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DEPARTMENT REPORT
August 19, 2003
lg. Ratification of City Council Adoption of X411-03
(Docket No. 95-03 OA; I-1/Industrial Amendment)
Last month the Plan Commission forwarded this ordinance to the City Council with a
favorable recommendation. Prior to adoption of the ordinance it was amended to provide its
application to thos~e._properties only within the corporate limits of the City of Carmel. Please see
the attached ordinance. I have highlighted the subject text.
For the Ordinance to be effective as amended the Plan Commission would move to accept
the ordinance as adopted by the City Council.
PCR-2003-0819
Sponsor(s): Councilor Wayne Wilson
ORDINANCE NO. Z-411-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance to establish Development Plan and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping & Signage control within the I-1/Industrial District.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel finds that it is reasonable and
necessary to the establishment and maintenance of an economically sound and stable industrial
zone for the protection of the public health, safety and welfaze of the citizens of Carmel and Clay
Township to amend the Zoning Code of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the lack of aesthetic controls in the I-1/Industrial District poses a threat to
the protection of the general welfaze of the public, the natural beauty and aesthetic values of the
community, and enhancement of the built environment of the City of Carmel and Clay
Township; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-601(d)(3) authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in azeas having special development problems or needs for compatibility in which a plan
commission shall approve or disapprove development plans under the 1400 series of IC 36-7-4;
and ensure that a development plan so approved is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-1401.5 authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in which a development plan is required as a legislative act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TI' ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Section 20A.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
20A.00.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Deve o went Plap (DAP), of any
roposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground located ~wi' 'thin the corporate limtits£'ttlu""'~'
,C~ prior to a issuance o an
~~o~Carmel, In'"drana, an within the I-1 Distnc~ - `~f
Improvement L'ocatron ermitby the Department. Once approved by the Comnrission
the Development Plan (DP) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered
without the prior approval of the Commission. The Development Plan shall address the
comprehensive arrangement of land uses, buildings, landscape areas, road and parking
aeeas in accordance with harmonious and aesthetic principles of the ADLS.
B. Architectural Desien. Exterior Liehtine Landscanine and Sienaee. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining aeeas, the Commission shall review the
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or,parcel of ground located thm" ~o a e ,offfte~
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Cris of :Ca mel,: daaa, arid~ within the I-1 District prior fo the issuance of an
ImprovemehYLocah nPennit$by the Department. Once approved by the Comrmssion
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) shall not
be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior approval of the
Commission.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance aze hereby repealed.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this day of , 2003, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Wayne Wilson, President Pro Tempore
Robert Battreall
Ronald E. Carter
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Kevin Kirby
John R. Koven
N. L. Rundle
Luci Snyder
Ordinance No. Z-41 I-03
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Ordinance No. X411-03 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
this _ day of , 2003, at _.M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
day of , 2003, at _.M.
James Brainazd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepazed by: John R. Molitor
CarmellClay Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Ordinance No. Z-411-03