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DEPARTMENT REPORT
OCTOBER 20, 2009
1. (Might be heard subject to Subdivision Committee action)
Docket No. 09050010 OA: Carmel SmartCode Ordinance Amendment.
Adopt Article 3: CARMEL SMARTCODE as part of Carmel City Code, Chapter 10: Zoning
Subdivisions. The SmartCode contains new development regulations that will affect the area of
Carmel north of 116 Street and bounded by US 31 and Keystone. Filed by the Department of
Community Services, on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
2. (Might be heard subject to Subdivision Committee action)
Docket No. 09070013 Z: Carmel SmartCode Rezone
The applicant seeks to amend the Official Zoning map of Carmel/Clay Township to include the
proposed SmartCode. The area included is north of 116 east of US 31, and west of Keystone
Avenue. The zones to be added to the zoning map include T1/Natural Zone, T2/Rural Zone, T3-
E /Sub -Urban Estate Zone, T3 -L /Sub -Urban Large Lot Zone, T3 /Sub -Urban Zone, T4 /General Urban
Zone, T5 /Urban Center Zone, T6 /Urban Core Zone, and SD /Special District. Filed by the Department
of Community Services, on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
The Subdivision Committee has worked diligently on reviewing and amending the proposed text and map,
listening to public comment, and working with the SmartCode consultants. Many special meetings were added
to provide additional review time. The result of much hard work is before you this evening.
The Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Commission votes to send these
items to the City Council with favorable recommendations.