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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00002564of CA ity of-lel DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES MAIO' Division of Building and Code Services VIA CERTIFIED MAIL January 9, 2009 Napa Auto Parts 115 Medical Drive Carmel, IN 46032 RE: ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATION —WINDOW SIGN(S) Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is being provided to inform you that a window sign violation has been brought to this department's attention. The sign advertises for Napa Auto parts, located at 115 Medical Drive, in the City of Carmel, a property listed under your ownership. According to Section 25.07.02-12 Window Signs, of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance the signage is in violation of the ordinance (copy enclosed) only one illuminated window sign is permitted per tenant. Furthermore, no signs in the City of Carmel are permitted to flash or scroll in any manner. This letter shall serve as the first and final warning for this type of violation. Please correct the violation by January 14, 2009. After the date established by the Violation Notice any temporary sign advertising for this establishment shall be documented and formal enforcement action may be taken. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (317) 571-2423. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully, Bryan W. Pohl Code Enforcement Inspector Department of Community Services Cc: File:00002564 Riley Real Estate Holdings Enclosure ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARTMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 25.07.01-04 Prohibited Signs,} The following types of signs are prohibited: a) Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character, such as will offend public morals or decency. b) Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic ' sign or signal or contain the words "stop°", "slow", "caution", "danger", "warning" or similar words, unless permitted in another section of this Ordinance. c) Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal. d) Signs which advertise an activity, business, project or service no longer conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located. e) Signs which move by design or have a major moving part. f) Signs consisting of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this Ordinance. g) Signs which swing or otherwise noticeably move as a result of wind pressure because of the manner of their suspension or attachment and whose movement can be construed asdangerous by the Administrator. h) Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection of a street or highway with a railroad crossing. i) Signs which are located upon, over, or in any street or highway right-of-way,cxcept for official highway signs. j) Portable signs which are portable or moveable, except as permitted under provisions of this section. k) Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences. 1) Signs which advertise goods, products, services or facilities or direct persons to a different location (or to a telephone number at a different location) from where the sign is installed. (off -premise signs require a Developmental Standards Variance from the Board.) in) Suspended Signs and Projecting Signs, except in Old Town Carmel and the Carmel Drive — Range Line Road Overlay Zone. n) Signs which are not included under the types of signs permitted in this Ordinance. o) Lighter than air advertising devices. p) Roof Signs on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses, q) It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a way as to function as a sign, defined to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure containing or supporting any signage between the right-of-way line and any public street and the greater of two distances: forward of the Front Line of Building of the Principal Building or one hundred -fifty (150) feet from the public right-of-way, with the exception of (i) Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site; (ii) Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas; (iii) Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that have been screened from or are not generally visible from the public fightof- way; (iv) Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available one hundred -fifty (150) feet or more from the public right-of-way. In such cases, vehicles supporting signage shall be located as far as possible from the public rightof- way, subject to determination by the Director. (v) Passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within standard parking space, containing signs painted on or permanently affixed on the doors or integral body panels that do not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. 4_7 city of :Carm. el' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES WAN- Division of Building and Code Services VIA CERTIFIED MAIL January 9, 2009 Riley Real Estate Holdings LLC 10560 Brooks School'Road Fishers,, IN 460137 RE: ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATION —WINDOW SIGN(S) Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is being provided to inform you that a window sign violation has been brought to this department's attention. The sign advertises for Napa Auto parts, located at 115 Medical Drive, in the City of Carmel, a property listed under your ownership. According to Section 25.07.02-12 Window Signs, of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance the signage is in violation of the ordinance (copy enclosed) only one illuminated window sign is permitted per tenant. Furthermore, no signs in the City of Carmel are permitted to flash or scroll in any manner. This letter shall serve as the first and final warning for this type of violation. Please correct the violation by January 14, 2009. After the date established by the Violation Notice any temporary sign advertising for this establishment shall be documented and formal enforcement action may be taken. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (317) 571-2423. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully, Bryan W. Pohl Code Enforcement Inspector Department of Community Services Cc: Fille: 00002564 Enclosure ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARWL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 25.07.02-12 Window SignS.13 This section applies to all commercial properties zoned B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, I- 1, M-1, M-3 (or any subsequently created business or manufacturing zone). Said commercial uses, in addition to utilizing the signage provisions in Sections 25.07.02-01 through 25.07.02- 11, may also utilize the signage provided for in this Section 25.07.02-12. A) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Non -illuminated Window Signs. 1) NUMBER: One (1) or more Window Signs per window or window pane subject to maximum Sign Area for total Window Area. 2) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: One (1) or more Window Signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total Window Area on which the signs are placed or through which they are viewed. 3) LOCATION: As per definition of Window Sign. 4) TYPES: i) Permanent: Window Signs which are affixed in a permanent manner to the window, window frame, or the building structure. ii) Temporary: Window Signs which are not affixed in a permanent manner to the window, window frame, or the building structure and which are intended to be changed from time to time. 5) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. 6) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted. 7) REQUIRED APPROVAL: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval. 8) SIGN PERMIT: Required for permanent Window Signs. 9) FEES: Required for permanent Window Signs. B) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Illuminated Window Signs. 1) NUMBER: One (1) sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to any other permitted signs including but not limited to nonilluminated Window Signs. 2) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet 3) LOCATION: As per definition of Window Sign. 4) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the Commission. However, signs in Unified Centers must be of a similar design and style of construction. 13 Section 15.07.01-12 amended per Ordinance No. Z 470-05, §k. 5) ILLUMINATION: Permitted. 6) REQUIRED APPROVAL: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval. 7) SIGN PERMIT: Required. 8) FEES: Required. 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County Parcel No: 16-10-31-00-00-030.001 State Formatted Parcel No: 29-10-31-000-030.001-018 Property Address: 115 Medical Dr CARMEL, IN 46032 Deeded Owner: Riley Real Estate Holdings LLC Owner Address: 10560 Brooks School Rd FISHERS, IN 46037 Legal Description: 6/18/71 FR Keystone Square Co Bk 245 pg 243-247 3/6/91 SPLIT FROM BEELER A 10/15/97 NAME CHANGE AMEND FR SPRINTER TO INASCO DEV 9743903 10/15/97 FR INASCO DEV 9743904 12/17/97 FR HALL 9754359 Section/Township/Range: 31/18/04 Subdivision Name: Block: Deeded Acres: 1.67 Political Township: Clay Lot Number(s): Recorded Date: 6/8/2006 The Recorded Date might be due to a variety of changes; such as annexation, right-of-way, split, or deed. Check the Transfer History Report for details. This application is developed and maintained by the Information System Services Department. 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