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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_REDLINE Draft 06-06-25 Ordinance Z 1 6/6/2025 Sponsor(s): 1 2 ORDINANCE Z- 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE 4 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA 5 6 Synopsis: an Ordinance amending UDO Articles 2.20, 2.21 and 9.03 relating to Development 7 Plan and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage requirements, 8 application, consideration, and approval processes. 9 WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to 10 amend the text of the Unified Development Ordinance (the “UDO”); and 11 WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the text of Articles 2.20, 2.21, and 12 9.03 relating to Development Plan (“DP”) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, 13 Landscaping and Signage (“ADLS”) requirements, application, consideration, and approval 14 processes in order to standardize, enhance, simplify, and better define DP and ADLS approvals 15 (the “Proposed Amendment”); and 16 WHEREAS, pursuant to Common Council Resolution CC 05-05-25-01, the City’s Plan 17 Commission (the “Commission”) received the Common Council’s proposal to consider and 18 provide a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the Proposed Amendment, and 19 WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code 36-7-4-604, the Commission held a public hearing 20 regarding the Proposed Amendment as Docket No. PZ-2025-00103 OA on June 17, 2025, after 21 providing public notice thereof as required by law. 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of 23 Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. PZ-2025-00103 OA 24 having received a favorable recommendation from the Commission on Tuesday,___________, 25 2025, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend Articles 2.20, 2.21 and 9.03 of the UDO, to read 26 as follows: 27 28 Section I: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. 29 30 Section II: Amends B1 District Development Standards of Article 2, Section 2.20 by requiring 31 DP approval as follows: 32 Development Plan Required 33 • no yes 34 Section III: Amends B2 District Development Standards of Article 2, Section 2.21 by requiring 35 DP approval as follows: 36 Development Plan Required 37 • no yes 38 Section III: Amends and Replaces Article 9, Section 9.03(B) through Article 9, Section 9.03(D) 39 with the following language: 40 B. Development Plan: 41 1. Development Requirements 42 The Plan Commission shall review a Development Plan application to determine if the 43 Ordinance Z 2 6/6/2025 Development Plan satisfies the development requirements specified herein, and in the 44 applicable zoning district, and any applicable Overlay district. The Plan Commission’s 45 review shall include, but not be limited to, the following items: 46 a. Compatibility of the development with surrounding land uses 47 i. Consistency with the policies for the district as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan; 48 ii. Surrounding zoning and existing land uses; 49 iii. Compatibility with existing platted residential uses; and 50 iv. Compatibility of proposed project with existing development within the district. 51 v. Potential environmental impacts of the development, including stormwater 52 management, tree preservation, and air, noise, and light pollution. 53 b. Availability and coordination of: 54 i. The means and impact of water supply techniquesWater supply, considering 55 available capacity and potential impacts; 56 ii. The means and impact of sanitary sewersSanitary sewer systems, considering 57 available capacity and potential impacts; 58 iii. On-site and off-site surface and subsurface storm water drainage including 59 calculationsStormwater management, including on-site and off-site surface and 60 subsurface drainage, supported by appropriate engineering calculations; 61 iv. Erosion and sediment control measures during construction and post-construction; 62 v. Protection of wetlands, streams, and other water resources, including any necessary 63 permits and mitigation measures; and 64 vi. Other on-site and off-site utilities. 65 c. Management of traffic in a manner that creates conditions favorable to health, safety, 66 convenience, and the harmonious development of the community such thatTraffic 67 management that promotes health, safety, convenience, and harmonious community 68 development, ensuring that: 69 i. The design and location of proposed street and highway access points minimize 70 safety hazards and congestion; 71 ii. The capacity of adjacent streets and highways is sufficient to safely and efficiently 72 accept accommodate traffic that will begenerated by the new development; and 73 iii. The proposed entrances, streets, and internal traffic circulation facilities in the 74 Development Planare compatible with existing and planned streets and adjacent 75 developments, including stub street continuation; 76 iv. Implementation of traffic calming measures, as appropriate, to control speed and 77 enhance pedestrian safety; 78 v. Mitigation of potential negative impacts of increased traffic on adjacent residential 79 neighborhoods; 80 vi. Integration of the development's street network with the surrounding community to 81 promote connectivity and efficient traffic flow; 82 vii. A traffic management plan for the construction phase, addressing potential impacts 83 on traffic flow and neighborhood access; and 84 viii. Analysis of the need for traffic signals or other traffic regulation devices 85 improvements or new signals, or other traffic regulation devices to accommodate 86 the development's traffic. 87 d. Building setback lines. 88 e. Building coverage. 89 Ordinance Z 3 6/6/2025 f. Building separation. 90 g. Vehicle circulation. 91 i. Consistency with the policies for the district as set forth in the Thoroughfare Plan; 92 ii. Dedication of streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way, and/or reservation of land to be 93 sold to governmental authorities for future development of streets and rights-of-94 way. In developments that adjoin or include existing streets that do not conform to 95 the minimum right-of-way dimensions as established by the Thoroughfare Plan, the 96 developerproperty owner of the proposed development shall dedicate additional 97 width along either one or both sides of such streets of inadequate width so as to 98 bring them up to standards, provided the area to be used for widening is owned by 99 the subdividerproperty owner or under hisits control; 100 iii. Location and character of streets; 101 iv. Access to public streetsDriveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites; 102 v. Location and character of curbs and gutters; 103 vi. Location and character of vehicle parking facilities; 104 vii. General vehicular trafficVehicular internal site circulation; 105 h. Pedestrian and bicycle circulation. 106 i. Consistency with the policies for the district as set forth in the Thoroughfare Plan; 107 ii. Location and character of sidewalks, pedestrian trails, and bicycle paths; 108 iii. Access to public sidewalks and multi-use paths; 109 iv. General pedestrian and bicycle traffic; 110 v. Adequate Llocation and character of bicycle parking and storage facilities; and 111 vi. Pedestrian and bicycle internal site circulation within the development site. 112 i. Site landscaping and screeningHeight, scale, and materials and styleof improvements. 113 j. Recreational and greenspace amenities. 114 k. Project signage.Existing site features, including topography, wetlands, and wooded 115 areas. ; 116 l. Special and general easements for public or private use. ; 117 m. Exterior lighting.Protective restrictions, and/orcovenants, best management practices, 118 preservation easements, and/or other legal instruments. 119 2. Plan Documentation and Supporting Information 120 Applicant shall submit the following documents and supporting information to be reviewed 121 by Plan Commission: 122 a. Plan documents depicting tThe location and describing the character of the following: 123 i. Existing and proposed principal buildings and accessory buildings. 124 [1] Exterior Elevations, Renderings, Etc.: Exterior elevations, renderings depicting 125 the exterior materials to be used, and a list of exterior materials relating to all 126 buildings and other structures proposed in the area subject to Development Plan 127 approval, together with Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping 128 and Signage Plans, shall be submitted to the Plan Commission in order to better 129 define the parameters and intent of the proposed development. The architectural 130 design should reflect a unified design which is in character and proper 131 relationship with the surrounding area. Unless required by the Plan 132 Commission, this Section shall not apply to detached, single-family residences. 133 [2] Site Plan: 134 Ordinance Z 4 6/6/2025 [a] Location of special and general easements and other legal instruments for 135 public or private use; 136 [b] Building setback lines; 137 [c] Building coverage and dimensions; 138 [d] Building separation. 139 ii. New uUtilities, including, but not limited to, water lines, gas lines, electric lines, 140 and other necessary facilities or equipment. 141 iii. SignageDescription of existing features on the site, such as topography, vegetation, 142 existing structures, utilities, and easements. 143 [1] Sign Plan: All exterior signage proposed to be located in the development, 144 subject to approval and obtaining of a Sign Permit prior to erection under the 145 requirements of the Sign Ordinance, shall be shown and conformance or 146 nonconformance with said Ordinance shall be so noted. 147 iv. Landscaping 148 [1] Landscape Plan: A detailed plan of the existing and proposed landscaping 149 showing location, kind and caliper measurement size of trees, shrubbery and 150 screening materials, as appropriate and required by the Plan Commission. 151 b. The description of the nature and intensity types of uses in the development. 152 c. The traffic management plan, including a traffic management plan during construction, 153 describing condition and size of public thoroughfares and parking, vehicle, and 154 pedestrian facilities. At a minimum, a traffic management plan shall outline how traffic 155 generated by the development will be safely and efficiently managed during both the 156 construction and post-construction phase. Traffic management plan shall seek to 157 minimize traffic congestion, ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety, maintain access for 158 emergency vehicles, and mitigate impacts on the existing transportation network. 159 i. Traffic Study: A traffic study to include a comparative analysis of present volumes 160 on streets bordering the development or with a direct bearing on the development 161 versus potential capacity volumes of those streets. Consideration should be made 162 of the effect of the proposed development and the traffic it would engender, 163 particularly at peak periods. A Circulation Plan should be included for all existing 164 and proposed streets, both public and private, which will show recommendations 165 for controlling, signalizing, channelizing, parking, storing and warning both 166 pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 167 d. The location and capacity of drainage and storm water facilities, and sewer systems 168 servicing the development. 169 i. Drainage Plan: Detailed drawings and Construction Plans for all elements of the 170 storm water drainage system, including curbs and gutters, storm sewers, open 171 drainage waterways, drain tiles, culverts, retention reservoirs, best management 172 practices and preservation easements, and other necessary appurtenances, shall be 173 included. Among the necessary items of information are locations, grades, sizes, 174 capacity and typical cross-sections of the Drainage Plan elements. A report shall be 175 included concerning: 176 [1] Legal drains located in the development or relating to the development,; 177 [2] The flooding potential of the development,; 178 [3] The design of the storm water system to deal with such flooding potential,; and 179 Ordinance Z 5 6/6/2025 [4] The expected impact of the development’s storm water runoff on any receiving 180 stream or downstream property. 181 Where floodplains are involved, a statement from the Indiana Natural Resources 182 Commission to the extent it has jurisdiction shall be required with respect to 183 location of floodways and floodplains. 184 e. Metes and Bounds Description: An accurate metes and bounds description of the 185 boundary of the tract that is subject to Final Development Plan approval. 186 f. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions: A list of the covenants, conditions, and 187 restrictions, if any, which will run with the land and affect the use of the property within 188 the area subject to Final Development Plan approval. The approved covenants shall be 189 recorded with the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana. 190 g. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. A statement and plan setting forth the method of 191 controlling erosion and sedimentation before, during and following development and 192 construction, e.g., temporary Seeding, sediment donation basins, erosion prevention 193 devices and other similar means, that meet the Hamilton County Soil and Water 194 Conservation District guidelines for urban development. 195 h. Lighting Plan: Specifics are required concerning the easements, locations, size, height, 196 type, intensity and illuminance of proposed street and outdoor lighting. 197 i. Service Reports: Service reports or statements, as necessary, may include, but not be 198 limited to, the following sources: 199 i. City, County or State highway departments; 200 ii. Indiana Natural Resources Commission; 201 iii. Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety; 202 iv. Member organizations of the Technical Advisory CommitteeStaff and City 203 Department as assigned. 204 j. Other Construction Plans: Other specific Construction Plans as identified by the 205 Director of Department of Community Services or required by State laws, rules, and 206 regulations shall be submitted as necessary detailing information on, but not limited to, 207 streets, lighting, sanitary sewer system, storm water drainage system, curbs and gutters, 208 sidewalks and the related appurtenances. The required information shall include 209 locations, grades, sizes, capacities, typical cross-sections and so forth. These plans shall 210 be drawn by a Registered Land Surveyor or a Professional Engineer licensed to do 211 business in the State of Indiana in accordance with State Statuteslaws, rules, and 212 regulations. 213 k. Construction Timetable: A construction timetable or schedule shall include the 214 approximate timing of completion and/or occupancy of the improvements proposed in 215 the area subject to Development Plan approval. 216 l. Deeds of Dedication: Certification of deeds of streets, rights-of-way and other public 217 property to the proper authorities, except so much thereof as are intended to remain 218 private. 219 m. Certificate of Plan Commission Approval: Certificate of Approval by the Plan 220 Commission shall be on each and everysheet of the Development Plan. 221 222 C. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) 223 1. Development Requirements 224 The Plan Commission shall review an Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, 225 Ordinance Z 6 6/6/2025 Landscaping and Signage application to determine if the Architectural Design, Exterior 226 Lighting, Landscaping and/or Signage satisfy the development requirements specified 227 herein, and in the applicable zoning district, any applicable Overlay district, and Carmel 228 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission’s review shall include, but not be limited, to 229 the following items: 230 a. Compatibility of the development with surrounding land uses. 231 i. Consistency with the policies for the district as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan; 232 ii. Surrounding zoning and existing land use; 233 iii. Compatibility with existing platted residential uses; and 234 iv. Compatibility of proposed project with existing development within the district. 235 b. Pedestrian and bicycle circulation. 236 i. Consistency with the policies for the district as set forth in the Thoroughfare Plan; 237 ii. Location and character of sidewalks, pedestrian trails, and bicycle paths; 238 iii. Access to public sidewalks and multi-use paths; 239 iv. General pedestrian and bicycle traffic; 240 v. Location and character of bicycle parking and storage facilities; 241 vi. Pedestrian and bicycle internal site circulation. 242 a. Site landscaping and screening. 243 b. Height, scale, materials, andArchitectural design and style of improvements. 244 c. Project sSignage. 245 d. Style and design of eExterior lighting. 246 e. Existing site features, and including topography, and wooded areas;. 247 f. Special and general easements for public or private use;. 248 g. Protective restrictions and/or covenants. 249 2. Plan Documentation and Supporting Information 250 Applicant shall submit the following documents and supporting information to be reviewed 251 by Plan Commission: 252 a. Plan documents depicting tThe location and describing the character of the following: 253 i. Existing and proposed principal buildings and accessory buildings. 254 [1] Exterior Elevations, Renderings, Etc.:Exterior elevations, renderings depicting 255 the exterior materials to be used, and a list of exterior materials relating to all 256 buildings and other structures proposed in the area subject to Architectural 257 Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage approval, together with 258 Plans, shall be submitted to the Plan Commission in orderto better define the 259 intent and character of the proposed development. The architectural design 260 should reflect a unified design which is in character and proper relationship with 261 the surrounding area. Unless required by the Plan Commission, this Section 262 shall not apply to detached, single-family residences. 263 [2] Site Plan. 264 [a] Location of special and general easements for public or private useBuilding 265 setback lines; 266 [b] Building coverage; 267 [c] Building separation. 268 ii. UtilitiesSignage. 269 [1] Sign Plan: All exterior signage proposed to be located in the development, 270 subject to approval and obtaining of a Sign Permit prior to erection under the 271 Ordinance Z 7 6/6/2025 City’s signage requirements pursuant to UDO Section 5.39: Sign Standards and 272 any applicable overlay district additional signage regulations of the Sign 273 Ordinance, shall be shown and conformance or nonconformance with said 274 Ordinance shall be so noted. 275 iv. Landscaping. 276 [1] Landscape Plan: A detailed plan of the existing and proposed landscaping 277 showing location, kind and caliper measurement size of trees, shrubbery and 278 screening materials, as appropriate and required by the Plan Commission. 279 v. Exterior Lighting. 280 [1] Lighting Plan: Specifics are required concerning the easements, locations, size, 281 height, type, style, design, intensity and illuminance of proposed street and 282 outdoor lighting. 283 b. The nature and intensity of uses in the development.Covenants, Conditions, and 284 Restrictions: A list of the covenants, conditions, and restrictions, if any, which will run 285 with the land and affect the use of the property within the area subject to Architectural 286 Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and ADLS Signage approval. The approved 287 covenants shall be recorded with the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana. 288 c. Other ConstructionDocuments and InformationPlans: Any oOther specific 289 Construction Plans shall be submitted as necessary detailing information on, but not 290 limited to, streets, lighting, sanitary sewer system, storm water drainage system, curbs 291 and gutters, sidewalks and the related appurtenances. The required information shall 292 include locations, grades, sizes, capacities, typical cross-sections and so forth. These 293 plans shall be drawn by a Registered Land Surveyor or a Professional Engineer licensed 294 to do business in the State of Indiana in accordance with the State Statute.supporting 295 documentation and information required by the Director of Community Services and/or 296 Plan Commission necessary for ADLS approval. 297 D. Procedures for Submission and Review: The procedures described in this section shall apply 298 to all Primary Zoning Districts and Overlay Districts which require Development Plan or 299 ADLS approvals except for the C1 and C2 Districts. See Section 9.0(E) Procedures for 300 Submission and Review for C1 and C2 Districts for the applicable procedures. 301 1. Development Plan 302 a. Pre-Application Consultation with the Director of Community Services: 303 Applicants shall meet with the Director of Community Services to review the zoning 304 classification of their site, review the regulatory ordinances and materials, review the 305 procedures and examine the proposed use and development of the property. The 306 Director of Community Servies shall aid and advise the applicant in preparing the 307 application and supporting documents as necessary. 308 b. Application: 309 All below submittals must be done online on the City’s website. 310 i. Director: The applicant shall submit to the Director of Community Services: 311 [1] Two (2) copies of theA Development Plan writtenapplication form; 312 [2] Two (2) copies of tThe Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan; 313 [3] Two (2) copies of tThe Development Plan; 314 [4] As well as two (2) copies of Aall necessary supporting documents and materials 315 as outlined in this chapter. 316 Ordinance Z 8 6/6/2025 ii. Technical Advisory Committee: The applicant shall submit the following to the 317 members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): 318 [1] One (1) copy of the written application form; 319 [2] One (1) copy of the Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan; 320 [3] One (1) copy of the Development Plan; 321 [4] As well as one (1) copy of all necessary supporting documents and materials. 322 323 iii. ii. Initial Review of the Application and Supporting Documents and Materials 324 [1] Director: Following the receipt of the writtenapplication, Development Plan, 325 and necessary supporting documents and/or materials, the Director of 326 Community Services shall review the materials for the sole purpose of 327 determining whether the application is complete and in technical compliance 328 with all applicable ordinances, laws and regulations. Director shall notify the 329 applicant when the application is complete and has been forwarded for 330 Technical Review. 331 [2] Technical Advisory CommitteeReview: Following the receipt of the 332 writtenapplication, Development Plan, and necessary supporting documents 333 and/or materials (collectively “Development Plans”), the Director of 334 Community Services shall place the application on the agenda of the Technical 335 Advisory Committeecause Development Plans to be distributed to and receive 336 feedback from City departments and related entities regarding compliance with 337 the development requirements of this chapter and applicable federal, state, and 338 local laws, rules, and regulations. Director of Community Services shall 339 promptly notify the applicant if any additional information is required for 340 Technical Review. Unless required additional information necessitates further 341 review and communication with the applicant, the City’s Technical Review 342 shall be complete within thirty (30) days of the submittal of the complete 343 application (“Technical Review Deadline”). The Technical Review Deadline 344 excludes required submittals to and reviews by entities outside the City’s 345 control such as public utilities, federal agencies, and state/county boards and 346 commissions. 347 iv. iii. Submittal to the Plan Commission 348 [1] If the materials submitted by the applicant are not complete or do not comply 349 with the necessary legal requirements, the Director of Community Services 350 shall inform the applicant of the deficiencies in said materials. Unless and until 351 the Director of Community Services formally accepts the application as 352 complete and in legal compliance, it shall not be considered as formally filed 353 for the purpose of proceeding to succeeding steps toward approval as 354 hereinafter set forth. 355 [2] If the materials submitted by the applicant are determined to be complete and 356 in compliance, the Director of Community Services shall forward the materials 357 to the Plan Commission. Within thirty (30) days of the formalacceptance of the 358 Development Plan application, the Director of Community Services shall 359 formallyfile the application by: 360 [a] Assigning a docket number; 361 [b] Setting a date and time for a public hearing; and 362 Ordinance Z 9 6/6/2025 [c] Placing it upon the agenda of the Plan Commission according to the Plan 363 Commission’s Rules of Procedure. 364 [3] The applicant shall file for each Plan Commission member a copy of thesubmit 365 the Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan, the Development Plan, and 366 supporting documents and/or materialsDevelopment Plans to the Plan 367 Commission secretary to be distributed to the Plan Commission 368 memberspursuant to the Plan Commission’s Rules of Procedure. 369 c. Fees: See Article 1, Section 1.29: Filing Fees. 370 d. Public Notice: The applicant shall be responsible for the cost and publication of the 371 required published legal notification of the public hearing. The applicant shall also 372 notify all interested parties and property owners as required by the Plan Commission’s 373 Rules of Procedure and applicable State statutes. 374 e. Public Hearing by the Plan Commission: The conduct of the public hearing shall be in 375 accordance with the Plan Commission’s Rules of Procedure and applicable State 376 statutes. Following the public hearing, the Development Plan shall be reviewed by 377 the Plan Commission. 378 f. Review. The Plan Commission shall review a Development Plan to determine if the 379 Development Plan: 380 i. Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and 381 ii. Satisfies the development requirements specified in the UDO. 382 g. Approval. 383 i. In determining whether approval shall be granted, the Plan Commission shall 384 consider generally if the Development Plan complies with the development 385 requirements of Section 9.03(B)(1).: 386 [1] Creates and maintains a desirable, efficient and economical use of land with 387 high functional and aesthetic value, attractiveness and compatibility of land 388 uses, within the District and with adjacent uses; 389 [2] Provides sufficient and well-designed access, parking and loading areas; 390 [3] Provides traffic control and street plan integration with existing and planned 391 public streets and interior access roads; 392 [4] Provides adequately for sanitation, drainage and public utilities; and 393 [5] Allocates adequate sites for all uses proposed, the design, character, grade, 394 location and orientation thereof being appropriate for the uses proposed, locally 395 related to existing and proposed topographical and other conditions, and 396 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 397 ii. In determining whether approval shall be granted, the Plan Commission may: 398 [1] Impose conditions on the approval of a Development Plan if the conditions are 399 reasonably necessary to satisfy the development requirements specified in the 400 Zoning OrdinanceUDO.for approval of the Development Plan. 401 [2] Provide that approval of a Development Plan is conditioned on the furnishing 402 to the Plan Commission of a bond or written assurance that: 403 [a] Guarantees the timely completion of a proposed public improvement in the 404 proposed development; and 405 [b] Is satisfactory to the Plan Commission. 406 Ordinance Z 10 6/6/2025 [3] Permit or require the owner of real property to make arecorded 407 writtencommitments that are reasonably necessary to satisfy the development 408 requirements specified in the UDO. 409 iii. Time Limit: An approved Development Plan shall be valid for three (3) years from 410 the date of approval. Upon written application to the Director of Community 411 Services before the expiration of said approval, and upon good cause shown, the 412 Director of Community Services may issue a single extension of the approval for a 413 period not to exceed six (6) months. 414 iv. If the Development Plan is substantially or materially altered in any way, 415 resubmission to the Plan Commission is required. Director of Community Services 416 is authorized to approve minor alterations in the Development Plan without seeking 417 Plan Commission approval. Minor Alterations refer to changes or modifications to 418 an approved Development Plan that are considered to have a minimal impact on the 419 overall intent, character, and functionality of the approved development. These 420 alterations do not fundamentally alter the key aspects of the project that were 421 originally reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission. Further, such 422 alterations do not involve fundamental changes to the type of use, density, intensity, 423 or the core design concepts of the development. 424 v. If a Development Plan petition is denied, the Plan Commission shall provide the 425 applicant with a written copy of the findings-of-fact, if requested by the applicant. 426 h. Amendment: 427 i. Requirements: See Section 9.03(B): Development Plan. 428 ii. Fees: See Section 1.29: Filing Fees. 429 iii. Public Notice: See Section 9.03(D)(1)(d): Public Notice. 430 iv. Public Hearing: See Section 9.03(D)(1)(e): Public Hearing by the Plan 431 Commission. 432 v. Review: See Section 9.03(D)(1)(f): Review. 433 vi. Approval: See Section 9.03(D)(1)(g): Approval. 434 2. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) 435 a. If a development requires both Development Plan and ADLS approvals, both plans 436 should be submitted concurrently. 437 a. b. Pre-Application Consultation with the Director of Community Services: 438 Applicants shall meet with the Director of Community Services to review the zoning 439 classification of their site, review the regulatory ordinances and materials, review the 440 procedures and examine the proposed use and development of the property. The 441 Director of Community Services shall aid and advise the applicant in preparing the 442 application and supporting documents as necessary. 443 c. Application: 444 All submittals must be done online on the City’s website. 445 i. Director: The applicant shall submit to the Director of Community Services: 446 [1] Two (2) copies of the writtenAn application form; 447 [2] Two (2) copies of tThe Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan; 448 [3] Two (2) copies of tThe Exterior Elevations and/or Renderings; 449 [4] Two (2) copies of tThe Lighting Plan; 450 [5] Two (2) copies of tThe Landscape Plan; 451 [6] Two (2) copies of tThe Signage Plan; 452 Ordinance Z 11 6/6/2025 [7] As well as two (2) copies ofAall necessary supporting documents and materials. 453 ii. Technical Advisory Committee: The applicant may be required to submit the 454 following to the members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): 455 [1] One (1) copy of the written application form; 456 [2] One (1) copy of the Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan; 457 [3] One (1) copy of the Exterior Elevations and/or Renderings; 458 [4] One (1) copy of the Lighting Plan; 459 [5] One (1) copy of the Landscape Plan; 460 [6] One (1) copy of the Signage Plan; 461 [7] As well as one (1) copy of all necessary supporting documents and materials. 462 iii. ii. Initial Review of the Application and Supporting Documents and Materials: 463 [1] Director: Following the receipt of the writtenapplication, Plans, and necessary 464 supporting documents and/or materials (collectively “ADLS Plans”), the 465 Director of Community Services shall review the materialsADLS Plans for the 466 sole purpose of determining whether the application is complete and in 467 technical compliance with all applicable ordinances, laws and regulations. 468 Director shall notify the applicant when the application is complete and has 469 been forwarded for Technical Review. 470 [2] Technical Advisory CommitteeReview: Following the receipt of the written 471 application, Plans and necessary supporting documents and/or materialsADLS 472 Plans, the Director of Community Services shall cause ADLS Plans to be 473 distributed to and receive feedback from City departments and related entities 474 regarding compliance with the development requirements of this chapter and 475 applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Unless required 476 additional information necessitates further review and communication with the 477 applicant, the City’s Technical Review shall be complete within thirty (30) days of 478 the submittal of the complete application (“Technical Review Deadline”). The 479 Technical Review Deadline excludes required submittals to and reviews by entities 480 outside the City’s control such as public utilities, federal agencies, and state/county 481 boards and commissions. 482 iv. iii. Submittal to the Plan Commission: 483 [1] If the materials submitted by the applicant are not complete or do not comply 484 with the necessary legal requirements, the Director of Community Services 485 shall inform the applicant of the deficiencies in said materials. 486 Unless and until the Director of Community Services formally accepts the 487 application as complete and in legal compliance, it shall not be considered as 488 formally filed for the purpose of proceeding to succeeding steps toward 489 approval as hereinafter set forth. 490 [2] If the materials submitted by the applicant are determined to be complete and 491 in compliance, the Director of Community Services shall forward the materials 492 to the Plan Commission. 493 Within thirty (30 days) of the acceptance of the Architectural Design, Exterior 494 Lighting, Landscaping and SignageADLS application, the Director of 495 Community Services shall formally file the application by: 496 [a] Assigning a docket number; 497 [b] Setting a date and time for Plan Commission review; and 498 Ordinance Z 12 6/6/2025 [c] Placing it upon the agenda of the Plan Commission according to the Plan 499 Commission’s Rules of Procedure. 500 [3] The applicant shall file for each Plan Commission member a copy of the 501 Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan, the Plans, and supporting documents 502 and/or materials pursuant to the Plan Commission’s Rules of Proceduresubmit 503 ADLS Plans to the Plan Commission secretary to be distributed to the Plan 504 Commission members. 505 c. Fees: See Article 1, Section 1.29: Filing Fees. 506 d. Review. The Plan Commission shall review an ADLS to determine if the ADLS: 507 i. Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and 508 ii. Satisfies the development requirements specified in the UDO. 509 e. Approval: 510 i. In determining whether approval shall be granted, the Plan Commission shall 511 consider generally if the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and 512 SignageADLS: 513 [1] Creates and maintains a desirable, efficient and economical use of land with 514 high functional and aesthetic value, attractiveness and computability of land 515 uses, within the zoning Ddistrict and with adjacent uses; 516 [2] Provides sufficient and well-designed access, parking and loading 517 areasPresents a cohesive and harmonious architectural design, lighting plan, 518 sign plan, and landscaping plan that enhances the visual character of the 519 development and complements the surrounding area, considering: 520 [a] Architectural style and materials, ensuring compatibility with the context of 521 the development, the zoning and overlay districts requirements, and 522 surrounding properties; 523 [b] Building massing and scale, ensuring appropriate proportions and 524 relationships to adjacent structures and the surrounding environment. This 525 includes consideration of building height, width, and depth, as well as the 526 articulation of building facades to break up large masses and create visual 527 interest; 528 [c] The use of the proposed materials and detailing. The selection of materials 529 and detailing that contribute to the overall aesthetic character of the 530 development and complement the surrounding environment and uses; 531 [d] A comprehensive lighting plan that provides adequate illumination for 532 safety and wayfinding while minimizing light pollution and glare; 533 [e] A well-integrated landscaping plan that incorporates native plants and 534 otherwise complies with Appendix D of the UDO, provides shade and 535 screening, and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the development; 536 [f] Sign plan that identifies the locations of the exterior signage and otherwise 537 complies with the Carmel Sign OrdinanceCity’s signage requirements pursuant 538 to UDO Section 5.39: Sign Standards and any applicable overlay district 539 additional signage requirements; and 540 [3] Allocates adequate sites for all uses proposed, the design, character, grade, 541 location and orientation thereof being appropriate for the uses proposed, 542 logically related to existing and proposed topographical and other conditions, 543 Ordinance Z 13 6/6/2025 and consistent with the zoning district, overlay district, and Comprehensive 544 Plan. 545 ii. In determining whether approval shall be granted, the Plan Commission may: 546 [1] Impose conditions on the approval of an Architectural Design, Exterior 547 Lighting, Landscaping and SignageADLS if the conditions are reasonably 548 necessary to satisfy the development requirements specified in the UDO for 549 approval of the ADLS. 550 [2] Permit or require the owner of real property to make recorded a 551 writtencommitments that are reasonably necessary to satisfy the development 552 requirements specified in the UDO. 553 iii. Time Limit: An approved Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping 554 and SignageADLS shall be valid for three (3) years from the date of approval. Upon 555 written application to the Director of Community Services before the expiration of 556 said approval, and upon good cause shown, the Director of Community Services 557 may issue a single extension of the approval for a period not to exceed six (6) 558 months. 559 iv. If the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and SignageADLS is 560 substantially or materially altered in any way, resubmission to the Plan Commission 561 is required. The Director of Community Services is authorized to approve minor 562 alterations without seeking Plan Commission approval. 563 f. Amendment: 564 i. Requirements: See Section 9.03(D)(2): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, 565 Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). 566 ii. Fees: See Article 1, Section 1.29: Filing Fees. 567 iii. Review: See Section 9.03(D)(1)(f): Review. 568 iv. Approval: See Section 9.03 (D)(1)(g): Approval. 569 570 Section IV: The Common Council hereby delegates Department of Community Services to correct 571 and codify numbering, pagination, cross-references, table of contents, Appendices, and land use 572 matrix of the Unified Development Ordinance affected by this Ordinance. 573 574 Section V: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance 575 are hereby repealed. 576 577 Section VI: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing 578 by the Mayor. 579 580 581 582 Signature page to follow 583 Ordinance Z 14 6/6/2025 ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ________ day 584 of ______________________ 2025, by a vote of _________ ayes and ________ nays. 585 586 587 COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA 588 589 ______________________________ ______________________________ 590 Adam Aasen, President Matthew Snyder, Vice-President 591 592 ______________________________ ______________________________ 593 Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers 594 595 ______________________________ ______________________________ 596 Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke 597 598 ______________________________ ______________________________ 599 Anthony Green Rich Taylor 600 601 ______________________________ 602 Anita Joshi 603 604 ATTEST: 605 606 __________________________________ 607 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 608 609 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ____ day of 610 611 ____________, 2025, at _______ __.M. 612 613 _______________________________ 614 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 615 616 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___ day of 617 618 ______________, 2025, at ______ __.M. 619 620 ________________________________ 621 Sue Finkam, Mayor 622 ATTEST: 623 624 _________________________________ 625 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 626 627 628 Prepared by: Sergey Grechukhin, Deputy Corporation Counsel/Transactions Chief, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 629