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SPONSOR( S): Councilor Aasen, Councilor Snyder
RESOLUTION CC 02-03-25-07
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
RECOMMENDING CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY AND REFERRING THE SAME TO
THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION
Synopsis: This Resolution refers a proposal to amend Articles 5.72, 9.08, and 11.02 of the Carmel
Unified Development Ordinance to the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing and
recommendation to the Common Council.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana ( the “City”) has adopted
the City of Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (the “UDO”) pursuant to Ind. Code §36-7-4-
600 et seq; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the UDO in accordance with Ind.
Code §36-7-4-602(b) in order to regulate Group Homes consistent with federal and state laws that
protect handicapped and disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, Ind. Code §36-7-4-607(b) requires any proposal to amend or partially repeal
the text of the UDO be referred to the City’s Advisory Plan Commission (the “Commission”) for
consideration and recommendation before any final action is taken by the Common Council; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving a proposal for the amendment or repeal of the text of the
UDO, the Commission shall, within sixty (60) days, hold a public hearing in accordance with Ind.
Code §36-7-4-607(b) and make a recommendation on the proposal not later than sixty (60) days
after the Commission holds the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, as required by Ind. Code §36-7-4-607(c) the Commission is required to
certify to the Common Council the Commission’s recommendation before final action is taken by
the Common Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by
this reference.
Section 2. Recommendation and Referral. The Common Council proposes for
consideration the amendment to the UDO attached hereto as Exhibit A and refers the same to the
Commission for consideration, a public hearing and recommendation before any final action is
taken by the Common Council. A form of Notice of Public Hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit
B for the Commission’s convenience.
Section 3. Action by the Common Council. Upon receipt of the recommendation of
the Commission, the Common Council shall review and consider adoption of the Amendment.
Section 4. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage by the Council and approval of the Mayor and upon such approval shall be transmitted by
the Clerk to the Commission.
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SO RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ________
day of ________________, 2025 by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
_______________________________ ______________________________
Adam Aasen, President Matthew Snyder, Vice-President
______________________________ ______________________________
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
______________________________ ______________________________
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
______________________________ ______________________________
Anthony Green Rich Taylor
______________________________
Dr. Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
______________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _________ day of
_________________, 2025, at _______ __.M.
_________________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _________ day of
_________________, 2025, at _______ __.M.
_________________________________
Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Prepared by: Ted W. Nolting
Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP
111 Monument Circle Ste. 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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EXHIBIT “A”
Form of Amending Ordinance
ORDINANCE Z-____-__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,
INDIANA, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Synopsis: This Ordinance amends Article 5.72 of the Unified Development Ordinance (the
“UDO”) to require that the applicant obtain a license from either the Indiana Division of Mental
Health and Addiction or the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.
Additionally, it amends Article 9.08 of the UDO to grant the Board of Zoning Appeals the
exclusive authority to approve or deny special use exceptions for Group Homes rather than a
Hearing Officer. Article 9.08 is also amended to limit the number of unrelated residents of a
Group Home to not more than eight (8) persons. Finally, it amends Article 11.02, specifically the
definition of “Group Homes,” to require that they must be licensed Indiana Department of
Mental Health and Addiction or the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services,
and amends the definition of “Dwelling, Two Family” to expressly exclude Group Homes.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code §36-7-4-607 the Common Council of the City of
Carmel (the “Common Council”) is authorized to amend the text of the Unified Development
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Article 5.72 of the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance provides Use-
Specific Standards for Group Homes; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the text of Article 5.72 of the Carmel
Unified Development Ordinance to require Group Homes housing persons with developmental
disabilities and Group Homes housing persons with psychiatric disorders or addictions to obtain
and maintain licenses with Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services or the
Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council also desires to amend the text of Article 5.72 of the
Carmel Unified Development Ordinance to restrict the number of Group Homes permitted within
a specific geographic area; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the text of Article 9.08 of the Carmel
Unified Development Ordinance so that Special Exceptions for Group Homes are approved
exclusively by the Board of Zoning Appeals, with the opinion of the Director of Community
Services functioning solely as a staff recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to limit the number of unrelated residents of a
Group Home to not more than eight (8) persons; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the text of Article 11.02 of the Carmel
Unified Development Ordinance to provide that Group Homes housing persons with
Developmental Disabilities must be licensed by the Indiana Division of Disability and
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Rehabilitative Services and that Group Homes housing persons with psychiatric disorders or
addictions are licensed by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Common Council Resolution No. ___________________, the
City’s Advisory Plan Commission (the “Commission”) received the Common Council’s proposal
to consider and provide a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the proposed
amendment to the Special Exception procedures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code §36-7-4-604, the Commission held a public hearing
regarding Docket No. __-____-_____ on [INSERT DATE], after providing public notice thereof
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the public hearing the Commission voted to make the
following recommendation as evidenced by the certification attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council now desires to adopt the Amendment in the form
included in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section II. Amend Article 5.72 US-26: Group Home Use-Specific Standards as follows:
A. Purpose: It is the purpose of this Section to benefit the general public by minimizing
adverse impacts on established residential neighborhoods in the City and the owners and
residents of properties in these neighborhoods which may result from the conversion of
residential properties to business or institutional uses. However, it is also the purpose of
this Section to provide that the City may not refuse to make a reasonable accommodation
for a Group Home whenever such an accommodation would not impose undue financial or
administrative burdens on the City or require a fundamental alteration in the
Comprehensive Plan.
B. Special Exception Eligibility: A Dwelling located in a residential district may be used as a
Group Home only if the owner or occupant applies for and is granted a Special Exception,
pursuant to Section 9.08: Special Exception (Group Homes and Short-Term Residential
Rentals) hereof.
C. Required Information for Application: Both the initial application and any renewal
application for a Special Exception or Improvement Location Permit for a Group Home
shall contain primary and secondary emergency contact information, including mailing
address, phone number or email address. Upon approval of a Special Exception, emergency
contact information shall be shared with the Carmel Police Department. Group Homes
housing persons with developmental disabilities shall obtain, comply with, and maintain a
license or certification from the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
which shall be included in its initial application. Group Homes housing those living with
psychiatric disorders or addictions shall obtain, comply with, and maintain a license or
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certification from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, which shall be
included in its initial application.
D. Limitations:
a. No Group Home in an S1, S2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 or UR district shall provide
housing for more than eight (8) unrelated persons.
b. The term of a Special Exception permit granted to a Group Home shall be for five
(5), ten (10), or fifteen (15) years, at the discretion of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The grant of a Special Exception permit provides an exception only to the other
requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. It does not confer a right to
lease, sublease, or otherwise use a Dwelling as a Group Home where such use is
not otherwise allowed by law, a homeowners association agreement or
requirements, any applicable covenant, condition, and restriction, a rental
agreement, or any other restriction, requirement, or enforceable agreement.
c. Nothing in this Section shall relieve any person of the obligations imposed by any
and all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws and the Carmel City Code,
including but not limited to those obligations imposed by Indiana tax laws and
rules. Further, nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit any remedies
available under any and all applicable provisions of Federal or State law and the
Carmel City Code.
E. Reasonable Accommodation: After formal acceptance of an application for a Special
Exception for a Group Home, and upon request from the Applicant, the Director of
Community Services shall review the application for the purpose of determining whether
it would be a reasonable accommodation for the City to grant the Special Exception in
order to provide the residents who would be provided services at the Group Home with
access to housing that is equal to that of residents who are not in need of such services. In
addition to the items listed in Section 9.08(C): Basis of Review hereof, the Director of
Community Services shall consider the following:
1. Proximity of other Group Homes to the proposed site;
2. The number of unrelated persons who will be living in the Group Home, and
whether any professional support staff will also be residing there;
3. In addition to any residents’ cars, if more than two (2) staff cars will be parked at
the Group Home, and whether they will be marked;
4. If the Dwelling, existing, modified or new, is similar in design, materials and
landscaping as other adjacent and nearby Dwellings;
5. Any other exterior indication that the Dwelling will be inhabited by Group Home
residents;
6. Any undue financial or administrative burdens that would be imposed on the City;
and
7. If a fundamental alteration in the Comprehensive Plan would be required.
Based upon this review, the Director of Community Services may support or oppose
the granting of the Special Exception.
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Section III. Amend Article 9.08(A) General Information as follows:
A. General Information: Except for Short-Term Residential and Short-Term Non-Dwelling
Rental renewal applications, Special Exception approval by a Hearing Officer of the Board
of Zoning Appeals shall be necessary prior to the establishment of a Special Exception,
cited by the district regulations herein, or the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit
for said Special Exception. A Special Exception shall be considered as an exception to the
uses allowed under the Unified Development Ordinance, and thus the original application
for a Special Exception shall not generally be entitled to favorable consideration, except as
follows:
1. A proposed Group Home that complies with the requirements of Article 5.72 where
not more than eight (8) unrelated persons will be residents shall generally be
entitled to favorable consideration;
2. A proposed Group Home that complies with the requirements of Article 5.72 where
more than eight (8) unrelated persons will be residents not less than nine (9) nor
more than twelve (12) eight (8) or more unrelated persons will be residents shall
generally be entitled to favorable consideration, so long as the application is not
opposed by the Director of Community Services;
3. A proposed Group Home where thirteen (13) or more unrelated persons will be
residents shall be entitled to favorable consideration only if the application is
supported by the Director of Community Services.
Any application for the renewal of a Special Exception that complies with the
requirements of Article 5.72 shall generally be entitled to favorable consideration, so
long as it is not opposed by the Director of Community Services. A Hearing Officer
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have discretion whether to approve or deny each
Special Exception application, with his or her its decision to be based on the basis for
review criteria established herein and special and unique conditions pertinent to the
site.
B. Procedure: 1. Procedure Generally: Whenever an application for a Special Exception
within the planning jurisdiction is made, it shall follow the procedure set forth herein
and shall conform to the regulations and requirements of the Unified Development
Ordinance.
2. Consultation with the Director of Community Services and Application: Applicants
shall meet with the Director of Community Services to review the zoning
classification of their site, review copies of the regulatory ordinances and materials,
review the Special Exception procedures, and examine the proposed exception and
development of the property. The Director of Community Services shall aid and
advise the applicant in preparing the application and supporting documents as
necessary. The Director of Community Services will inform the applicant that the
Group Home building must meet the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's
building classification requirements. The applicant shall then submit two (2) copies
of the written application form and all necessary supporting documents and
materials.
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3. Initial Review by the Director of Community Services: Docketing on Board of Zoning
Appeals Hearing Officer Agenda: Following the receipt of the written application
and necessary supporting documents and materials by the Director of Community
Services, the Director shall then review the materials solely for the purpose of
determining whether the application is complete and in technical compliance with all
applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations, and therefore entitled to be forwarded
to the Board of Zoning Appeals. If the materials submitted by the applicant are not
complete or do not comply with the necessary legal requirements, the Director of
Community Services shall inform the applicant of the deficiencies in said materials.
Unless and until the Director of Community Services formally accepts the Special
Exception application as complete and in legal compliance, it shall not be considered
as formally filed for the purpose of proceeding to succeeding steps toward Special
Exception approval as hereinafter set forth. Within thirty (30) days of the formal
acceptance of the application by the Director of Community Services, the Director
shall formally file the application by placing it upon the agenda of a the Board of
Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer, according to the Rules of Procedure of the Board
of Zoning Appeals.
4. Short Term Rentals Renewal Applications. Short-Term Residential and Short-Term
Non-Dwelling Rental renewal applications shall be docketed, filed with, and placed
on the agenda of the Hearing Officer for the public hearing according to the Rules
of Procedure of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The same rules for public hearing,
basis of review and approval/denial, and re-application shall apply for Short-Term
Residential and Short-Term Non-Dwelling Rental renewal applications as initial
application for Special Exception.
5. Public Hearing: Once the Director of Community Services has accepted and filed
the application with The Board of Zoning Appeals a Hearing Officer, a docket
number shall be assigned and a date and time set for a public hearing by The Board
of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer, according to the Rules of Procedure of the Board
of Zoning Appeals. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost and publication
of any required published legal notification of the public hearing. The applicant shall
also notify all interested parties and property owners as required by the Rules of
Procedure of the Board of Zoning Appeals; however, notice by publication shall not
be required for the renewal of a Special Exception. The conduct of the public hearing
shall be in accordance with the Board of Zoning Appeals Rules of Procedure.
6 Approval or Denial of the Special Exception Application: Upon approval of a Special
Exception, the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer shall inform the applicant
that the applicant may apply to the Director of Community Services for
Improvement Location Permits (if necessary) or may commence the Special
Exception if no permits are required. Failure of the Hearing Officer Board of Zoning
Appeals to inform the applicant of the time limits set forth in Section 5.72(D):
Limitations, Section 5.73(D): Limitations or Section 5.74(D): Limitations, as
applicable, shall not relieve the applicant of complying with said Section or
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otherwise complying with all applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and
regulations.
7. Appeal of Hearing Officer Decision: A Short-Term Residential and Short-Term Non-
Dwelling Rental renewal application decision of a Hearing Officer shall not be a
basis for judicial review, but it may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall conduct a new hearing on the matter and shall
not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A person who
wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board of Zoning Appeals within five (5) days after the decision is made, as provided
in I.C. 36-7-4-924.
8. Time Limit for Re-Application: A Special Exception application that is denied by the
Board of Zoning Appeals is ineligible to be placed again on an agenda for
consideration until the legality of the decision is finally determined by a court,
pursuant to judicial review according to the Advisory Planning Law, or for a period
of twelve (12) months following the date of the denial, whichever is later. In
addition, whenever a Special Exception application is denied, the property involved
in the application shall not be the subject of a different Special Exception
application, or any use variance or rezone proposal, for a period of six (6) months
following the date of the denial.
C. Basis of Review: A Hearing Officer, The Board of Zoning Appeals, in reviewing a
Special Exception application, shall give consideration to the particular needs and
circumstances of each application and shall examine the following items as they relate
to the proposed Special Exception:
1. Surrounding zoning and land use;
2. Access to public streets;
3. Driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites;
4. Parking location and arrangement;
5. Trash and material storage;
6. Necessary exterior lighting; and
7. Protective restrictions and/or covenants; and
8. Proximity and number of other Group Homes to the proposed site.
D. Basis of Approval or Rejection: A Hearing Officer The Board of Zoning Appeals, in
approving or rejecting a Special Exception application, shall base his or her its decision
upon the following factors as they relate to the above listed items (Section 9.08(C):
Basis of Review) concerning the proposed Special Exception:
1. The economic factors related to the proposed Special Exception, such as cost/benefit
to the community and its anticipated effect on surrounding property values;
2. The social/neighborhood factors related to the proposed Special Exception, such as
compatibility with existing uses in the vicinity of the premises under consideration
and how the proposed Special Exception will affect neighborhood integrity; and
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3. The effects of the proposed Special Exception on vehicular and pedestrian traffic in
and around the premises upon which the Special Exception is proposed.
E. Special Exception Group Home Decisions; Commitment: Pursuant to IC 36-7-4-1015,
a Hearing Officer the Board of Zoning Appeals may, as a condition to any approval of
an application for a Special Exception, require or allow the owner to make any or all of
the following commitments concerning the use of the property:
1. That the Special Exception will fully comply with Section 5.72 Group Home Use
Specific Standards.
2. That the Special Exception will be limited to five (5), ten (10), or fifteen (15) years,
at the discretion of the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer.
3. If the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer determines that a homeowners
association or similar entity has established limitations or prohibitions that apply to the
property, that the owner’s implementation of the Special Exception will not result in
the violation of any such limitations or prohibitions.
F. Special Exception Short-Term Residential Rental Decisions; Commitment: Pursuant to
IC 36-7-4-1015, a Hearing Officer the Board of Zoning Appeals may, as a condition to
any approval of an application for a Special Exception, require or allow the owner to
make any or all of the following commitments concerning the use of the property:
1. That the Special Exception will fully comply with Section 5.73: Short-Term Rental
Use-Specific Standards.
2. That the Special Exception will be limited to thirty (30), sixty (60), or ninety (90)
days during a calendar year, at the discretion of a Hearing Officer the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
3. If a Hearing Officer the Board of Zoning Appeals determines that a homeowners
association or similar entity has established limitations or prohibitions that apply to
the property, that the owner’s implementation of the Special Exception will not
result in the violation of any such limitations or prohibitions.
G: Special Exception Non-Dwelling Short-Term Rental Decisions; Commitment: Pursuant
to IC 36-7-4-1015, a Hearing Officer the Board of Zoning Appeals may, as a condition
to any approval of an application for a Special Exception, require or allow the owner to
make any or all of the following commitments concerning the use of the property:
1. That the Special Exception will fully comply with Section 5.74: Non-Dwelling
Short-Term Rental Use-Specific Standards.
2. That the Special Exception will be limited to thirty (30), sixty (60), or ninety (90)
days during a calendar year, at the discretion of a Hearing Officer the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
3. If a Hearing Officer the Board of Zoning Appeals determines that a homeowners
association or similar entity has established limitations or prohibitions that apply to
the property, that the owner’s implementation of the Special Exception will not
result in the violation of any such limitations or prohibitions.
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Section IV. Amend Article 11.02 Definitions as follows:
Home, Group: A residential Structure or facility where six (6) or more unrelated persons who
are in need of care, support or supervision can live together, such as children or those who are
elderly, disabled or mentally ill. Group Homes housing persons with developmental disabilities
shall obtain, comply with, and maintain a license from the Indiana Division of Disability and
Rehabilitative Services. Group Homes housing those living with psychiatric disorders or
addictions shall obtain, comply with, and maintain a license from the Indiana Division of
Mental Health and Addictions
Dwelling, Two-Family. residential Building containing two (2) Dwelling Units and not
occupied by more than two (2) Families. Except as otherwise provided by state statute, a Group
Home shall not be considered a Two-Family Dwelling and treated as such under the Unified
Development Ordinance.
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PASSED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this _________ day of
_________________, 2025, by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
_______________________________ ______________________________
Adam Aasen, President Matthew Snyder, Vice-President
______________________________ ______________________________
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
______________________________ ______________________________
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
______________________________ ______________________________
Anthony Green Rich Taylor
______________________________
Dr. Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
______________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _________ day of
_________________, 2025, at _______ __.M.
_________________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _________ day of
_________________, 2025, at _______ __.M.
_________________________________
Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Prepared by: Ted W. Nolting
Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP
111 Monument Circle Ste. 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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EXHIBIT “A”
CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PROPOSAL BY THE CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL
TO AMEND THE CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE
§36-7-4-602(b)
ORDINANCE Z-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,
INDIANA, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
To:
Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the proposal by the
Common Council to the Commission to amend Articles 5.72, 9.08, and 11.02 of the City of
Carmel Unified Development Ordinance received in the form attached hereto.
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission’s recommendation on the proposal is ______________.
At its regularly scheduled meeting on __________, 2025, the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
held a public hearing after publishing notice thereof in accordance with law, and thereafter voted
_____ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining, to forward to the Common Council, the
proposed Ordinance Z- with a ____________ recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Commission’s recommendation, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-
607(__)(__), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on the proposal. Ninety days from the date of
the original certification (___________, 2025) is ______________, 2025.
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EXHIBIT “B”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
CARMEL ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION
DOCKET No.: CPA-2025-_________
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public
hearing upon a proposal by the Carmel Common Council to amend the Carmel Unified
Development Ordinance (“UDO”) pursuant to documents filed with the Department of
Community Services as follows: amend Article 5.72 of the UDO to require that the applicant obtain
a license from either the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addition or the Indiana Division
of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; amend Article 9.08 of the UDO to grant the Board of
Zoning Appeals the exclusive authority to approve or deny special use exceptions for Group
Homes rather than a Hearing Officer; amend Article 9.08 of the UDO to limit the number of
unrelated residents of a Group Home to not more than eight (8) persons; amend Article 11.02 of
the UDO, specifically the definition of “Group Homes” to require that they must be licensed by
the Indiana Department of Mental Health and Addiction or the Indiana Division of Disability and
Rehabilitative Services, and amend the definition of “Dwelling, Two Family” to expressly exclude
Group Homes.
Designated as Docket No. ____-2025- , the hearing will be held on Tuesday,
__________, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square,
Second Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032.
The file for this proposal, including Council Resolution No. CC -_-25_-_ which includes
the proposed Ordinance Amendment, may be examined at the Office of the Plan Commission,
Carmel Department of Community Services, Division of Planning and Zoning, Carmel City Hall,
Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, telephone no. (317) 571- 2417.
Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of
the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and
objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will
be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the
hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary.
Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Plan Commission
(317) 571-2417
Date: , 2025
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