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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
DEP ARTl\1ENT REPORT
July 15, 2003
Th. Docket No. 39-02 OA, 40-02 OA
Amendments to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance -
Use Table Adoption & Defmitions Amendment (Text Amendments)
The petitioner seeks to make amendments to the structure of the Ordinance relating to
usesl add definitions and group all definitions into Chapter three of the Ordinance. .
Filed by the Department at Community Services. .
The Subdivision Committee forwards these items to the full plan commission with 6-0 favorable
recommendations.
. The Department recommends that the fun Plan Commission forward both 39-02 OA and
40-02 OA to the City Council with a favorable recommendations.
Background:
'Dris proposed amendment was introduced last summer. Due to increased workloads the
Department was not able to make the final corrections/modifications for the committee to review.
Once forwarded by the committee the Department will put the proposal in ordinance format for
presentation to the City Council for final action.
The proposed table would relocate and replace the use information contained within the entire
ordinance. This will make the process ofidentifying uses permitted within the different zones
much more efficient. In addition it will allow the Plan Commission and Department to conduct
further review and revision to the table to assure the appropriatt;: uses are permitted within each
zone. Attms point we have identified aU uses, grouped redundant uses into fewer categories, and
ensured that there are clear definitions for each and every \l.se category. Few changes have been
made to the useS permitted under the current ordinance other than housekeeping related to
grouping of uses and the establishment of new definitions. In addition to providing definitions
for each use, we propose to move all definitions within the ordinance to the Definitions Chapter.
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Appendix A: Ca.rmeIlClay Official Schedule of Uses
P =Pcrmitted
A = Accessory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Type of Use Ich 00 I~ ~ ~ ~ 1M M 1m 1M 1M I;';' ..!. 10 Id- 0 ;:=:; 0 ::l In
Residential Uses - -
Single Farnily Dwelling p p p P P P P - P P 1- P P P E E
Two Family Dwelling .p P --- P P - P P P E E
Multiple FsmilyDwelling 'SU P .P BY SU . . p - P P P P P E
Accessory Dwelling - p Jl P P P P P
Mobile Home Court SU - - E E E E E
AllachcdDwelliD8 1- P P P P
Home Occuoalion A A A A A A A Jl P. A Jl A A A - A A A A A A A
Residential Kennel A A A A A A A P. P A .,It A A A --- A A A A A A A
Bcd & Bi-cakfust Inn - - p p P E
T<I....st Hama
Model flame p p p p p P P - - p P E E
Guest HoUse A A A A A A - - A A
Bona Fide Servants Quartr:rs A A A A A A - 1- A A
BoaTdiTlg or lodldng House SU SU SU SU SU 1- SU - , B E
NursinglRcliremenrlConvalesccnl Facility SU SU P P P - SU p p P 1- P P P P P
Private Swimming PODI, ale. A A A A A A A 1- A A - A A
Assisted. LMnglNwsiRj; Hame(NRCF} P- P- P- ~
!lfIIH'lmCM{X) Jl. J
Dwellmg t1nit;&.(AD) p. p. II
MOOile HOllie gy: gy: gy: gy:
Office Uses ,
Clinic OI Medical Health Center SU SD SU SU SU SU P P P BY P P P SU P - P P P P P
Research Laboratory I Facility p p p - p :P P p P P P P P
General Offices SU P P P P P P P P P A A P P P P P P P
PrDfes:sional Office SU p P P P P P P P P SU - P P P P P P P P
Hospice p
Training Facility . ' ;
p P
EngiReefill~ellffil Labl.lflkleriesIFaeility(llIJF) P- P- It P-
Data Pl'6sossiRg allll.\J!al) sis Faeility{GO} ,It Jl
IllsltfMce Oftise (GO) P. P P P P
LebaFlltlH)' (RUF) I! P P .!-' ,-
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A = Accessory
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SE = Special Exception
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Medieal Olliee (PO) :p. P. P. P.
} fedieal,tgjllieal LalI (PO) :p. P- :p. P- il ......,....
ames J:l1!i1ding (GO) p. P. P. P. :p. P- P- I!- -...,/<-
ames !:{llif!s.Q-(GO) :p. :p.
aRiee Uses (GO) :p.
aRiee '.:se9~(GO) .p. W
~a1 BllIal! Ollie" (GO) p. :p. P- .p. P- sg .p. p. p. P. F P-
Rese_R Fueilit/(RLIF) p. F P- P. F
l'm.eI8erl'iee Bureau (GO) p. p. p. p. p. p. :p. p. :p. :p. p. P.
U1ililJ' Cemllaay Business Ofiiee (GO) :p. P. P. P. P. P. P. P. P.
Institutional Uses
Church/TcmpJelPlacc ofWmship SU SU SU SU su SU SD Su SU SU SY SD SU P SD - SU P P P P E
Hospital SY SY SY 8Y W W P .~ P - SD P - P P P
Surgery Center p
Urgenl Care p
Rehabilitation FaetHI)' p
PhysicaUOccupalional Therapy p
Libmy SU SU SU SU SD SU SU SD SD - SU - P /"-
Penal or Correellonal Institution SU - SU SU - E E E E E E E E E E E E I. ,,s
POSI 0 fliee p p p p. p p p - p p p
Power Generating Plant - SU - E E E E E
FFivate Wilier TreatRIentfStemge FAeilitj(WMUF) W W glj gy gy g.y W
Public 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
Commercial Sewage or Garbage Di'Po...1 Plant - SU SU - E E E E E
Waler Management & Use Facility Su SU SU SU SU SU SU &Y SU P SU -
FilmiI:,.'Child AdyaeallY Cetlt<:r(pO) 1- p. P.
bkcnse Bureau (GO) p. P. I! P. s:u It P- It
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Educational Uses
School. Trade or Bu.iness p p SU 8Y sU P P SU - P P P P P P
College {IT University Su Su SU SU SU - SU P - P P P P
Day NurserylDay Care gy W W 8Y W W p p - SU P SU - p p p p
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P = Permitted
A = Accessory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SD = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
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Type of Use . ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ . cO . r:h r:h r:h . ..... ~ ~ U I ~ tI') v.J 0 ;t,
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KindergartenlPreschool SU SU SU SU SD SU SU P P - SU p ,~ P P P )
l:.cncOl or veneraltilemenlary or Sccondluy SU SD SU SO SU SD SU SU
Educalion 4 - - P E
Perfelming }\."'l& Slume (STorB) P- I! I!
Art SaIleel (S, TorB) p. p. p.
B.ishles&ICelitlRereiel SaIleDI (S. Tor8) P. P. P. BY $Y p. p. SY p. p. p.
CVlinDf)'Seliaal (S; TorH) p. p. p.
DltJIeeEe!laet'~ea&I!ltIY (5. TorR) II II II P. po P. P. P. P.
Da.te;ng t eededl)'(S, TorH) P. P. P. P. P- Ile
Gytftall9lio8SaIleel(S, TorB) II II P.
MlI!lie Selleel (S, TorB) P P. P.
PfI!llBhael (KIP) P. P. P.
Vasaltanalibulil5lPial TFaillm;; ~eility(S,TorB) P.
Imning Fuoilily(S; TorB) p. p.
KemU 60 ~enrlce Uses
General Retail Sales SU P P P :p. SU P P P A W P P P P P P P
LumberlBuilding Motcrials Salcr(encloscd) P P P - P P - E E E K
. General Service P P P P. P P P - P P P P P J
t;utilmebileFiUin;; Statieft.(ASS) P. E ,---'
Automobile Service Sta.tion P P P P. 'p P P - E
AulomobilcIM~iie n_e SalESlBoat Sales P P P P P E E E E E E E E E E E
AulomobileITruck Repair (indoor) p P P - 3U P - E E E
Manufactured Housi-ng Sales - P - .E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
Cale P
Delicatessen P
Coffee Shop P
Car Wash P P P F P P - E
Commercial Kennel W P P P ~ P - E E E"
bry Cleanmg&lablishma\l{with oo-';Ie planl) P P P P. P P - il E E
Dry Cleaning EstablislimCllt ~ (without on-site plltllt) SU P P It- P P P - P P P E
Equipment SalcslRepair (indoor) P P P - P P SD - E E -,
Financiallnstitulion P P P P- P P P P P - P P P P P P
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) A A A A - A A A A P - A A P P P
Food Stand _. - p p P E E
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A = Accessory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SD = Special Use
SE = Special ExcepJion
E = Excluded Use
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FWleralHomeIMQrtuaIY/Cremalory P p P g:y SD P 3U P - P E E Ii '\
RecrealionalVehic1elMobile Home Sales p p p, P E. E E E E E E E E E E E .-/-
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Roadside Sales Stand p p p - SU - E E E E
Self-Service Eaundiy p p p p p p - E E.
Sex.ually Orienb!d BusinelS - SU - E B E E E E E E E E E E E E
VelennOl)' Hospital ~wjth commerciol kennel p p p - Su p - P E E
Vetcrinlll)' HOijlilol "wilhoutcommcn:iol lccnnel P P P - P P P - P P E E
CBRlmereill1 Wholesale Sales ufPmdljsls 3U P P p.. P P P SU P. P P E
Geneml B~ille~9 p. P- I! I! P- P-
"<fIti'lOO$hBp (GR) P- I! I! I!- P. P. I! Jl P- P-
Allparel Ste~ (GR) . P P. P :p. P- P- It P- It P-
t<l'lfllillReelEleetfflmes Shep (GR) P- P. P. P-
AulieR Reem (X) P- P- P- P- P. :p.
...*Ia Pari! & Tire Celller (GR) II P. P- ll- P. P- I'- P.
~Imf!11lftI1!fI1 Sales (ESlR) :p. P- P- P- I'- g g
BDlreFy-(GR} P. P. P. P. I! P. II- - I! II- II-
Barher Shop ( GS) P- P- P. I'- F- P. P P. P P. P
BMuty ShBI" (GS) P P- P- :p. P. P. P. P P. P P
Bieyele SllBf! (GR) :p. :p. p. :p. p P. F F :p. P. . -';'
Bwkstefe.(GR) P P. P. F P P. P. - P P- P- P ..../
BlimRen &EleetrEll'li( Maollines SIIII!5 (GR) II P P- P. P P P-
CRflll.} ar lee CfoeaIR Shelf (GR) P- P. P. P- It It P. ,
CamePB EbeJl (GR) p. P. P. P. P. P P- P. P p..
CBFpetIRlig EtfJre (GR) p. P P. P- I! P. P. P. P. P.
ClRlla & Glass.iIKe Sl1ap (GR) P. P. P P. P. P. P I! :p. lI-
Cain/Philatelic ElIel' (GR) p. P- P P- P. Ii P. P- P. P.
Gemmer~ial Retail Sale5{GR} . p. p. P. P-
Ca_reial Sale ufPfeauels~(GR} P- p. P-
ee_Feial Sale efPrediw15H-{GR) P- P-
CBRllIlereial >>-(X) g:y P.
CUlllfllller Re!,air!8Il1es (GR) P- P. P- I!
CRftlHellby Shep CGR) p. P. P P
Depaffiflelll SIBre (GR) P. P. :p. P- P P.
DilKlBIIRI EleFe {GR) p. P- P. P- P- P.
DressmnkiRg ShElp (GS) P. P. P. P. P- P P P. P P.
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P "" Permitted
A = Accessory
"Blank" "" Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Type of Use . I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ I . dJ .... ~ ~ u ~ fg ~ 5 o.
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9RJg Elare (GR) P. P. P. p.. P. :p. P. P. P.
:Q.lIfIlillMinI1B1..aflFiel ~taelisltflUlnl (GS) P. P. P. P. P. P- P- (
BlaelriGal :\pj'llianee ShSfl (GR) P. p. P. P. P P- P. "
Flea Market (X) P- :g .&
Flawsr 8hep(GR) P- P. P P P- P 11 P. P. P. P.
FHmilllrs 8tore{GR) P. P. P. P P. P- P P- .p P. P
Fame; ERap (GR) P. P P- P- P- P- I! P. P. P-
Cllid!91 EilEIfl (GR) P- I! 11 P- 8Y P- P- P. P. P- P-
Cift8hell (GR) P- P. P- P- p.. P- P. P- P. P P-
G"" eaf) &tel':! (GR) P. P. po P. SY 11 P. P. P. P.
GIHl9milb (GR) P. P- P. P- I! P.
HiHJeRl900ef) (GR) P. P- pc. P. P- P- Il P. P. P.
H!J!"Ii"'aOB EteN(GR) I! P P- P. P. P. P- P- P. P.
1&1111 FeeUlaM(GR) :p. P. P- P. P- P
Helkllll !:Nllie (GS) II: P. :p. :p. P- P P
lRteRSI' 9aeaI'&!iRgEliall (GS) P. P. P. P. :p. P. P. P- P P.
Ja'l.'alFY Etera(GR) :p. :p. :p. :p. II P. P- I! F-
Jail Prifttjeg ElIafl (GS) I! P- P.
LaIlREI1y Agee !If (OCE) P. P. P. P. P- P
LelitkerlLuggag~GR) P- I'- P. I! P. P- P. P. P. P. I{ "
LaelEBRlilil .Ii KI!) Elisfl [GS) Jl Jl P tl P P. p' P- P. P 1'---)
Meal Merkel (GR) P P P. p; SY p. p p. p. p.
HillmllfY Shell (X) P- 11 P- I! I'- F- P.
MeoWflseIEIklss-{GR) P P. P P
Hll5is Elel'B (GR) .p. P- I! P
~eVI5;lsalBr (GR) P. P P. P. :p. :p. :p. :p. P-
omea EllflfllJ' Slafll [GR.) ..ll II II P. P. P. P. P- P. P-
OjllieilllllOplieal EiIflflly(WS) II P. It It II :p. P. P. P. P-
Ollli8pe~i"""cdi.oll"l'plilUl"" &S.ppl) gf>l.. (WS) P- P. P- I! P. P. P- P. P- P.
Paillt/Wallpaper Slare [GR) P- P- P- I! P. P. Ii II P. P. ..
Pawnsha~GR) P. P. P - P. - II
~Glt) II P. P. P. P. P- P. .p. P P. -
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Phele Pialr lIjlElalieeH-{GS) Ii- P- P. P. P. P-
Pheklgfnprue Sh.die{GS) :p P. :p P. P. P- P. P. P P.
PielllfB Framing ~elJ(GR) p. P. P- I! P- I!- P- P. II- P-
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Type of Use
Pllll!lbi~;; SllPflly Silo!! (GR)
Priflliw,1CO!!Y Skell (OS)
r.aElial'f.elll'.~siall Sales Shof! (GR)
RceER'IISkoll (GR)
R<!eomiIlgStud!a (GS)
Red".;"8Sal"" (OS)
P.ealal Agmay (OS)
p.elRil Sales So Sef\ieeW,(GR)
SeeellllllaoB. Stare (OR)
She" ~iT Sh&p (OS)
Shell. StoTe (OS)
Showroom (GR)
Small EH~M Silles &. Repair (ESR)
~OR)
Slaftooef.{GR)
Sllfler Milfltel (GR)
'Feiler It DFessiflg Shap (OS)
TBlEideFl'llist (GS)
T$aeee Shop (GR)
Tey8tare (O~)
Ullhelsle'3',I.QRlIlBl5' SReIjl (GR)
VeleAItMY Clhde (VH/WCK)
"-anal}' Slere (GR)
Vlbolesale Establ-isRmem{WS)
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Iculturall Entertlunment Uses
Art Oallery
Art & Music Center
Carnivals, Fairs, Circuses, etc,
Holel
Holel (Full Service)
M&tel-{X)
Indoor Theater
Outdoor Theater
Catering Establishment
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A =Accessory
"Blank" = ~rohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use
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RestDurant, without drive-thru food sales P P P P- P P P - P P P P P ~
Restaurant, with walk-upldrivc-thru food sales P P P P- SU P P - E E E E E E E E E E E
Meeling or Party Hall P P P P- P P P - P P P
Museum - P - P SU P
StadiwnorColiseum - P P -
TavcmlNight Club P P P P- P P P - P P P E
DR'!e. ift Resteiur..nf&"(R"Drive-thni) P- P- P. W P-
Fest Feea Resm_FcR-Drlve-thru) 11, E
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Delillll4e511!ffl(R} P- P. P- P- P. P- p., P- P- P,
Me'lie The~er(IT) P. E
Pelf9flftlng.,- CeRler(11') p. P-
B"''l.'!lf)'IBre\-: PHIl (R) P. P P P.
ReliglBlIB Br Che.l'i!e.ble lnsal\rti.eR (X) p. P. P. &Q ~ 8Y P ~ P. P. P. P-
Industrial Uses
Borrow PitITap Sail Removal & Storage SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SY SU SU - ..B~
Heavy Industrial - P SU - E E E E E E E E E E E E )
Sanibuy Landfill, Junk Yard, Sle.vage YllTd W - SU SU - E E E E E E E E E E E E B "'Ii""
Light Industria! 'SU p - p - B E E
Storage and/or Warchousins Indoor SU P - P P P P E E B
Store.ge and/or WllTebousing, Outdoor SU - p SU - E E E B E E E B E E E E E E
BlilkStorage orSa!e of Petroleum Products'" SU P P - P E SY E E B
Ulke lIvelWJ:lnlll( , n /"tCanJ1lJ:llast - SU -
Furi1acc P E E E E E B E E E
Light Manufacturing'" - P P P. P E
M~..dlGmY<ll!xImCti.. Op...tion<, """'0 III, ~Iolllgc SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SD SY SU SU SU E E E
PrinlinglPubllshing Establishment SU P P - SU P P }l P
S;toragelDislribution Facility SU P - P SU P. SD E
W!tolesaling.Facility - P SU P P E B
Heavy Manufacturing' - E - E E E E E E E E E E E B E E B
DeBMster EIIBll (5!lesie.lieed) (Ll) 8Y P. P. P. P. P-
C_m"",i.18.ft;~olfill.1 n..1i>s. a....... (CSU1Y) g.y gy: g.y: B H
FaBEl Prealiel!; Pislriln!tm.. &talieR (S/DF) SY P- H r
lintel'RliRaflRg Eitel' (Ll) W P. P-
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P", Permitted
A = Accessory
','Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = Excluded Use ..
Old Meridian Zones' Overlay Zones
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I ~ ;:J ~ i5::
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("Jj ~ 0 [/] ~ l"'l ..... N U
..... d; - ~ .... '~ ~ ,~ "'" ..., q- e
..... t'I t'I <"l ~ It"l - N m 11'1 \0 r-- 00 ..... ON ..... 'd
Type of Use , , c.l: ~ ~ ~ , , d:i I, , . , .... ~ ::8 u , ,f::: ("Jj en 6 ~
lZl lZl CXl P::l CXl I%l CXl CXl '~ u P.. O. 0 0 ::J ~
~/(\ 51'"".r PlIlIlloking or PriMing PlOI.! (pIl'E) , 8Y P. P- sg
T-flj'l 8flilReme IlH &. 8lera;;:a (BPITS R&S) W s:g; W SY SY SY SY SY SY SY SY 8Y 8Y I 1
Tmfl5I'(Jrlll.ti~1i FQliility ~(WF) '-/~
,~- . . -u-(WF) II-
Call1li:teFllgel.eeIEer(SIW. I} P- F- P. P- P
Self el....geAl.lifll ';Jafim.H!ie Memly(SIW. I} E
SIemge~(X) - gy -
COMmereillI.WB.fEIIfJIISe S/orGga (SIW, I) SY P- E
CotllmelaFS Sterage Fadlii)' (Srw,l) W :p.
Bllelesee Bllffilge WiireheHse (SfW, 1) SY II- P
L_dr)' er 9fy CleamRg Plimt(DCE. wlP) SY P Il-
MaOOiaerylE'lmpmeat Saler(ES &- R) P. P. :p.
Cement R.,fining.& MlHIolfeeluriftgs (HM) B B g
Disj'lesal 8fRaelieaeli. e HlHePiltls (HM) E E Ii: Ii: E .g E Ii: Ii: Ii: B .g e .g :g
Fettili~ l {!IflufMlHfil1;; (HM) B Ii: Ii: B e B
FtIel 91' lee Sales (SSPP) Sbl P. P.
LeMllarOllFing &. Tallllillg(HM) :8 Iii E Ii: B Ii:
Lime &- GypsHm P;efil!ittg-&-M~g{HM:} e ,R B g Ii
Pelflllelll1\ Refiaing,&,liaByfuemrillg (HM) e g E e g '-
Reeffiim~"'(HM) - Ii: E e g g , )
8laughtering (HM) B Ii: B Ii. .g ~
Sleek YRS (HM) B E E .g g ii
'.l.~ l',e.sey _. es Refilling .& 1 ill:RlImeturL 11.& (HM) .g B E E Ii:
LitkagrapmRg EstablishmeRl.(LME) p. .p.
Lumb9l'IBHihlmg MalnPia!s Sterage3' (HIIeRela5s11) (Sf\N.~ SY F- F- E
Maelli lie SflE1fl (tI) F
Sliest MClal 8h6jI (Ll) 8Y F
Si;;tl Shell (Ll) SY :p. F P. :p.
WellliBg 811el'l (LI) F- E
Cemmefflial Slefilg9 Faeility (SIW.1) ~ II.
PaelEIIg'ing Faeility(S/D F) :B
Phstagrephy l'i5labli5hfllel'lt (pIPE) p. P.
'NarelJallSillg Faeility(SIW, 1) J!. B
Agricultural Uses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
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P = Permitted
A = Accessory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE = Special Exception
E = ExCluded Use
0111 Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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~ rJ) ~ 0 IZI l"'> ..... C'4 E-< II)
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..... C'4 - ~ '7 "<t on .... C'4 ..., II') \0 t- <>0 ~ l"'> .... N .... "C
Type oru~ I I . rk ~ rn rn I . m 1m m ..... ~ I I Id.. ~ rJ) rJ) !f)
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Commercial Greenhouse SU SU - SU P P P. SU E E E '--
Raisinl'/BreedingofNon-Fann Animals SU - - E E E E E
Fced.Ston: SU p - - E E E E
Plant Nursery SU SD SU P P - SU P. E E E
Grain Elevator SU P - E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
General Agriculture P P P P P P P P P P II P P P P P P P P P
PI cfll Gro\"iingOflcFatiell$ (CG) W
RecreationaJ
Commercial Recreational Facility. Indoor p P P gy P P P - P P P P P P E E
Commercial Recreational Facility, Outdoor SU SU SU SU 3U - P E E E E
Community Ccnief' - - P P
Count\)' Club SU SU SU SU SU SO P - - P E
Golf CoUrse SU SU SU SU SU SU P - SU - P E
HealthIFimessFacility - P
Private Club or Lodge P P P W 's0 - p p p P E
Private Recreational Facility SU SU SU SU SU SU P SU SU: SU 8Y SU SU - P E.
Riding Stable SU SU - - E J
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 '-...--
Sbooting Gallery p p p, p. p - E E E E E E E E E
,'dRII!lBlRenl.'d'l!1I8e (CRFI) 'SY
AmIlSl9R1lB1 PMII (CRFl) B B B
RillianI PMl~ (CRFl) P. P. P. i!- II p.. P P.
B9\,'ijng '/MIB) (CRF1) P. P. P. P- P- p..
Dimes Hall (CRFI) P P. :p. P- P-
ee Clift Tiaell! ~aee'Tfte11 (CRFO) " B E
Health Chia (CRFl) P. II Ii Ii P.
Mjflia~ Galf(CRFO) & ,
R1:llfeaIiBRaI'UsBs"'(X) P.
" CRFI) P- P- I'- P. SlJ P.
SpOI'W Flieili", (CRFI) P- .
"'- '" 'CRFl) P. P. P. gy P. gy
','J&1eI' glide (CRFO) E E
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Fraternity or SBRlfi!)'(pCorL) W W 8Y 8Y II
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A = Accessory
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BE = Special Exceptiop
E = Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Type of Use rJJ , ~ ~ ~ . , d:l cb cb cO ~ ..... ~ ~ I , I Cf.l (I) 6 ~
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Miscellaneous
Artificial ille ~r Pomi' (non-plalled) SU SU SU sU SU Su SU SU SU SU W SU SU SU SU - SD SD
Cemetery SU SU Su SU SU SU SU SU SU - SU - SD E
Cornm ercial Parking Lot P P P P SU P P P ~
Histone Site - - P
Artifi"ial Lake or pond"'Qc) SY W
Transportation & Communication Uses
Antenna' SU SU SU SD SD SD SD - - p
t'\uIennaN-Collocaled AnteJUl3 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
Radio and/or Television Studio P P P P. SD P P -
Radioffelevision Transmission Antennl SD SD gy SD SD SU SD SU SU SY SD SE
Radioffelevision Transmission Tower SU SU SD P P - - SE E
Tower SD SU SU SU SD SU SU SU SU SU stJ SU E
Wireless TelecornmWlications Antenna' - P P P P :p. P P P P P P P P P P r
Wi",l... Telecommunications Service Tawer 1 SE SE SE SE SE SE SE - - 5E E \,
Motor Bus or Railroad Passenger Station P P P P SD P P -
Private Airplane Landing/Service Facility W - SU SY SD E E E E E
Private Helicopter Landing/Service Facility Sy - SU SY SU P E
Truck Stop - - E E E
Tmeking Teffllillel (SIDF) W SY gy
I1eIiJlBI't (pfll.F) SY SY
Power ~1'M9RliD9iBR L.iRe (X) Il Il Il
Po ,fer THlHsmissioa Lille (X) gy gy 8Y BY 8Y 8Y W Il
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"'tempralW}' uses, BHe (1) year maxinunn;'" .....ith kennel; ~ wi tho lit kennel 4 aecredit~d by the stat~ i not a part Bf a pia, I if visually integrated with or camouflaged on or within another structure (such as a
chimney stack, church spire, light standard, monument, penthouse, power line support device, or water lower), or if collocated on an existing or previously approved tower; 1 monopole-type construction only;
8 -flEKtIit!ride servie.; 3 if mounted on another structure; -4Opiak BJI amI E1ali','el)' eBl:y ~ lhi','e thrwglHypl; ~ '.villHB the same building or building eomplex direGlly assaeiated with eR site presllcts
fBlIDaflletureEl, lI5semhled andler stBre(1 ->> related te the iDftusmal eeDeems; # related to the $pesina ell. site HJQfHl.faalHriBg 6BR66H1S u.. iw.'BlviBg I'llaterials Il.Ddlel efiemillalS that are eElB5i~ed BlIHgerells to the
health, safety and welfare oCtIle general public as determined by me Stote efIndillna, Beam efIleallfl, Elf the City ef CarmM; material. Ret BiilRefaehJred af eSefahlecl en 5i~ ~ iBBluaiag saHd. gawel, soil
aggregate. aRa ell relatea f1F688GSitlg efleFBlians~ liet mlllted to !H!fmittea fHlllillfaeHUiBg at ether 1ISl';S 019 f1redael5 aet maBllmelHred Bll.dkir assembled on site:" utilization flf manumcture ofexplesive
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A = Accessory
"Blank" = Prohibited
SU = Special Use
SE= Special Exception
E= Excluded Use
Old Meridian Zones Overlay Zones
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Type of Use rJ, I~ ,~ ~ ~ ~ . cD cO m 1m . , ~ ~ '0 cj . P:: 1f:5 tI"J I i3 ~
U) CQ CQ m ...... P- o 0 0 CI.l ::J
materials (-Sees aet iaeluEle e*plas!!.'e pmdticl!i) lH atijil!lHieB. af maJlII.footufeoffiammable liquids Of gases edm 1MB these ased BY !he manufoolllriRg establisllmems iB. their OpemliOBW Bc;tivib~melHeliag
liHlfieatiHg, assf:rnbliag, processiag, eleall:iBg. tBsliHg, Imalyzing. repairiagofgeoEls, malerilll5 af pFtlElHJ;& I16saeiated Y. ilft es indll5lriet use, including selYice facilities for enl.p!oyees af guests; pfB"liaed.
kewe ,eF; that any selViea faeiHl:)' saaR he eHtireIy I:m:losed within a builEliI1g area af 6BBlfIletely llldferett eal aged far ell site maRufucturing. ;J includes serviae em'el:ishme~ :!Ii eBelese~ ~ tHieaelaseEl;
a curb aT WiOOB':1 seIYie<<; ~ m~re4l1Bl11er assembled waam the SEllBe baildiBg Br 1l1lilEliBg f.lemplllJ9larger than oae (1) Bare OT mere thaD. eight (8-) feet i:B. RElJItft (IiBt a paR af a pla;t)* relait sale tif
prodaclS ':lhicb IIfB aiE6i;\I>,,' related te manwacr.uring eeBSemG taeateR wilhiHlhe M :2 MlIftlIfastal'iBg Dislljef if eoYeeated en llR existing appr-e'.'ed te'il'llf 4 ifvisuaUy integrated with or camouflaged on C
or within a stJUcture other tI1ana tower (such as a chimney stack, church sPire, light standard, monument, power line support, or water towefJ;iIf'elCsess Bf 129 KVA; io5 resil&: sffiee; ;If; aRe (1) IHIit
per manIlBu;l1H'ing eslalllisftmeBt .or Eiomplat:fer 5eGBri~' PBfilBS~S~ dw:e tluu windO".v rood sal(l$ ~ related te the Tesilieatial Miifllster Bf dte elislriet
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CARMELlCLA Y ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 3: DEFINITIONS
3.0 Definitions.
The following general rules of construction and definitions shall apply to the regulations oftbis 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 Tbe word "shall" is a mandatory requirement. The word "may" is a permissive requirement. The word
." should" is a preferred requirement.
3.4 The word "btiilding" or "structure" includes any part thereof, and the word ''building'' includes the word
"structure".
3.5 Words not defined herein but defined in the Carmel Subdivision Ordinance shall be interpreted in
accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance definition.
3.6 Words and terms not defined herein or in the Carmel Subdivision Ordinance shall be interpreted in accord
vvith their non:nal dictiollary meaning and customary usage.
3.7 Definitions:
ACCESSORY D"WELLING. See DWELLING, ACCESSORY.
ADVISORY PLANNING LAW. The Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana, as defined in I.C. 36-
7-4-101. (adopted per Z-365-01)
AGRICULTURE, GENERAL. The use of land for 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 agricultore
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 for aircraft.
AlRSTRIP. A grassed area runway without navigation devices for the takeoff aIid landing of aircraft and
without services available for aircraft.
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ALLEY. A permanent public service way providing a secondary means of access to abutting lands.
ALTERATION. MATERlAL. Any 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, :MINOR. Any change to an approved plan of any type that involves the revision of less
than ten percent (10%) oithe plan's total area or approved materials. (adopted per Z-345)
ALTERATION, SlRUCfURAL. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing
walls, partitions, columns, beams, 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 of the plan's total area or approved materials. (adopted per Z-345)
ANTENNA. A structure 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, including
but not limited to directiornil OJ oIDDi-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 GROUND STATION). A signal
receiving 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 structure,
thus subject to all ordinances relating to structures.
ANTENNA, RADIO ORTELEVISIQN TRANSMISSION. A signal receiving device. the purpose of
which is to receive radio communications or teievision signaltransmissions.
ANTENNA~ WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
APARTMENT. A dwelling unit, primarily of a rental nature.
AREA, BUILDrnG. See BUILDING AREA.
AREA, CO:MM:ON. Areas within a development that serve either a portion of or the entire development.
(Example common 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 iIi which original works of art or limited editions of original .
art are bought~ sold, loaned, appraised or exhibited to the general public. (A Glossary of
Zoning... pg. 39)
ARTIFICIAL LAKE OR POND, NON-PLATTED. A body of water created artificially that is either
. fed or not fed by a watercourse that is not a part of a plat
ASSESSED VALVA TION. The monetary value placed on a property and/or building as established by the
assessor with authority over the jurisdiction of this ordinance.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See FACILITY, ASSISTED LIVING.
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A'ITACHED DWELLING. See DWELLING, ATTACHED.
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 Glossary of Zoning... pg. 40)
AUTOMOBTI...E FiLLING STATION. See STATION, AUTOMOBILE FILLING
AVTOMOBll.E ORBOAT SALES. See SALES, AUTOMOBILE OR BOA.T.
AUTOMOBll.E OR TRUCK REPAIR (INDOOR). See REPAIR (INDOOR), AUTOMOBILE OR
TRUCK.
AUTOMOBll.E SERVICE STATION. See STATION, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
AWNING, PERMANENT. A permanent shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building arid
composed of rigid or non-rigid materials. (See definition ofW ALL SIGN). (Section 25: 7)
AWNING, TEMORARY. A temporary shelter, erected atld 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 subdivided, used for dwelling purposes
ether thaH by ajEl1ii19r emp/,B)'ed en Ihe premises and/or as :walk-out access"
BED & BREAKFAST. A private, owner occupied business with 2 to 10 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 Inn. (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 inthis Ord~ce is held to be a twelve-
foot (12') by forty-five-foot (45') loading space with a fifteen-foot (15') height clearance and
paved with a hard surface in accordance with the current 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. Property 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.
B'OARD. The Cannel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals.
BONA FIDE SERVANTS QUARTERS. Living quarters, which may include Idtchen facilities. that
are either attached or detached from the principal residence, used as a residence by persons
. employed to provide domestic services to the occupants of the principal residence. (A
Glossary o/Zoning... pg. 195)
BORROW PIT. AIl area of land from which earth is removed for use on another site and a permanent or
temporary irregular terrain is created.
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BORROW PIT OR TOP SOIL REMOVAL AND STORAGE.
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
scre~ slats) is used, a minim1.lin of five-foot (5') high solid evergreen hedge shall be provided on
the residential or commercial side of the fence.
BUIT..D- TO LINE. A line appearing on the development plan, stated as the setback dimension from the
right-of-way along which a building fayade 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.
BUILDING HEIGHT. See HEIGHT, BUILDING.
BUTI.DING, ACCESSORY. A building subordinate 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 buiiding and the principal stmctureshall 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 utilityj comrmmication, electric
distribution and secondary power lines; gas, water and sewer lli1es; their supports and poles, guy
wires, small transfozmers; wire or c.able and other incidental equipment and public telephone
booths.
BUILDrnG, DETACHED. A building having no structural connection with another building.
BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF. The line of the face of the building nearest the Front Lot Line, not
counting patios, terraces, etc.
BUILDlNG, MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL. An office or commercial building, occupied by two (2)
or more businesses, which cannot be classified as a multi-tenant ground floor building. (Section
25.7)
Bun..nrnG, :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)
Bun...DING, 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
principal building in a substantial manner, as by a root: such accessory building shall be counted as
a part of the principal building.
BmLDING AREA. The maximum horizontal projected area of the principal and accessory building,
excluding open steps or terraces, unenclosed porches not exceeding one story in height and
architectural appurtenances projecting not more than the amounts specified herein.
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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 combustiori described by a material which bums actively and easily supports
combustion.
BURNING, INTENSE. A rate of combustion described by a material that burns with a high degree of
activity and is consumed rapidly. .
BURNING, MODERATE. A rate of combustion desCribed by a material which supports combustion and is
consumed slowly as it burns. .
BURNING, SLOW, OR INCOMBUSTIBLE. Materials which do. not in themselves constitute an active
fuel for the spread of combustion. A material which will not ignite, nor activeiy support
combustion, during an exposure for five (5) minutes to a temperature of 1200 degrees F.
C:\LIPER (Cat). The diametlJr efatr-ee trunk measured at forty (40) inches from the g!ooad. (repealed
per Z-365-01) .
CAMP. PUBLIC. Any 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 use of a site for washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles,
or other light duty equipment. (A Glossary o/Zoning... pg. 59)
CARNIVALS, FAIRS, OR CIRCUSES. A traveling or. transportable. group or aggregation of rides,
shows, games or concessions or any combination thereof. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 59)
CATERING ESTABLISHMENT. An establishment providing meals andlor refreshments for public
or private entertainment for a fee. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 60)
CEMETERY. Land used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including
columbariums, crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and
within the boundary of such cemetery.
CENTER, FAMlL Y or CHILD ADVOCACY. An establishment serving the physical, emotional, spiritual
and legal needs of victims or at-risk individuals.
CENTER, MEDICAlrHEALTH. see CLINIC or MEDICAL-HEALTH CENTER.
CENTER, SURGERY. An establishment that delivers surgical procedures on an outpatient basis and
requiring less than a twenty-four-hour stay.
CENTER, URGENT CARE. An establishment iliat delivers generally non-surgical physician services on
an emergency or immediate basis or without the requirement of an appointment for such services.
CENTERLINE. A line lying midway between the sidelines of a street or alley right-of-way and/or
pavement
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A certificate signed by the Director stating that the occupancy and use
ofland or a building or structure referred to therein complies with the provisions of this ordinance.
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CHURCH, TEMPLE, OR PLACE OFWORSHll'. A building, together with its accessory buildings
and property, where persons regnlarlyassemble for religious purposes and related social
events and which buildings, together witb accessory buildings and uses, is maintained and
controlled by a religious body organized to sustain religious ceremonies and purposes. (A
Glossary 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 :M:EDICAL-HEALTII CENTER An establishment where hu:m.an,patients are admitted for
special study and treatment by two or more licensed physicians or dentists, and their professional
associates.
CLUB OR LODGE, PRIVATE. 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 similar 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.
CLUSTER HOUSING. The groUflmg ofsinglafamily dwelling units, either attached Gr detached, i:.a moo. B
lB:fdmer as to enable the meorporation of green bel:ts &Bd etlHlr open spaees. (repealed per Z-294)
COKE OVENS, BRICK YARDS, KILNS, OPEN HEARTHS, OR BLAST FURNACES. A use
typical to the manufacture of brick. or block materials for wholesale distribution.
COLISEUM. see STADIUM OR COLISEUM.
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. An institution accredited at the college level by an agency 07 association
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and legally authorized to offer at least a one year
program of study creditable towards a degree. (NCAA definition)
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR FACn..ITY. See RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF FACILTY, COMMERCIAL.
COMMERCIAL SANITARY LANDFll..L OR JUNK YARD.
COMMISSION. The CarmellClay Plan Commission.
COMMITMENT. A covenant concerning the use or development. of a parcel oheal property which is
made in 'Writing by the owner of that parcel, either voluntarily or in accordance with an. order or
request of the Commission. (Section 31:6.1)
COMMUNITY CENTER. A place, structure, area, or other facility used for and providing religious,
fraternal, so~ial, and/or recreational programs generally open to tbe 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 ofZoning...pg. 66)
CONDOMlNIUM. 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 ownership.
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CONSTRUCTION, COMMENCEMENT OF. The point in time commemorating the breaking bf ground
for the construction of a development or structure.
CONSTRUCTION FACllJTY, TEMPORARY. Temporary buildings or structures incidental to
construction operations used during construction development
CONVENIENCE MARKET. See MARKET, CONVENIENCE.
CONVENIENCE- STORE (WITH OR WITHOUT GAS SALES). see STORE, CONVENIENCE (WITH
OR WITHOUT GA.S SALES).
COOPERATIVE. A type of ownership characterized by collective ownership of an object by an
organization whose members share in the profits or other benefits of said collective ownership.
COUNCil... The Gity Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana. (amended per Z-365-01)
COUNTRY CLUB. A club with recreation facilities for members; their families and invited guests.
(A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 74)
COUNTY. Hamilton County, Indiana.
CROSSWAY. A pedestrian mid-block walk located in an eaSement within the street
CUl;.-DE-LOOP. A street that turns into and reconnects with its inain axis, with the center or island used
for parking or open space purposes. -
CUL-DE-SAC. (Court or Dead End Street). A short street having one end open to a through street and
being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around. The length. of a cul-de-sac is measured
from the center of the turn-around to the centerline ofthe.:lirst 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 Glossary oj Zoning... pg. 77)
DAY (OR DAY CARE) NURSERY. .An organized group program for the care of 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 cahbrated 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. Existiag faeilities (stnletutes). 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 ofroads, or similar projects;
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4. construction of tIood control structures 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-roofing; 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 REQUIRErv.tENTS. 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 perZ-3t/O)
DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh). Diameter of a tree trunk measured at fifty-four (54) inches
above grade. (adopted per Z-345)
DIRECTOR Director, or Administrator, of the Department of Community S.ervices for the City of Carmel,
Indiana. "Director" and "Administrator II shall include bislher authorizedrepresentatives.
DISH. That part of the earth station sh!lped like a saucer or dish.
DISPOSAL FACILITY. A site or plant where solid waste is subject to treatment, storage, recovery,
incineration, grinding, composting, collection or covering by earth. .
DISTRICI'. The zoning districts established in this ordinance.
DRAlNAGE CONCENTRATION. The diversion of the natural flow of water, directed to a point or an
area, that 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 ofthis Ordinance. (relocated per 2-365-01)
DRlVEWA Y.That space or area ofa Lotwhich is specifically designated and reserved for the movement
of motor vehicles within the Lot or from the Lot to a public street.
DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT WITH ON-SITE PLANT. An establishment or business
maintained for the pickup and delivery of dry cleaning and/or laundry with an on-site plant
and the maintenance or operation of any laundry or dry cleaning equipment on the
premises. (A Glossary o/Zoning... pg. 86)
DRY CLE;ANING ESTABLISHl'vIENT WITHOUT ON-SITE PLANT~ An establishment or business
maintained for the pickup and delivery of dry cleaning and/or laundry without an on-site
plant and without the maintenance or operation of any laundry or dry cleaning equipment
on the premises. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 86)
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DUSlLESS HARD SURFACE. A surface adequately covered in accordance with the current standards of
the City of Carmel and required to be maintained in good condition at all times.
DWELLING. A building, or portion thereof, used primarily as a place of abode for one or inore human
beings, but not including hotels -or motels, lodging or-boarding houses or tourist homes.
DWELLING, ACCESSORY. A single dwelling 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 owner
of the Principal Buildipg but occupied by another. Accessorj dwellings include Apartments
integrated within or attached to a Single-family dwelling, or located in detached Accessory
buildings located on the same lot as the Single-family dwelling. (relocated per Z-365-01)
DWELLING, ATTACHED. A Townhoyse, duplex, triplex, or quadraplex dwellings, developed side by
- side for sale as condomiiliums or fee-'simple dwelling where land is sold with the dwelling.
Attached dweUings whether sold as condominiums or as individUally deeded lots are excluded
from the definition ofapartments. (relocated perZ-36J-Ol)
nWBLLING, CLUSTER HOME. OnB or Hl.i3te smgle fBB'lHY d,,<elling !:troetw:es v/#h BB or mimmal Fr{)nt,-
Side aea :ReM Yards and whieh may or ma~ net ha:..e neB Ih'ing areas SSBB:ected by commOB
Y\<a:Ys. The size, wi$:8..liaE1. eonfigamaeB af the Lot f-or .eaEiB. si:!lgle family dwelling st:J:u:otUIe is
1IS\lally less than. is elJB:leBtiel*l:lly reElwed by zoning lI1ld at; sue-h these dwellings Me rtlgulal:ed by
Seetie" 33.0 of the ZOB:i:ag Oramaaee. (repealed per.Z-294)
DWELLING, MULTIPLE F.'\MIL Y. A resiaential B1:lileliBgsontammg three 81 more dwelling units and
oeet!J"ifls 8>J three \:II mete families. (repealed per Z-345) -
DWELLING. MULTIPLE.FAMIL Y. A residential building containing three (3) or more dwelling units
and occupied by three (3) Dr 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"TELUNG, SIN"GLILf}.MI!.Y. }.. refiidlmoal BlWamg eentaining only Dna r:PNeII:mg unit and aot
eeeaj3iee. by more ilia one fa:n:H1y. (repealed per Z-34S)
DWELLING, SINGLE--FAMILY. A residential building contajniIlg only one (1) Dwelling.Unit and not
occupied by more than one (I) Family. Pursuant to Ie 12-28-4-7, a Group Home fDr the mentally
ill_shall be treated as if it were a Single-Family Dwelling, UDless the Group Home will be located
within thrBe ,thousand (3,000) feet of another GrDup Home for the mentally ill, as measured
betweeIl lot lines. Pursuant to IC 12-28-4-8, a GJ:oup Home for not more than ten (10)
developmentally disabled individuals which is established under a program. authorized by IC 12-
11-1.1-1(e)(1) or Ie 12~1l-1.1-1(e)(2) shall be treated as if it were a. Single-Family Dwelling.
(adopted per Z-345)
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. A residential building containing two dwelling units and not occupied by
more than two fatcilies.
DWELLING UNIT. One or more roomS in a residential building, or residential portion of a building,
which are arranged., 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.
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EQUIPMENT SALES & REr AIR. The use of land, buildings or structures for the sale, storage or
repair of equipment and macltineryt which may include but is not limited to farm implement
sales and repair and small engine sales and repair. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 73)
EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. See MANUFACTURED HOME
PARK OR SUBDIVISIOl'{, EXlSTING.
EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. OR SUBDMSION. Means the
preparation of additional 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 final ,site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). (8 ection 22.15)
F A<;ADE. A building face or wall. (relocated per Z-365-01)
FACll.ITY, ASsisTED LIVING. Housing wherein Jimited health care is provided for the aged.
FACllJTYt HEALTH AND FITNESS. A phlce to exercise although not necessarily under the
supervision of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, or other
similar health care provider.
FACILITYt OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. A place where therapy in which the principal element is
some form of productive or creative activity is provided.
FACILITY. PHYSICAL TBERAPY. A place where treatment of disease and injury by mechanical
means such as exercis~ heat. light, and massage is provided.
FACll,lTY, REHABILITATION. A place used to assist humans to achieve or to restore good health
or useful life through therapYt treatment and education.
FAMILY. One or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group
occupying a hotel, club, nursing home, fraternity ot sorority house, or Group Home. (amended per
Z-345)
FAMILY OR CHlLD ADVOCACY CENTER. See CENTER, FAMILY Qr CHILD ADVOCACY.
FARM. 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 recognized agricultural pursuits and including
accessory buildings essential to the operation of the farm. Accessory buildings may include barnS;
equipment and animal shedS; farin residences for the owner, operator orfann assistants;, roadside
sales structure for the sale of products of the fann. 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 of agricultural production. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 100)
FEEDLOT. Any area, enclosed or unenclosed, used for the concentrated feeding of livestock, other than
grazing.
FEMA. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Section 22. J 5)
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. FENCE. A freestanding device made of metal, masonry, composition or woo~ or any combination thereot:
resting on or partially buried in the ground, rising above ground level and used for confinement,
screening protection or partition purposes.
FENCE, STOCKADE. A fence constructed of vertical wood strips. with no intervening spaces, providing a
complete visual barrier.
FHBM. 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 defined by state law, of the local government unit imposing an
impact fee pursuant to this PRIF Ordinance, namely the Clerko-Treasurer of the City of Carmel.
(Section29.7.1)
FLASH POINT. The lowest telllperature at which a combusn'ble liquid under prescribed conditions will
give off a flammable vapor which will burn momentarily using the closed cup method.
FLOOD. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas
from the overflow. the unusual and rapid accumulation., or the runoff of surface waters from any
source. (Section 22.15)
FLOOD, REGULATORY. Means the flood having a one percent (1 %) probability of being equaled to or
exceeded in any given year, as calculated by a method and procedure 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 known by the term ''Base Flood.." (amended per Z-
339) (Sectio~ 22.15)
FLOOD HAZARD AREAs. The flood plain 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 PLA..n'f.The channel proper and the areas 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 PROFll..B, REGULATORY. A longitudinal profile along the thread of a river or stream showing
the maxiinum. 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)
FLOODW A Y. The cfuwnel of a river or a stream and those portions of the floodplains adjoining the
channel 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)
FLOODW A Y, COMMISSION. The channel of a river or stream and those portions of the flood plain
adjoining the channel that are required to carry and discharge flood 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.
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FLOODW A Y FRINGE. Those portions of the floodplain lying outside the floodway. (Section 22.15)
FLOOR, GROUND. The first level ofa building that provides outside access by a door.
FLOOR, LOWEST. Means the lowest floor of the following:
L the top afthe basement floor;
2. the top afthe 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 constrncted 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 enclosure provided any resistance to the flow of water unless:
a. the walls are designed to automatically equalize the hydrostatic flood
forces 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 eIl,closed 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 of vehicles 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, attlcspace (whether or
not a floor has actually been laid providing beadroomof 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 staitway.
FLOOR AREA, NET. The sum of the total horizontal areas of the several floors ofall 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 term 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 productsj 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 strnctures, mechanical and equipment rooms, public and fire corridors,
stairwells, elevators, escalators, and areas under a sloping ceiling where the headroom in' :fifty
percent (50%) of sucb area is less than six (6) feet six (6) inches.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR). A figure expressing the total gross floor area asa multiple of the area ofa
Lot or parcel This figure is determined by dividing the gross floor area of all buildings including
basements, but not covered parking on a Lot orparce1, by the area ofiliat Lot or parcel. (adopted
per Z-340)
FOOD STAND. A structure used for the'display and retail sale of food products with no space for
customers within the structure itself. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 215)
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FOOTCANDLE. 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.
FRONTAGE. Generally, the distance of the Front LotLine of a Lot abutting a Street. When a
particular development standard requires that Buildings occupy a certain minimum
percentage of the Frontage, the Frontage shaD be the distance of the Front Lot Line reduced
by physical, legal and other characteristics of the Lot located in or impacting the Front Yard
in a manner that limits of prevents the construction of Buildings on the Lot which Buildings .
could, except for such characteristics. be oriented to the Build-to Line. Examples include,
without limitation, retention and detention ponds, rights-of-way, permitted parking areas,
and utility easements.
FUEL SALES. See SALES, FUEL.
FUNERAL HOME OR MORTUARY. An establishment providing services such as preparing the
human dead for burial and arranging and managing funeral, and may include limited
caretaker facilities. This may also include crematoriums. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 149)
GARAGE, PRIVATE. An accessory building or portion of the principal residential building, connnonly
used for the shelter and. storage of vehicles.
GARAGE, PUBLIC. Any building, except those defined herein as a private garage, used for the storage or
care of motor vehicles or where such vehicles are equipped for 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 Glossary o/Zoning... 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 Glossary of Zoning... pg.1l2)
GRACE PERIOD. Extension of time granted for correction, termination, or cessation ofa civil violation of
the Zoning Ordinance. (Section 34.0)
GRAIN ELEVATOR. A building for elevating, storing, discharging, and sometimes processing
grain. (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary)
GREENBELT. That portion 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 Vlithin an
Overlay Zone DistrictBoundary and having a minimum depth oftbirty (30) feet
GREENBELT BUFFER. See BUFFER, GREENBELT.
GREENHOUSE. A structure for the propagation of plant materials and for sale of same.
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GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL. A building used for the growing of plants, all or part of which are sold
at retail or wholesale. This includes plant growing operations.
GUEST HOUSE. SeeHOUSE, GUEST.
HABITATION/OCCUPANCY. The act, state or condition of being orbecomiilg a tenant or of living in or
taking up quarters or space i.i1 a strUcture or on a land area. .
HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITY. See FACILITY, HEALTH AND FITNESS.
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL. See INDUSTRIAL,HEA VY.
REA VY MANUFACTURING. See MAN1JFACTUlUNG, 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 midpoint between eaves and ridges for
gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
HELICOPTER PAD. A level surface designed to accommodate the landing and taking off of
helicopters.
HELIPORT. A facility or land area with navigation devices for the takeoff and landing of helicopters with
or without services available for aircraft.
mSTORlC SITE. A location set aside for no other purpose than to commemorate a historical event,
activity, or person. (A Glossary o/Zoning... pg. 120)
HOME, GROUP. .Any of the following:
1. a residential structure (licensed under IC 12-17.4) in which care is provided on a twenty-
four (24) hour1:iasis for not more than ten (10) children; or
2. a facility (licensed under Ie 12-28-4) that provides residential services for
developmentally disabled individuals in a program described in IC 12-11-1.l-1(e)(1) or
Ie 12-11-1.1-1(e)(2); or
3. a facility (licensed tinder 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. IC 36-7~4-1l06 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 Construction and Safety Standards Law (42
U.S.C. 5401 et seq.) and applies to such bowel! that were built after January 1, 1981.
Manufactured homes which eXceed 950 square feet may not be totally 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 aSBn example of a product offered for ~ale 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)
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HOME, TOURIST. A building in which one (1) butnot more than five (5) guest rooms are used to provide
or offer overnight accommodations to transient guests for compensation.
HOME OCCUPATION. An Accessory Use conducted in a Single-, Two- or Multiple-family Dwelling
which is clearly incidental and secondary to the Use of the Dwelling for dwelling purposes. (see
also Section 25.18)
1. elearfJ' mcideatal ElBa secondary t8 the liSe of the dwelling fer dweYiBg pwposes, ~
_ no mere t1Wl. fifteeaperceBt (15~(') eftfie tam! floor area {lfthe dwel:tiBg;
2. dees REltehaage the character efthe lW.'fIllmg; and
3. of whi6li there :it; aoindicatieB. Rom tha eKterior that the 'dweU4B.g is aeing utilized in
whale or in part for aaYPUIll,ose ather t;Baa a dwelling.
and ft.u:thet tb.i.lt:
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1. the lkll'lle OGcupaneB. is G6B.$sted '....holly wi,l:hi:B the dwell:mg, and there is Be autsie.e
noise, oOOr, smeke (;)1 vibFatian;
3. B:e ORe elit5icie oillie immediate [amity saaR be employed;
4. 'ne sig:as other thrm these B.eaB&IJy permitteain the distnet i:B 'wlHeh the Heme OefTUpatieB
is 10 eated; -
5. , :eEl eelilmeElJ..t:y:it; sola on the premises et4ier tha.tt that prepa:reci en the premises;
6. the aelivery of aD)' materials fer the Home.oeellpatiOB. w4ll Ret e~eed two tnpsl'er aa-y
by aay vehicle not a'lt'Bed BY a. fGrl3.ily meHl.S6'f; iHlIi '
7. tke meehaBWaJ. eMB'leat: \iSed fer the Heme Oe6llflaOOn is e-ustemarily used for
eomestie pmflElses aHa. is of a sma anEl type fhat is similar te clemestie meooamcal
equipment tU:is 0lHioomarily foand in a Bassess effiae. '
.\. Horne OEiEiapatioa shall :eElt melude:
barber shep;
eelfl:Hy parlor;
antique aI gift shep;
tea mom or ilie serving offead or be-:erages;
animal haspitaJ at aammeroial keBfJ.el;
pootegraphie smd:ie;
automeb:i:l.e reflair ether than ':clrie:.l.e OI\'l3:ea by memBers aillie immediate family;
majoriipflliat=t0e I6flair or serviees; ooel
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9. any processing or manufacturing thatprBooees :ameBas materials Bf products.
A Home OecupatiElR includes bDt is not limited ta the foRo'fving:
1. art stu.WOj
2, lkessmakiag;
3. effice ofan a:rehitect, engmeer, deetor, dentist-lawyer or aesO'lmtaE:t;
1. at'.me af a sales repr~sentati';e; and
5. reaching, iaehuliag HWsical instruments or daBoing but limited to ORe pupi;! at a time.
HOSPICE. An establishment that provides palliative care and attends to the emotional and spiritual
needs of terminally ill patients.
HOSPITAL. An establishment for hwnans providing physical or mental health setVices, in-patient or
overnight accommodations, and medical or surgical care of the sick or injured. Hospital includes
sanitariums,
HOSPITAL, VETERINARY WITH:KENNEL. A facility for the practice of veterinary medicine with
provisions for the boarding of animals.
HOSPITAL, VETERINARY WITHOUT KENNEL. A facility for the practice of veterinary medicine
without provisions for the boarding of animals,
HOTEL. Any building or group of buildings containing five (5) or more rooms 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 common kitchen and dining room facilities provided within the building or an
accessory building, and which caters to the traveling public. (adopted per Z-340)
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 minilTl1rlll of forty (40) square feet of conference room
per guest room The rooms shall be primarily designed for and occupied by rransients renting
them on a daily basis and usually staying less than 7 days. Recreational amenities shall be
included within the hotel, or within three hundred (300) feet (walking distance) of the hotel.
(adopted perZ-340) .
HOTEL OR l>.IDTEL. A 1:raik:ling offering tempofllfj' hOU5iag ta the Ilubl:ie fer 6ampensatien, whish is
ayailable to transient guests and in v.mclll BB iBdivid~l eeakiBg faeilities are pre'/ided, (repealed
per Z-340)
HOUSE, BOARDING. A building not open to transients, where lodging and/or meals are provided for
three or more, but not over thirty (30), persons regularly; a lodging house.
HOUSE, GUEST. Living quarters within 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, SUe!i fjusl'tero IUl1ing lie. kitche;n fB.eiliR.'e:.; flr separate utility meters and not rented or
otherwise used.as a separate dwelling.
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HOUSE, ROW OR TOWN. A series 8f tW3 81' mere dwelling' units, l/1'?8.R.gcd:sitle 13)' side, separated by
E:e11tl'lum ~1'IilUe het",.'een U.....ing:B'OOE, eash unit hmNg fine er mere M'e19.
HOUSE P AD ELEVATION. The lowest outside finished ground elevation necessary to meet the minimum
drainage requirements for the ground floor of a structure.
ILLUMINATION. Artificia1light which shall not be blinking, fluctuating, or moving, Light rays shall
shine only Upon the property within the premises and shaU not spill over the property lines in any
direction, except in excess of developmental standards olthe Ordinance. (Section 25.7)
IMPACT FEE STATUTE. The follov.i.ng provisions to the Indiana Code, as amended: IC 36-7-4-1300
through IC 36~7-4-1342. (Section 29.7.1)
IMPROVEMENT. Any change in use, any major exterior remOdeling of a stmcture or grounds, any
addition to as1ructure 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. 1bis term includes
structiJres that have incurred "substantial damage" regardless of the actual repair work performed
The term does not include improvements of structures to correct existing violations of state and
local health, sanitary, or safety code requirements of any alterations of a "historic structure,"
provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designations as a "historic
structure." (Section22.15)
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT. A permit signed by the Director stating that a proposed
improvement complies with the provisioIill of this ordinance and such other ordinances as may be
applicable. For the purposes of the Impact Fee Statu,te, and Improvement Location Permit (issued
under the CanneVClay Zoning Ordinance) shall be considered a "structural building permit"
(Section 29.7.1) .
INDOOR STORAGE. See STORAGE, INDOOR.
INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY. A1J 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 Df 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 herem.
INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT. An industrial use which creates a minimum 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 lDading and unloading berths and
which is not noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, fumes, gas, odors,
noises or vibrations beyond the limits established herein. This may include a machine shop, sign
shop, welding shop, sheet metal shop, specialized contractor shop. or exterminating shop.
INN. All establishment bfs[ui, mSi1itClincd 6r ~ul!;sr#sed as II pls.ec where sleeping seeemmedstie1'ls ere
suppJ.ied JlfJr cheF! term "ent ~ thfll'l 3(} eenSOOfJ.ti....'e dllYs) 18 tenants, in whish r-sams flrc
furnisharJfor the 8[jeommadatiallS of swsn guests, which m8Y h[l'le 88 ElN aeSfXJJ8r}' use ene 8r
mere Hilling 1'8611~, and which m8} i1'ldude imiivisOIGl kikhen fasiliUes. (adopted por Z 31(})
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IN"STITUTION. A non-profit organization established for public, charitable, educational or religious
pwposes such as church, college or university, 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 salvaged base metal or metals, their compounds or
combinations; used or salvaged rope, bags, paper, rags, glass, rubber, lumber, millwork, brick and
similar property, except animal matter; and used motor vehicles, machinery or equipment which is
used, owned or possessed for the pmpose of wrecking or salvaging parts therefrom
ruRISDICTION OF TIm COMMISSION AND THE BOARD. The City of Cannel, Indiana and the
eeatiguoasunincorporated territory of Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. The jurisdiction
of the Board is identical. (amended per Z-365-01)
KENNEL. COMMERCIAL. Any Lqt on which four or more dogs, or small animals, at least four months of
age are kept.
~L, RESIDENTIAL. Any Lot on which three or less dogs, or small.animaIs, at least four months of
age are kept
KINDERGARTEN (PRE-SCHOOL). A school for children prims;rily 8cMerm the ages at three {Ins five,
providing preparation for elementary school.
LABORATORY, MEDICAL. A place for gathering, sampling, handling, processing, observing, and
testing human tissue, blood, and other simiIaritems.
LAKE OR POND, ARTIFICIAL. A man-made body of water fea 6)' a 'NfIterelRifse of 1000 square feet or
greater in area.
LANDSCAPED GREEN AREA. An ares which :includes live plantings other than grass. The size of
planting at the time of installation shall be not less thana 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, sbmbs, trees, other vegetation
and/or ornamental 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
LETIER OF :MAP AMENDMENT (LOMA). An amendment to the currently effective FEMA map that
establishes that a property is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). A LOMA is
only issued by FEMA. (Section 22. J 5)
LETI'ER OF MAP REVISION (LOMR). An official revision to the currently effective FEMA map. It is
issued by FEMA and changes flood zones, delineations, and elevations. (Section 22. J 5)
LmRARY. A public facility for the tisei but not sale, of literary, musical, artistic, or reference
materials. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg 139) .
LIGHT INDUSTlUAL. See INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT.
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LIGHT MANUFACTURING. See MANUFACTURING, liGHT.
LIVESTOCK. 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, coxporation or institution. (Section 25.7)
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 frontage an a street.
LOT, CORNER. A Lot at the junction of, and having frontage on, two or more intersecting streets.
WT, DEPTH OF. The mean horizontal distance between the Front Lot Line and the Rear Lot Line,
measured in the general direction o~the Side Lot Lines.
LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE. A Lot fronting on two non-intersecting streets.
LOT, IMPROVED. A Lot fronting on an improved or partiai street that is open for publi~ use.
LOT, INTERIOR. A Lot other than a comer lot or through lot.
LOT, REVERSED INTERIOR. A Lot, other than a comer lot, which has frontage on a street perpendicular
to, or at an angle with, the frontage street of the adjacent Lots.
LOT, THROUGH. A Lothaving frontage on 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 parc~l which caD. be dev.eloped (buildings, principal or
accessory; storage areaS; p~king lots and other accessory uses).
LOT GROUND LEVEL. For buildings having waUs adjoining one street only, the elevation of the
sidewalk ot 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 baving 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 Olorethan 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 ofthe
street and. in the case of a cornel lot:, a line separating the 1iarrowest frontage of the Lot from the
street, except in cases where deed restrictions in effect specify another street right-oi-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 irregular or triangular-shaped 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 boundary 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.
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LOT OF RECORD. A Lot which has been recorded prior to December 21, 1957.
LOT WIDTH. The dimension of a Lot, measured between Side Lot Lines on the building line (or in the
case ofa curved building line, it is measured tangent to the arc).
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIED (LNA). A signal amplifying device situated within the earth station; the
purpose of which is to magnify the electronic signals received and transfer them through the
coaxial cable to the receiver.
LOWEST FLOOR. See FLOOR, LOWEST.
LUMBER OR BUILDING MATERIALS SALES. Retailing, wholesaling, or rental of building supplies or
constniction equipment within a completely enclosed structure, or within an outdoor area which is
100% fully screened with a solid fence or wall with a minimum height no less than that of the
material being sold or rented. This classification includes lumberyards, horne improvement sales
and services, tool and equipment sales or rental establishments. .
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SuBDIVISION, EXISTING. Means a manufactured home
park or subdivision for which 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 e~ther final grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is
completed before the effective date of this ordinance. (Section 22.15)
MANUFACTURED HOUSING SALES. See SALES, MANUFACTURED HOUSING
MANUFACTURING, IlEA VY. The manufacture or compounding process of raw materials. These
activities or processes would necessitate the storage of large volumes of highly flammable,
toxic materials or explosive materials needed for tbe manufacturing process. These activities
may include disposal of radioactive materials, fertilizer manufacturing, leather curing and
tanning, lime, cement, asphalt, and gypsum refining and JIuLDufacturing, petroleum refining .
and manufacturing, reclaiming processes involving materials and/or chemicals that are
considered dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of the general public as determined
by tl1.e State of Indiana, Board of Health, or the City of Carmel, slaughtering, stock yards,
wood preservatives refining and ma.nufacturing, and the manufacture of flammable liquids
or gases. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. US"
MANUFACTURING, LIGHT. The manufacture, predominantly from previously prepared
materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabriCation, assembly,
treatment and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of
such products, but excluding basic industrial processing and custom manufacturing. TJUs
may include a lithographing establishment. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 145)
MARKET, CONVENIENCE: 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-365-01)
MEDICAL LABORATORY. See LABORATORY, MEDICAL.
MEDICAL OFFICE. See OFFICE,MEDICAL.
MEETING 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, whichever is greater. (A Glossary ofZoning...pg. 147)
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MINERAL, SOn.., OR GRAVEL EXTRACTION OPERATIONS. Any process used in obtaining,
from the earth, naturally occurring substances.
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 asa part of the equipment of such mobile
home park. .
MOBILE HOME STAND ORP AD. 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 purposes by guests' for a fee.
oftcn with {l eem,!/u:J1'l .'Ei.tehen s.nd dining 7'8tJmjaeiUties msyba prB','ided withiR the building 87 fi1'l
IKCCSS8ry bulk/lng. sRd which ee.re7S tfJ the tnJ.',.'elin-g publie. (illleptcs pel" Z 340)
MOTOR BUS OR RAILROAD STATION. See STATION, MOTOR BUS OR RAILROAD.
MOUNDING. Slopes with a ratio in excess of 1 (vertical) : 10 (horizontal), (1:10 (10%) slopes require
approval by the Commission per ADLS review. Approval of moUIiding must be a part of the
overall site landscaping plan. (Section 25.7)
MULTI-FAlVUL Y 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)
MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL J;lUILDING. See BUILDING1 MULTI-TENANT MULTI-LEVEL.
MULTI-TENANT GROUND FLOOR BUlLDING. 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 DmECTORY SIGN. See SIGN, MULTI-TENANT
BUILDING COMPLEXDIRECTORY.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING. See DWELLING1 MULTIPLE-FAMILY.
MUSEUM. An institu~on that is established for the purpose of acquiring, conserving, studying,
interpreting, assemblii::J.g and exhibiting to the public for its instruction or enjoyment, a .
collection of artifacts (If 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 me building
and directional information. (Section 25.7)
NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. OR SUBDMSION. 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
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streets, and either final. site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed On or after the
effective date oftbis ordinance. (Section 22.15)
NOTICE OF VIOLATION. Written notification ofnon-coInpliance in accordance With Chapter 34.
NURSING, RETIREMENT OR CONVALESCENT FACILITY. A home for the aged or infirm in which
three or more . persons not of the same immediate family are housed and provided with food,
and/or care for compensation; but not inCluding hospitals, clinics, or similar institutions devoted
primarily to the diagnosis and treattnent of the sick or injured. . Included are liririted care
apartments, suites for the elderly, and assisted living and nursing homes.
OCCUPANCY. see HABITATION/OCCUPANCY.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FACiLITY; see FACILITY. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
OCCUPIED SPACE. The total area of earth horizontally covered by the structure, excluding accessory
structures such as, but not limited to garages, patios and porches.
aCTA VB BAND. A term denoting all of the frequencies from one given frequency to a second. In sound
octave bands, the second frequency is usually twice the first one.
OCTA VB BAND FU.TER .An electrical, device which separates the sounds in each octave band and
presents them to the sound level meter.
OFFICE, GENERAL. f.. place of business used exclusively for office purposes where no product or
commodity for retail sale is located or sold, including but not limited to sales offices, real estate
offices, financial offices and professional offices. May also inClude data processing and
analysis facilities, insurance offices, office buildings, office spaces, office uses, travel service
bureaus, utility company business offices, and license bureaus.
OFFICE; MEDICAL. An office for health care providers including, without limitation, dentists,
physicians and surgeons.
OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL. The office of a recognized profession maintained for the conduct of that
profession. A profession is a vocation, calling, occupation, or employment requiring training in
the I1beral arts or sciences, or combination thereof, requiring advanced study in a specialized field;
any occupation requiring licensing by the State and maintenance or' professional standards
applicable to the field. (A Glossa1Y of Zoning... pg. 158)
OFFICE BUILDING. A building or pornon of a building wherefu. services are performed involving
predominantly administrative, professional or clerical operations not involving any equipment
other than fumitureand document processing and storage facilities.
OLD TOWN CARMEL. See Map on Page M-l. (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 forgathering or play. (relocated per Z-365.-01)
OUTDOOR STORAGE. See STORAGE~ OUTDOOR.
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OVERLAY ZONE. An additional, secondary zoning classification which establishes additional restrictions
on the use ofland. (Example: the Flood Plain Districts.)
OWNERSHIP, 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.
pARK,. PUBLIC. 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 structure.
P .AR.I<rnG, OFF-S~. 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-SITR Parking spaces which are located outside the garage or carport area and are located
. on the individual driveway. .
P ARKlNG 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 the temporary
parking of more than four motor vehicles and available for public use, whether free or for
compensation, 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 reIated use.
P AR.KrnG LOT, COMMERCIAL. Any area of land used or intended for off-street parking and operated
for remuneration.
pARKING SIGN. See SIGN, PAKKING.
PARKINU SPACE. An area, unenclosed or enclosed in the main 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, permanently 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 supporting
columns may be included in determining the width and area cif each adjacent parking space and the
minimum height of such space shall be seven (7) feet.
PARKS AND 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 Infrastructure includes the site improvements and interests in real property
needed for such parks and other recreational facilities. (Section 29.7.1)
PARKS BOARD. The CarmeVClay 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. (Section 29.7.1)
PARTICULATE MATIER. Finely divided liquid or solid material which is discharged and carried along
in the air.
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P ARTY WALL OR COMMON WALL. A single unpierced masonry wall that completely separates two
separat~ dwelling units.
PAVEMENT WIDTH. The actual width of a street surface that includes only the area that is driveable by
vehicles, not including curbs.
PENAL OR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE. . The use of land for the confinement or safe custody of
persons so confined as the result of legal process and includes attendance centers established
for persons sentenced to serve periods of community service. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 45)
PERSON. A corporation., firm, 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 Iand.area, whether platted or unplatted, building or buildings designated by the applicant in
the Final Development Plan application.
PHYSICAL TBERAPYFAcn..ITY. see FACILITY. PHYSICAL THERAPY.
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.
PIAN, ARCHITECTIJRAL. A plan for the construction of any structure designed by a qualified registered
architect
PLAN, COMrREHENSIVE. A long~range plan for the development of public and private property for
Carmel and Clay Township, including a Land Use Plan, a Thoroughfare Plan, 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, parking,. drainage, erosion control, signage, lighting, screening and buildings
information for a site. A development 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-4 and 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 ofplants outside of a structure, intended fOI wholesale or retail sale.
PLANTING STRlP. A sectiollof land not less than ten (10) feet in width intended to contain plant
materIals and for the purpose of creating a visual separation between uses. or activities.
PLAT. A map or chart indicating the Subdivision or replat of land, intended to be filed for record.
POND. see LAKE OR POND, ARTIFICIAL.
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. POST OFFICE. Houses service windows for mailing packages and letters, post office boxes, offices,
vehicle storage areas, and sorting and distributioD facilities for mail. (A Glossary of
Zoning... pg. 175)
POWER GENERATING PLANT. A complex of structures, machinery, and associated equipment
for generating electric energy from another source of energy, such as nuclear reactions or a
hydroelectric dam. (www.dictionary.com)
PREMISES. A tract or Lot together with 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 .PUBLISHlNG ES~ ABLISHMENT. A facility for the custom reproduction of 'Written or
graphic materials on 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. This may lIlso include a newspaper publishing or printing plant, and a photography
establishment. (A Glossary a/Zoning... pg. 175)
PRIVATE AIRPLANEIHELIGOPTER LANDING &/OR 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 all necessary taxiways,
aircraft storage, tie-doWn areas, hangars, and other necessary buildings and open spaces.
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PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY. See RECREATIONAL FACILITY, PRIVATE.
PRlV ATE SWIMMING POOL, ETC. 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 Zoning... pg. .228)
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. See OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL.
PROPERTY FRONTAGE. The length of property line of anyone premises parallel to and along one (1)
public and/or one (1) private street (Section 25.7)
PUBLIC SERVICE FACIT.JTY. 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 with some commodity or service which is of public consequence
and need such as electricity, gas, water, transportation or communications.
POO DlSTRlCfORDINANCE. A zoning ordinance that:
1) designates a parcel of real property as a Planned Unit Development District;
2) specifies uses ora 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;
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4) specifies the plan documentation and supporting information that must be supplied before
an Improvement Location Pennit may be issued for development or real property in the
Planned Unit Development District;
5) . specifies any limitation applicable to the Planned Unit Development District; and .
6) meets the requirementsofIC36-7-4-1500 et seq. (Section 31.6.1)
RADIO &/OR TELEVISION STUDIO. See STUDIO, RADIO &lOR TELEVISION.
RAU.ROAD. All facilities owned and/or operated by a railroad, except switching facilities.
RAISING AND BREEDING OR NON-FARM FOWL AND ANIMALS. As establishment where animals
are impregnated either naturally or by artificial insemination and the principal pUrpose of which is
to propagate the species.
RECEIVER. A televisioo. set, Eadie, eoH3Bll:Hlication devise or Elata mput oo'/iC6 that utilil:5es the sigeals
nom the earth station.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY, COMMERCIAL INDOOR. Any area of land, buildings and/or
. facilities used or intended forfndoor recreational purposes and operated for remuneration.
This may include am.qse~entparks and arcades, billiard parlors, bowling alleys, dance halls,
shooting galleries, indoor skating rinks, indoor sportS Cacilities, and indoor tennis and
racquetball facilities. ..
RECREATIONAL FACILITY, COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR. Any area of land, buildings and/or
facilities used or intended for outdoor recreational purposes and operated for remuneration.
This may include outdoor theaters, go cart or race tracks, miniatUre golf, and water slides.
RECREATIONAL FACllJTY, PRlV ATE. A private recreational facility for use solely by the
residents and guests of a particular residential development, planned unit development, or
residential neighborhood, includingtndoor and outdoor facilities. These facilities are usually
proposed or planned in association with development and are usually located within or
adJacent to such development. (.4. Glossary of Zoning... pg. 182)
RECREATIONAL VEIDCLE. Means a vehicle which is:
1. built on a single chassis;
2. four hundred (400) square feet or less whenmeasuxed at the largest horizontal
projections;
3. designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck, and;
4. designed primarily not for use as a perqllinent dwelling, but as quarters for recreational
camping, travel, or seasonal use. (Section 22.15)
REHABILITATION FACILITY; see FACIDTY, REHABILITATION.
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 shall include but not limited to churches, mosques,
synagogues, or other religious institutions. Not included in this definition are social
organizations or clubs. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 62)
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REPAIR (INDOOR), AUTOMOBn.E OR TRUCK. Any enclosed building; structure,
improvements, or land used for the repair and maintenance of automobiles, motorcycles,
trucks, trailers, or similar vehicles including but not Umited to body, fender, muffler 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 Glossary of Zoning... pg.
41)
REPEATED CIVIL ZONING VIOLATION. A recurring 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
.I same responsible party. (Section 34.0)
RESEARCH LABORATORY OR FACILITY. A building for 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 harmoniOtiS principles of architectural and landscape
architectural design.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The S-l; 8-2, R-I, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zoning district classifications.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. . A.JJ.y person, firm or corporation, who uses property in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance or who knowingly permits another person, firm or corporation to do so. (Section 34.0)
RESTAURANT WITH DRlVETHRU 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 or
window designed to accommodate automobile traffic. Consumption may be either on or off
the premises. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 188)
RESTAURANT, DIUVE-THRU OR DRIVE-IN. An establishment where food and/or beverages are
sold in a form ready for consumption, where all or a significant portion of the consumption
takes place or is designed to take place outside tbe confines of the restaurant, and where
ordering and pickup of food may take place from an automobile. (Development Definitions
pg. 224)
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 take-out service of food and beverages for off-site consumption.
This includes a delicatessen and a brewery or brew pub. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 159)
RESULTANT DISPLACEMENT. The maximum 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 Cam.el'Clay Impact Review Board established under Section 29.7.9. (Section
29.7.1)
RlDmG STABLE. Any 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 farm, whether or not such stable is operated for remuneration, hire, sale or stabling.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. An area ofland permanently dedicated to provide light, air and access.
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RlNGELMANN NUMBER. The number of the area on the Ringelmann chart that most nearly matches the
light-obscuring capacity of smoke. The RingeImann chart is descdbed 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 Dr Ringelmann No. O.
ROAD, THROUGH. A drive, road, street or other motorvebicle path having separate-ingress to and egress
from an easement, greenbelt, lot, parcel or other similarly established area. (adopted per 2-345)
ROADSIDE SALES STAND. A temporary structure used for the sale of goods or produce made or grown
on the same Lot
ROADWAY WIDTII. The paved area of a street measured from back of curb to back of curb.
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. (Unifred Development O,dlnance, City of Nohlesville,
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SALES, GENERAL RETAIL. 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. (Development Defin'itions pg. 226)
SALES, MANUFACTURED HOnSING. Any land, building, structure, or premises used for the sale
or lease of manufactur,ed houses.
SALESt MOBn..E HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEIDCLE. Any landt building, structure, or
premises used for the sale or lease of mobile homes or recreational vehicles.
SANITARY LANDFILL. A solid waste disposal facility which may include an incinerator, grinder,
composting facility or other State Environmental Protection Agency approved facility other than
an open dump 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, PRN ATE. Private pre-primary, primary, grade, high or preparatory school or academy.
SCHOOL, TRADE OR BUSIN,ESS. Secretarial or business school or college when not publicly owned or
not owned or conducted by or under ~e sponsorship of a religious, charitable or non-profit
organization; or, a school conducted as a commercial enterprise for teaching instrumental music,
dancing, gymnastics, barbering orhair dressing, drafting, industrial or technical arts, or culinary
arts. May also include vocational or industrial training facilities, performing arts studios,
art schools, business/commercial schools, and dancing academies.
SCHOOL OF GENERAL ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION. Any 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 Instruction for purposes ofcompulsory education requIrements.
SCREEN, SOLID VISUAL. see BUFFER OR SCREEN, SOLID VISUAL.
SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY. A facility where patrons wash, dry, or dry dean clothing or other
fabrics in machines operated by the patron. (A Glossary ofZoning...pg. 138)
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SERVANTS QUARTERS. Living quarters within a portion 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)
SETBACj{ Lll-ffi, BUILDING. See BUILDING SETBACK 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 BUSINESS. An establishment that has as a substantial portion of its stock-in-
trade and offers for sale and/or for viewing, for any form of consideration, anyone or more of the
following:
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 description of seXual activities; or
2. instrUments. devices, or paraphernalia that are designed for use in connection with sexual
activities.
Also, a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or s~ar establishment that regularly featmes live performances
that are cbaracterizedby the exposure of less than completely and opaquely covered human
gemtals, 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) .
SFHA or SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. Means those lands within the jurisdiction of the City that
are subject to inundation by the regulatory flood. The SFHAs of the City are generally identified
as such on the .Flood Insurance Rate Map of the City prepared by the Federal EInm-gency
Management Agency and dated May 19, 1981. (Section 22.15j
SIGN. Any structme, fixture,placard, announcement, declaration, device, demonstration or insignia used
for direction, information, 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 structural 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
purposes. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, IDENTIFICATION. A sign which is limited to the name and/or address ofa 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, representing the building, business or institution on a sign in a unified
center is limited to twenty five percent (25%) of the sign area. (Section 25.7)
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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 COIlIIIle1norative building tablet such as a cornerstone, when carved into stone,
concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other pennanent type construction
and made part of the structure. 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 maintained prior to such time as it came within or under the terms of this Code,
November 5, 1981 or the prior Sign Code, May 23, 1973 and any amendment thereto, and which
fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this Ordinance, or a non~
confomling 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, MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COlvlPLEX 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-B, 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 offive (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 frontage, including alleys for the purpose of this definition only, pennitted.
Signage used to indicate the reservation of a parking space fora specific person is permitted"but,
copy shall be limited to the name or title of the person for whom the space is reserved. (See
Section 25.7.01~3 ExemptedSigns). (Section 25.7)
SIGN PERMIT. A permit signed by the Administrator stating tha.t a proposed sign has met with general
provisions aftbis ordinance. (Section 25.7) "
SIGN, POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Any sign having reference toa 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)
SIGN, PORCH. A sign attached to a porch or overhang. A maximum sign area of six (6) square feet. This
type of sign shall be permitted only in Old town Cannel. (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 Town Carmel only and shall be limited to
twenty (20) square feet maximum sign area. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, PUBLIC. Official notices posted by the public officers or employees in the performance 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)
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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 prombited 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,
including decorative cover and planter boxes. (Section 25.7)
SIGN, SUSPENDED. A ground sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar attached to one (1)
upright, decorative pole. The pole and arm andlor 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 surface originally constructed as a part of such sign.
(Twelve (12) square feet maximum sign area). This type of sign shall be permitted only in Old
Town Carmel. (Section 25.7) .
SIGN, TRAFFIC DIREcrtONAL.' Sign directing traffic movement onto and/or 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 ground level. Standard traffic directional signs, such as STOP and YIELD signs,
shall comply with the ''UniformManual 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 ofa building with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of
the building wall, and which projects from the surfaee less than twelve (12) inches at all points.
Said sign shall not extend beyond the edges of the wall upon which it is DlOUD,ted nor above the
rooiline. Permanent awnings attached to the building shall be considered a part of the structure,
and signs established on permanent awnings shall be considered wall signs. (Section25.7)
SIGN, WINDOW. Any building sign, picture, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate
information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is:
a) placed
i) inside of and within two (2) feet of a \oVindow; or
ii) upon the window panes or glass; and
b) visible from the exterior of the window. (Section 25.7)
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. See DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY.
SINGLE-TENANT BlJil,DING. An office or conunercial building in which all space is occupied by one
tenant. (Section 25. 7)
SMOKE. Small gas-borne particles resulting from incomplete c9mbustion consisting predominantly of
carbon and other incombustible material, but excludj,ng metallurgical fume and dust, and present in
sufficient quantity to be observable independently of the presence of other solids.
SMOKE UNIT. The number obtained when the smoke density in Ringelmann number is multiplied by the
time of emission in minutes. For the purpose of this calculation, a Ringelmann density reading
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shall be made at least once a minute during the period of observation. Each reading is then
mn!tiplied 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 Consentation Service in
cooperation with. Purdue Experiment Station and the Hamilton COlmty Soil and Water
Conservation District, showing soil types and composition oftherr locations.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION. Permission for a conditional use of land which is granted because certain
conditions will be met Theordmance specifies what these lIses maybe. (See Section 21.0).
ST ADruM OR COLISEUM. AIl. amphitheater, large theater or other such facility used for public meetings,
sports, exhibitions, etc.
STATION, AUTOMOBILE.FILLlNG. Anyplace of business with pumps and underground storage tanks,
having as its purpose the selling of motor vehicle fuels and lubricants at retail.
STATION, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE. Any place of business with or without pumps and underground
storage tanks having as its purpose tl1e 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, mac:hine 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. May include
automobile filling stations.
STATION, MOTOR BUS OR R.An.ROAD. Improvements and facilities at selected points along
motor bus or railroad routes for passenger pickup, drop off, and waiting. Facilities and
improvements may include shelters, benches, signs, structures, and other improvements to
provide security1 pr~tection (roin -weather, and access to nearby services. (A Glossary of
Zoning... pg. 238) .
STORAGE. The existence of any stock, vehicles, equipment or materials enclosed or unenclosed for a
period of more. than seventy-two (74) hours and not for retail or wholesale display or sale,
including the utilization or manufacture of explosive materials (not including explosive
products)1 and flammable liquids or gases other than those used by the manufacturing
establishments in their operational activity.
STORAGE OR DISTIUBUTION FACILTY. A facility where goods are received and/or stored for
delivery to the ultimate customer at remote locations. This includes food products distributing
stations, trucking terminals, and. packaging facilities.
STORAGE OR SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. Retail .or wholesale sales and storage of
petroleum, gasoline, fuel, oil, gas, orOammable liquid or fluid!. (Zoning Dictionary pg. 82)
STORAGEAND/OR WAREHOUSING, INDOOR. An enclosed space or place where goods,
materials, or personal property is placed and kept for more than 24 consecutive hours. . This
may include cold storage lockers, self storage or mini-warehouse facilities, commercial
warehouse storage, and contractor storage facilities. (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 216)
STORAGE AND/OR WAREHOUSING, OUTDOOR. The keeping of any goods, junk, material,
merchandise or vehicles in the same place, in an unroofed and/or unenclosed area, for more than
twenty-fom (24) hours. (relocated perZ-365-01)
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STORE, CONVENIENCE (WITH OR WITHOUT GAS SALES): Retail centers that are usually open 15
to 24 hours per day and under &,000 square feet in gross floor area. There shall be no repair and/or
:maintenance of motor vehicles allowed. A Convenience Store, which includes gas sales, may
incorporate a pump canopy designed and constructed with exterior finish materials and detailing
consistent with its associated Convenience Store building. (relocated per Z-365-0l)
STORY. That part of anybuilding comprised between the level of one finished floor and the level ofthe
next higher finished floor or, if there is no higher firiished 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 arid accepted, or otherwise legally established for
public use, us~al1y affording the principal means of access to abutting property.
STREET, PRIVATE. A street which is not dedicated to or tnaintained by any public agency.
STRUCTIJRE. AnytbiIlg 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 purposes; either temporarily or permanently.
Structure also iricliides billboards, swimming pools, poles, pipelines, transmission lines, tracks and
advertising signs, whether located on a rock, tree, separa..te structure or part of another structure.
Also, Specific to Chapter 22: Flood Districts, a structure that is principally above ground and is
enclosed by walls and a roof. The term includes a gas or liquid storage tank, a manufactured
home, or a prefabricated building. The tenn also includes recreational vehicles to be installed on a
site for more than one hundred eighty (180) days.
STRUCTURE, TYPE 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 mu1tiple~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 m~ television,
music video, multi-media, or other related activities; (A Glossary of Zoning... pg. 225)
SUBDIVISION. The division of aB)' par-eel eflaad (reoarded after January 21, 19&0) mte three (3) or mere
pareels,sites or Lets, "fIlum mere than twe of ~e Late are less than five (5) aCi"es in area, far the
pmpase sf transfer sf eW'llersmp, or b:ui1di:eg develepmem:, eX<lluding semeteries. The
improyement oione ar mere paroels afl<ma fer resiElential, Elemmer-cial or industrial struc1:l:l:r-es or
grlltlpS of structures myahiBgthe sabdi'lision lmIi alleeation ofkmd as streets af ather OpeR spaees
f<lr commen 1:lS6 by O',VBei'B, eeeupaa.ts at leasehelE1ers &r as easements feI the mensian and
mninteBa:B6e ef JlRalle se'wer, 'o<e:ter, st9fBl drainage, ElF other Jl1:1.Blie utilities aad facilities,
(repealed per Z~339)
SUBDMSION. Any of the following shall be considered the subdivision of land req1i:iring plat approval
by the Plan Commission:
1. 'The division ofany 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 allocatioD of land as streets or other open spaces for common use by
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o'Wllers, occupants or lease holders or as easements for the extension and maintenance of
public sewer, water, storm drainage, or other public utilities and facilities; or,
3. Any division (recotdedafter December 31, 1999) ob Lot or parcel oflandwhere:
a. the division results in two (2) or.more smaller Lots or,parcels, atJeast two (2) of
which are less than five (5) acres in area; .
b. the division results in two (2) or mare smaller Lots or parcels, any of which front
on or utilize an easement of access; or,
c. the division is for the purpose of building development (excluding cemeteries) .
and a streetis tp be dedicated, reserved, or otherwise platted.
All divisions_ of land recorded after a c:ertain date, as specified in this definiti<?:q, from a -Lot or
other parcel of land described on or l1efore that date in the records of the Haririlton County
Recorder shall be counted'.in det~g the number of Lots or parcels for the purpose of this
definition. The original Lot or parcel shafJ. also be counted for this purpose. (adopted per Z-339)
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR Any subdivision that is not less than five (5) acres marea and that has five (5) or
more lots. (adopted per Z-329) .
SUBDMSIQN, MINOR. kly 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.
SURGERY CENTER. See CENTER. SURGERY.
TAVERN OR NIGHTCLUB. A commercial ~tablishment dispensing alcoholic beverages for
consumption in the premises; (A Glossary of ZonIng... pg. 154) .
TELEVISION, FRANCHISE OR 'CABLE. Any t~levisian distribution system designed to serve any
residents within the jurisclittion of this ordinance authorized by any local. state or federal agency. .
THEATER, INDOOR. A building or' p,art of a building devoted to showing motion pictures, or for
dramatic, dance, musical, or other live performances. Uses inchlde but are not limited to a
movie tJieater and a performing'arts center. (A Giossary of ZonIng... pg. 234)
THREE-COMPONENT MEASURING SYSTEM. Instrumentation which can measure earthbome
Vlbrationsin three directions, that is, Vibration occurring in a horizontal as well as a vertical plane.
TOWER. A ground or roof-mounted pole, spire, structure, or cambinatiap thereof taller than fifteen (15)
feet, including supporting lines, cables, 'Wires, braces, and masts, intended primarily far the
purpose of mounting an antenna. a meteorological device, or other similar apparatus above grade.
The term dos not include'a water tower that is owned by public utility or municipally owned utility.
(adopted per Z-32 0)
TOWE~ RADIO OR TELEVISION TRANSMISSION. Any ground,.mounted pole, spire, structure,
or combination thereof, including supporting lines,cables, Wires, braces, masts, intended
primarily for the purpose of mounting a radio or television transmission antenna above
ground.
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TOWNHOUSE; One or more single-family dwellings with a minimal front atid rear yards, and no side
yards. arranged side by side, separated by common walls between livwg areas, each having more
than one-story. (relocated per Z-365-01)
TRACT, PARENT. A tract of land descdbed by metes and bounds, the description of which has been
recorded in the office of the Hamilton County Recorder of Deeds and which existed prior to the
date of adoption of this ordinance. (adopted per Z-34fl)
TRUCK STOP. A facility intended to provide services to tbe trucking industry, including but not
limited to the fonowing activities: dispensing of fuel, repair shops, automated washes,
restaurants, and motels; all as part of the facility. (A Glossary ofZonlng... pg. 242)
TURNAROUND. A space on private property that permits the turning around of any passenger vehicle
without the necessity of using any public right-of-way to tuin around.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. See D'WELLING, TWO-FAMILY.
UNIFIED CENTER. A grouping of businesses or buildings designed to function as a unit including
converted residential structures with more than one (l) occupant space. (Section 25.7)
URGENT CARE CENTER. See CENTER, URGENT CARE.
USE. The employment or occupation of a building, structure or land for a person's service, benefit or
enj oyment.
USE, ACCESSORY. A use ~bordinate to the main use, located on the same Lot or in the same building as.
the maiD. use, and incidental to the main use.
USE, CONFORMING. A use of a building, land or premises which does conform to all of the applicable
provisions ofthis ordinance.
. USE, NONCONFORMlNG ILLEGAL. A use of a building, land or premises existing at the time of the
passage oftbis ordinance which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this
ordinance nor those of any ordinance superseded by this. ordinance.
USE, NONCONFORMThTG LEGAL, A use of a building, larid or premises existing at the time of the
passage of this ordinance which does not conform to aU of the applicable provisions of this
ordinance but did conform to applicable provisions of any ordinance superseded by this ordinance.
VARIANCE. A modification of the specific requirements of this ordinance granted by the Board in
accordance 'With the terms of this ordinance for the purpose of assuring that 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.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL WITH KENNEL. SeeHOSPITAL, VETERBVARY WITH KENNEL.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL WITHOUT KENNEL. See HOSPITAL, VETERINARY 'WITHOUT
KENNEL
VIBRATION. Oscillatory motion transmitted through the ground.
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VISION CLEARANCE ON CORNER LOTS. A triangular space at the street comer of a corner lot, free
from any kind of obstruction to vision between the heights oftbree (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 tJ1e triangular space is determined by a diagonal line connecting
two points measured fifteen (15) feet equidistant from the Lot comer 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.
WASTE. SOLID. All putresible waste in a form other than a liquid, semi'-solid or gaseous fonn, 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, chemical, 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 conservationconcems of the City of
Carmelandlor Clay Township and its citizens. This definition li; intended to specifically exclude
human bodies and sewage.
WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY. A public or privately owner facility engaged in the
distribution of raw or finished water. Uses may include water towers, pumping stations,
above or below ground storage tanks, or water treatment facilities.
WHOLESALE SALES. An establiShment or place of business primarij.y engaged in selling and/or
distributing merchandise to retailers; to Industrial, commercial, institutional, or professIonal
business users, or to other wbolesalersj 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. May include uses sllcb as optician/optical supply, or
orthopedic/medical appliance & supply sales. (A Glossary of Zoning....pg 156)
WHOLESALING FACILITY. A fac~ty primarily engaged in the selling _and/or distributing of bulk
merchandise to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business users,
Dr to other wholesalers. This may -include a transportation facility.
WINDOW AREA. The total area of all windows along a building frontage. (Section 25.7)
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. Licensed commercial wireless telecommunications
services, including but not limited to cellular. personal communication services (peS). specialized
mobilized radio (Si\ffi.). enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR). paging, and other similar
services that are marketed to the general public. (adopted per Z-320)
WOODLAND. MATURE. An area of plant material covering % 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 per
Z-329)
WOODLAND. YOUNG. An area of plant material covering !t.l acre, or more. and cOllilisting 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 Y:i acre. or more, and consisting of seventy
percent (70%) or more canopy trees having a two and one-half (2Yz) mch or greater caliper. or any
grove consli;ting of fifteen (15) or more trees having four (4) inch or greater caliper. (adopted per
Z-329)
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