the property on which the legal non-conforming sign is located
from the provisions of this Ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of
signs.
CHAPTER 26: ADDITIONAL HEIGHT, YARD, & LOT AREA REGULATIONS
fe. Amend Section 26.01: Additional Height Requirements; SOl to read as follows:
26.01 Additional Height Requirements.
26.01.01 In the 8-1, S-2, R-I, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts limiting height to tweet)' fp:e
~ thirty-five (35) feet, a DweHiag ma-y ee mereasee Hi height ta thirty five (35) feet
prav4eea the required Side and Rear Yards are increased an additional foot for each foot
such Structure exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height.
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ff. Amend Section 26.02.07 to read:
27.02.07Required Front Yards in residential districts shall be devoted entirely to landscaped area except for
Frontage Places, guest parking, and the necessary paving of driveways and sidewalks to reach
parking or loading areas in the Side or Rear Yard. The Minimum Front Yard of any Lot in a
QualifyiBg Subdivision utilizing relaxed Front Yard standards per Section 7.00.01 of the
Subdivision Control Ordinance shall be as follows:
A. Dwelling with attached, front-loading garage: Twenty (20) feet.
Garage must be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
B. Dwelling with attached, side-loading garage: Fifteen (15) feet.
Garage must be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
C. Dwelling with attached, rear-loading; or attached, alley-access garage: Ten (10) feet.
CHAPTER 27: ADDITIONAL PARKING & LOADING REGULATIONS
fg. Adopt title 27.01: Computation of Number of Required Spaces for Section 27.01.
CHAPTER 28: NONCONFORMING USES & EXEMPTIONS
th. Amend Section 29.01: The City Council; ~29.01.02 to read:
29.01.02Consider amendments to the Official Zoning ~ Map.
CHAPTER 29: ADMINISTRATION
fl. Amend Section 29.02: The Commission; 29.02.02 to read:
29.02.02Advise the City Council in writing on amendments to the Official Zoning ~ Map.
fj. Amend Section 29.02: The Commission; 29.02.03 to read:
29.02.03 Consider Development Plan and ADLS applications for PlaBBed all applicable Primary Zoning
Districts.
fk. Repeal the text of Section 29.04.02: Improvement Location Permits in its entirety:
29.04.02IIllJlrovement Location Permits.
+. UBless etftef\'lise exeluded, it shaH Be UBla'.vful to eaastruet, alter, r9Jlair, r-eme\'e ar
demalish my In:lildiag sr struetare, sr ta eammeaee esastruetioB, sr aJtefatiau sf real
estate, ...Athsut first filing a '.witteD applieatisu '.vith the Direeter aBEl ootaiBiBg au
Impre',emeut LeeatieB Permit.
~. Every applieatioB fer au ImprsvemeDt LeeatisB Permit shall, wheD aflplieaBle, be
aeeompamed BY:
a. a Site PIau, 8mwit ta seale, shawmg laeati9ftS sf preposed md 6*istiRg
imprs"leHieBts, easemeBts aBEl rights ef way aBEl the appreprlate Eiimeasi9ftS;
e. a legal deseriptisB sftke FeaJ estate Bivalved;
e. a sewer sr s9Jltie permit, as a13proJlriate;
d. buildiftg ele>latisas aD aU fem sides afthe prspased impre\'emeut; aBEl,
e. the f1eeessary detailed eaastmeti.sD plaas.
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Ia iBsta:aees where applieatieB fer aB lmpfevemeat Leeatiea Permit ill maae fer a
h1:l5mess, iBdastrial, maaafaemriRg, iBstitatieB er multiple family stmeture, the Direeter
may r-equire aetailea plaBS aBa iBfermatieB eeBeemiBg yehieular IlB6 pedestriaB traffie,
parkiag faeilit:ies, leaaiBg faeiliaes, lightiBg, feaeiBg, lw:uiseapmg, '.vater aBEt slmitary
se':;age faeH#ies, sterm ',vater Elra-iaage faeilities, sigB&ge, easemeats, eelB:fBea faeHities
aBd epeR spaees, f~Gmmistfati'le BaildHlg Ceaaeil appre'/aIs aBa se fe11ft.
~. 'The Direeter shallllJlPfeve er aeRY the Impre'lemeat LeeatieB Permit within ii'/e (5)
':.rerkiBg days af the reeeipt ef the wriU:eB applieatieB faIm aBEl aeeelBJlaByiBg materials.
'The lmpr-e'/emeat LaeatieB Permit shall he issaea whea the prepallea stmetere,
impfe'lemeat er 1:I5e aBa its leeaaaa eaBferm Hi all r-espeets te this OrEiiBaBee.
4. 'The Direeter shall issue aD IB3flre':emeat LeeatieB Permit fer a ','ariaaee l:ISe, a speeial
l:ISe, aB appeal1:l5e er a Platmea Distrist use eBly after the apflrepriate appre'lals have
heeR gFaBted.
~. Ne !mpre'/emeat LeeatieD Permit shall Be issued fer the ereetieR, reesastmetiea er
stmetufal altera-neB ef aBY 1:nwemg Befere applieatiea has Beea maae fer a Certifieate ef
Oe6apaaey.
6. The DH-eeter, dlH'iBg his review sf Imj:'lre'lemeBt LeeaaeB Peff!lits, shall assure that all
Natieel Fleed. lasurlHl6e PregFam regulatisas pertamiBg t8 State aRd. Federal permHs,
suBaFnsieB re...ie....., mehile heme tie aewa smaaaras, atitity eeastRietieR, reeera keepiBg,
water eearse alteratiaa aBd maiBteaanee aBa Bwlemg permit review preeeaures Ba-ye
BeeB met.
fl. Repeal Section 29.04.03: Certificate of Occupancy in its entirety:
29.94.93 Certifieate af Oee\:lflaBev.
f. Ne laRd. shall Be eeeupiea er 1:I5ea aBa Be BuHaiBg hereafter ereeteEl, reeeasH:1ietea er
stmetufaHy akerea shall Be eeeupiea ar asee, Hi whele er iB part, fer aBY parpese
whatseeyer, lHltH a Cemneate ef OeelipaBey shall Ba-ve BeeR issue a BY the DH-eeter
statiBg that the Builemg aRd. use eeffil3ly with all ef the preyisiaas ef this OraiaaBee
applieable te the Builamg, pfemises er the ase ef the msmet iB whiGh it is te Be leeated..
~. Dpea eSffil3letiCla ef the llBJll'evBm.eat severed hy the Impl'avemeat LaeatisB Permit
l'eliuiriBg a Certifieate ef Oeeapaaey, the DH-eeter shall ~eet the premises aBti, if his
iBspeetieB shall re'/eal that the impra'/emeat has BeeR 6alBJlletea iB saBstaatial
eaBfetmit:y with this OrdiBaaee aBa all ether eity eeaes af aeeptea state ar aaaeel
eaaes, he shall issae a Certifieale ef Oeeupaaey.
~. f. Certifiaate efOeeupaaey shall Be appliea for esiBeieeRtally with the IlJlJlliaatiea fer aB
IlBJlfe';emeat LeeatiaB Permit aRd. shall Be issaea w#lHB teB (19) EIay-s after the la'.vful
ereetiea, reaeBS1:metleB er straetural akeFatiaB ef sueh BuHEliBg er edler iffiI3re'lemeBt ef
the premises shall have aeeB eempleted aBd iB-speeted aBa apprayed BY the Direetar.
fin. Amend Section 29.04.02: Improvement Location Permits to read:
29.04.02Imorovement Location Permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
See Carmel City Code; Chapter 7: Building Code; Article 3: Specific Regulations.
fn. Adopt Section 29.04.03: unassigned.
fa. Amend Section 29.04.04: Records of the Director; 96 to read:
6. Files on all activities of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the City Council and the Plan Commission,
such as for the subdivision platting process, appeals, variances, special uses, Development Plans
far platmea dismets, zoning amendments (text and map changes), nonconforming use
determinations and zoning district boundary determinations. Said files should include, but not be
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limited to, application forms, newspaper published legal notices, record of the notice to adjoining
and abutting property owners, plans and other required or necessary information concerning the
application and minutes of the applicable body that pertain to the application.
fp. Amend Section 29.05: The Clerk-Treasurer to read:
29.05 The Clerk-Treasurer.
It shall be the duty of the Clerk-Treasurer to retain the official copy of the Zoning Ordinance and
all amendments thereto and the Official Zoning 6ismet Map. All official zoning materials shall
be available for public viewing in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer during normal office hours.
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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.
Ordinance No. Z-4##-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel,
Indiana this _ day of . 2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Brian Mayo, District 3
Fred Glaser, District 5
Mark Rattermann, At-Large
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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Ordinance No. Z-4##-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Cannel, Indiana
this _ day of , 2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. 'b4##-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
_ day of ,2004, at _.M.
J ames Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by:
John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE
Section
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENACTMrnNT-unERPRETATION
Page Summary of Chan!!:e (Patch IV)
1
2
3
Title, Purpose, Authority and Jurisdiction .................................1-1
Compliance with the Regulations............................................... 2-1
Definitions ................................................................................. 3-1
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20A
20B
20C
20D
20E
20F
20G
20H
20J
Districts and Boundaries ............................................................ 4-1
S-1 Residence District...... .................................................. ........ 5-1
S-2 Residence District...... ................................................ .......... 6-1
R-l Residence District ............................................................... 7-1
R-2 Residence District .....................................................:......... 8-1
R-3 Residence District ............................................................... 9-1
R-4 Residence District .... ................................................. ..... ..... 10-1
R-5 Residence District (Planned District) ..............................11-1
B-1 Business District .................................................................12-1
B-2 Business District .................................................................13-1
B-3 Business District .................................................................14-1
B-4 Business District (planned District) ....................................15-1
B-5 Business District ................................................................16-1
B-6 Business District ................................................................17-1
B-7 Business District .................................................................18-1
B-8 Business District ................................................................19-1
I-I Industrial District.................................................................. 20A-l
M -1 Manufacturing District ................................................... 20B-l
M-2 Manufacturing District ....................................................... 20C-l
M-3 Manufacturing District (planned District)..........................20D-l
C-l City Center District ............................................................. 20E-l
C-2 Old ;fown District ............................................................... 20F-l
OM Old Meridian District ......................................................20G-l
P-l Parks & Recreation..............................................................20H-l
AG-l Agriculture District .......................................................... 20J-l
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS
21
22
23A
23B
23C
23D
23E
24
25
25.07
26
27
28
Special Use Regulations........................... ........................... ....... 21-1
Flood Plain Districts ..................................................................22-1
State Highway431- Keystone Avenue Overlay Zone............... 23A-l
U.S. Highway 31 - Meridian Street Overlay Zone..................... 23B-l
U.S. Highway 421 - Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone..... 23C-l
Old Town District Overlay Zone ............................................23D-l
Home Place District Overlay Zone ............................................23E-l
Planned District Regulations .................................................. 24-1
Additional Use Regulations .......................................................25-1
Sign Ordinance......................................................................... 25.07-1
Additional Height, Yard and Lot Area Regulations...................26-1
Additional Parking and Loading Regulations ............................27-1
Nonconforming Uses and Exemptions....................................... 28-1
Consistency
Clarifies BZA action
Adjust TOWER definitions
Corrective
Consistent w/Defs.
None
None
None
None
Consistent w/Defs, remove pools
Add ADLS, chapter consistency
Chapter Consistency
Chapter Consistency
Chapter Consistency
REPEAL CHAPTER
Add DP, consistency, pools
Add-Dt, dIll.pter consistency
Consistency, clarification
Add DP, consistency
Chapter Consistency
Add DP/ADLS, clarification
REPEAL CHAPTER
Chapter Consistency, clarification
Clarification
Clarification
Add DP, Signs to Sign Ordinance
None
None
None
None
Chapter Consistency
Consistency, Clarify occ. floors
Consistency, Clarify in&out tracts
Clarification, Retail in RL sub-area
Chflpter -cQasistency
Change Title: DP/ADLS Regs
None
OM, Nonconforming signs
Clarification
Add missing title to 27.01
Consistency
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ADMINISTRATIVE - ENFORCEMENT
Page
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31
32
33
34
APPENDICES
A
Adnrinistration ...................................................... ....... ...... ........ 29-1
Board of Zoning Appeals......................................................... 30-1
General Provisions ..................................................................... 31-1
Manufactured Homes .................................. ............................... 32-1
Residential Open Space (REPEALED) ....................................33-1
Zoning Violations. ................................. ............ ....... .......... ....... 34-1
Schedule of Uses........................................................................
Reference to Building Code in CC
SU & SE to Hearing Officer
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None
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