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DEPARTMENT REPORT
JUNE 17, 2025
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2. Docket No. PZ-2025-00101 OA: Group Home UDO Amendment
The applicant seeks to amend the UDO pursuant to City Council Resolution 02-03-25-07, which directs
the Plan Commission to consider amendments to UDO Sections 5.72, 9.08, and 11.02 in order to revise
the standards, approval process, and definitions related to Group Homes. Filed by the Department of
Community Services on behalf of the Carmel City Council.
Project Overview: Please view the information packet for the proposed ordinance amendment.
DOCS Analysis:
The Department of Community Services and Department of Law were involved in the Council’s Land Use
Committee discussions of the proposal to amend the development standards for Group Homes and related
approval process for Special Exceptions. Upon subsequent review, the Department of Community Services
identified a few minor updates to consider—specifically, revising references to 'written' applications and hard
copy submittals to align with current electronic submission practices. We will have those minor edits ready for
review by the Committee.
Recommendation:
The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission send this item to the Plan
Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, with the Committee having final voting authority.
Note that the Plan Commission's deadline to act upon this item is Saturday, August 16, so the Tuesday, August
5 Committee meeting will be the last opportunity to act before the deadline.