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CARMEL-CLAY TOWNSHIP
Department of Community Development
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE Z-160, SECTION 29.4.2(3): The Building Commissioner (Director, Department of
Community Development or staff) shall approve or deny the improvement location permit (building permit) within five (5)
working days of the receipt of the written application form and accompanying materials. The improvement location permit
(building permit) shall be issued when the proposed structure, improvement or use and its location conform in all respects
to this ordinance.
The following must be received by the Department of Community Development before any building or remodeling permit
can be reviewed or issued by staff:
1. ONE completed Improvement Location Permit (Building Permit) application.
2. TWO (2) complete sets of construction plans. Building elevations, foundation plan, floor plan and typical
wall section must be shown. Ail cross-sections must be properly detailed and labeled. At lease one cross-
section must show R-values of building materials 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, a diagram must be included with 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. If a commercial construction,
plans must be stamped approved by the Indiana State Department of Fire Prevention & Building Safety.
Indicate total height of building on plans.
3. ONE copy of sewer permit (from City of Carmel Engineering Dept., Hamilton Western Utilities or Clay
Regional Sewer District whichever applies), or septic permit (Hamilton County Health Department).
4. ONE (1) copy of plot plan from subdivision development plan.
5. THREE (3) copies of a site plan or plot plan showing the following REQUIRED information (can be obtained
from the landowner or developer):
-Name and address of designer of plan with date
-Name and address of owner
-Lot number and subdivision or applicable general description
-Lot drawn to scale - all dimensions
-Scale and north arrow
-Lot/Property lines
-Minimum front building setback line per approved development plan (include all front yard)
-All roads, alleys, rights-of-way, etc.
-All other utilities and drainage rights-of-way and easements
-Any applicable flood plain area (Elevation Certificate if necessary)
-Building pad elevation and lot corner elevations
-All accessory buildings - existing or proposed
-All sidewalks and driveways
-Sewer and water lines, septic system (tanks & filed system) and well location
-Drainage flow arrows
-All drainage swales and subsurface facilities (retention/detention areas, etc.)
-Sump pump (sump pump pits) showing discharge locations
-Geothermal heat pump discharge locations
If land is not within a platted subdivision , a legal description is needed.
ALL CONSTRUCTION IS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION
If this information is not submitted, it will extend the time it takes to get an approved building permit.