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SINGLE FAMILY I TOWN HOME I TWO-FAMILY
PERMITTING PROCEDURES
New Structures, Additions, Remodels, & Accessory Structures
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION, which also
includes the reverse side of this procedure sheet. These can be picked up at our office, or you can
request one to be mailed to you. These are 3-part, carbon-less forms. A sample of this document appears on our
website at: www.carmel.in.oov through the Dept. of Community Services link, in the Building & Code Services
section. (A copy of this procedure sheet can also be found in that section.)
2. CONSTRUCTION PLANS:
a. NEW MAIN STRUCTURES, TWO SETS OF PLANS FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY,
AND THREE SETS FOR TOWN HOMES, MUST BE SUBMITTED. * THESE SHOULD INCLUDE:
i. Building Elevations (from all four sides)
ii. Foundation plan
iii. Floor plan
iv. Typical wall section
(All cross-sections must be properly detailed and labeled. At least one cross-section
must show R-values of building materials, listed and totaled out to the side, to ensure
compliance with the Indiana Energy Codes. If minimum R-values are not met on cross-
section, an Energy Code Compliance Worksheet must be completed.
V. If Manufactured Trusses are used, truss diagrams must be included with the building
plans, for all trusses being used. Truss diagrams must be STAMPED with the seal of the
registered architect or engineer who is responsible for that design. ONLY Indiana
registrations will be recognized.
*NOTE: The first building permit(s) of a Town Home development that involves the construction of multiple
dwelling units and/or buildings has additional submittal requirements, including State Design Release, and will
require a Submittal meeting. Please contact Sarah Lillard at (317) 571-2475 or slillard@carmel.in.oovto obtain
further information regarding this procedure and a list of requirements.
b. ADDITIONS I REMODELS I ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, TWO (2) SETS OF PLANS (THREE
SETS & POSSIBLY STATE INFO IF TOWN HOME) MUST BE SUBMITTED AND SHOULD INCLUDE:
i. Building Elevations from a minimum of two (2) sides**
ii. Items listed under a. ii. - a. v. above.**
**NOTE: For interior remodels, (where alterations cause no changes to the existing exterior structure of,
the building) Buiiding Elevations will not be required and a foundation plan may not be required, depending
on the nature of the remodel.
3. SEWER AND WATER PERMITS FOR NEW STRUCTURES. You will need to determine which utility
company prOVides services to your construction site, and provide a copy of the utility permit.
a. Carmel Utilities: A sewer and/or water permit should be purchased at the office of Building & Code
Enforcement, prior to or at the time you are submitting your building permit application. ALSO contact
Morris Hensley of Carmel Utilities for permits for wells that will be located within the City limits.
b. Clav TownshiD Reoional Waste District; (317) 844-9200.
C. Hamilton County Health DeDt. (for wells not inside the City limits and/or all septic permits); (317) 776-8500
4. ONE (1) COPY OF THE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED-
FOR NEW DWELLING UNIT STRUCTURES ONLY. Your plan should show the lot where work is to
occur, and the surrounding lots. You do NOT need to provide plans for the entire subdivision.
Sometimes referred to as an "as-built," this plan should show the lot In question, the surrounding lots,
the building pad or building pad elevation, and the ground topography lines.
5. TWO (2) COPIES OF A SITE (OR PLOT) PLAN SHOWING THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED
INFORMATION:
Name and address of designer of plan, with date
Name and address of property owner
Lot number and subdivision name, or applicable general description
Lot drawn to scale-all dimensions
Lot / Property lines
Minimum front building setback line, per approved development plan (include all front yard)
All roads, alleys, rights-of-way, etc...
Any applicable flood plain area (Certificate of Elevation, if necessary)
i. Building pad elevation and lot corner elevations "'Continued on reverse...
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