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SINGLE FAMILY/ TOWN HOME /TWO-FAMILY
PERMITTING PROCEDURES
New Structures, Additions, Remodels, & Accessory Structures
.N01 AN>-SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION, which also
includes the reverse side (or 2"d page) of this procedure sheet. These can be picked up at our office,
or you can request one to be mailed to you. These are 3-part, carbon-less forms. A sample of this document
appears on our website at: www.carmel.in.oov through the Dept. of Community Services link, in the Building & Code
Services section. (A copy of this procedure sheet can also be found in that section.)
2. CONSTRUCTION PLANS: Plans should be no larger than it inches by 17 inches. ALSO, you
will need to submit an electronic PDF copy of plans to plux(alcarmel.in.gov in addition to
paper copies. If you have issues regarding paper size and/or the electronic submittal please
contact either the Building Commissioner or Deputy Building Commissioner through (317)
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a. NEW MAIN STRUCTURES, TWO SETS OF PLANS FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY,
AND THREE SETS FOR TOWN HOMES, MUST BE SUBMITTED.* THESE SHOULD INCLUDE:
i. Building Elevations' (from all four sides)
ii. Foundation plan
iii. Floor plan
iv. Typical wall section
(All cross-sections must be properly detailed and labeled. At least one cross-section
must show R-values of building materials, listed and totaled out to the side, to ensure
compliance with the Indiana Energy Codes. If minimum R-values are not met on cross-
section, an Energy Code Compliance Worksheet must be completed.
If Manufactured Trusses are used, truss diagrams must be included with the building
plans, for all trusses being used. Truss diagrams must be STAMPED with the seal of the
registered architect or engineer who is responsible for that design. ONLY Indiana
registrations will be recognized.
*NOTE: The first building permit(s) of a Town Home development that involves the construction of multiple
dwelling units and/or buildings has additional submittal requirements, including State Design Release, and will
require a Submittal meeting. Please contact Sarah Lillard at (317) 571-2475 or slillardgcarmel.in.gov to obtain
further information regarding this procedure and a list of requirements.
b. ADDITIONS / REMODELS / ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, TWO (2) SETS OF PLANS (THREE
SETS & POSSIBLY STATE INFO IF TOWN HOME) MUST BE SUBMITTED AND SHOULD INCLUDE:
I. Building Elevations from a minimum of two (2) sides**
ii. Items listed under a. ii. - a. v. above.**
**NOTE: For interior remodels, (where alterations cause no changes to the existing exterior structure of
the building) Building Elevations will not be required and a foundation plan may not be required, depending
on the nature of the remodel.
SEWER AND WATER PERMITS FOR NEW STRUCTURES. You will need to determine which utility
company provides services to your construction site, and provide a copy of the utility permit.
a. Carmel Utilities: A sewer and/or water permit should be purchased at the office of Building & Code
Enforcement, prior to or at the time you are submitting your building permit application. ALSO contact
Morris Hensley of Carmel Utilities for permits for wells that will be located within the City limits.
b. Clay Township Regional Waste District; (317) 844-9200.
C. Hamilton County Health Dept. (for wells not Inside the City limits and/or all septic permits); (317) 776-8500
ONE (1) COPY OF THE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED ',
FOR NEW DWELLING UNIT STRUCTURES ONLY. Your plan should show the lot where work is to
occur, and the surrounding lots. You do NOT need to provide plans for the entire subdivision.
Sometimes referred to as an "as-built," this plan should show the lot in question, the surrounding lots,
the building pad or building pad elevation, and the ground topography lines.
TWO (2) COPIES OF A SITE (OR PLOT) PLAN SHOWING THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED
INFORMATION:
a. Name and address of designer of plan, with date
b. Name and address of property owner
c. Lot number and subdivision name, or applicable general description
d. Lot drawn to scale-all dimensions
e. Lot i Property lines "*Continued on reverse...
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Minimum front building setback line, per approved development plan (include all front yard)
All roads, alleys, rights-of-way, etc...
Any applicable flood plain area (Certificate of Elevation, if necessary)
Building pad elevation and lot corner elevations
All accessory buildings / structures - existing or proposed
All sidewalks and driveways
Sewer and water lines, septic system, (tanks & filed system) and/or well locations
Drainage flow arrows
All drainage swales and subsurface facilities (retention / detention areas, etc...)
Sump pump -- Show sump pump pit(s) and discharge line locations
Geothermal heat pump discharge locations
: If land is not within a platted subdivision, a legal description is required.
FURTHER NOTES / NOTICES:
> CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE Z-289, SECTION 29.04.02 (3): 'The Director shall approve or deny the Improvement
Location Permit within five (5) working days of the receipt of the written application form and accompanying materials. The
Improvement Location Permit shall be issued when the proposed structure, improvement, or use and its location conform in
all respects to this ordinance."
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE-LISTED SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, THE BUILDING INSPECTOR WILL BE PROVIDED WITH
ANY INFORMATION RELATIVE TO COMMITMENTS MADE IN THE ZONING PROCESS FOR THE PROPERTY INVOLVED. THIS
WOULD INCLUDE ANY PLAN COMMISION, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, AND/OR DEPT. OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS REQUIRED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY, AND WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, IF THE
SUBMITTED PLANS ARE NOT OF SUFFICIENT IN CLARITY OR DETAIL, TO INDICATE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE
WORK PROPOSED AND TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES. SUBMITTAL OF
ADDITIONALLY REQUESTED/REQUIRED INFORMATION, AFTER THE INITIAL SUBMITTAL, WILL EXTEND THE TIME IT
TAKES COMPLETE THE PERMIT REVIEW.
> THE OFFICE OF BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT RECOGNIZES ANY ROOM/AREA DESIGNATED ON CONSTRUCTION
PLANS AS A "BONUS ROOM" TO BE UNOCCUPIABLE. UNFINISHED SPACE. IF AN AREA SO LABELED IS TO BE A FINISHED
SPACE, CONSTRUCTION PLANS MUST BE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT AN UNFINISHED, "BONUS
ROOM" AREA IS TO BECOME A FINISHED AREA AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT THE PLANS AND PERMIT
RECORDS MUST BE UPDATED AT THE OFFICE OF BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT.
> ALL CONSTRUCTION IS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION, AND SHOULD NOT BEGIN PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE
AND/OR OCCUPIED PRIOR TO THE APPROPRIATE INSPECTION. Beginning prior to obtaining a building permit and/or
I, the undersigned, certify that all of the above listed information is shown completely and accurately on the attached plot or
site plan(s), construction plans, and any other submitted documentation, submitted with the building permit application to the
City of Carmel / Clay Township Department of Community Services. I further certify that the joining of water supply piping
shall be made with lead-free solders and fluxes. Failure to comply will result in a replacement of the system. (Plumbing Code
P-509-5) Under the penalties of Perjury (Indiana Code 35-44-2-1), I also hereby affirm, under oath, that all of the information
I have provided in the table below is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have not
knowingly or intentionally provided or omitted any information that would tend to hide, obscure, or otherwise mislead the
Dept. of Community Services regarding the truth of the matters addressed therein.
OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. ONCE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED, WORK SHOULD NOT BE POURED, INSULATED/COVERED,
per
Z-289 of proceeding the with Carmel/Clay construction Zoning beyond the Ordinance; stage 29of.06a.07, and required 29.06.08.
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BASEMENT I' Floor 2" Floor 3rd Front Rear Total Sq. TOTAL
(Finished and Floor Porch Porch or Ft. of
Unfinished) Sunroom Garages
1,457 11970 i'0, N/A 120 N/A 570 4,125
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Chris Miller
NAME PRINTED
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