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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. COMPLETED-RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION, which also
includes the reverse side of this procedure sheet. These can be picked up at our office, or you can
request one to be mailed to you. These are 3-part, carbon-less forms. A sample of this document appears on our
website at: www.carmel.in.gov through the Dept. of Community Services link, in the Building & Code Services
section. (A copy of this procedure sheet can also be found in that section.)
2. CONSTRUCTION PLANS:
a. NEW MAIN STRUCTURES, TWO SETS OF PLANS FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY,
AND THREE SETS FOR TOWN HOMES, MUST BE SUBMITTED.* THESE SHOULD INCLUDE:
i. Building Elevations (from all four sides)
ii. Foundation plan
iii. Floor plan
iv. Typical wall section
(All cross-sections must be properly detailed and labeled. At least one cross-section
must show R-values of building materials, listed and totaled out to the side, to ensure
compliance with the Indiana Energy Codes. If minimum R-values are not met on cross-
section, an Energy Code Compliance Worksheet must be completed.
If Manufactured Trusses are used, truss diagrams must be included with the building
plans, for all trusses being used. Truss diagrams must be STAMPED with the seal of the
registered architect or engineer who is responsible for that design. ONLY Indiana
registrations will be recognized.
*NOTE: The first building permit(s) of a Town Home development that involves the construction of multiple
dwelling units and/or buildings has additional submittal requirements, including State Design Release, and will
require a Submittal meeting. Please contact Sarah Lillard at (317) 571-2475 or slillard(cbcarmel.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:
L 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.
3. SEWER AND WATER PERMITS FOR NEW STRUCTURES. You will need to determine which utility
company provides services to your construction site, and provide a copy of the utility permit.
a. Carmel Utilities: A sewer and/or water permit should be purchased at the office of Building & Code
Enforcement, prior to or at the time you are submitting your building permit application. ALSO contact
Morris Hensley of Carmel Utilities for permits for wells that will be located within the City limits.
b. 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
4. ONE (1) COPY OF THE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED-
FOR NEW DWELLING UNIT STRUCTURES ONLY. Your plan should show the lot where work is to
occur, and the surrounding lots. You do NOT need to provide plans for the entire subdivision.
Sometimes referred to as an "as-built," this plan should show the lot in question, the surrounding lots,
the building pad or building pad elevation, and the ground topography lines.
S. 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 / Property lines
f. Minimum front building setback line, per approved development plan (include all front yard)
g. All roads, alleys, rights-of-way, etc...
h. Any applicable flood plain area (Certificate of Elevation, if necessary)
i. Building pad elevation and lot corner elevations ***Condnued on reverse...
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j. All accessory buildings / structures - existing or proposed
k. All sidewalks and driveways
1. Sewer and water lines, septic system, (tanks & filed system) and/or well locations
m. Drainage flow arrows
n. All drainage swales and subsurface facilities (retention / detention areas, etc...)
o. Sump pump - Show sump pump pit(s) and discharge line locations
p. Geothermal heat pump discharge locations
*NOTE: 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."
9 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.
r 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.
9 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
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.
ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. ONCE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED, WORK SHOULD NOT BE POURED,
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INSULATED/COVERED, AND/OR OCCUPIED PRIOR TO THE APPROPRIATE INSPECTION. Beginning prior to obtaining
a building permit and/or proceeding with construction beyond the stage of a required inspection without approval
constitutes Late Fee penalties, per Z-289 of the Carmel/Gay Zoning Ordinance; 29.06.07, and 29.06.08.
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