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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
July 16, 2002
6h. Docket No. 39-02 OA, 40-02 OA
Amendments to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance -
Use Table Adoption & Definitions Amendment (Text Amendments)
The petitioner seeks to make amendments to the structure of the Ordinance relating to
uses, add definitions and group all definitions into Chapter three of the Ordinance.
Filed by the Department of Community Services.
Please refer to the information distributed under a memo dated June 11 regarding these items. In
addition a copy of this same information has been attached. The Department has been working
for some time to develop a table that will relocate and replace the use information contained
within the entire ordinance. This will make the process of identifying uses pemlitted within the
different zones much more simple, In addition it will allow the Plan Commission and
Department to conduct further review and revision to the table to assure the appropriate uses are
pennitted within each zone. At this point we have identified all uses, grouped redundant uses
into fewer categories, and ensured that there are clear definitions for each and every use category.
Few changes have been made to the uses permitted under the current ordinance other than
housekeeping related to the grouping of uses and the creation of definitions. In addition to
providing definitions for each use, we propose to move all definitions within the ordinance to the
Definitions Chapter. The following summary provides a brief overview of each of the three
documents that has been provided.
The first land use table is the final version that will appear in the Ordinance. It is broken down
with all of the uses along the left hand side, and all of the zones along the top of the table. A key
is provided at the top next to the title of the table. The intent ofthe table is to organize all of the
uses from the Ordinance into one location that is easy to use and understand, and also to
eliminate redundant uses that can be categorized into one single use. The table also eliminates
the need to search through the entire Ordinance to find where a specific use is permitted.
Another copy of the land use table is provided to show all of the changes that were made leading
up to the final version. Every use that has been grouped has been stricken through, and there is
an acronym immediately following the eliminated use to show what single use has replaced it.
An example is an insurance office. It is being eliminated and replaced with general office (GO).
A list of the acronyms is being provided with the table.
A copy of the revised Definitions chapter is provided to show all of the neV.l definitions created
from the land use table and the relocation of those definitions found elsewhere in the Ordinance.
Any ne....v definition is highlighted in bold, and the source is in parentheses after the definition.
Any deflllition that has been relocated from another chapter has the source chapter in parentheses
after the definition.
The Department recommends that this item be fonvarded to the Subdivision Committee on
August 6th for further discussion.
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
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P = Pennitted
^ = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
su = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Oveday Zones
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Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling p p p p p p p p P 11 P P E E
Two Family Dwelling P p p p r p
Multiple Family Dwelling SD p P SU P P I' P
Accessory Dwelling p p p p p
Mobile I-lame COlll"t SU E E E
Attached Dwelling p p p
I-Iome Occupation p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p
Residential Kennel p l' r l' p P P P I' P P P P
Bed & Breakfast fr\ll p P P
Model Home p p p p p p p
Guest J-Iouse A A A A A A
Bona Fide SCI"\'Ullts Quarters A A A A A A
N lIrsi ng/Retircme ntlConva lesecn t F ae i I i ty SU SU P l' P P P P P P P
Private Sw~mming Pool, cle_ A A A A A A
OfJ1ce Uses -
Clinic or Medical Heallh Center p p p P I' P SU
Data Processing & Analysis Facility r
Ell gineeri ng/Researdl Labora tories/Faci I i I_ I' P P P
Research Laboratory p p p p p p p p
Fillam;iallnstitution p I' P P P P P P
Automated Teller Machine (A TM) A A A A A A A A A P P P
Gej1eralOffices p p p p p p p p P A P P P P
Professional Offiee p p p p P P P P P SU P P P P P
InstitutionaL Uses
Church/Temple/Place of Worship SU SU 8D SD SU 8D SO SD SU 811 SD P SU SU p p p p
Hospital p p p p p p
Library SU SU SU SU SU SU SO SD SD SD SU P
Penal 01" Corrccti01lallnstilLlte 811 SU SlJ E E E
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses.
P = PelTIlittcd
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SD = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old lVleridian Zones Overlay Zones
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, (I) ~ ~ n:l rn rXl c:Q CO en rn ,..!. u u c.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (f.l :=> P::
Post Office p p p p p P P P P
POIVer Genemting l'lant SD
Prlvate Waler Tn=alllleuuStorage Facility SD SD SD SD SD SU SD
Public Utilities SU SD SD SD SD 3U SU SD SD SD SU SU SD SU SU SD SD SD 3D SU
Puhl Ic Service facility P p P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
ComnH:.rcial Sewage or Garhnge Disposal Pliml SD SD E E
Educational Uses
Schonl, Trade or Business p p SU SD P P P P P P P
College or University SD SD SU SD SU P P P P P
Day Nursely/DllY Care P l' SU P SD P P P
, Kindergarten/Preschool SD SD SD SU SD SD SD P P P P P P
SellOol ur General Elelllenlary or SD SU SD SD SU SD SD
Secondary Education
Retail & Service Uses
General Retail Sales p p SD P P P P A A P P P P P
Lumber/Building Malerials Sales(indoor) p p p P E
General Service p p 3U P P P P P P P P P P
Aulolllobile Filling Station E
Auton1nhile Service Station p p p p P E
Automobile/Baal Sales p p p P E E
Aulomobile/Truck Repair p p P SD E E
Manufactured Housing Sales p E E E E
Car Wash p p p P E
Commercial Kennel p p p E E E
Dry Cle""ing Establislllncllt (with an-sile plant) p p p p
Dry Cloanillg Eswblislllnenl(wiUIa[lt on-,ile p p p p p p P P
plant)
Eljuipmcnt Sales/Repair (indoor) p p p P E
Food Stand p p p
FlI"e,'al Home/Mortuary/Crematory P P P SD P SU P
Plant Nursery SU SU SU p p SU E
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Pennitted
A= Accesory
"Blank" = 1Jrnhibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Ex.ceptioll
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Type of Use I I ~ ~ ~ I ~ cO rb I , I , ~ ~ u U I 0
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Recreational Vehicle/Mohilc Home Sales p p p P E E E E
Roadside Sales Stand p p p SU E E E E
Self-Service Laundry p p p P E .E
Sexually Oriented 1311sincss SU E E E
Verennary Hos[)italwilh c(JmLHcr~i;:]1 kennel p p r SD E E
Velerillary Hospiu,lwilhoul commercial kennel p p p p p p P E
\!{hoksale Sales p I' P P SU P
Cultural / Entel"laimnentUses
Art Gallery p p p p p p p p
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Art & Music Center p p p p p p p p
Boarding or Lodging I-louse SU SD SD SU SD
Camil'a!s, Pairs, Circuses, etc. F p P SD E E
1.lald SU SD SU P P P E
Hotd (Full Service) SO SU SU p p p
Indoor Theater p p p p p P E
Catering Esl~lJlishment p p p p
Restaurant, withoul drive-lhru food sales p p p p p p p p p p
Reslaurnnl, with waik-up/dl"ive-lhru food p P P P P E E
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Meeting or Party Hall p p p p p p p p
Museum p SU P
Stadiull1 or Coliseum p
TavemfNight Club p P P P
Industrial Uses
Borrow PitJTop Soil Removal & Slorage SO Su SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SD SD E
Contractor Shop (specialized) SU p P P P
[1eavy Industrial p E E E E
Commercial Sanitary Landn11l.lunk Yard SO 3U SU E E E E E
Light Industrial SD p P - E
Stomge andfm Warehousing, [mlOQf 3D p SD P P P E E E
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Permitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
311 = S}lecial Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Storage and/or Warehousing, Outdoor p SU E E E
Water Management & Use Facility SU p SU
Storage or Sale ofPetruleLllll Products SD P P E E E E
Coke Oven~/Brick YardslKilns/Open 3D
Hearth/Blast Fllmace
Light Manufacturing Establishments p
Mineral/Sand/Gravel Extraction Operation' 8D SD SU flU SU SD SU SD SD SU SD SD SD E E E
Printing/Publishing Establishment SD p P P
Storage/Distribution Facility SD p P P E
Wholesaling. Facility p
Manufacture of Flammable Liquids/Gases SU E E E
Heavy Manufacturing E E E E E E E
Agricultural Uses
Commercial GrcenhOllSC 3D SU SD P
Raisil1g/i3reeding of Non-farm Animals SU E
Feed Store SD p
Grain Elevator SD p E E E
General Agriculture P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Recreational
Commercial Recreational Facility, Indoor p P P SU 3D P P P P P
Commerclal Recreational Facility, OutdOD SD SD 3D SU E E E
Community Center p p
Counlry Club SD SU SD SD SU SD P IJ
Golf Course SU SD SU SU SU SD P P
Private Club or Lodge P P P SU P P P P P
Private Recreational Facility SU SU SD SU SU SD SD SD SU SU SD SD
Riding Stable SD SO
Park. Public P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uscs
P = Pelmitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SD = Special Use
SF = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meddian Zones Ovcday Zones
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Type orUse I r.h ~ ~ ~ J; I I I I , , I ~ 2: I I I :::5 :::5 0
U) ~ P"l o:l CO 00 en CO p) ,.!. U U P-. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 U) ::r::
MiscellaneOlls
Artiflcinl Lake or Pond(noll-platted) 3D SD s0 3U SD SD SU SD SD SD SD SU SU SD SU P
Cemetery SD SD SD SD SU SU SD SU SD SU
Cummercial Pm'king Lot p P P P P
Historic Site p
Transportation &
Communication Uses
Antenna ~ SU SD SD SD SD SU P
Collocated Antenna P P P P P P SD P
Radio &/01' Tdevision Studio p P P P P
HadiD/Televisioll Transmjs~ion Antenna~ SD SD SD 3D SU SD SD SD SD SE
RadiCl/Television Tmnsmission Tower SD SD SD P P SE
Tower SD 3D SD SD SD SD SD SD 3U SD
Wireless Telecolllmunications Antenna 1 p P P P P
Wireless Te:leconllllunicatiolls Service Tower"! SE SE
MaioI' Bus or Railroarl Passenger Station p p p p p
Private Airplane Landing/Service Facility E E
Private Helicoptc,o Landing/Service Fael1 it, 3D Su E
I if visually integrated with or camouflaged on or within another stnlcture (slIch as a cllimney stack, church spire, light standard, penthouse, power line support dC'Iice, or water tower), or if
collocated on an existing or previously approved lower
2 monopole-type construction only
J if mounted on another structure;
4 if visually call10unaged on or within a stwclure olher thun a tower (slIch as a chimney stack, chureh s!}ire, light standard, monument, power line support device, or water tower)
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Pem1itted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
3U = Special Use
SE =' Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones OverLay Zones
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N .- N M "<l' ";' N M In "i' ro;- 00 -' i: ~ - N ...... ~ (/) (/) ~ !2 0
Type of Use I I ~ ~ ~ ~ cb I cO r:b 0 I ,
crJ VJ ~ co CI1 co co I U t:l... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 :::> :::> C/l 0 ::r:
Residential Uses - -
Single F.mily Dwelling p p p p p p P - P P - P P P E E
Two Family Dwelling p p - p p - p p
Multiple Family Dwening 3U p P - SU P - P P P
Accessory Dwelling - p - p p p p
Mobile Home Court Su - - E E E
Attached Dwelling - - p p p
Home Occupation p p p p p p p p .j2. - p p p - p p p p p p
Residential Kennel p p p p p p P P- I!- P - P P P - P P
Bed & Breckf.,[ Inn - - p p P
Tourist Home
Madel Home 1) p P P P P P - -
Guest House A A A A A A - -
Bona Fioe Serv.nts Quarters A A A A A A - -
NursinglRetiremenliConvalc5cenl Facility SU SU P P P - P P - P P P P
Private Swimming Pool, etc. A A A A A A - -
A55i<it~d Livjnyt>TlH'S~.IHme{NRCF) jl p.
Aparlment (Xl I!
Bwel-\ing-Yftil"(X) - P- - P.
Me-l>tle-H""", bY W SY - -
Office Uses
Clinic Of Medical Healll1 Center W W 8101 &Y W W P P P - P P P SU -
Data Processing & Analysis Facklily - - r
Engineering/Research Labor.ltnries/Facility - p - p p p
Research Laborniory p p p - p p - p p p
Financial !n~litulion - p p p p - p p p p
Aulomated Teller Muchine (A TM) A A A - A A A A - A A P P P
General Offices p p p p - p p p p P A P P P P
Professional 0 ffiee p p p p - p p p p p SU p p p p P
H1Sllfaflee-Offi€e-{ GO) - P f! P- -
ble_FY1EIRUF) - P- I!
M%ie"l--Gffii'e-{ PO) P-
Land Use Table
Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Pcnnitted
A = Acccsory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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N N m ..r '1"\ .- N r'l d; V) \D t"- oo r'l ...... M - ~ -0
Type of Use , JJ , ~ ~ ~ ~ r:b d:J cb d1 cb d1 r:b ...... ~ ~ 0 0 rL CIJ U) ~ 0 0
CIJ oe: I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ::> ::> UJ ::c
~JQI*i~I>-(EIRL/F) - P- -
Mffiel-(X) W W W - P- - E
gfli ee-Bffilfiiftg-(GO) - P- [l j2 -
~f*lc-e-P.-(GO) , - :p. -
GH1-ee-Yses-( GO) - :p. -
Gffire-tl5eS"'(GO) - &hi -
Real Estalc Offi~(GO) P- W II :p. :p. II
RffiIil~GO) :p. .j2 W - W p - p. .j2 F
Iffiemll raeilit)' (EIRLIF) .p. .p. P-
Tral'cl Sctl'ie-<e-Bureal:-(GO) !l- II II :p. P- P-
Yti~il'f Can.flall) B~si"e5fr-Gl'Rc-<>{GO) P- P P-
Va6a1iEmrlWA"""Ir-ial-+mi~c~1 ity-{S ,T orB) - - p
Institutional Uses
Chmch/Temple/l'lace of Wursl,ip SU SU SU SU SD SU SD SU SD SU - SU p SU - SU P P P P
Ho;pital W SIJ W W bY gy P P P - P - P P
Libril')' SUo SUo SUo SUo SU 3U SU SU SU - SD SU - P
Penal or Correctional Institute SU - SU SU - E E E
Post Office p p p - p p p - p p p
Power Generating Pl::ml - SU -
l'rivate Waler Treatment/Storage Fac~1i1y SU SU SV SU SU SU SU - -
Public Utiliti"slGwem!l\e~lal A.;encies SU Su SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SD SD SU SU SU SU SU Sl! SU SU SU
Public Service Fadlity p p p p p p p p p p - p p p p p p - p p p p p p p p p p P It P P P P P
Comn1ercial Sewage llf Garbage Di-s-pos:J.1 Plant - SU SU - E E
FamillVGhild ;\<1. BOUC) Gemer{PO) F
hi""fl5e--Ihwe<{GO) [l F .p. - p. p. p. -
*teffflilfy-GlID~ X) - - f! P.
Educational Uses
School, Trade or Business p p SU - SU p p p - p p p p
College or Universily SU SU SU SU SU - P - P P P P
Day NUlserylDay Care W W W W W gy p p - SU P SU ~ P P P
K indcrgnrlen/Preschool SU SU SU SU SU SU SV p p - p p p p
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Land Use Table
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
p = Pem1itted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay ZOD es
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N ...... N '" .q- on ...... 0l ,'1 ""' '0 ...... 00 ...... M .... ~ -0
Type of Use JJ r.h ~ ~ ~ D>. D>. en r:b r:b cO cO cO cO .... ~ ~ u U d. CIl (I) ~ 6 0
, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 :::,l 0 [/) Jj
....
School of General Elementary or Secondary SU SU SU SU SU SU SU
Educalion . - -
~iR;:; Arts Stuel-i{l (STorE) ,l2 p. P-
A;H;efle<>l-{ S. T orB J - - P. P- P.
Busifle5olCemmorei.1 &e-Iwel (S, TorB) :p. :p. :p. W II II SY P. P- P-
C,,'i""r) SEl'eo~(S, TorB) P- P- :p.
Danee-8€l",elMe<t<lem-y-(S, TorB) p. p. p. - P- P. - II P. P.
~~S.TorB) - - p. ,l2 p.
~~~(S, TorB) - - :p. p. P.
~(KJP) - - p. p. p.
:r:r-aining-faBiHly (S, T orB) - - p p.
Retail & Service Uses
General Rettiil Sales P P SU - P P P P A - A P P P P P
Lumber/Building Maler;al, Sales"<;(indoor) P P P - P - E
Gcneml Service p p SU - P P P P - P P P P P P
Automobile Yilling Station - - E
Automobilc Service Slation p p p - p p - E
AutomobilelMe~~lesIBoat Sales p p p - p - E E
AUlomobilelTruck Repair;.i P P P - SU - E E
Manufactwed Housing Sales - P - E E E E
Car Wash p p p - p - E
Commercial Konnel S-lJ p P P - - E E E
Dry Clean.ing ESlo.blisllme-n1 (wirfl on-sile jlllll1t) p P P - P - :p. Po :p
Dry Cleaning Emblishnlent '<>-(..iU1O"' on-site plant) P P P - P P - P P P
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EquipmEnt SalesfRepa.r (indoor) P p P - P - E
Food Stand - - p p p
Funeral HomefMortuuylCremalory P P P - SU p SU - P
Plant Nursery SU SU SU P P - SU - E
Recreational Vehicle/Mobile Home Sales P P P - P - E E E E
Roadside Sale, Stand P P P - SU - E E E E
Self.Service Laundry P P P - P - E E
Sexually Oriented DU5incss - SU - E E E
VClerin,ry ~I~spilal >-with c~mnmcial kennel P P P - SU - E E
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Land Use Table
Appendix A: Calomel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Permitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE"" Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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UJ ~ 0 UJ p.. M ..- N E-< <U
~ -- ~ ~ -- ~ >?- M '<t" E
...... ('.l ...... M '" >l- on ..- N ";' ~ on 'D t"- oo M ..... N ~ ~ ::E -c
n'pe of Use J,- J, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I dJ c.O cb cO en ..- ~ :i: u U r:L [JJ U) >:<: 5 0
p:) p:) . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ :=. :I:
0--< C/J
Vet~rin:Jry Hospita.l J..- wllhoul commerl;ial kennel P P P - P P - . p P E
C9Almere;al Wllolesale Sales of.P-H,<hl~ p P P P SU P f<
GeTleml-Busm~ P- P- P- - -!! -P- -
Afll~el'l-(GR) P- P- P- - I! P- -
A~I'.rel Stare (GR) I! P. P- P- I! P- P- i'
AJ1l'linneeI61eelm~ies Sh~iHGR) P- I! P-
A\lel~R-RBBm-(X) P- P- I! - P- -
tWt'.}-'P.rt:i & Tire CentcF-{GR) P- I! I! P- P- -P-
FaFll1 Impkmce! 8alos (ES/R) Ii P- I! I! g
~GR) P. P. P. - . j2 P- - I! P- f!
Ba,aor SI.e)) (GS) P- P- I! F- P- I! .p. P-
~J>-(GS) P- I! P. - P- P- - P- I! P.
~R~iHGR) II- P- P- - P- P- - P- P. I!
a~.~ p. p P- - P- - f,
Beelts!ereiG R) P. P- P- - .p. P- - P- P- P-
Btisiflo~leare9i"..Maelllfles-S<>les-(GR) P- P- I!- - P- P. -
Ga-I6-( R) - - P. P- .p.
~",,,l) 87 lea Cream SOOIT(GS) p. P- I! P- P-
&ehealessen (R) P- I!- P- P- P- P- P- P-
~fl-lk5laurUfll"'(R- Dri ve- tl,ru) P- I! P- - Sy -
Fe5H'ee1l-RL'Slauranl';\R- Ori ve-lh ru) - - g
~B~GR) P- P- P- ~ I< P ~ P- I< P-
GaFj'l<!!fJ~",,{GRl I!- P- P- - I" P- - P- P- P-
Gl,ffia--&-Glil"Sl'/a~GR) P- P- P- ~ P- P - P P- P
GeiWHH-!ateli( Shop (GR) P- P P- i'- P- P- P- :P-
CeFHlRaraial Retail Sa[e~ (GR) P- .P- f!
~.al-Sale erPraa~elsa!'-(GR) P-
GBltlFfl~~f-(GR) - - p.
GBITlI""reial-''''(X) W - P- -
8>mpltter--R-ep~GR) - - P. P- P-
GfaMlfJe~(GR) P- I'- F- - F - P P- I!
~f-S.!ar.e-(GR) P P- P- - P- -
DiSf8\lf11 Ster.e-{GR) F I! I!- f!
g.ressmalffi1g-S11€l~GS) P- I! P- - P. P- - P- P- I!
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Pennitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SB = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
OJ
~ U
-< 0 oj
l.L; ~ ~ is::
"'-< ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,...., ...... 0
(f.J ~ 0 rIJ ~ '" ...... N E-< 0>
d; ,~ '" ~ ~ ~ ..,.. '" v 6
N N '" ..,.. <n ...... M ,.., If"l '-0 r- oo ...... N ...... -a
Type of Use en en c::: ~ ~ ~ ~ dJ d:i d:i cD cD cb d:i - ~ ~ U (.) P., (J) CI) P-: (5 0
, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ;:::J 8 ::r:
..... C/l
~H>-{GRl P- P- P- - F - J!. J!. P.
Dul'li~-'llI;w,;JNttepriRI Establisimlem-(GS) p. p. p. P. P-
J;1€€ffieat-Aj;rliaR~l'I6l'""( GR) P P P. P. P -
&lermifla~GS) SlJ P- - -
Hett-Matlffi - - g :g
Flewe;--Slm!T{GR) p. p. p. - I! P- - p,. P- I!
~eFal-Hu"'e - -
FHm~r-e-{GR) P- P- I! - P- F F - 12 P. P.
Fumer Shop (GR) It .p J.l P. .Jl 1'1 P. .Jl
GffiIeR-S-j,~ GR) P. It It - W P- .Jl - I' F P.
~GR} JI- P- P- - P- f! - J.l P- f!
GfOC~(GR) f! }l P. - gy p. - P. P- P.
GuI1SiHi4-(GR) P. P- P- - P- -
HOOerdasl>ery-( G R} P. P. P. - P. P. - P- P- P-
Harowftfe-Sfflr-e-( G R) P- j2 P. - P- I' - P P- I!
Ifef>lt1+-r.....~ GR) W - -
Heal~(GS) P- P- P- - P. P. -
lrrterierD~-o"ati~Itep-(G S) P- P. P- - P- P - I! P- P-
J.eweffy-Ste Fe-{ G R) P- I! P- - P- - P- P- P.
ffilH'-filllillg-S1Hlj'l-{GS) P- P- - -
LauRdry ^!;etlc} P- P. P. P.
L-eaI!Rdbuggag~(GR) P- P- P- - P- P. - P- P- I!
L~r&-~GS) P- P- P- - P- P- - P- P- I!
Mea~GR) p. P- P- - W I! - P- P- I!
Me,*al-S~PO) - - P. P-
MilliRcrj SllojT(X) P P. f! P.
Ml>l'IWfiCIlt-Sales-{G R) P- P. :p. - -
~Eere-(GR) - - P- P- P-
N...... dealcr (GR) P- P- P- P- P- 11 ,p.
Qffi<:-<: SUflply Slorc (GK) p P F- P- I!: P- P. P-
Qptiei-'Gptit.l Suppl} (WS) P- P- F P- P- P P- I!
Or1hB~,~ieq.le.i~~jJl'l:t-S.tes-(WS) p 12 .p. P Jl. P- P- P.
Patn~~--(GR) P. .Jl I! - P- I! - P- P. F-
Pa~GR) P P- P- - - E
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Appendi:x A: Calomel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Permitted
A = Accesory
"Blarlk" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE -- Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
OJ
~ '-'
-<( Q oj
~ ;:J 3= p::;
p.., :;E ;J ~ ;:J ....... ....... 0
IZ! C 0 tZl ~ ("<) - N E-< .:l
J .~ -- ~ ~ ~ '<:l" <') '<t S
..... N .- N ("<) '<t ..., ....... N .... V1 '-D r- eo ..... M ..... N ....... 8 z ~ >U
Type (}f Use JJ en ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 00 00 r6 r6 d:1 cO cO ..... ~ ~ U U d.. U) U) ~ is 0
, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .~ t:J r;Il ::r.:
-
~~ap-(GR) I' P- I' - f!- P- - I!- F P-
Fllal&J!i€lf-llI'""S fat-ioo +>- (G S) P. f! Ji! - P- -
i'fte-tag>;'phi€-S1i.ffie-( G 5) P F P - P- 11 - P- P- :p.
ffi'fure Framing Sll"jT(GR) p. J! J! P- 11 11 P. P-
Il.ffiftI-Nttffiet7' SId J! J! - w: -
P.lumbffi~"pl'ifSh"jT(GR) p. P- P- - -
PFifl~f\"(GS) - P. - P. P- I!
RiliIieI+eI<:...isialll>al~5 SktljT(GR) P- I! P- P- I!
~a~GR) J! P- P. - P. -
Recen:li,,;:, St.dio (GS) P P P P P P P P P
Red~eiA~ SaleR-(GS) P- p. P. P- P.
J~-es-~I9-(GR) - W -
SeG""e11 [al~e1 Store-(GR) p. p. p. :p. P. F
~__~!ljT(GS) P. P. P. - P- P- - P. P- I!
Skee-S~a~GS) P- p. P- - P. P- - P- P- i!
ShflWfellffl-( GR) P- P. P. - J! - F l?- II
S",a,fI-J01lgffie-Sal~epa,F{ESR) - - :g
Sp~~","(GR) P- I! P - P. P. - P. P. :p.
Slatianer-{ G R) P. P- I! - P. P. - P. P P-
~\a.-.IieI-(GR) F :p. :p. - W P. -
'failor & Dre'Gin,; SI,ol'""CGS) F P- P- P. P. P- P. f!
:ra:iidem%l-(GS} P- P- P- - -
T-t7baeoo-Sh"jT{GR) .p. :p. Jl - P- I! - P- P- P.
:r~GR) P- P- P. - :p. p. - P- I'- P.
Uphala."",,([lrajlery SI1OJl{GR) P- P. P. P- P- i! P- P-
~flfe-(GR) P- P- P - i! P. -
JAAwles"I~eaf.(WS) &hi p. P- - -
Cultural I Entertainment Uses
Art Gallery p p p - p p - p P P
Art & Music Cellter p p p - p p - p p p
Boarding or Lodging House SU SU SU SU SU - -
'Camil'als. Fairs, Circuses. elc. p p p - SU - E E
Hotel Su SU SU - P - P P E
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Appendix A: CarmeUClay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Permitted
A = AccesOlY
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
B = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
o.;l
k u
-< 5 (OJ
~ ;:J ::J ;l: p:;
i:J.. ~ ~ ~ ~ 0
Ul > 0 Ul ~ ..., -' N (-< ll)
~ ~ :g ~ ~ '<t m "=T 6
-' S' ~ N "'"' '<l" ~ ~ ~ r<1 d; V) '? t"- oo ~ m -' N -' ~ ~ "'t"l
Type of Use , I ~ ~ ~ . cO ro .cn cO .--< ~ ~ U 0 c.l... CIJ Ul p:; 0 0
M M c:: e<: 0"1 0"1 a:l , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ;:J ;:J (I) ::r:
~
Holel (Full Service) . SD SO SU - P - P P :g
Indoor Theater p p p - p p - P E
Catering Establishment P p P - P -
Restaurant, withoutdrive-thru food sales P P P - P P - P P P P P
Restaurant, with walk-upldrive-thru food sales P P P - P P - E E
Meeting or Party Hall p p p - p p - p p p
Museunl - - P SD P
Stadium 0..- Colis.eum - p -
TavcmINight Club - P - P P P
10.18 .oje Tl.eater(JT) :g
fler-ifl.Fmffi~HIeF-( IT) - - P-
Brc'" CQ rUrew-t'tl'6{R) p. P- P-
~s-ef-G1!ffijoole-kflfrt-H,,1ilm (X) P- P- I! - W W - SlJ P. j2 P-
Industrial Uses
Bon-ow Pit/Top Soil Removal & Storage SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU - SU SU - E
Contractor Shop (specialized) (?) SU P - - p p p
Heavy Industrial - p - E E E E
Commercial SilnitDry Landfill or Junk Yard SU - SU SU - E E E E E
Lighllndustrial SU p - p - E
Storage ilnd/or Warehousing. indoor SD P SU - P P - P E E E
Stomge and/or Warehousing, Ouldoor - P SD - E E E
Water Management & Use Facility - SU P SU ~
&Hk Storage aT Sale ufPetroleum Products~ SU P P - E - E E E
Coke OvensfDrick Yards/Kilns/Open Hearth/Blast - SU -
Furnace (?) .
Light Manufacturing Establislunents'" - - p
MineraUSmdlG..dvel E"lritclion Oper_tion:;;, Rl!R ~ iII,.S:te.rag,c SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU E E E
PrintinglPublislling Establishment SU P P - - p
StoragelDistribution FacHity SU P P - - P E
Wbolesaling Facility - - p
Manufacture of Flammable Liquids/Gases - SD - E E E
Heavy Mallufacluring - E - E E E E E E
Gemmen:ial-8-tHtitury-hiHj{lJilI-Dr Re:fi.ls~ D~mlfl (CSLlJY] W W W I;; E
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Permitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
~
c u
~ ~ '"
~ ~ :;::J ~ p::;
~ ~ > ~ :::E ...... - 0
CIJ 0 If.I '"" ...... N f:-< '-'
l ::s ~ 5E ~ ~ ~ ..q "" "'" E
'";l - N ,...., ..q <rI ...... N M ~ <rI 'D r-- C<;J "" ,...., N ...... :! ~ -0
Type of Use -; ~ ci ~ ~ ~ , m d1 cO oJ I en ...... ~ i: 0 0 P.- m Ul ..,: 0
<:Il UJ en CC , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ;:J ;:J en 0 ~
.-..
FaOO-P-ffld~ri"utiA:; SlatioA (SIDFJ W F- E
News~~,lt;"g-<>H'fin~ (PIPE) W P- I! - W -
Top Soil Rcmo.'ll,~(BPITS R&S) &Y W W W W W W W W &Y 8l:J W E
=l*RSj'leffi>tt&fHiaei+w,.. '''" (WF) - I! -
:r-r~eIl-~4+(WF) - J2 -
C~IEl ~1~ra;;e-baelter(SIW. I) P- P- P- I!
Se\f-sffira"e,'Milll ^ arehOtl5e-~SIW, 1) g
Sroftlge"( X) - SlJ -
Gemffiefc-ial-Waf~<}I~ (SfW, I) &1J P - - :g
Gooffa<;t'itF.i-StemglH'aei#ly (SfW. I) 00 P - -
fut€lB~t{t!W,;eJ.V",Feb""5e (SAV, I) W P- P- - -
b!\!n<k)'-fif-Df.y-C~attl{DCE, w/P) W P- P- - -
Maehinel'ylEqttlpn,ent Sill.s" (ES & R) P. P- P.
~~Hlttf.ae.t-tl-fffig - E - g E
Qi5pu""l .fRaai.aeli..e Malerial;; (HM) E E E :g :g
~m"--Mall,,faeltffiffg-(HM) - E - g g g :g
F\fek!rke-8uks (SSPP) gy P. P- - -
Leather CUAflg-& *allmRg{HM) E E :g ,g :g
btm~-ReBflin;; & ~~aflufaAffiRfig{HM) :g :g E :g
J1etroIeIillT'Rdil'linc & HamtfaetuFiflg-{HM) , :g :g .g :g
Reclaiming Pte~"'(HM} E B .g :g
Slal!gl~tmil'lg (HM) :g II :g :g B
,I;te~(HM) - :g - :g E E g
WiHl<H'r",",""'I~g~f"eI<l';fig--(HM) - E - :g :g :g
bWlagraJ'lhin;; Estal>lisl1mene(LME) J!
bHm~,sJeMl5-Slt>l'i1gea'l-l-e~ W J! F- - -
Macllffie-Shep-( L1) P. - -
SheEh'\4effil-SOOf3 (L1) BY P. - -
8i;A SImp (Ll) W IJ I! P- I!
J,.~ejr{LI) P- - - :g
Gaffiffi~F!lge Fa",;l;!) (SIW. Jf W
~~lWj(SID F) - - J!
f'-A81"W"'pll)'-E5!ab~htne"1 (PIPE) - - P.
~effitT{SfW.I) - P. P- - P-
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Appendix A: Carmel/Cl3Y Official Schedule of Uses
P '" Permitted
A = Acccsory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
""
<:: 0
<<:: Q OJ
~ ~ 3= p:;
"" ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ 0
U) ~ 0 (I) e: r<1 ~ l"l f-< o.l
1 ~ I~ r<1 ~ ~ ~ "'" ....., -.T E
- N - C"I <") "'" \() ,...., N M <rl '0 ~ "'? ..... N - ~ ::2 "0
Type of Use rh J., ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m r:O en en cb - :S :S 0 rj 0:- m m c:: 0 0
en en , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ :J CIl ::c
-
Agricultural Uses p
Commercial Greenhouse SD SU - SU P -
R,isingl13reeding ofNon-FaTlll Animals (0) SU - - E
Fted Slore SU p - -
Gr.in Elevator SU p - - E E E
General Agriculture p P P P P P P P P P - P P P P P P - P P
/!laftl-Growi~lteA-5 (CG) - - SU
Recreational
Commercial Recreational Facllity, Indoor p p p - SU SU P - P P P P
Commercial Recreational Facility, Outdoor SU SU SU - 3D - E E E
Community Center .. - - p p
Country Club SU SU SU SU SU SU p - . - P
GolfCouTse SU SU SU SU SU SU P - - p
Privale Club or Lodge p p p - SD - P r p p p
Private Recreational Filcility SU SU SV SU SU SU SU SU SU SU - SU SU -
Riding Stable SU SU - -
Park, Public p P P P P P P P P P - P P P P P P - P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Am~semellll'.r["cle.(CRFI) W
Alml5em~(CRFI) - - :g :g :g
Billi.nll.'arlaI'{CRFJ) P- p. P- P. - P. I'- F
Bewlffi3:-AHey-{ CRT-I) p. P- P - P. P. -
8ilflre-HaI-I-( CRH) f2 P P - P- -
9aI1eillg Aeadcffi) (S, TorS) P-
Ga CaFt Track ( CRE 0) E .g
Health-GIOO-(PCor L) - - j.! :p. :p. P. P-
~le-GelHCRFO) - - .g
Reerea~5""(X) P. - -
!;ilMtiB~ Calkry(CRFI) p f! f! f!
~~CRfI) P. P. :p - W P- -
~~CRFI) - - :p
+emP.5f.I~w\l-Faffiity{CRFI ) P. P 1" - .p. W - F-
WilteHrli t1e.( C RFO) - - II g
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.'
Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P == Permitted
A == Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
OJ
c:: oJ
@ '"
-<( ~ :J ::> ~ A-.
~ ~ ~ ':?: ~ ..... 0
(/) > 0 (/) p.., ""' ..... N f-< v
I d; I~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '<l' M '<l' E
<'l <"l '<l' V) .- N '" '.... \.0 ~ 00 .-< ,.,..., ..... N .- ::s -c
..... N ~ ~ ~ tIl tIl ~ 0
TYIJe of Use Vi rh ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ d:J dl dl cO cO D"1 d1 , U U P.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ::> ::> tIl 0 0::
.....
FfljIeFftil't-e~ (PCarL) SU SU SU - - p
8ecirtl-~RlaPj-GI'ga~(PCorL) - - P-
Miscellaneous
Artilicial Lake or Pond' (non-platted) SU SU SD SU SU SU SU SD SD SU - SO SU SU SU - SU P
Cemetery SU SU SU SU SD SU SD SU SO - - SO
Commercial Parking Lol p P P - P P -
Historic Site - - P
Af.!i.liEiill ,"al~" or P<lRll'll-(X) W S1J
Transportatil)n & Communication
Uses
Anlenna'-l- SO SU SD SO SD SU - - p
Afllemta""Collocatod Antenna P P P P P P SU - - p
Radio &/or Television Studio p P P - P P -
Ra(\ioITelevision Transmission Antenna' SO SD - SO SU SU SU SU SU - SU SE
RadiolTdevision Transmission Tower SU SU SU P P - - SE
Tower SU SU SD - SD SD SD SD SU SU - SU
Wireless TeleeomnumicalioTl:; Antenna I - P P P P - P
\Virelcss T~Ie:coLl1municalions Service Tower ~ SE - - SE
Molar Bus or Railroad Passcnger Station p p p - p p -
Pril'ale Airplane Landing/Servioe Facility W - - E E
Private Helicopter Landing/Service FaciHty W - SU - SD E
~l<l~ - - :g E
+mGki.ng Termi"al (DF) W W
Helij'le>+fllHb8 - &Y - W
I'e\;er Tral'lfmissl6n Lil'le (X) (?) P. P. P. P. J!
1'1fflef-"FFallsmjS5~*(X) (?) W W &Y W bY W SU - - p
ltemJ*trarY-H5{!!;-,iffiefB-7'ear maJ;im.lm~~ ....\-'iHI-keftftett-~ ~out kC,"lW~ '~d-lry-the.slati; ~ -llBt-a-fl~-pla1; l if visually integrated with or camouflaged on or within ano111er structure (such as a
chimney stack, church spire, light standard, monument, penthouse, power line support device, or water tower), or if collocated on an existing or previously approved tower; 2 monopole-type construction only;
8-fl&-eal5ide-seFl'i<;~ '[fmounted on another structure; --J~~~\'ery om)' ++-ilffie-llll"ough typt:; ~:! .,.,'ithin the sam~ b\l;]l4il~g orllliilding-cE'lmptewdir~tly associaterl with m~ :lite prmru<:ts
manufactured, ~fI'a-l~-Etofee;l H-related \0 tbE indus'.rial COBEeflJ..5; +4 -related4&4e-5jJeeffie-efr5H.e-re~Fffig-eooeems~!;. -tD'ioh'ing notcrials lInlllef-eltemieillH]mt are consid~rod dangorous to the
Iteattll;-5i1fety-llnd welfare efthe~€fterel public as de~ by tho StIlte ofIndiana, Boor-4-BfH~ltlr,oHho Cityaf Carmi!i\'ffiffiefla.!--HeHfianufacturcd or assembled-e~ H illcluding sand, gFil.'iol. soil
aggregate, on4-aU-relatefl.-processing oper:Hi(ffis~ ~cd to pomlille4-ffnmlfia€l.lIfiflg-er-Btl~s.w 1l~~ur~ssembled-()n--site;;W 4ltiJ-ization or manufacture of eXp1esWe
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Appendix A; Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
P = Pemlitted
A = Accesory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Merirtian Zones Overlay Zones
..,
c::: <..l
-< ~ Cl ~ ~
[:I.., ;:J ;:::J - p...
I:I.. ~ ~ ~ - 0
u:J C 0 en ~ C"'l ~ ("1 !-< ..,
1 ~ j ...., ~ ~ -- ;s ~ '<I" C"'l '<T E
...... N ~ N C"'l ~ on ~ N M 'r) '-0 r- oo ...... N - ::?: ~ Z "0
Type of Use , r.h ~ ~ J. a; ~ cO , cb cO cO d1 cO .-. ~ ~ u u c:l.. U] U] ~ <5 0
l!1 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 :=J ~ CI] ::c
CI"J ......
maleRe-ls--EaeeTfi&Hf\clH~5j.'I'~~)~~ien or manufacture of flit_lIable li[).uids or g~ses etaeF thall those uSefr.By-the-HTIIflufu€turing e5t~lllishmcnts-iH-the1r oper-ati(m~l actiYiti:e~illc1uding
fabFicatiHg, asscmbliRgo1lrocessin;, Eleaning,teslffig, analyzing, rep~fring-e.f.geed5, m~lenals orp~&~a{et!-wtth_-an-i~l lise, including 5el~'icc fucilities for cFAJ:llo:,'ees-or guests; provided,
-H~ltaHH1Y service facil-i-I'f-shn]~ithin a building arc a or cemp]e~erc'1f-ooHl-se4-for 011 site FfIaflufacruriflg ;!-s inclEil,lcs service cstaWi5lmlent~ ;H; -eH-cl-ooed; 2+"-\Inenelese4;
;!S~lffi--or wlmll1w seFVi-ef; ~ --fMllll,**IH~-~!k>ffl.lH-R--1che-same-billidiJJg 6T lJHilffillg-c0mpl~r largE;T lJlan [JllC (I) acre OT mere than eight (8) feet in aBI'th (n~cof-a-i*ltr ,etail 51lle of
r-r-ea~elt-afe--iliFe€1.~y-rel-a.te4--Ie-FH-anufacturing eOIleel'lt5-ffieated-wilffia t11e M 2 MaHufacturing Dj'sl-Qer -ifwfleco.tcd all an existing appra'l'e~r4 if visually camouflaged on or within a
structure other than a tower (slIch as a chimney stack, church spire, light standard, monumeut, power lin-e support, or water toweiJ;tt~J{-eess--ef-h!9-K\IA * -Tet-a-i\-&-effiee; 0-6 one (1) !'milpeF-ffiallUfachuiRg
estabti51ml,mf--e-F-e91'fl~--seH1-fi ty-Jl1-H'J'~s H -fl~windO\v-fflefka-\e!j 0lI-ft.'-Iared-t,"-Ule--re5i1l-effiial charucte.'-{)f!Be Gis In ct
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Appendix A: Carmel/Clay Official Schedule of Uses
Listing of Acronyms
(all acronyms immediately follow the deleted use to show what single use has
replaced it.)
x - Removed for no specific reason other than the use is not necessary,
NRCF - Nursing, Retirement or Convalescent Facility
GO - General Office
PO - Professional Office
EIRL/F - Engjneering/Research Laboratory/Facility
S, T, or B - School, Trade or Business
KIP - Kindergartelv'Preschool
GR - General Retail
R ~ Restaurant
ES/R - Equipment SalesiRepair
'VB - Wholesale Sales
IT - Indoor Theater
CSL/JY - COl11mercialSanitary Landfill/Junk Yard
S/DF - Sales/Distribution Facility
PIPE - PublishingIPrinting Establislmlent
BP/TS R&S - BOlTOW Pit/Top Soil Removal & Storage
WF - Wholesaling Facility
SfYV 1- Storage/Warehousing Indoor
DCE, W/P - Dry Clefu-ung Establishment with Plant
....... 6.11-.
HM - Heavy Manufacturing
SSpp - Storage & Sale of Petroleum Products
LME - Light Manufacturing Establishments
LI ~ Light Industrial
CG - Commercial Greenhouse
CRFI - Commercial Recreational Facility Indoor
CRFO - Commercial Recreational Facility Outdoor
PC or L - Private Club or Lodge
DF - Distribution Facility
CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TO\VNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE
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CARMEL/CLAY ZONlNG ORDINANCE
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CHAPTER 3: DEFINITIONS
3.0 Definitions.
The following generalll1les of constmction and definitions shall apply to the reguhi.tions ofth1S ordinance:
3.1 The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the
contrary .
3 .2 Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and the future present.
3.3 The word "shall" is a mandatory requirement. The word "may" is a permissive requirement. The word
"should" is a preferred requirement.
3.4 The word "building" or "structure" includes any pmt thereof, and the word "building" includes the word
"structure".
3.5 Words not defllled herein but defIned in the Carmel Subdivision On:linance shall be interpreted m
accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance defInition.
3.6 Words and terms not defllled herein or in the Carmel Subdivision Ordinance shall be interprete.d in accord
with their nOlmal dictionary meaning and customary usage.
3.7 Defmitions:
ADVISORY PLAN"NING LAW. The Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana, as defIned in I.e. 36-
7-4-101. (adopted pel" Z-365-01)
AGRICULTURE, GENERAL. The use of land fot agricultural purposes, including farming,
pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and the necessary accessory uses for
parking, treating or storing the produce; provided, however, that the operation of any such
.accessory uses shall be secondary to the normal agricultural activities. The term agriculture
does not include chemical storage or manufacturing associated with Agriculture. (Unified
Development Ordinance, City of Noblesville, IN... Article 2, pg. 6)
AIRPORT. A facility with surfaced runways and navigation devices for the takeoff and landing of aircraft
and with or without services available far aircraft.
. AIRSTRIP. A grassed area mnway without navigation devices for the takeoff and landing of aircraft and
without services available for aircraft.
ALLEY. A pemlanent public service way providing a secondary means of access to abutting lands.
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ALTERATION, :LviA TERlAL. AJJ.y change to an approved plan of any type that involves the substitution of
one material, species, element, etc. for another. (adopted per Z-345)
ALTERATION, MillOR. Any change to an approved plan of any type that involves the revision of less
than ten percent (10%) ofthe plan's total area or approved materials. (adopted per Z-345)
ALTERATION, STRUCTURAL. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing
walls, partitions, columns, bealIJ.S, girders, or any substantial change in the exterior walls or the
roof.
ALTERATION, SUBSTANTIAL. Any change to an approved plan of any type that involves the revision of
ten percent (10%) or more ofllie plan's total area or approved rnatelials. (adopted per Z-345)
ANTENNA. A stmcture or device that is used for the purpose of collecting or transmitting signals, images,.
sounds, or information of any nature by wire, radio, visual, or electromagnetic waves, irtcluding
but not linlited to directiollal or amm-directional antennas, panels, and microwave or satellite
dishes. The term does not include an amateur radio station antenna. (adopted per Z-32 0)
ANTENNA, DISH-TYPE RECEIVING (EARTH STATION OR GROUN'"D STATION). A signal
receivirtg device, the purpose of which is to receive radio communications, television, data
transmission or other signals from a satellite or satellites in earth orbit. Considered a stlucture,
thus subject to all ordinances relating to structures.
APARTMENT. A dwelling unit, primarily of a rental nature.
AREA, BUILDING. see BUILDING AREA.
AREA, COM:MON. Areas within a development that serve either a portion of or the entire development.
(Ex.ample C011JT1lon area - signs, lighting, landscaping, maintenance shed, etc.)
AREA, GROSS. Entire area of project or platted area.
ART & MUSIC CENTER. A structure or complex of structures for housing the visual and/or
performing arts. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 17)
ART GALLERY. A room or structure in which original works of art or limited editions of original
art are bought, sold, loaned, appraised or exhibited to the general public. .(A GlossalY of
Zonillg... pg. 39)
ASSESSED V ALUA TION. The monetary value placed on a propeliy and/or building as established by the
assessor with authority over the jurisdiction of this ordinance.
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM). A mechanized consumer banking device operated by a
financial institution for the convenience of its customers, whether outside or in an access-
controlled facility. (A GlbssalY of Zoning... pg. 40)
AUTOMOBILE FILLING STATION. See STA110N, AUTOMOBILE FILLING
AUTOMOBILE OR BOAT SALES. See SALES, AUTOMOBILE OR BOAT.
AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK REF AIR. See REPAIR, AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION. See STATION, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
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AWNING, PERMANENT. A permanent shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and
composed of rigid or non-rigid materials. (See definition of WALL SIGN). (Section 25.7)
AWNING, TEMORARY. A temporary shelter, erected and in place for less than six (6) months of any
given year, supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid
materials except for the supporting framework. One decorative and non-commercial nature,
clearly incidental and customary and commonly associated with any national, state, local or
religious holiday. (Section 25,7)
BASEMENT. A story having part, but not less than one-half, of its height below grade. A basement is
counted as a story for the purposes of height regulation if sub'divided, used for dwelling pmposes
other than by a janitor employed op the premises and/or as walk-out access.
BED & BREAKFAST INN. A private, owner occupied business with 4 to 20 guest rooms where
overnight accommodations and a morning meal are provided to transients for compensation
and where the bed and breakfast inn is operated primarily as a business. See also 11ln. (A
Glossary of Zoning... pg 45)
BERTH OR BAY, LOADING AND UNLOADING. The off-street area required for the receipt or
distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, which in tius Ordinance is held to be a twelve-
foot (12') by forty-five-foot (45 ') loading space \"ith a fifteen-foot (15 ') height clearance and
paved with a hard smface in accordance with the CWTent standards of the City of Carmel.
BLOCK. A unit or property bounded by one or more streets and by streets and/or railroad rights-of-way,
waterways or other barriers.
BLOCK FRONTAGE. Propeliy having frontage on one side of a street and lying between the two nearest
intersecting or intercepting streets, or nearest intersecting or intercepting street and railroad
right-of-way, waterway or other barrier.
BOARD. The CalmeVClay Board of Zoning Appeals.
BORROW PIT. An area of land from which eaJ.i:h is H:moved for use on another site and a permanent or
temporary irregular terrain is created.
BUFFER, GREENBELT. The area of a development which abuts the perimeter of the development and
which is designed specifically to provide a buffer and visual screen to adjacent land.
BUFFER OR SCREEN, SOLID VISUAL, May include, but not be limited to a minimum five-foot (5')
high solid evergreen hedge; stone, brick or wood fence; earth mounding or other suitable material
or any combination a minimum of five (5) feet in height. If a chain link fence (with or without
screen slats) is used, a minimum of five-foot (S ') high solid evergreen hedge shall be provided on
the residential or commercial side of the fence.
BUILD-TO LThTE. A line appearing on the development plan, stated as the setback dimension from the
right-of-way along which a building far,;ade must be placed. (adopted per Z-340)
BUILDING. A structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, for the shelter, support, enclosure or
protection of persons, animals, chattels, or property. When separated by party walls, each portion
of such a building shall be considered a separate structure.
BillLDING HEIGHT. See HEIGHT, BUILDING.
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BUILDING, ACCESSORY. A building subordjnate to another structure or use located on the same Lot
which is not used for permanent human occupancy. (Deleted: which does not alter or change the
character of the premises and which is not attached to the principal structure. The sole and only
"attachments" to be considered between the accessory building and the principal structure shall be
uniform and continuous roof, supported by customary supports or joists, and no other connection
or attachment between the two structures shall be considered within the meaning of this
ordinance.) An accessory building may also include public utility; cO!luminication, electric
distribution and secondary power lines; gas, water and sewer lines; their supports and poles, guy
wes, small transformers, wire or cable and other incidental equipment and public telephone
booths.
BUILDING, DETACHED. A building having no stmctural connection with another building.
BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF~ The line of the face of the building nearest the Front Lot Line, not
counting patios, telraces, etc. . .
BlITLDING, MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL. An office or commercial building, occupied by two (2)
or more businesses, which cannot be classified as a multi-teill!.ut ground floor building. (Section
25.7)
BUILDThTG, MULTI-TENANT GROUND FLOOR. An office or commercial building, occupied by two
(2) or more businesses in which every business occupies space on the ground floor and every floor
existing above. (Section 25.7)
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL. A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the Lot on which
said building is situated. Where a substantial part of an accessory building is attached to the
pri.Jicipal building in a substantial mamler, as by a roof, such accessOlY building shall be counted as
a par\ of the principal building.
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BUILDING AREA. The maximum horizontal projected area of the p,rincipal and accessory building,
ex.cluding open steps or terraces, unenclosed porches not exceeding one story in height and
architectural appmienances projecting not more than the amounts specified herein.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE. (Sometimes called a Building Line.) The line nearest the front of and
across a Lot establishing the minimum open space to be provided between the front line of a
building or structure and the Front Lot Line.
BURNING, FREE. A rate of combustion described by a material which bums actively and easily suppOlis
combustion.
BURNING, INTENSE. A rate of combustion described by a material that burns with a high degree of
activity and is consumed ranidJy.
BURNING, MODERATE. A rate of combustion described by a material which supports combustion and is
consumed slowly as it bums.
BURNING, SLOW, OR INCOMBUSTIBLE. Materials which do noUn themselves constitute an active
fuel for the spread of combustion. A material which ,...ill not ignite, nor actively SUppOlt
combustion, during an exposure for five (5) minutes to a temperature of 1200 degrees F.
Cf.LIPER (C:J.l.), The diamoter of 0. tree trunk meaourod at f.01ty (10) inches from th-e ground. (repealed
per Z-365-01) .
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CAMP, PUBLIC. Arly area or tract of land used or designed to accommodate two or more camping parties,
including cabins, tents or other camping outfits.
CAR WASH. The llse of a site for washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles,
or other light duty equipment. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 59)
CEMETERY. Land used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including
columbariwns, crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and
within the boundary of such cemetery.
CARNlV ALS, FAIRS, OR CIRCUSES. A traveling or transportable group Dr aggregation of rides,
shows, games or concessions or any combination thereof. (A Glossmy ofZrJ/ling... pg. 59)
CATERING ESTABLISHMENT. An establishment proVidingrneals audior refreshments for public
or private entertainment for a fee. (A Glossal)' of Zoniitg....pg. 60)
CENTERLINE. A line lying midway between the sidelines of a street or alley right-of-way and/or
pavement
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A certificate signe.d by the Director stating that the occupancy and use
of land or a building or structure refened to therein complies with the provisions of this ordinance.
CHURCH, TEMPLE, OR PLACE OF WORSffiP. A building, together with its accessory buildings
and use, where persons regularly assemble for religious purposes and related social events
and which buildings, together with accessory buildings and uses, is maintained and
controlled by a religious body organized to sustain religious ceremonies and purposes. (A
Glossmy of Zoning... pg. 185)
CIVIL VIOLATION. The erection, alteration, enlargement, maintenance or use of any building, structure
or land violation or any provision of the. Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision requirements; Sign
Ordinance, Building Code applicable to such building, structure, or land in the zone in which it is
located. (Section 34.0)
CLINIC OR MEDICAL-HEALTH CENTER. Arl establishment where human patients are admitted for
special study and treatment by two or more licensed physicians or dentists, and their professional
associates.
CLUB, PRlV ATE. An association organized and operated on a non-profit basis for persons who are bona
fide members paying dues, which association owns or leases premises, the use of which premises is
restricted to such members and their guests, and which manages the affairs of such association by
and through a board of directors, executive committee or sirnilar body chosen by the members.
Food, meals and beverages may be served on such premises, provided adequate dining room space
and kitchen facilities are available. This includes fraternities and sororities.
GbUSTER HOUSING. The p:ouping of single family dv,'eUing units, either attached or detached, ill such a
manner as to enable the meorporation of green belts and other open spaces. (i-epealed per Z-294)
COLISEU1vL see STADIUM OR COLISEUM.
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. An institution other than a trade school that provides full-time or
part-time education beyond high school. (A GlossaJY o/Zoning... pg. 90)
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR FACILITY. See RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF FACILTY, COMMERCIAL.
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COMMISSION. The C8J.mellClay Plan Commission.
COMMITMENT. A covenant concerning the use or development of a pa~cel of rea,l property which is
made in writing by the O\Vller of that parcel, either voluntarily or in accordance with an order or
request ofllie CoJJJrrJission. (Section 31.6.1)
COMMUNITY CENTER. A place, structure; area, or other facility used for and providing religious,
fraternal, social, and/or recreational programs generally open to the public and designed to
accommodate and serve significant segments of the community. May also be referred to as a
COnvention center or civic center~ (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 66)
COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY. See RECREATIONAL FACILITY, COMMUNITY.
,CONDOMINIUM. One or more structures, each structure having two or more dwelling units or other units
for occupancy, wherein provisions have been made for separate ownership of each individual
dwelling unit or occupancy unit. A type of o\Vl1ership.
CONSTRUCTION, COMMENCEMENT OF. The point ill. time cOIIIIDemorating the breaking of grouud
, for the constl1lction of a development or structure.
CONSTRUCTION FACILITY, TEMPORARY. Temporal)' buildings or structures incidental to
comtruction operations used during constl1lction development.
CONVENIENCE MARKET. see MARKET, CONVENIENCE.
CO:NVENIENCE STORE (WITH OR WITHOUT GAS SALES). see STORE, CONVENIENCE (FVITH
OR WITHOUT GAS SALES).
COOPERATIVE. A type of ovmership characterized by collective ownersIllp ~f an object by an
. organization whose members share in the profits or other benefits of said collective oVl'llership.
COUNCIL. The GHy Common Council of the City ofCam1el, Indiana. (amended per Z-365-01)
COUNTRY CLUB. A ch}.b with recreation facilities for members, their families and invited guests.
(A GlossUlY of ZO/l,i/lg... pg. 74)
COUNTY Hamilton County, Indiana.
CROSSWAY. A pedestrian mid-block walk loca.ted in an easement withi.."1 the street.
CUL-DE-LOOP. A street that turns into and reconnects with its main axis, with the center or island used
for parking or open space purposes.
CUL-DE-SAC. (Com1 or Dead End Street). A short street having one end open to a through street and
being permanently tenninated by a vehicle turn-around. The length of a cul-de-sac is, measured
from the center of the turn-around to the.centerline of the first intersecting through street.
DATA PROCESSING & ANALYSIS FACILITY. Facility where electronic data is processed by
employees, including, without limitation, data entry, storage, conversion or analysis,
subscription and credit card transaction processing, telephone sales and order collection,
mail order and catalog sales, and mailing list preparation. (A Glossar)' of Zoning... pg. 77)
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DAY (OR DAY CARE) NURSERY. An organized group program for the care of pre-school children away
from their own residence for any part of a twenty-four (24) hour day, for compensation or
otherwise.
DECIBEL. A unit of measurement of the intensity or loudness of sound. Sound level meters are used to
measure such intensities and are calibrated in decibels.
DENSITY, GROSS. The total number of dwelling units divided by the gross area in acres.
DEPARTMENT. Department of Community Services. (Section 34.0)
DEVELOPMENT. Existing facilities (ctructrn:es). Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real
estate including but not limited to:
1. construction, reconstruction, or placement of a building or any addition to a building;
2. installing a manufactured home on a site, preparing a site for a manufactured home or
installing a recreational vehicle on a site for more than one hundred eighty (180) days;
3. installing utilities, erection of walls or fences, construction of roads, or similar projects;
4. construction of flood control stmctures such as levees, dikes, dams, channel
improvements, etc.;
5. mining, dredging, filling, grading, excavation, or drilling operations;
6. construction and/or reconstruction or bridges or culverts;
7. storage of materials, or: .
8. any other activity that might change the direction, height; or velocity of flood or surface
waters.
"Development" does not include activities such as the maintenance of existing buildings and
facilities such as painting, re-roofmg; resurfacing roads; or gardening, plowing, and similar
agricultural practices that do not involve filling, grading, excavation, or the construction of
permanent buildings. (Section 22.15)
DEVELOPMENT l<EQ~.EMENTS. Development standards, plus any additional requirements specified
in this Ordinance which must be satisfied in connection of the approval of a Subdivision or
Development Plan. (adopted per Z-340)
Dw.AETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh). Diameter of a tree tnmk measured at fifty-four (54) inches
above grade. (adopted per Z-345)
DIRECTOR. Director, or Administrator, of the Depaltment of Community Services for the City of Carmel,
Indiana. "Director" and "Administrator" shall include his/her authorized representatives.
DISH. That part of the earth station shaped like a saucer or dish.
DISPOSAL FACILITY. A site or plant where solid waste is subject to h'eatment, storage, recovery,
incineration, grinding, composting, collection or covering by earth.
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DISTRlCT. The zoning districts established in this ordinance.
DRAINAGE CONCENTRATION. The diversion of the natural flow of water, directed to a point or an
area, tbat creates a greater than natural flow at that point or area.
DRIVE, OPEN. All existing internal roads, drives and streets in the Meijer Zone generally open for use by
the general public and all internal roads, drives and streets in the Village Zone approved prior to
the enactment of this Ordinance. (relocated per Z-365-01)
DRIVEWAY. That space or area of a Lot which is specifically designated and reserved for the movement
of motor vehicles within the Lot or from the Lotto a public street.
DRY CLEAl\'lNG ESTABLISHI\iENT. An establishment or business maintained for the pickup and
delivery of dry cleaning and/or laundry with or without the maintenance or operation of any
laundry or dry' cleaning equipment on the premises. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 86)
DUSTLESS HARD SURF ACE. A surface adequately covered in accordance with the current standards of
the City of Cannel and required to be maintained in good condition at all times.
DWELLING. A buildillg, or portion thereof, used primarily as a place of abode for one or more human
beings, but not including hotels or motels, lodging or boarding houses or tourist homes.
DWELLING, ACCESSORY. A single dwe11i.ng that is attached to or located on the same lot as a detached
or attached single family dwelling, has an independent means of access and is owned by the oymer
of the Principal Building but occupied by another. Accessory dwellings include Apartments
integrated within or attached to a Single-family dwelling, or located in detached Accessory
buildings located on tbe same lot as the Single-family dwelling. (relocated per 2-365-01)
DWELLThfG, ATTACHED. A Tmvnhouse, duplex, triplex, or quadraplex dwellings, developed side by
side for sale as condominiums or fee-simple dwelling where land is sold with the dwelling.
Attached dwellings whether sold as condominiums or as individually deeded lots are excluded
from the defInition of apartments. (relocated pel' Z-365-01)
D'NELllilG, CLUSTER I-10MB. One or more amble family dv"elling--sb:uctures yAth EO or rnirrirnul Front,
Side and Rear YClIds and 'l,~hieh may or may Dot have non m;ing arl3as connected oy Demmon
',valls. The size, \vidth a,nd configuration of the Lot for each siEgle family dwelling slruott:ro is
usually 18SS than is conventionally requir-ee--by zarling and as such these dVlellings are regulated by
Section 33.0 of the Zocing Ordinance. (repealed per Z-294)
DVlELUNG, MUL TITLE L^J\lILY. .^. resi4enti",l building conto.ining three or mDre dwelling units and
oCl;lijJiod by three or more ram1ies, (repealed per Z-345)
DWELLING, MULTIPLE-FAMILY. A residential building containing three (3) or more dwelling units
and occupied by three (3) or more families. Except as otherwise provided by state, statute, a Group
Home shall not be considered a Multiple-Family Dwelling and treated as such under this
Ordinance. (adopted per Z-345)
D'NELLING, SINGLE F MlIL Y. .\ residential building cantal1l1flg only ono dwcllin-g unit and not
occupied by marc than one [anilly. (repealed pel' Z-345)
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY. A residential building containing only one (1) Dwelling Unit and not
occupied by more than one (1) Family. Pursuant to Ie 12-28-4-7, a Group Home for the mentally
ill shall be treated as if it were a Single-Family Dwelling, unless the Group Home will be located
within three thousand (3,000) feet of another Group HOnle for the mentally ill, as measured
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between lot lines. Pursuant to IC 12-28-4-8, a Group Home for not more than eight (8)
developmentally disabled individuals which is established under a program authorized by IC 12-
11-1.1-1(e)(1) or IC 12-11-l.1-1(e)(2) shall be treated as if it were a Single-Family Dwelling.
(adopted per Z-345)
DWELLING, TWO-F^-1v11LY. A residential building containing two dwelling I.IIl.i.ts and not occupied by
more than two families.
DWELLING UN1T. One or more rooms in a residential building, or residential portion of a building,
which are ananged, designed, used or intended for use as a complete, independent living facility
for one family and which includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and
sanitation.
EQUIPMENT SALES & REP AIR~ The use of land. buildings or structures for the sale, storage or
repair of equipment and machinery, which may include but IS not limited to farm implement
sales and repair. (Zoning DictioltalY pg. 73) .
EXISTING M.Al\'lJFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. See MANUFACTURED HOME
PARK OR SUBDWlSION, EXISTING.
EXPANSION TO AN. EXISTING MANUFACTIJRED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. Means the
preparation of ?-dditional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including installation of utilities, the construction of streets,
and either [mal site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). (Section 22.15)
F AGADE. A building face or wall. (relocated per 2-365-01)
F ;\MIL Y. One or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group
occupying a hotel, club, nursing home, fraternity or sorority house, or Group Home. (amended per
Z-345)
F AR1v1. A tract of land comprising an area of at least five acres which is devoted to agricultural operations,
such as forestry; the growing of crops; pasturage; the production of livestock and poultry; the
growing of trees, shrubs and plants; and other recogniied agricultural pursuits and including
accessory buildings essential to the operation of the farm. Accessory buildings may include barns;
equipment and animal'sheds; farm residences for the owner, operator or fmm assistants; roadside
sales structure for the sale of products of the farm, not including industrial or commercial
operations or structures or feedlots.
FBFM. Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. (Section 22.15)
FEED STORE. An establishment engaged in the retail sale of supplies directly related to the day-to-
day activities ofagricultural production. (A GlossalY of Zonillg... pg. 100)
FEEDLOT. Any area, enclosed or unenclosed, used for the concentrated feeding of livestock, other than
grazmg.
FEMA. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Section 22.15)
FENCE. A freestanding device made of metal, masonry, composition or wood, or any combination thereof,
resting on or partially buried in the ground, rising above ground level and used for confinement,
screening protection or partition purposes.
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FENCE, STOCKADE. A fence conshucted of vertical wood strips, with no intervening spaces, providing a
complete visual barrier.
FREM. Flood Hazard Boundary Map. (Section 22.15)
FIRM. Flood Insurance Rate Map. (Section 22.15)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. See INSTITUTION, FINANCIAL.
FISCAL OFFICER. The fiscal officer, as defmed by state law, of the local government unit imposing as
impact fee pursuant to tbis PRIF Ordinance, namely the Clerk-Treasurer of the City ofCamlel.
(Section29.7.1)
FLASH POINT. The lowest temperatme at which a combustible liquid under prescribed conditions win
give off a flammab Ie vapor which will burn momentarily using the closed cup method.
FLOOD. A general and temporary condition ofpariial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas
from the overflow, the unusual and rapid accumulation, or the runoff of surface waters from any .
somce, (Section 22.15)
FLOOD, REGULATORY. Means the flood having a one percent (1 %) probability of being equaled to
exceeded in my given year, as calculated by a method and procedme which is acceptable to and
approved by the Indiana Natural Resource Commission and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. The regulatory flood elevation at any location is as defined in Section 22.4 of this
ordinance. The "Regulatory Flood" is also mown by the term "Base Flood." (amended per Z-
339) (Section 22.15)
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, The flood plaul areas that have not been adequately protected from flooding
by' means of dikes, levees, reservoirs and Other works. approved by the Indiana Natural Resources
Commission. .
FLOOD PLAIN. The channel proper and the ar.eas adjoining any wetland, lake, or watercourse which have
been and hereafter may be covered by the regulatory flood. The floodplain includes both the
floodway and the floodway fringe districts. (Section 22.15)
FLOOD PROFILE, REGULATORY. A longitudinal profile along the thread of a river or stream showing
the maximum water surface attained by the regulatory flood.
FLOOD PROTECTION GRADE (FPG), The elevation of the regulatory flood plus two (2) feet at any
given location in the SFHA. (Section 22.15)
FLOODWAY. The chalUleI of a river or a stream and those portions of the floodplains adjoining the
chamiel which are reasonably required to efficiently carry and discharge the peak flood flow of the
regulatory flood of any river or stream. (Section 22.15)
FLOODWA Y, COMMISSION. The chalmel ofa river or stream and those portions of the flood plain
adjoining the chalUlel that are required to carry and discharge Hood waters of said river or stream,
including but not limited to flood flows associated with the. regulatory flood, as established by the
Indiana Natural Resources Commission,
FLOODWA Y FRINGE. Those portions ofthe floodplain lying outside thefloodway. (Section 22.15)
FLOOR, GROUND. The flrSt level of a building that provides outside access by a door.
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FLOOR, LOWEST. Means the lowest floor of the following:
1. the top of the basement floor;
2. the top of the garage floor, if the garage is the lowest level of the building;
3. the top of the first floor of buildings elevated on pilings or constructed on a crawl space
with permanent openings, or;
4. the top of the floor level of any enclosure below an elevated building where the walls of
the enclosme provided any resistance to the flow of water unless:
a. the walls are designed to automatically equalize the hydrostatic flood .
foi'ces on the walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters, by
providing a minimum of two (2) openings (in addition to doorways and
windows) having a total area of one (1) square foot for every two (2) square feet
of enclosed area subject to flooding. The bottom of all such openings shall be
no higher than one (1) foot above grade.
b. such enclosed space shall be usable for the parking ofvebicles and building
access. (Section 22.15)
FLOOR AREA, GROSS. The sum of the total horizontal areas of the several floors of all buildings on a
Lot, measured from the interior faces of exterior walls. The term gross floor area shall include
basement, elevator shafts and stairwells of each story, floor space used for mechanical equipment
with structural headroom of six (6) feet six (6) inches or more, penthouses, attic space (whether or
not a floor has actually been laid providing headroom of six (6) feet six (6) inches or more),
interior balconies, and mezzanines.
FLOOR AREA, GROUND. The square foot area of a building within its largest outside dimensions
computed on a horizontal plane at the ground floor level, exclusive of open porches, breeze-ways,
terraces, .garages, and exterior stairway.
FLOOR AREA, NET. The sum of the total horizontal areas of the, several floors of all buildings on a Lot,
measured from the interior faces of exterior walls and from the center line of walls separating two
or more buildings. The tenn net floor area shall include outdoor display areas for the sale, rental
and display of recreational vehicles, boats and boating equipment; trailers; horticultural items, farm
or garden equipment and other similar products; but shall exclude areas designed for permanent
uses such as toilets, utility closets, malls enclosed or not, truck tunnels, enclosed parking areas,
meters, rooftop mechanical structures, mechanical and equipment rooms, public and flre corridors,
stairwells, elevators, escalators, and areas under a sloping ceiling where the headroom in frfty
percent (50%) of such area is less than six (6) feet six (6) inches.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR). A figure expressing the total gross floor area as a multiple of the area of a
Lot or parcel. This figure is determined by dividing the gross floor area of all buildillgs illc1uding
basements, but not covered parking on a Lot or parcel, by the area of that Lot or parcel. (adopted
per Z-340)
FOOT CANDLE. A unit of illumination. It is equivalent to the illumination at all points which are one (1)
foot distant from a uniform source of one (1) candlepower.
FUEL SALES. See SALES, FUEL.
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GARAGE, PRIVATE. An accessory building or portion of the principal residential building, commonly
used for the shelter and storage of vehicles.
GARAGE, PUBLIC. Any building, except those defllled herein as a private garage, used for the storage or
care of motor vebicles or where such vehicles are equipped fOT operation, repaired or kept for
remuneration, hire or sale. .
GENERAL AGRICULTURE. See AGRICULTURE, GENERAL.
GENERAL OFFICE. See OFFICE, GENERAL.
GENERAL PERSONAL SERVICES. An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in
the provision of frequent or recurrent needed services of a personal nature. Typical uses
include, but are not limited to, beauty and barbershops, shoe repair shops, and tailor shops.
(A Glossal'Y OfZOflillg... pg. 169) .
GENERAL RETAIL SALES. See SALES, GENERAL RETAIL.
GOLF COURSE. A tract of land laid out with at least nine holes for playing a game of golf and
improved with tees, greens, fairways, and hazards. A golf course includes a clubhouse and
shelters as accessory uses. (A GlossalJI of Zoning... pg. 112)
GRACE PERIOD. Ex.tension oftime granted for correction, temlination, or cessation ofa civil violation of
the Zoning Ordinance. (SectioII34.0)
GREENBELT. That pOluon of the Front Yard of the Lot which is immediately adjacent and parallel to the
right-of-way of State Highway 431, U.S. Highway 31 or U.S. Highway 421, located within an
Overlay Zone District Boundary and having a minimulll depth of thirty (30) feet.
GREENBELT BUFFER. see BUFFER, GREENBELT.
GREENHOUSE. A structure for the propagation of plant materials and for sale of same.
GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL. A building used for the growing of plants, an or palt ofwmch are sold
at retail or wholesale.
HABIT A TION/OCCUP ANCY. The.act, state or condition of being or becoming a tenant or of living in or
taking up qualiers or space in a structure or on a land area.
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL. See INDUSTRIAL, HEA VY.
HEAVY MANUFACTURING. See MANUFACTURING, HEAVY.
HEIGHT, BUILDING. The vertical distance from the lot ground level to the highest point of the roof for a
flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof and to the mean height between eaves and ridges for
gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
HELIPORT. A facility or land area with navigation devices for the takeoff and landing of helicopters with
or without services available for aircraft.
HOME, GROUP. Any of the following:
I. a residential snucture (licensed under IC 12-17.4) in which care is provided on a twenty-
four (24) hour basis for not more than ten (10) children; or
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2. a facility (licensed under IC 12-28-4) that provides residential services for
developmentally disabled individuals in a program described in Ie 12-11-1.1-1 (e)(1) or
IC 12_11-1.1-I(e)(2); or
3. a facility (licensed under IC 12-28-4) that provides residential services for mentally ill
individuals in a program described in IC 12-22-2-3. (adopted per Z-345)
HOME, MANUFACTURED. Ie 36-7-4-1106 established a definition of a manufactured home to be a
dwelling unit designed and built in a factory containing a seal certifying that the home was built in
compliance with Federal Manufactured Housing Constl1lction and Safety Standards Law (42
U.S.c. 5401 et seq.) and applies to such homes that were built after January 1, 1981.
Manufactured homes which exceed 950 square feet may not be totany precluded by ordinance
from being located in various areas zoned for housing.
HOME, MODEL. A finished, residential unit, including units in a multifamily structure and mobile
homes for which a certificate of occupancy could be obtained, located in a residentially
zoned district but utilized as an example of a product offered for sale to purchasers (by a
realtor, builder, developer, or contractor). The dwelling house may be furnished but not
occupied as a residence while being used as a "Model Home," (The Zoning Dictionary pg.
126)
HOME, TOURlST. A building in which one (1) but not more than five (5) guest rooms are used to provide
or offer overnight accommodations to transient guests for compensation.
HOME oecup ATION. .An accessory use conducted in a single-, two- or multiple-family dwelling which
IS:
1. clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes, utilizing
no more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total floor area of the dwelling;
2. does not change the character of the dwelling; and
3. of which there is no indication from the exterior that the dwelling is being utilized in
whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling
and further that:
1. the Home Occupation is conducted wholly within the dwelling, and there is no outside
noise, odor, smoke or vibration;
2. there is no outside storage or display of materials ill cormection \...ith the Home
Occupation;
3. no one outside of the immediate family shall be employed;
4. no signs other than those nOlmally permitted in the district in which the Home Occupation
is located;
5. no commodity is sold on the premises other than that prepared on the premises;
6. the delivery of any materials for the Home Occupation will not exceed two trips per day
by any vehicle not owned by a family member; and
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7. the mechanical equipment used for the Home Occupation is customarily used for
.domestic purposes and is of a size and tJ'Pc that is similar to domestic mechanical
equipment or is customarily found in a business office.
A Home Occupation shall not include:
1. barber shop;
2. beauty parlor;
3. antique or gift shop;
4. tea room or the serving offood or beverages;
5. animal hospital or commercial kennel;
6. photographic studio;
7. automobile repair other than vebicle oJNIJed by members of the immediate family;
8. major appliance repair or services; and
9. any processing or rnanuf~cturing that produces noxious materials or products.
A Home Occupation includes but is not limited to the following:
1. art studio;
2. dressmaking;
3. office of an architect, engineer, doctor, dentist, lawyer or accountant;
4. office of a sales representative; and
5. teaching, including musical instruments or dancing but limited to one pupil at a time.
HOSPITAL. An establishment for humans providing physical or mental health services, in-patient or
overnight acconunodations, and medical or surgical care of the sick or injured. Hospital includes
sanitariUIl1S.
HOSPITAL, VETERINARY. A facility for the practice of veterinary medicine with or Vvithout provisions
for the boarding of animals.
HOTEL. Any building or group of buildings containing five (5) or more lOOIIlS without direct entrance to
or from the outside, designed or intended to be occupied for sleeping purposes by guests for a fee,
often with a cornman kitchen and dining room facilities provided witllln the building or an
accessOlY building, and which caters to the traveling public. (adopted perZ-3 40)
HOTEL, FULL SERVICE. A commercial building or buildings with guest rooms for sleeping, a common
kitchen, and a full service dining room to provide meals for paying guests, a 24 hour reception -
desk, a lobby, and conference rooms with a minimum of forty (40) square feet of conference room
per guest room. The rooms shall be primarily designed for and occupied by transients renting
them 011 a daily basis and usually staying less than 7 days. Recreational amenities shall be
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included within the hotel, or within three hundred (300) feet (walking distance) of the hotel.
(adopted perZ-340)
ROTEL OR :MOTEL. }~ building offering temporary housing to the public for eompensation, which is
-a:va4labl~ to transient guests and in ,vhieh no individual coo-king facilities are providod. (repealed
per Z-340)
HOUSE, BOARDING. A building not open to transients, where lodging and/or meals are provided for
three or mOTe, but not over thirty (30), persons regularly; a lodging house.
HOUSE, GtTEST. Living quarters v:.rithin a detached accessory building located on the same premises with
the main residence building for use by temporary guests of the occupants of the main residence
building, such quarters having no kitchen facilities or separate utility meters and not rented or
otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
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HOUSE, ROW OR TOViTN. A series of two or more dwelling units, arranged side by side, separated by
common walls between living areas, each unit having one or more levels.
HOUSE PAD ELEVATION. The lowest outside finished ground elevation necessary to meet the minimtUll
drainage requirements for the ground floor of a stlucture,
ILLUMINATION. A1tificial light which shall not be blinking, fluctuating, or moving. Light rays shall
shine only upon the property v.rithin the premises and shall not spill over the property lines in any
direction, except by indirect reflection. (Section 25. 7)
IMPACT FEE STATUTE. The following provisions to the Indiana Code, as amended: Ie 36-7-4-1300
through Ie 36-7-4-1342. (Section 29.7,1)
lMPROVEME:t'rr. Any change in use, any major exterior remodeling of a structure or grounds, any .
addition to a structure or parking. area, or any interior remodeling of over thirty percent (30%) of
the gross square footage of a structure.
IMPROVEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL. Means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market
value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement This term includes
stmctures that have incurred "substantial damage" regardless of the actual repair work performed.
The te1111 does not include improvements of structures to COlTect existing violations of state and
local health, sanitary, or safety code requirements of any alter~tions of a "historic structure,"
provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designations as a "historic
structure." (Section 22.15)
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT. A pernlit signed by the Director stating that a proposed
improvement complies with the provisions of this ordinance and such other ordinances as may be
applicable. For the purposes of the Impact Fee Statute, and Improvement Location Permit (issued
under the CarmellClay Zoning Ordinance) shall be considered a "structural building permit."
(Section 29, 7.1)
INDOOR STORAGE. See STORAGE, INDOOR.
INDUSTRIAL REA VY. An industrial use which requires both building and open area for manufacturing,
fabricating, processing, repairing, dismantling, storage or disposal of raw materials, manufactured
products or wastes which is not injurious to health or safety of humans or animals, or injurious to
vegetation and which is not noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, gas,
fumes, odors, or vibrations beyond the limits established herein.
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lNDUSTRIAL LIGHT. An industrial use which creates a min:imum amount of nuisance outside the plant,
is conducted entirely within enclosed buildings, does not use the open area around such buildings
for storage of raw materials or manufactured products or for any other industrial purpose other
than transporting goods between buildings, provides for enclosed loading and unloading berths and
which is not noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, fumes, gas, odors,
uoises or vibrations beyond the limits established herein.
INN. An establishment used, maintained or advertised as a place where sleeping accommodations are
supplied for short-term rent (less than 30 consecutive days) to tenants, in which roOlUS are
furnished for the accommodations of such guests, which may have as an accessory use one or more
dining rooms, and which may include individual kitchen facilities. (adopted per Z-340)
INSTITUTION. A non-profit. organization established for public, charitable, educational or religious
pcuposes such as church, college or universit)!, hospital or school.
INSTITUTION, FINANCIAL. Any building wherein the primary occupation is concerned with such
Federal or State-regulated businesses as banking, savings and loans, loan companies and
investment companies.
JUNK YARD. Any place at which personal property is or may be salvaged for reuse, resale or reduction or
similar disposition and is owned, possessed, collected, accumulated, dismantled or sorted,
including, but not limited to used or salvageq base metal or metals, their compounds or
combinations; used or salvaged rope, bags, paper, rags, glass, rubber, lumber, millwork, brick and
similar propeliy. except animal matter; aud used motor vehicles, machinery or equipment which is
used, ov.'Iled or possessed for the purpose of wrecking or salvaging parts therefrom.
JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION A1'-.'D THE BOARD. The City of Carmel, Indiana and the
contiguous unincorporated territory of Clay TO\vnship, Hamilton County, Indiana. The jurisdiction
of the Board is identical. (amended per Z-365-0I) ..
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL. Any Lot on which four or more dogs, or small animals, at kas~ four months of
age are kept.
KENNEL, RESIDENTIAL. Any Lot Oll which three or less dogs, or small animals, at least four months of
age are kept.
KINDERGARTEN (PRE-SCHOOL). A school for children primarily between the ages of tlrree and five,
providing preparation for elementary school.
LAKE, ARTIFICIAL. A man-made body of water fed by a watercourse.
LANDSCAPED GREEN AREA. An area which includes live plantings other than grass. The size of
planting at the tinle of instaliation shall be not less than a minimum of 18 inches width and height
for shrubs, a minimum of 4 - 5 feet in height for evergreen conifer trees and a minimum of 6 - 8
feet in height for shade trees.
LANDSCAPING. The improvement of a Lot with grass and mounding, shrubs, trees, other vegetation
and/or omarnental objects. Landscaping may include pedestrian walks, flowerbeds, retention
ponds, ornamental objects such as fountains, statues and other similar natural or artificial objects
designed and arranged to produce an aesthetically pleasing effect.
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LETTER OF MAP A1v.ffiNDMENT (LaMA). An amendment to the currently effective FEMA map that
establishes that"a property is 110t located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). A LaMA is
only issued by FEMA. (Seetio/! 22.15)
LETTER OF MAP REVISION (LOMR). An official revision to the currently effective FEMA map. It is
issued by FEMA and changes flood zones, delineatioll5, and elevatiollS. (Section 22.15)
LIBRARY. A public facility for the use, but not sale, of literary, musical, artistic, or reference
materials. (A Glossary o/Zoning... pg 139)
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. See INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING. See MANUFACTURING, LIGHT.
LrVESTOCK. Animals and especially farm animals, raised for use, profit or enjoyment including horses,
ponies, cattle, sheep, goats and other similar domesticated animals.
LOGO. The official emblem or insignia of an organization, corporation or institution. (Section 25. T)
LOT. A portion of a Subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or
development and having its principal fi:ontage on a street.
LOT, CORNER. A Lot at the junction of, and having frontage on, two or more intersecting streets.
LOT, DEPTH OF. The mean horizontal distance betvreen the Front Lot Line and the Rear Lot Line,
measured in the general direction ofthe Side Lot Lines.
LOT, DOUBLE FROl\1TAGE. A Lot fronting on two non-intersecting streets.
LOT, IMPROVED. A Lot ti.'onting on an improved or partial street that is" open for public use.
LOT, INTERIOR. A Lot other than a corner lot or through lot.
LOT, REVERSED INTERIOR. A Lot, other than a corner lot, which has frontage on a street perpendicular
to, or at an angle with, the frontage street of the adjacent Lots.
LOT, THROUGH. A Lot having frontage oil two parallel or approximately parallel streets.
LOT COVERAGE. The percentage of the lot area covered by the building area.
LOT COVERAGE, MAXIMUM. The entire Lot or parcel which can be developed (buildings, principal or
accessory; storage areas; parking lots and other accessory uses).
LOT GROUND LEVEL. For buildings having walls adjoining one street Duly, the elevation of the
sidewalk or the established grade of the street at the Front Lot Line at the center of the wall
adjoining the street; for buildings having walls adjoining more than one street, the average of the
elevation of the sidewalk or the established grade at the center of the walls adjoining the streets,
and, for buildings having no wall adjoining the street, the average level of the ground adjacent to
the exterior walls of the building. Any wall approximately parallel to and not more than five (5)
feet from a street is to be considered as adjoining the street.
LOT LINE, FRONT. In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the Lot from the right-of-way of the
street and, in the case ofa corner lot, a line separating the narrowest frontage of the Lot from the
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street, except in cases where deed restrictions in effect specify another street right-of-way line as
the Front Lot Line.
LOT LINE, REAR. A lot line which is opposite and most distant from the Front Lot Line and, in the case
of an inegular or triangularcshaped Lot, a line ten (10) feet in length within the Lot, parallel to and
at the maximum distance from the Front Lot Line.
LOT LINE, SIDE. Any lot bOlmdary line not a Front Lot Line or a Rear Lot Line.
LOT LINE, ZERO. The placement of a dwelling unit on an individual Lot in which one or more of the
walls of the dwelling unit are at one or more of the lot lines.
LOT OF RECORD. A Lot which has been recorded plior to December 21,1957.
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_ LOT WIDTH. The dimension of a Lot, measured bet\.veen Side Lot Lines on the building line (or in the
case of a curved building line, it is measured tangent to the arc).
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIED (LNA). A signal amplifying device situated within the earth station; the
pm-pose of which is to magnify the electronic signals received and transfer them through the
coaxial cable to the receiver.
LOWEST FLOOR. See FLOOR, LO WEST.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDMSION, EXISTING. Means a manufactured home
park or subdivision for whicb the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities,
the construction of streets, and either final grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is
completed before the effedivedate of this ordinance. (Section 22.15)
MANUF ACTURlNG, HEAVY. The manufacture or compounding- process of raw' materials. These
activities or processes would necessitate the storage of large volumes of highly flammable of
highly flammable, toxic materials or explosive materials needed for the manufacturing process.
These activities may include disposal of radioactive materials, fertilizer manufacturing, leather
curing and tanning, lime and gypsum refining arid manufacturing, petroleum refIning and
manufacturing, reclaiming processes involving materials andlor chemicals that are considered
dangerous to tbe health, safety and welfare of the general public as determined by the State of
Indiana, Board of Health, or the City ofCa11l1el, slaughtering, stock yards, and wood preservatives
refilling and manufacturing. (A Glossary a/Zoning___ pg. 145)
hlANtJFACTURING, LIGHT. The manufacture, predominantly from previously prepared materials, of
fInished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment and packaging of
such products, and inddental storage, sales, and distribution of such products, but excluding basic
industrial processing and custom manufacturing. (A Glossmy of Zoning... pg. 145)
J'vlARKET, Cm.rVENIENCE: An establishment, not exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor area,
serving a limited market area and engaged in retail sales or rental, from the premises, of food,
beverages and other frequently or recurrently needed items for household use, excluding gasoline
sales. (relocated per Z-365-0 1)
l\lEETING OR PARTY HALL. A building designed for public assembly, containing at least one
room having an area equivalent for four hundred (400) square feet per dwelling unit or
2,400 gross square feet, "l-vhichever is greater. (A GlossaI'Y, ofZonillg... pg. 147)
MINERAL EXTRACTION. Any process used in obtaining, from the earth, naturally occurring substances.
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MOBILE HOME PARK. An area of land upon which two or more mobile homes are harbored for the
purpose of being occupied either free of charge or for revenue purposes, including any building,
structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as a part of the equipment of such mobile
home park.
MOBILE HOME STAND OR PAD. A stationary foundation designed for a mobile home providing
support, water supply, waste disposal and electrical convenience.
MODEL HOME. See HOME, MODEL.
MOTEL. Any building or group of buildings containing five (5) or more rooms with direct entrance to or
from the outside, designed or intended to be occupied for sleeping pUl-poses by guests for a fee,
often with a common kitchen and dining room facilities may be provided within the building or an
accessory building, and which caters to the traveling public. (adopted per Z-;;40)
MOTOR BUS OR RAILROAD STATION. See STATION, Iv[OTOR BUS OR RAILROA1J.
MOUNDING. For the purpose of sign placement slopes whose ratio are in excess of 1 (vertical) : 10
(horizontal). 1: 10 (10%) slopes require approval by the Commission per architectural design,
lighting, and signage review. Approval of mounding mustbe a part ofthe overall site landscaping
plan. (Section 25. 7)
MULTI.FAMlLY HOUSING COMPLEX, A building(s) for residential purposes with three (3) or more
dwelling units, having common or party walls, on a single lot. (Section 25.7)
MUL TI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL BUILDING. See BUILDING, MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL.
MULTI-TENk"U GROUND FLOOR BillLDING. See BUILDING, MULTI-TENANT GROUND
FLOOR.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX. Two (2) or more buildings designed to function as a unit or
one (1) building with seven (7) or more tenants. (Section 25.7)
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY SIGN. See SIGN, MULTI-TENANT
BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY.
MUSEUM. An institution that is established for the purpose of acquiring, conserving, studying,
interpreting, assembling and exhibiting to the public for its instruction or enjoyment, a
collection of artifacts of historical interest. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 129)
NAMEPLATE. A non-electrical wall sign identifying only the name and occupation or profession of the
occupant of the premises on which the sign is located, If any premises include more than one
occupant, refers to all names and occupations or professions as well as the name of the building
and directional information. (Section 25.7)
"N"EW MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. Means a manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing lots on which the manufactured
homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of
streets, and either fmal site grading or the pouril1g of concrete pads) is completed on or after the
effechve date ofthis ordinance. (Section 22. j 5)
NOTICE OF VIOLATION. Notice issued by the Department. (Section 34.0)
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NURSfriG, RETIREMENT OR CONVALESCENT FACILITY. A home for the aged or infurn in which
three or more persons Dot oUhe same inunediate family are received, kept and/or provided with
food, shelter and/or care for compensation; but not including hospitals, clinics, or similar
institutions devoted primarily to the diagnosis and treatnient of the sick or injured. Included are
limited care apartments and suites for tbe elderly.
OCCUPIED SPACE. The total area of earth horizontally covered by t1:Le stmcture, excluding accessory
stmctures such as, but notJimited to garages, patios and porches.
OCTAVE BAND. A tenn denoting all of the frequencies from one given frequency to a second. In sound
octave bands, the second fi:equency is usually twice the first one.
OCT A VB BAND FILTER. An electrical device, which separates the sounds in each octave band and
presents them to the sound level meter.
OFFICE, GENERAL. A place of business used exclusively for office pmposes from which no product or
commodity is located or sold, including but not limited to sales offices, real estate offices, financial
offices and professional offices.
OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL. An office of a member of a recognized profyssion such as an architect,
attorney, dentist, engineer, physician and surgeOll. May also include a family or child advocacy
Geuter.
OFFICE BUTLDING. A building or portion of a building wherein services are performed involving
predominantly administrativ'e, professional or clerical operations not llwolvihg any equipment
other than furniture and document processing and storage facilities.
OLD TOWN" CAR1VlEL. See Map on Page lvi-i. (Section 25,7)
OPEN DRIVE. see DRIVE, OPEN.
OPEN SPACE, DESIGNED. Land areas, free of buildings, carefully designed and specialized in function,
which act as neighborhood focal points, and allow for passive or active recreation use. Designed
Open Space is not incidental, residual land between buildings, but land areas which are integrated
into an overall site or neighborhood design, are accessible visually as well as physically, and are
functional for use by people for gathering or play. (relocated per Z-365-01) .
OUTDOOR STORAGE. See STORAGE, OUTDOOR.
OVERLAY ZOJ:-..TE. An additional, secondary zonulg classification whicb establishes additional restrictions
on the use of land. (Example: the Flood Plain Districts.)
O\VNERSHIP, TYPE OF. Refers to methods of ownership of any type of dwelling unit, or premises,
including individual, corporate, cooperative or condominium form of ownership or rental.
P ARK A public space and supporting facilities designed and used for a variety of recreational activities, a
greater part of which take place outside of any stmcture.
PARKING, OFF-SITE. Parking spaces which are located within the platted area and within reasonable
proximity to dwelling units and supportive uses (club house, tennis courts; etc.) which they serve.
PARKING, ON-SITE. Parking spaces which are located outside the garage or carport area and are located
on the individual driveway.
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PARKING AREA, PRIVATE. An area, paved with a hard surface in accordance with the current standards
of the City of Carmel, other than a street, place or alley, designed or used for ilie temporary
parking of more ilian four motor vehicles and available for public use, whether free or for
compensaLion. or as an accommodation for clients or customers.
PARKING AREA, RESERVE. Parking areas provided by the developer as additional yard space which
need not be paved or used as parking until needed by the related use.
PARKING LOT, CO:M:MERCIAL. Any area of land used or intended for off-street parking and operated
for remuneration.
pARKING SIGN. SeeS/GN, PARKING.
PARKING SPACE. An area, unenclosed or enclosed in the niain building or in an accessory building,
having a rectangular area of not less than 180 square feet and a minimum width of nine (9) feet
inclusive of driveways, pemmnently reserved for the temporary storage of one automobile and
connected with a street or alley. In parking structures one half of the area occupied by SUPPOliing
columns may be included in determining the width and area of each adjacent parking space and the
minimum height of such space shall be seven (7) feet.
PARKS ANTI RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE. The capital improvements that comprise the parks
and other recreational facilities that are
i) are owned or leased by the Parks Board solely for a public purpose, and
ii) are included in the Zone Improvement Plan.
Parks and Recreation Infrastn.1.ctJ..1Teincludes the site improvements and interests in real properiy
needed for suc1?- parks and other recreational facilities. (Section 29.7.1)
PARKS BOARD. The Carm~1JClay Board of Parks and Recreation, which is hereby identified as the
"infrastructure agency" that is responsible for acquiring, constructing, or providing Parks and
Recreation Infrastructure. (Secrion 29.7.1)
P ARTICULATE MATTER. Finely divided liquid or solid material which is discharged and carried along
in the air.
PARTY WALL OR COMMON WALL. A single llllpierced rnasomy wall that completely separates two
separate dwelling units.
PAVEMENT WIDTH. see WIDTH, PAVEMENT.
PENAL OR CORRECTIONAL INSTITIHE. The use of land fDr the confinement or safe custody of
persons s.o cDnfined as the result oflega! process and includes attendance centers established
for persDns sentenced ta serve periods .of community service. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 45)
PERSON. A corporation, fum, partnership, association, organization or any other group acting as a unit, as
well as a natural person, or persons.
PETITION FOR REVIEW. A petition filed with the Director to initiate an appeal of an impact fee
calculation. (Section 29.7.1)
PHASE. Any land area, whether platted or unplatted, building or buildings designated by the applicant in
the Final Development Plan application.
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PLACE. An open, unoccupied, officially designated space, other than a street or alley, permanently
reserved for use as the principal means of access to abutting property.
PL.A.N, ARCHITECTURAL. A plan for the construction of any structure designed by.a qualified registered
architect.
PL.A.N, COMPREHENSIVE. A long-range plan for the development of public and private property for
Carmel and Clay Township, including a Land Use Plan, a Thoroughfare pian, and a Community
Facilities Plan.
PLAN, DEVELOPMENT. A specific plan for the development of real property that is submitted for Plan
Commission approval showing proposed facilities and structures. This plan review includes
general landscaping, parkin&, drainage, erosion control, signage, lighting, screening and buildings
informatipn for a site. A develoP111ent plan may include only parcels that are contiguous and not
separated by the right.of-way of any highway in the state highway system.
PLANNED DISTRICT. The R-5, B-4and M-3 zone districts, which require the submission and approval
of a Development Plan. (See Chapter 24).
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. A zoning district for which a PUD District Ordinance is
adopted under Section 31.6.4. (Section 31.6.1)
PLANT NURSERY. The growing of plants outside of a structure, intended for wholesale or retail sale.
PLANTING STRIP. A section of land not less than ten (10) feet in width intended to contain plant
matelials and for the purpose of creating a visual separation between uses or activities.
PLAT. A map orchatt indicating the Subdivision or replat ofland, intended tobe filed for record.
POND. A body of water either occUrring naturally or artificially created and 110t fed by any watercourse.
POST OFFICE. Houses service windows for mailing packages and letters, post office boxes, offices,
vellicle storage areas, and sorting and distribution facilities for mail. (A GlossalY of
Zoning... pg. 175)
PREMISES. A tract or Lot togetherwith all of the structures in that tract or Lot.
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION. The common street address of building displayed in numerals. (Section
25.14)
PRiNTING OR PUBLISHING ESTABLISHMENT. A facility for the custom reproduction of written or
graphic matcrialson a custom order basis for individuals or businesses. Typical processes include,
but are not limited to, photocopying, blueprint, and facsimile sending and receiving, and including
offset printing. (A Glossary afZoning... pg. 175)
PRIVATE AIRPLANEIHELICOPTER LANDING &IOR SERVICE FACILITY. Any landing area,
runway or other facility designed, used or intended to be used privately by any person or
persons for the landing or taking off of aircraft and including aU necessary taxiways,
aircraft storage, tie.down areas, hangars, and other necessary buildings and open spaces.
(h Up: flwww.co.multnomah.or.us/d s cdflan d u selzo nord in/na v Izo de fi ni t.h tml# A)
PRIVATE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR FACILITY.
DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY, PRIVATE.
See RECREATIONAL
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PRlV ATE SWIMMING POOL, ETe. A Recreation facility designed and intended for water contact
activities that serves a single-family dwelling(s), duplex dwellings. and/or multi-family
dwellings,- or combinations thereof. (A Glossary of ZOiling... pg. 228)
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. See OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL.
PROPERTY FRONTAGE. The length of propeliy line of anyone premises parallel to and along one (1)
public and/or one (1) private street. (Section 25.7)
PUBLIC FACILITY IM:PROVEMENTS AND INSTALLATIONS. Those facilities and installations
which are intended to be accepted for maintenance by a governmental authority or public utility.
PUBLIC UTILITY. A business or service, having an appropriate franchise from the state, which is engaged
in regularly supplying the public \'Vith some commodity or service which is of public consequence
and need such as electricity, gas, water, transportation or communications.
POO DISTRICT ORDINANCE. A zoning ordinance that:
1) designates a parcel of real property as a Planned Unit Development District;
2) specifies uses or a range of uses permitted in the Planned Unit Development District;
3) expresses in detailed terms the development requirements that apply in the Planned Unit
Development.District;
4) specifies tbe plan documentation and supporting information that must be supplied before
an Improvement Location Pemiit may be issued fordevelopment or real property in the
Planned Unit Development District;
5) specifies any limitation applicable to the Planned Unit Development District; and
6) meets the requiIements ofIC 36-7-4-1500 et seq. (Section 31.6.])
RADIO &fOR TELEVISION STUDIO. See STUDIO, RADIO &/OR TELEVISION.
RAILROAD. All facilities owned and/or operated by a railroad, except switching facilities.
RECEIVER. A television set, radio, communication device or data input device that utilizes the signals
from the earth station.
RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR FACILITY, PRIVATE. Any land area andlor facilities used or
intended for recreational purposes not open to the general public and operated with or 'without
remlll1eration charges.
RECREATIONAL ENTERPRISE OR FACILITY, CO:MMERCIAL. Any area ofland, buildings and/or
facilities used Dr intended for recreational purposes and operated for remuneration, including an
outdoor theater.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY, PRIVATE. A private recreational facility for use solely by the
residents and guests of a particular residential development, planned unit development, or
residential neighborhood, including indoor and outdoor facilities. These facilities are usually
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proposed or planned io association with development and are usually located within or
adjacent to such development. (A Glossmy ofZorli/lg... pg. 182)
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Means a vehicle which is:
1. built on a single chassis;
2. four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largesthorizantal
projections;
3. designed to be self-propelled or pem1anently towable by a light-duty truck, and;
4. designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as quarters for recreational
camping, travel, or seasonal use. (Section 22. 15)
'RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. Non-profit organizations that are supported
primarily by charity and whose principal function is the performance of charitable works or
religious activities. This definition shaH include but not limited to churches, mosques,
synagogues, or other religious institutions. Not included in this definition are social
organizations or clubs. (A GlossalY of Zoning... pg. 62)
REPAIR, AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK. Any building, structure, improvements, or land used for the
repair and maintenance of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, or similar vehicles
including but not limited to body, fender, muffier or upholstery work, oil change and
lubrication, painting, tire service and sales, or installation of CB radios, car alarms, stereo
equipment or cellular telephones. (A GlossalY o/Zoning... pg., 41)
REPEATED CML ZONING VIOLATION. A recuning violation of the Zoning Ordinance at the same
_ location; or a violation of the same section of the Zoning Ordinance at a different location by the
_ same responsible party. (Sectioll 34.0) ,
RESEARCH LABORATORY STRUCTURE. A building far the accommodation of scientific research
facilities such as electronic, engineering, chemical, medical and similar laboratories and planned
and placed on its site in accordance with ha...'monious principles of architectural and landscape
architectural design.
RESIDENTIAL DISTIUCT. The Sol, 8-2, R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-S zoning district classifications.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Any person, firm or corporation, who uses property in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance or who knowingly permits another person, firm or corporatioll to do so. (Section 34.0)
RESTAURANT WITH DRIVETHRU AND/OR WALK-UP FOOD SALES. An establishment
engaged primarily in the business of preparing food and purveying it on a self-serve or semi
self-serve basis. Customer orders and/or service may be by means of , a walk-up counter 01"
window designed to accommodate automobile traffic. Consumption may be either on or off
the premises. (A GlossalY of Zoning... pg. 188)
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-THRU OR DRIVE~IN. An establishment where food and/or beverages are
sold in a form ready for consumption, where all or a significl:mt portion of the consumption
takes place or is designed to take place outside the confines of the restaurant, and where
ordering and pickup of food may take place from an automobile. (Development Definitions
pg. 224)
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RESTAURANT. An: establishment which is primarily engaged in serving food and beverages which
are consumed on its premises by its customers seated at tables and/or counters either inside
or outside the building thereon, and, as an accessory use thereto, may be engaged in
providing customers with tak~out service of food and beverages for off-site consumption.
(ZonillgDictionary pg. 159)
RESULT ANT DISPLACEMENT. The rnaxmmm amount of motion in any direction. It shall be
determined by means of any three component (simultaneous) measuring systems approved by the
Commission.
REVIEW BOARD. The Carmel/Clay Impact Review Board established under Section 29.7.9. (Section
29.7.1)
RIDING STABLE. M1Y stable for the housing of horses which is operated for remuneration, hire, sale, or
stabling; or, any stable with a capacity of more than four :horses which is not related to the ordinary
operation of a faml, whether or not slich stable is operated fonemuueration, hire, sale or stabling.
RlGHT-OF-W A Y. An area ofland pem1aTIently dedicated to provide light, air and access.
RINGELMANN NUMBER. The number of the area on the Ri.i:J.geImann chaii that most nearly matches the
light-obscuring capacity of smoke. The Ringehnann chalt is described in the U. S. Bureau of
Mines Information Circular 6888. On it are illustrated graduated shades of gray for use in
estimating smoke density. Smoke below the density of Ringelmann No. 1 shall be considered no
smoke or Ringelmann No. O.
ROAD, THROUGH. A drive, road, street or other motor vehicle path having separate ingress to and egress
from an easement, greenbelt, lot, parcel or other similarly established area. (adopted per 2-345)
ROADSIDE SALE 8T AND. A temporary stmcture used for the. sale of goods 01' produce made or grown
on the same Lot.
ROADWAYWIDTH, see VVIDTH, ROADWAY.
ROOF CROWN. Cutter line. (Section 25.7)
SALES, AUTOMOBILE OR BOAT. Any land, building, structure, or premises used for the sale or
lease of new or used motor vehicles and/or boats. Automobile or Boat Sales may include
automobile or boat repair and service. (Unified Development OrdilZance, City of Noblesville,
IN... Article 2, pg. 7)
SALES, FUEL. Retail or wholesale sales and storage of petroleum, gasoline, fuel, oil, gas, or
Oanunable liquid or fluid. (Zoning Dictio1talY pg. 82)
SALES, GEl\'ERAL RET All.,. Enclosed establishments engaged in selling goods or merchandise to
the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental
to the sale of such goods. (Developm ellt Definitions pg. 226)
SANITARY LMTIFILL. A solid waste disposal facility which may inctude an incinerator, grinder,
composting facility or other State Enviromnental Protection Agency approved facility other than
an open duriJp or facility for storage of contained liquid or semi-solid waste or gas, including, but
not limited to environmentally harmful chemicals or radioactive materials of any type.
SCHOOL, PRlV ATE. Private pre-primary, primary, grade, high or preparatory school or academy.
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SCHOOL, TRADE OR BUSINESS. Secretarial or business school or college when not publicly o\vned or
not owned or conducted by or under the sponsorship of a religious, charitable or non-profit
organization; or, a school conducted as a commercial enterprise for teaching instrumental mnsic,
dancing, gymnastics, barbering or hair dressing, drafting, industrial or technical arts, or culinary
arts. May aLso include vocational or industrial training facilities.
SCHOOL OF GENERAL EDUCATION. ArJ,y public, parochial or private school for any grades between
first and twelfth that is either accredited by the Indiana Department of Public Instruction or
recognized by and in good standing with the Indiana Department of Public Ins1ruction for purposes
of compulsory education requirements.
SCREEN, SOLID VISUAL. see BUFFER OR SCREEN, SOLID VISUAL.
, SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY. A facility where patrons \vash, dry, or dry clean clothing or other
fabrics in machines operated by the patron. (A Glossmy of Zoning... pg., ]38)
SERVANTS QUARTERS. Living qualj:ers within a pOluon of a main building, or in an accessory building
located on the same Lot with the main building, used for servants solely employed on the premises
with such quarters not being rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
SETBACK. The least measured distance between a structure and the street right-of-way, the Side Lot Line
or the Rear Lot Line.
SET BACK. The measured distance between a sign structure and the street right-of-way. (Section 25.7)
SETBACK LINE, BUILDillG. see B UILDlNa SETBA eK LINE.
SEWAGE OR GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLANT, PUBLIC OR COMMERCIAL. A facility either publicly
or privately owned and operated providing treatment for sewage and/or garbage disposal.
SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSillESS. An establishment that has asa substantial. portion of its stock-in- .
trade and offers for sale and/or for 'viewing, for any fOlm of consideration, anyone or more of tile
follmving:
1. books, magazines, periodicals, or other printed matter, or photographs, fIlms, motion
pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are characterized by an
emphasis upon the depiction or descliption of sexual activities; or
2. instnunents, devices, or paraphernalia that are designed for use ill connection with sexual
activities.
Also, a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar establishment that regularly features live performances
that are charactetized by the exposure of less man completely and opa.quely covered human
genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, female breasts below a point immediately above the top of
the areolae, or human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely
covered. (adopted per Z-345)
SHIA or SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. Means those lands within the jurisdiction of the City that
are subject to inundation by the regulatory flood. The SFIL.\s of the City are generally identified
as such on the Flood Insurance Rate Map of the City prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and dated May19, 1981. (Sectioil 22.15)
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.SIGN. Any structure, fixture, placard, announcement, declaration, device, demonstration or insignia used
for direction, infOlmation, identification or to advertise or promote any business, product, goods,
activity, services or any interests. (Section 25.7)
SIGN AREA. The area of a sign shall be calculated by multiplying its maximum vertical dimension by its
maximum horizontal dimension, excluding the stlUctural support. The gross sign area of a ground
sign or projecting sign with back-to-back identical copy mounted on the same standard(s) shall be
the total area on one (1) side of the sign. (Section 25.7)
SIGN FACE. The part of the sign area that is intended primarily for or can be utilized for communication
pmposes. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, IDENTIFICA TlON. A sign which is limited to the name and/or address of a building, institution or
person; to the activity carried on in the building or institution; the occupation of the person; and/or
the logo. A logo, if desired, representingtbe building, business or institution on a sign in a Unified
centcr is limited to twenty five percent (25%) of the si'gn area. (Section 25.7) .
SIGN, INSTITUTIONAL. Any given sign setting forth the name of any public, charitable, educational or
religious purposes such as, church, college or university, hospital, schooL (Section 25.7)
SIGN, INTEGRAL. A sign which is limited to the name of the building, the date of erection, a historical
marker and/or a commemorative building tablet such as a cornerstone, when carved into stone,
concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or. other permanent type construction
and made part of the stmcture. Integral signs are not intended to be used as a means or promotion,
advertising or identification other than as outlined above. (Section 25 7)
SIGN, LEGAL NON-CONFORMING. Any given sign which was lawfully established (has received a sign
permit) and maintamed prior to such time as it came within or under the terms oftrus Code,
November 5, 1981 or the prior Sign Code, May 23, 1973 and any amendment thereto, and which
fails. to conform" toall applicable regulations. and restrictions of. this Ordinance, or a non-
confonning sign for which a variance has been granted by the Board and for which a sign permit
has been issued. (See Section 25.7.08). (Section 25.7)
SIGN, J\1ULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY. A directory sign in a multi-tenant
building complex only if approved by the Commission when presented as part of a total sign
package (B-4, B-7, B-3, M-3, and U.S. 31 Overlay Zone). Copy is limited to the names and/or
locations of the buildings in the multi-tenant building complex. Said sign shall have a maximum
sign area of twenty (20) square feet and a maximum height of five (5) feet. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, PARKING. Any sign used to designate parking areas of spaces for public or private use. Signs
identifying parking areas shall be used solely for identification purposes, with only one parking
sign per property fl:ol1tage, including alleys for the purpose of this definition only, permitted.
Signage used to indicate the reservation of a parking space for a specific person is peunitted but,
copy shaH be limited to the name or title of the person for whom the space is reserved. (See
Section 25.7.01-3 Exempted Signs). (Section 25.7)
SIGN PERMIT. A pemrit signed by the Administrator stating that a proposed sign has met with general
provisions oftrus ordinance. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Any sign having reference to a candidate for elective public office or a
public question or issue to be submitted to the voters at a general, special or primary election,
(Section 25. 7)
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SIGN, PORCH. A sign attached to a porch or overhang. A maximum sign area ofsix (6) square feet. This
type of sign shall be permitted only in Old To\Vll Carmel. (Section 25. 7)
SIGN, PORTABLE. A sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground.
(Section 25.7)
SIGN, PROJECTING. A sign attached to and supported by a building and which extends out at any angle
therefrom This type of sign shall be permitted in Old To'Wll Caimel only and shall be limited to
tweuty (20) square feet maximum sign area. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, PUBLIC. Official notices posted by the public officers or employees in 1he perfounance of their
duties. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, PUBLIC EVENT. A temporary sign announcing function of public interest. This does not include
SALE signs. (Section 25.7) .
SIGN, REAL ESTATE. Any sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or part of the
premises on which the sign is located. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, ROOF. A sign established and maintained upon the roof of a building which is located between the
roof line and the roof crown. Roof signs are prohibited on residences which been converted to
office, business and/or manufacturing uses. (Section 25.7)
SIGN STRUCTURE. Any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of supporting a sign,
illc1uding decorative cover and planter boxes. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, SUSPE1\1])ED. A ground sign suspended from and installed on .an arm or spar attached to one (1)
upright, decorative pole. The pole and arm and/or spar are limited to a maximum 16 square inch
cross-sectional area. No display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of a
suspended sign other than the display smface originally constructed as a part of such sign..
(Twelve (12) square feet ma)\imum sign area). This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old
To\Vll CalmeL (Section 25.7)
SIGN, TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL. Sign directing traffic movement onto and/?r within a premise, not
exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for anyone (1) sign; and shall not be higher than three
(3) feet above groWld level. Standard traffic directional signs, such as STOP and YIELD signs,
shall comply wi1h the "Uniform Manual for Traffic Control Devises." (Section 25.7)
SIGN, VEHICLE. A sign on a vehicle of any kind, provided the sign is painted or attached directly to the
body of the original vehicle and does not project or extend beyond two (2) inches from the original
manufactured body proper of the vehicle. The vehicle to which the sign is attached shall be in
proper working order and shall bear a current license plate and shall not be permanently parked on
a public street or street right-of-way. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, WALL. A sign established on the wall of a buildi11g with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of
the building wall, and which Rrojects from the surface less than twelve (12) inches at all points.
Said sign shall not extend beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is mounted nor above the
mofline. Permanent awnings attached to the building shall be considered a part of the structure,
and signs established aD. permanent awnings shaH be considered wall signs. (Section25. 7)
SIGN, WINDOW. Any building sign) picmre, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate
information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is:
a) placed
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i) inside of and within two (2) feet of a window; or
ii) upon the window panes or glass; and
b) visible from the exterior of the window. (Section 25~ 7)
Sm-OLE-TENANT BUILDING. An office or commercial building in which all space is occupied by one
tenant. (Section 25.7)
SMOKE. Small gas-borne particles resulting from incomplete combustion consisting predominantly of
carbon and other incombustible material, but excluding metallurgical fume and dust, and present in
sufficient quantity to be observable independr:mtly of the presence of other solids.
SMOKE UNIT. The ntunberobtained when the smoke density in Ringelmarm"number is multiplied by the
time of emission in minutes. For the purpose of this calculation, a Ringelmann density reading
shall be made at least once a minute during the period of observation. Each reading is then
multiplied by the time in minutes during which it is observed. The various products are then added
together to give the total number of smoke units observed during the entire observation period.
SOIL MAP. A National Cooperative Soil Survey prepared by U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service in
cooperation with Purdue Experiment Station and the Hamilton County Soil and Water
Conservation District, showing soil types aud composition of their locations.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION. Pemrission for a conditional use of land which is granted because certain
conditions will be met. The ordinance specifies what these uses may be. (See Section 21 ~ 0).
STADillM OR COLISEUM. An amphitheater, large theater or other such facility used for public meetings,
sports, exhibitions, etc.
STATION, AUTOMOBILE FILLING. Any place of business with pumps and underground storage tanks,
having as its purpose the selling of mat or vehicle fuels and lubricants at retail.
STATION, AUT0l\10B~LE SERVICE. Any place of business with pumps and underground storage taJJks
having as its purpose the retail servicing of motor vehicles with fuels and lubricants, including
minor repairs and inspections incidental thereto but not including a general repair shop, paint or
body shop, machine shop, vulcanizing shop or any operation requiring the removal or installation
of a radiator, engine, cylinder head, crankcase, transmission, differential, fender, door, bumper,
grill, glass or other body part, or any body repairing or painting. .
STATION, MOTOR BUS OR RAILROAD. Improvements .and facilities at selected points along
motor bus or railroad routes for passenger pickup, dr.op off, and waiting. Facilities and
improvements may include shelters, benches, signs, structur~s, and other improvements to
provide security, protection from weather. and access to nearby services. (A Glossary of
Zoning... pg. 238)
STATION, SERVICE. Any place of business with pumps and underground storage tanks having as its
purpose the retail servicing of motor vehicles with fuels and lubricants, including minor repairs and
inspections incidental thereto but not including a general repair shop, paint or body shop, machine
shop, vulcanizing shop or any operation requiring the removal or installation of a radiator, engine,
cylinder head, crankcase, transmission, differential, fender, door, bumper, grill, glass or other body
part, or any body repairing or painting.
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STORAGE. The existence of any stock, vehicles, equipment or materials enclosed or unenclosed for a
period of more than seventy-two (72) hours and not for retail or wholesale display or sale,
induding the utilization or manufacture of explosiVe materials (not including explosive
products), and flanmlable liquids or gases other than those used by the manufacturing
establishments in their operational activity.
STORAGE, INDOOR. An enclosed space or place where goods, materials, or personal property is
placed and kept for more than 24 consecutive hours. (A Glossmy ojZolfirtg... pg. 216)
STORAGE, OUTDOOR. The keeping of any goods, junk, material, merchandise or vehicles in the same
place, in an moofed and/or W1enclosed area, for more than twenty-four (24) hours. (relocated per.
Z-365-0I)
STORAGE WAREHOUSE, An enclosed s1:mcruIe used as a place for storage of goods and property.
STO~, CONVENIENCE (WITH OR WmIOUT GAS SALES): . Retail centers that are usually open 15
to 24 hours per day and under 8,000 square feet in gross floor area. There shalLbe no repair and/or
maintenance of motor vehicles allowed. A Convenience Store, which includes gas sales, may
incOlporate a pump canopy designed and constructed with exterior fInish materials and detailing
cOllsistent with its associated Convenience Store building. (relocated per Z-365-01)
STORY. That part of any building complised between the kvel of one fmished floor and the level of the
next higher fmished floor or, if there is no higher fmished floor, that part of the building comprised
between the level of the highest fInished floor and the top of the roofbeams.
STREET. A right-of-way, other than an alley, dedicated and accepted, or otherwise legally established for
:public use, usually affording the principal means of access to abutting property.
STREET, PRIV A TEo A street wIrich is not dedicated to Dr maintained by any pnblic agency.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or installed or portable, the use of which requires a location on a
parcel of land. It includes a movable structure which is located on land which can be used for
housing, business, commercial, agricultural or office plUposes, either tenlporarily or permanently.
Structure also includes billboards, swinuning pools, poles, pipelines, transmission lines, tracks and
advertising signs, whether located on a rock, tree, separate structure or part of another structure.
Also, specific to Chapter 22: Flood Districts, a structure that is principally above ground and is
enclosed by ;:valls and a roof. The teml includes a gas or liquid storage tank; a manufactured
home, or a prefabricated building. The term also includes recreational vehicles to be installed on a
site for more than one hundred eighty (180) days.
STRUCTURE, T'{PE OF. Refers to the physical arrangement of dwelling units such as a detached
single-family.dwelling, cluster single-family dwelling, duplex or two-family dwelling, row house
or multiple-family dwelling.
STUDIO, RADIO &/OR TELEVISION. Space in an outdoor or indoor area, building, part of a
building, structure, or defined area, that is used primarily for the creation of film, television,
music video, muLti-media, or other related activities. (A Glossmy ofZO/lirrg... pg. 225)
SUBDIVISION. The division of any parcel orIand (recorded ufter January 21, 1980) into tbrcc (3) or moro
purcels, sites or Lots,when more than txo of tho Lots ore less than fIve (5) acres in :rrca, for thG
purpose of transfer of o'.yuership, or building; de'/clopment, excluding cemeteries. The
impro'/ement of OHO or more parcels oflLlhd for residential, commercial-or industriill structures or
groups of stnlcturos in'iolying the subdiyision and alillwtiBn of land as shoots or other open spaces
for common use by o'.'mers, occupam:s-er-1easc holders or as easements for tho extension cmd
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CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIl' ZONING ORD[NANCE
m[lintenanc~ of public sewer, water, stom} drainage, or othor public utilities and facilities.
(repealed per Z-339)
SUBDMSION. Any of the following shall be considered the subdivision of land requi.ring plat approval
by the Plan Commission:
1. The division of any parcel ofland (recorded after January 21, 1980, and before January 1,
2000) into three (3) or more parcels, sites or Lots, when more than two (2) of the Lots are
less than five (5) acres in area, for the purpose of transfer of ownership, or building
development, excluding cemeteries; or,
2. The improvement (before January 1, 2000) of one (1) or more parcels of land for
residential, commercial or industrial structures or groups of structures involving the
subdivision and allocation of land as streets or other open spaces for COIIlIDon use by
o\vners, occupants or lease holders or as easement:;; for the extension and maintenance of
public sewer, water, storm drainage, or other public utilities and facilities; or,
3. Any division (recorded after December 31, 1999) of a Lot or parcel ofland where:
a. the division results in two (2) or more smaller Lots or parcels, at least two (2) of
which are less than five (5) acres in area;
b.the division results in two (2) or more smaller Lots or parcels, any of which front
on or utilize an easement of access; or,
c. tbe division is for the purpose of building development (excluding cemeteries)
and a street is to be dedicated, reserved, or otherwise platted.
All divisions of land recorded after a certain date, as specified in this defInition, from a Lot or
other parcel of land described on or before that date in the records of the Hamilton COllllty
Recorder shall be counted in determining the number of Lots or parcels for the pm-pose of this
defmition. The original Lot or parcel shall also be counted for this purpose. (adopted per Z-339)
SUBDIVISION, :MAJOR. Any subdivision that is not less than five (5) acres in area and that has five (5) or
more lots. (adopted perZ.329)
SUBDMSION, MINOR. Any subdivision that either has less than five (5) acres in area, or fewer than five
(5) lots. (adopted per Z-329)
SUBDMSION PLAT. (See "Plat.")
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. See IMPROVEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL.
TA \TERN OR NIGHTCLUB. A commercial establishment dispensing alcoholic beverages for
consumption in the premises and in which dancing and musical ente.rtainment are permitted.
(A Gloss{IlY of Zoning... pg. 154)
TELEVISION, FRANCHISE OR CABLE. Any television distribution system designed to serve any
residents within the jurisdiction of this ordinance authOlized by any local, state or federal agency.
THEATER, INDOOR. A building or part of a building devoted to showing motion pictures, or for
dramatic, dance, musical, or other live performances. (A GlossalY of ZOllillg... pg. 234)
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THREE-COMPONENT MEASURrnG SYSTEM. Instrumentation which can measure earthborne
vibrations in three directions, that is, vibration occuning in a horizontal as well as a vertical plane.
TOVilER. A ground or roof-mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof taller than fifteen (15)
feet, including supporting lines, cables, \Vires, braces, and masts, intended primarily for the
pmpose of mounting an antenna, a meteorological device, or other similar apparatus above grade.
TIle term dos not include a water tower that is owned by public utility or municipally owned utility.
(adopted per Z-32 0)
TOWNHOUSE. One or more single-family dwellings with a minimal front and rear yards, and no side
yards, arranged side by side, separated by common walls between livirrg areas, each having more
than one-story. (relocated per Zc365-01)
TRACT, PARENT. A tract orland described by metes and bounds, the description of which has been
recorded in the office of the Hami1tc)ll County Recorder of Deeds and which existed prior to the
date of adoption of this ordinance. (adopted per Z-340)
TURNAROUND. A space on private property that pemuts the turning around of any passenger vehicle
without the necessity of using any public right-of-way to tum around.
UNIFIED CENTER. A grouping of businesses or buildings designed to function as a unit including
convelied residential slmctures with more than one (1) occupant space. (Section 25.7)
USE. The employment or occupation of a building, sb:ucture or land for a person's service, benefit or
enjoyment.
USE, ACCESSORY. A use subordinate to the main use, located on the same Lot or in the same building as
the main use, and incidental to the main use.
. USE, CONFORMJNG. A use of a building, land o~ premises which does conform to all of the applicable
provisions oftbis ordinance.
USE, NONCONFORMING ILLEGAL. A use of a building, land or premises existing at the time of the
passage of tbis ordinance which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this
ordinance nor those of any ordinance superseded by this ordinance.
USE, NONCONFORMING LEGAL. A use of a building, land or premises existing at the time of the
passage of this ordinance which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this
ordinance but did confoInl to applicable provisions of any ordinance superseded by this ordinance.
V ARl.AJ."l"CE. A modification of the specific requirements of this ordinance granted by the Board in
accordance with the tenns of this ordinance for the purpose of assuring 111at no property, because
of special circumstances applicable to it, shall be deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by
other properties in the same vicinity and district.
VIBRATION. Oscillatory motion transmitted through the ground,
VISION CLEARANCE ON CORNER LOTS. A triangular space at the street corner of a corner lot, free
from any kind of obstruction to vision between the heights ofthree (3) and eight (8) feet above the
established street grade. The street grade is measured at the intersection of the center lines of the
intersecting street pavement, and the triangular space is determined by a diagonal line connecting
two points measured fifteen (15) feet equidistant from the Lot coiner along each property line at
intersections of two (2) residential streets or twenty-five (25) feet at the intersection of any other
types of streets.
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WASTE, SOLID. All putresible waste in a form other than a liquid, semi-solid or gaseous form, whether
contained in any form or object, and which is not hazardous waste as defIned in I.e. 13-7-1-2 nor
waste which contains any biological, cheIl'ical, bacteriological, radioactive or any other
contaminant which may be harmful or injurious to the public health, safety or welfare of the
domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational or conservation concerns of the City of
Carmel and/or Clay Township and its citizens. This definition is intended to specifically exclude
human bodies and sewage.
WHOLESALE. SALES ESTABLISHMENT. An establishment or place of business primarily
engaged in selling andlor distributing merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial,
institutional, or professional business users, or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or
brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or
companies. .This is not considered a general commercial use. (A GloSSUJ'Y of Zoning... pg
25fi)
'WIDTH, PAVEMENT. The actual width of a street surface that includes only the area that is drive able by
vehicles, not including cmbs.
WIDTH, ROADWAY. The paved area of a street measured from back of curb to back of curb.
\i\lI}.Jl)OW.A..REA. The total area of all windows along a building frontage. (Section 25.7)
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. Licensed commercial wireless telecommunications
services, ll1cluding but not limited to cellular, personal communication services (peS), specialized
mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and other similar
services that are marketed to the general public. (adopted per Z-32 0)
WOODLAND, MATURE.. An area of plant material covering Vi acre, or more, and consisting of thirty
percent (30%) or more canopy trees having a sixteen (16) inch or greater caliper, or any grove
consisting of seven (7) or more trees having an eighteen (18) inch or greater caliper. (adopted pel"
Z-329)
WOODLAND, YOUNG. An area of plant material covering 1/:. acre, or more, and consisting of thirty
percent (30%) or more canopy trees having an eight (8) inch or greater caliper, or any grove
consisting of seven (7) or more trees having a ten (10) inch or greater caliper. (adopted per Z-329)
WOODLAND, SCRUB. An area of plant material covering lh acre, or more, and consisting of seventy
percent (70%) or more canopy trees having a two and one-half (2 lh) inch or greater caliper, or any
grove consisting of fifteen (15) or more trees having four (4) inch or greater caliper. (adopted per
Z-329)
YARD. A space on the same Lot with a principal building which is open, unoccupied and unobstructed by
structures, except as otherwise provided in tIllS ordinance, which is a maintained green area
composed of grass and/or live plant materials.
YARD, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the Lot between the building line and the front
line which is unoccupied other than by steps, walks, telTaces, driveways, lamp posts and similar
structures, the depth of which is the least distance between the front line and the building line. The
side(s) ofa Lot which is (are) adjacent to a street right-of-way.
YARD, REAR. A yard extending across the full width of the Lot between the rear of the principal building
and the Rear Lot Line which is unoccupied other than by accessOlY buildings, steps, waL1.:s,
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tenaces, driveways, lamp posts and similar structures, the depth of which is the least distance
between the Rear Lot Line and the rear of such principal building..
YARD, SIDE. A yard extending from the Front Yard, or from the Front Lot Line where no Front Yard is
required, to the Rear Yard between the principal building md the Side Lot Line. The width of the
required Side Yard is measured horizontally, at 90 degrees (900) with the Side Lot Line, from the
nearest part of the principal building.
ZONE IIvfPROVEMENT PLAN. The zone improvement plan for Parks and Recreation infrastructure
which was prepared by the Commission in conjunction with the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plane
for the City of Carmel and Clay Township and approved by the Commission on September 17,
1996. The Zone Improvement Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.
(Section 29.7.1)
ZONING ORDINANCE. Zoning Ordmance of the City of Carmel, TOW11Ship of Clay, Hamilton County,
Indiana codified as Z-160, as amended, and the Sign Ordinance, Carmel/Clay Township, Hamilton
County, Indiana, codified as Z-196, as amended. (Section 34.0)
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AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. Council Approval Effective Date Sections Affected
Z-320 July 11, 1997 July 11, 1997
2-339
Z-340 May 1, 2000 May 1, 2000
2-345 May 1, 2000 May 1, 20bo
2-365-01 76-01a OA November S, 2001 November 27, 2001 I 3.7
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