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CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10: ZONING SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 25.07: SIGN ORDINANCE
General Provisions.
Permitted Permanent Signs.
CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
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25.07.02 -13 Old Town Carmel.
25.07.02 -14 Old Meridian District.
25.07.03 Temporary Signs.
Subdivision Construction Signs.
Non Residential and Multiple Family Housing Complex Construction Signs.
Real Estate Signs.
Political Campaign Signs.
Additional Signs in Residential Zones.
S gnage for Temporary Uses.
Model Home Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs.
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25.07.03 -02
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25.07.03 -04
25.07.03 -05
25.07.03 -06
25.07.03 -07
25.07.04 Permitted Banners.
Subdivision.
Multi Family Housing Complex.
Home Occupation and Boarding House (Residential Zone).
Home Occupation and Boarding House (Business and Manufacturing Zones).
Institutional Uses.
Recreational Uses.
Special Use and Use Variance Signs.
Single Tenant Building.
Multi- Tenant Ground Floor Building.
Multi- Tenant Multi -Level Building.
Multi -Tenant Building Complex.
Window Signs.
Street Banners For Civic Events.
Grand Opening Banners.
Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign.
Fast Food Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs.
Legal Non Conforming Signs.
gn Permits.
Variance.
Administration and Enforcement.
Non Freeway.
Freeway.
Address Number Chart.
jgn Face Separation.
Through Lot Real Estate Sign Placement.
Old Meridian Sign Placement.
Section 25.07: Signs
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
25.07 Signs.
25.07.01 General Provisions.'
25.07.01 -01 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this section is to regulate signs which can be viewed from the exterior of
structures so as to protect health, safety and morals and to promote the public welfare. The
intent is to recognize the need for adequate business identification to conduct business while
promoting an attractive appearance throughout the community through the use of inspection,
and by the application of reasonable guidelines formulated to ensure compliance by all
present and future signs with the ordinance. This ordinance is designed to authorize signs
which are:
a) Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do
not endanger public safety or traffic safety;
b) Compatible with the objectives of proper design and zoning amenities;
c) Established in such a way as to allow and promote optimum conditions for
meeting the sign user's needs while at the same time promote the amenable
environment required to serve the public welfare;
d) Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used; and
e) Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are
displayed.
25.07.01 -02 Definitions.
Terms used in this Ordinance are defined in Chapter 3: Definitions.
25.07.01 -03 Exempted Signs.
The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this section, but must be
established and maintained in such a manner as to not cause safety hazards. No procedures,
approvals, permits or fees are required for the following signs:
a) Dwelling Unit Signs
b) Holiday Signs
c) Integral Signs (three (3) sq. ft. or less)
d) Parking Signs (three (3) sq. ft. or less)
e) Private Traffic Directional Signs
0 Public Event Signs
g) Temporary Awning Signs
h) Public Building Signs
i) Public Signs
1 Section 25.07.01 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02.
2 Section 25.07.01 -02 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 416 -03, §f-g.
Section 25.07: Signs
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
j) Corporate Flags when flown in conjunction with the Flag of the United States of
America; however, such Corporate flags shall be no larger than twenty -four (24)
square feet.
k) Soft Drink Dispensing Machines.
1) unassigned
m) Benches established on business's premises they advertise copy area one (1) sq.
ft. or less.
n) Address Numbers (as per chart).
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.
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 as dangerous 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,
except 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.)
m) Suspended Signs and Projecting Signs, except in Old Town Carmel and the Carmel
Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
3 Sect 25.07.01 -04 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 366 -01; Z- 478 -05, §h; Z- 486 -06, §1.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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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.
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 right
of -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
right -of -way, subject to determination by the Director.
(v) Passenger vehicles, pick -up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit
within a 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.
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25.07.01 -05 Maintenance of Signs. All signs and sign structures shall be kept and
maintained in good repair in a safe condition.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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k) FEES: Required.
CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
25.07.02 Permitted Permanent Signs.
25.07.02 -01 Subdivision.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE:
One (1) sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance
into a subdivision shall be treated as one (1) sign; however, both Sign Faces shall
be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty (50) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved.
e) LOCATION: At entrance to subdivision; sign shall not interfere with Vision
Clearance.
f) DESIGN: As approved.
g) ILLUMINATION: As approved.
h) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
i) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and sign may
be established any time after subdivision fmal plans are approved.
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required
25.07.02 -02 Multi Family Housing Complex.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE:
One (1) sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance
into a Multi family Housing Complex shall be treated as one (1) sign; however,
both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty (50) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved.
e) LOCATION: At entrance to Multi family Housing Complex; sign shall not
interfere with Vision Clearance.
f) DESIGN: As approved.
g) ILLUMINATION: As approved.
h) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
i) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and sign may be
established any time after Multi- family Housing Complex final plans are approved.
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required
k) FEES: Required.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
4 Section 25.07.02 -03 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §a.
5 Section 25.07.02 -04 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §b.
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25.07.02 -03 Home Occupation and Boarding House (Residential Zone).
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Nameplate.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable.
e) LOCATION: As per definition of Wall Sign.
f) DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design of the structure to
which the sign is attached.
g) COPY: As per definition of Nameplate.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
25.07.02 -04 Home Occupation and Boarding House (Business and
Manufacturing Zones).
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall Sign or Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Twenty (20) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
e) LOCATION: No closer than five (5) feet to the right -of -way; shall not interfere
with Vision Clearance.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
REQUIRED APPROVAL: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that
are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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25.07.02 -05 Institutional Uses.'
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall Sign or Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE:
i) One (1) Institutional Sign and
ii) One (1) sign with Changeable Copy.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
i) Institutional Sign: Thirty (30) square feet;
ii) Changeable Copy sign: Sixteen (16) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
e) LOCATION: No sign shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to the street right
of -way in residential zones. No sign shall be located closer that five (5) feet to the
street right -of -way in business and manufacturing zones. The sign shall not
interfere with the Vision Clearance.
6 Section 25.07.02 -05 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §c.
Section 25.07.02 -06 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §d.
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0 DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural design of the structure which
the sign identifies.
g) COPY: As per definitions of Institutional Sign and Changeable Copy.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
j) REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Not required.
25.07.02 -06 Recreational Uses.'
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall Sign or Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign per entrance.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty (30) square feet per sign.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet.
e) LOCATION: Shall not interfere with Vision Clearance.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require Commission
approval.
g) COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
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25.07.02 -07 Special Use and Use Variance Signs.'
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall Sign or Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign for each Frontage on a public
street (not alleys), with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more
Frontages.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Per applicable Sign Chart.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Per applicable Sign Chart.
e) LOCATION: Minimum of five (5) feet from existing right -of -way or proposed
right -of -way per the Carmel -Clay Thoroughfare Plan, whichever is greater, and
shall not interfere with Vision Clearance.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs that require approval.
g) COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
25.07.02 -08 Single Tenant Building.'
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign, Wall Sign or Roof Sign. (Roof Signs
are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and /or
manufacturing uses).
b) NUMBER TYPE: The maximum number of Identification Signs permitted shall
be one (1) sign for each Frontage on a public street (not alleys) with a maximum of
three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more Frontages. A building owner with
two (2) or more Frontages may elect to transfer a permitted sign from one Frontage
to another to permit no more than two (2) signs to be oriented to one Frontage as
follows: one (1) Wall or Roof Identification Sign and one (1) Ground Identification
Sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: per appropriate chart.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart.
8 Section 25.07.02 -07 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 365 -01; Z- 470 -05, §e.
9 Sect 25.07.02 -08 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §f.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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10 Section 25.07.02 -09 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, $g.
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e) LOCATION: See appropriate chart.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the
Commission.
COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign. Any permitted Ground
Identification Sign may include Changeable Copy not to exceed two thirds (2/3) of
the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the Sign Area.
REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
g)
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k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
25.07.02 -09 Multi Tenant Ground Floor Building.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign, Wall Sign or Roof Sign. (Roof Signs
are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and /or
manufacturing uses).
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Wall or Roof Identification Sign per business, or one
(1) Ground Identification Sign per building, in which instance all building tenants
shall equally share the Sign Area. Businesses which are oriented to more than one
(1) public street (not alleys) shall be permitted one (1) Wall or Roof Identification
Sign per Frontage with a maximum of two (2) signs unless the Multi -tenant Ground
Floor Building has elected to use a Ground Identification Sign for all building
tenants. A Multi- tenant Ground Floor Building with frontage on more than one (1)
public street (not alleys) shall be permitted one (1) Ground Identification Sign per
Frontage with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more
Frontages.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: See appropriate chart.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: See appropriate chart.
e) LOCATION: See appropriate chart.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the
Commission.
g) COPY: As per defmition of Identification Sign. Any permitted Ground
Identification Sign may include Changeable Copy not to exceed two thirds (2/3) of
the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
25.07.02 -10 Multi Tenant Multi -Level Building."
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign, Wall Sign or Roof -Sign. (Roof Signs
are prohibited on residences which have been converted to office, business and /or
manufacturing uses).
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign for each Frontage on a public
street (not alleys) with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more
Frontages. A building owner with two (2) or more Frontages may elect to transfer
a permitted Identification Sign from one (1) Frontage to another to permit up to
two (2) signs to be oriented to one (1) Frontage as follows: one (1) Wall or Roof
Identification Sign and one (1) Ground Identification Sign. Buildings with more
than one (1) main entrance and served by separate parking lots are permitted two
(2) Directory Signs, one (1) at each of the main building entrances.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Each Directory Sign shall have a maximum Sign Area
of twenty (20) square feet. The maximum Sign Area for each Identification Sign
and each Center Identification Ground Sign as per appropriate chart.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
(i)
(n)
e) LOCATION:
(i) Directory Sign and Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory Sign shall
not interfere with Vision Clearance.
(n)
11 Section 25.07.02 -10 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §h.
Directory Sign and Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory Sign: five
(5) feet.
Identification Sign and Center Identification Ground Sign as per
appropriate chart.
Identification Sign and Center Identification Ground Sign as per
appropriate chart.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require approval by the
Commission. However, signs in Unified Centers must be of similar design and
identical in lighting and style of construction.
g) COPY: As per definitions of Identification Sign, Directory Sign and Center
Identification Ground Sign. Any permitted Ground Identification Sign may include
Changeable Copy not to exceed two thirds (2/3) of the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
25.07.02 -11 Multi Tenant Building Complex.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Center Identification Ground Sign and Multi- tenant
Building Complex Directory Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Center Identification Ground Sign per Multi- tenant
Building Complex. Any Multi- tenant Building Complex (per approval of overall
Development Plan) located on a lot with Frontage on more than one (1) public
street (not alleys) is permitted one (1) Center Identification Ground Sign per
Frontage with a maximum of three (3) signs for lots with three (3) or more
Frontages.
Note: In addition to the allowed Ground Sign(s), a Multi- tenant Building Complex
is allowed one (1) Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory Sign, if said sign is
approved by the Commission when presented as part of a total sign package. A
Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory Sign is not counted as a Ground Sign,
but must be landscaped at least equal to the Sign Area.
For a Multi -tenant ground floor building which is also Multi- tenant building
complex either one (1) Center Identification Ground Sign or one (1) Ground
Identification Sign (as permitted under Section 25.07.02- 09(b)) shall be permitted
per frontage.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
12 Section 25.07.02 -11 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, $i j.
Center Identification Ground Sign: see appropriate chart.
Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory Sign: Twenty (20) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
Center Identification Ground Sign: see appropriate chart.
Multi- tenant B uilding Complex Directory Sign: Five (5) feet.
e) LOCATION: Minimum ten (10) feet from street right -of -way.
0 DESIGN: Signs must comply with the approved Unified Center architectural
scheme, and must be of a similar design and identical in lighting and style of
construction.
g) COPY: As per definition of Center Identification Ground Sign and /or Multi- tenant
Building Complex Directory Sign. Any permitted Ground Identification Sign may
include Changeable Copy not to exceed two thirds (2/3) of the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Internal or completely shielded.
i) LANDSCAPING: Ground Signs must be accompanied by a landscaped area at
least equal to the total Sign Area, including Multi- tenant Building Complex
Directory Sign.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs that
are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
25.07.02 -12 Window Signs.
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.
13 Section 25.07.02 -12 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 470 -05, §k.
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 non-
illuminated Window Signs.
2) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet
3) LOCATION: As per definition of Window Sign.
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Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -12
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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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.
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.
25.07.02 -13 Old Town Carme1.
This section applies to all commercial uses located on properties zoned B -1, B -2, B -3, B -5,
B -6, B -7, B -8, M -1, M -3, (or subsequently created business or manufacturing zone), (and
additionally situated in) Old Town Carmel, as determined by the boundaries of the Old
Town District Overlay Zone. Said commercial uses may utilize the signage requirements in
Sections 25.07.02 -08 through 25.07.02 -12 of this Ordinance.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Suspended Sign; Projecting Sign or Porch Sign.
(Only in Old Town Carmel and the Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay are
these types of signs permitted.)
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) Identification Sign per business in a Single- tenant
Building or a Multi- tenant Ground Floor Building. One (1) Building Identification
Sign per Multi- tenant Ground Floor Building or Multi -tenant Multi -level Building
is permitted if seven (7) or more businesses occupy the same building. In no
instance shall any building or Multi- tenant Building Complex have more than one
(1) Ground Identification Sign.
If the Identification Sign is to be used for tenant identification then all building
tenants shall equally share the Sign Area as per appropriate chart. This includes the
Center Identification Ground Sign all copy shall be included on only one (1),
Ground Identification Sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
i) Twenty (20) square feet for a Projecting Sign;
ii) Twelve (12) square feet for a Suspended Sign;
iii) Six (6) square feet for a Porch Sign.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN (Suspended): Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: No Ground Sign shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the
right -of -way and shall not interfere with Vision Clearance. A Projecting Sign may
be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established has a Front Yard
with a depth of less than five (5) feet. A Projecting Sign shall be located a
minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb and shall measure a minimum distance of
eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to ground level.
f) COLOR DESIGN: No restrictions except for those signs which require
approval by the Commission. However, signs in Unified Centers must be of
Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -13
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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1) FEES: Required.
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(i)
3. 20G.05.03: Village Zone (OM -V):
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similar design and identical in lighting, color, height of sign area and style of
construction.
g) COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
j) REQUIRED APPROVALS: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
25.07.02 -14 Old Meridian District.
This section applies to all land uses located on properties within the zones established
pursuant to Chapter 20G: Old Meridian District. The signage requirements in Section
25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12 of this Ordinance apply, except where superceded by the
provisions of this section.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in
Section 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12, unless otherwise specified below.
1. 20G.05.01: Single Family Attached Zone (OM -SFA):
a) No permanent exterior signs of any kind will be allowed
except:
House numbers established in accordance with
Section 25.14: Premises Identification, and
(ii) Nameplates established in accordance with Section
25.07.02 -03: Home Occupation and Boarding House
(Residential Zone).
2. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM -MF):
a) Limited to Suspended Signs, Projecting Signs, Porch Signs, or
Wall Signs.
(a) Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise
noted below, the Sign Ordinance regulations of Section
25.07.02 -13: Old Town Carmel shall apply to the Village
Zone.
(b) Exempt Signs: All signs designated as exempt in Section
25.07.01 -03 of the Sign Ordinance, except as noted in Section
20G.05.07(E)(5).
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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(c) Prohibited Signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01 -04 shall
apply. The following signs are also prohibited:
(1)
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Ground Signs, or other free standing signs.
(2) Signs which contain blinking, pulsing, or moving
components.
4. 20G.05.06: Special Use Zone (OM -SU):
(a) See 25.07.02 -07: Special Use and Use Variance Sign.
5. 20G.05.07: Meijer Zone (OM -M):
(a) Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise
noted below, the Sign Ordinance regulations pertaining to Old
Town Carmel, Section 25.07.02 -13 shall apply to the Meijer
Zone.
(b) Exempt Signs: All signs designated as exempt in Section
25.07.01 -03 of the Sign Ordinance, Ordinance No. Z -302.
(c) Prohibited Signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01 -04 shall
apply. Signs which contain blinking, pulsing, those with
moving components are also prohibited.
b) NUMBER TYPE: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in Section
25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12, unless otherwise specified below.
1. 20G.05.07: Meijer Zone (OM -M):
(a) Two (2) monument signs no larger than sixty (60) square feet
are allowed for a single user of the existing Meijer store, with
one (1) sign located at the existing street cut on Old Meridian
Street, in the Village Zone, and the other sign being located in
accordance with the plans approved by the Commission,
Docket No. 22 -91 ADLS/DP.
(b) Signage for the Convenience Store shall be permitted,
consistent with Section 20G.05.07(E)(1), and subject to ADLS
approval.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: As allowed pursuant to the signage requirements in
Section 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12, unless otherwise specified below.
1. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM -MF):
(a) Suspended Signs: Twelve (12) square feet
(b) Projecting Signs: Twenty (20) square feet
(c) Porch Signs: Six (6) square feet
(d) Wall Signs: Sixteen (16) square feet
(e) Ground Signs, or other freestanding signs are not permitted.
2. 20G.05.04: Mixed Use Zone (OM -MU):
(a) Wall Signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet.
3. 20G.05.05: Office Zone (OM -O):
(a) Ground Signs shall not have a Sign Face that exceeds twenty-
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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four (24) square feet.
(b) Wall signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As allowed pursuant to the signage
requirements in Section 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12, unless otherwise
specified below.
1. 20G.05.04: Mixed Use Zone (OM -MU):
(a) Ground Signs shall not be taller than four (4) feet.
2. 20G.05.05: Office Zone (OM -O):
(a) Ground Signs shall not be taller than four (4) feet.
e) LOCATION: Signs shall not interfere with Vision Clearance. As allowed
pursuant to the signage requirements in Section 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -12,
unless otherwise specified below.
1. 20G.05.02: Multifamily Housing Zone (OM -MF):
(a) Wall Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and may not obscure details of the building.
(Diagram 4)
(b) No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
2. 20G.05.03: Village Zone (OM -V):
(a) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and may not obscure details of the building.
(Diagram 4)
(b) No sign may extend above the cornice line of the building.
(c) Signs may also be painted in white graphics in storefront or
upper floor windows.
(d) Signs may also be imprinted on permanent awnings.
5. 20G.05.04: Mixed Use Zone (OM -MU):
(a) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and may not obscure details of the building.
(Diagram 4)
(b) No sign may extend above the cornice line of the building.
4. 20G.05.07: Meijer Zone (OM -M):
(a) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and not obscure details of the building.
(Diagram 4) No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of the building.
f) DESIGN: As approved.
1. 20G.05.03: Village Zone (OM -V):
(a) Tenants should strive for a unique graphic image, rather than
be required to conform to a single graphic style for the whole
building.
(b) Providence at Old Meridian. The sign package adopted with
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Ordinance No. Z -338, Providence at Old Meridian Plan Unit
Development District shall be allowed as approved.
g) ILLUMINATION: As approved.
h) LANDSCAPING: A landscaped area equal to the total sign area is required for
all Ground Signs established in the Old Meridian District.
i) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the Commission, and sign may
be established any time after final plans are approved.
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required
k) FEES: Required.
1) Specific District Requirements:
1. 20G.05.08: Mixed Medical Zone (OM -MM):
(a) The provisions of the Sign Ordinance, Ordinance No. Z -302,
shall apply, except as noted below.
(i)
(n)
For a building with multiple tenants or occupants and
which is in excess of 10,000 square feet of gross
building area located on a site by itself, or for
multiple buildings located on an integrated site with a
shared entrance, a single freestanding monument sign
located at the entrance of the site and within the front
setback shall be permitted. Each sign face (maximum
of two (2) faces per sign) shall not exceed sixty (60)
square feet in total area. It must be landscaped at the
base of the sign.
A building not described in Subsection (a) above,
shall be identified by the use of a ground sign which
shall not be taller than four (4) feet, and have a sign
face that does not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet.
(iii) Wall signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square
feet.
(iv) Directory signs are permitted in accordance with the
Sign Ordinance Z -302.
(b) Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and may not obscure details of the building.
(Diagram 4)
(c) No sign may extend above the bottom of the roofline or, in the
case of flat roofs, the cornice line of the Building.
Section 25.07: Signs
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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25.07.03 Temporary Signs.
Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one (1) year's duration, but may be renewed,
unless otherwise prohibited.
25.07.03 -01 Subdivision Construction Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty -two (32) square feet per sign.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: At entrance to subdivision; sign shall not interfere with Vision
Clearance and shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right -of -way,
except when located on a corner lot, as for Vision Clearance on Corner Lots (see
Section 3.07: Definitions, in Zoning Regulations).
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: No restrictions.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
m) TIME:
1) Subdivision Construction Signs may be established after, but not before
fmal approval of subdivision plans and may be in addition to any permanent
Subdivision Sign permitted by the terms of this Ordinance.
2) Signs may remain until the number of lots remain for sale is less than:
i) two (2) in platted subdivisions containing 2 -49 total lots.
ii) five (5) in platted subdivisions containing 50 -99 total lots.
iii) ten (10) in platted subdivisions containing 100 -199 total lots.
iv) twenty -five (25) in platted subdivisions containing 200 -499 total
lots.
16 Section 25.07.03 -01 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 486 -06, §n.
v) five percent (5 of platted lots in subdivisions containing 500
or more lots.
3) Permit renewal is subject to the determination of the Director.
Section 25.07: Signs
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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25.07.03 -02 Non Residential and Multiple Family Housing Complex
Construction Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) sign per Property Frontage.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty -two (32) square feet
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: Shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the street right -of -way; only
one (1) sign may face any particular Property Frontage.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: Limited to identification of the building, architects, engineers, contractors,
and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, but shall not include
any advertising or product.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required.
m) TIME: Shall not be established until after construction has begun; shall be
removed within seven (7) days after the beginning of the intended use of the
project.
25.07.03 -03 Real Estate Signs. 17
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) sign per Property Frontage. No more than two (2)
Sign Faces per sign, and the angle of separation between the faces of the sign shall
not exceed sixty degrees (60 (Refer to DIAGRAM 1)
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1) Residential zones:
i) Lot size under five (5) acres: Six (6) square feet and
ii) Lot size five (5) acres and over: Twenty (20) square feet
2) Business and Manufacturing Zones maximum Sign Face Area (both
faces, if applicable):
i) for a lot less than ten (10) acres in area shall be twenty (20)
square feet, and
ii) for a lot located in the US Highway 31 or US Highway 421
Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zones which is greater than
five (5) acres in area shall be thirty -two (32) square feet.
17 Section 25.07.03 -03 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 486 -06, §o.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
25.07.03 -04 Political Campaign Signs.'
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: No restrictions.
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d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1) Lot size under five (5) acres: Five (5) feet;
2) Lot size five (5) acres and over: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION:
1) Residential Zones:
i) Signs of six (6) square feet or less: Ten (10) feet from right -of-
way;
ii) over six (6) square feet: Twenty -five (25) feet from right-of-way.
2) Business and Manufacturing Zones:
i) Signs of six (6) square feet or less: Five (5) feet from the right
of -way;
ii) over six (6) square feet: Ten (10) feet from the right -of -way.
iii) For lots with more than one (1) street frontage, the distance
between any two (2) signs shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet
at any point; and
iv) for through lots, two (2) signs may not be located in the same
half yard. (Refer to DIAGRAM 2).
g) COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, but shall reflect no
advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the
property for sale or lease.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a Sign Area over six (6) square feet.
1) TIME:
1) Residential Zones Signs shall be removed promptly after closing, lease
or rental of the property. An OPEN HOUSE sign may be posted only
when an open house is being conducted on the premises, unless the sign
lists the dates and times of a future open house.
2) Business and Manufacturing Zones Signs shall be removed within seven
(7) days of the sale, lease or rental of the property.
3) Multi- family Housing Complex Once eighty percent (80 of units are
leased, sold or occupied, Real Estate Signs are limited to either Ground
Sign, Wall Sign or Window Sign of six (6) square feet or less.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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25.07.03 -05 Additional Signs in Residential Zones.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) sign in addition to a permitted Real Estate Sign(s) per
lot with a maximum of two (2) Sign Faces.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Eight (8) square feet (both faces, if applicable).
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Four (4) feet.
e) LOCATION: Shall be set back ten (10) feet from the street right -of -way.
25.07.03 -06 Signage for Temporary Uses.
This section shall apply to those temporary uses established by Section 25.23 and Section
25.24 of this Ordinance.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sign or rog and sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) identification sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Thirty -two (32) square feet
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet.
e) LOCATION: Must not interfere with Vision Clearance.
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c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixteen (16) square feet total per Premises.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
e) LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and /or polling sites.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent
thereto.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Not required.
1) FEES: Not required.
m) TIME: None.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
h) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
i) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a sign area over six (6) square feet.
k) TIME: Signs shall be removed promptly after completion of construction,
renovation or repair of improvements on the property.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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20 Section 25.07.03 -07 adopted per Ordinance No. Z- 366 -01.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: As per definition of identification sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
1) FEES: Required, except for local non profit organizations applying under
Section 25.24 of this Ordinance.
m) TIME: Limited to duration of temporary use permit.
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25.07.03 -07 Model Home Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER TYPE:
i) One (1) sales office Identification Sign per hundred lots.
ii) One (1) model home Identification Sign per approved model home.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
i) Sales office Identification Sign: Thirty (30) square feet.
ii) Model home Identification Sign: Six (6) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
i) Sales office Identification Sign: Six (6) feet.
ii) Model home Identification Sign: Three (3) feet.
e) LOCATION:
i) Sales office Identification Sign: On the same Lot as the approved
temporary sales office; sign shall not interfere with Vision Clearance and
shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right -of -way.
ii) Model home Identification Sign: On the same Lot as the approved Model
Home; sign shall not interfere with Vision Clearance and shall be a
minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right -of -way.
f) DESIGN: As approved by the Commission.
g) COPY: No restrictions.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) LANDSCAPING: Not required.
j) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Either a Sign Plan showing the design of any sales
office Identification Signs must be approved by the Commission as part of the
Primary Plat petition, or an ADLS application must be filed prior to the
Establishment of the signs.
k) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a Sign Area over six (6) square feet.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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21 Section 25.07.04 -03 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 486 -06, §p.
1) TIME: Shall not be Established until either a temporary or final Certificate of
Occupancy has been issued for the Principal Building; may remain until such time
as the temporary sales office and /or Model Home Temporary Use approval has
expired, or until such time as the Principal Building is sold for private occupancy,
whichever is earlier.
25.07.04 Permitted Banners.
25.07.04 -01 Street Banners For Civic Events.
A Banner for special events designated by the Mayor of the City of Carmel may be erected
no more than thirty (30) days prior to the event and shall be removed no more than three (3)
days after the event. The erection of a banner for a Special Event is further subject to the
approval of the appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction over the proposed
location of the Banner.
25.07.04 -02 Grand Opening Banners.
A banner for grand openings may be erected no more than fourteen (14) days prior to the
date the business first opens to the general public and shall be removed no more than seven
(7) days after the date the business first opens.
25.07.04 -03 Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner
b) NUMBER TYPE: One (1) banner for each approved permanent sign
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved permanent
sign.
d) LOCATION: Shall be placed in the location(s) of the not yet erected permanent
signs.
e) DESIGN: As per definition of Banner
f) COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign
g) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted
h) LANDSCAPING: Not required
i) REQUIRED APPROVALS: A sign permit for permanent signage is required
before an interim Banner permit can be issued
j) SIGN PERMIT: Required for temporary interim Banner
k) FEES: Required
1) TIME: An interim Banner shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit. An extension of time not
to exceed ninety (90) days may be granted. Such extension request must be
made in writing. The fee for extensions is an additional interim Banner permit
fee.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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1) the sign is not kept in good repair and in a safe condition and the state of disrepair
or unsafe condition continues for six (6) months;
2) the sign is relocated;
3) the complete sign and sign structure are replaced; or
4) the Sign Permit or variance under which the sign was allowed or permitted expires.
25.07.05 Fast Food Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs.
Fast food operations with drive through service located on properties zoned B -1, B -2, B -3, B -4, B -5,
B -5, B -7, B -8, I -1, M -1, M -2, M -3, in addition to other permitted signs, may also display a menu sign
with a maximum sign area of sixteen (16) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet for a
ground sign.
25.07.06 Legal Non Conforming Signs.
A. After the enactment of this amendatory Ordinance, the Administrator shall make a survey
every twelve (12) months of the jurisdictional area for signs that do not conform to this
Ordinance (as of July 1' of the respective calendar year); and shall submit the results of
the survey, in writing, to the Mayor, members of the Council, members of the Board, and
members of the Commission. This report is due on or before September l of every year
and shall include the sections of this Ordinance with which said signs do not comply (as
of July 1 of the respective calendar year), and any necessary proof that said signs are legal
nonconforming signs.
B. The Administrator shall also use all reasonable efforts to notify the user or owner of the
property on which such sign is located of the signs non conformity and whether it is legally
non conforming or is illegal. Should any questions arise as a result of the Administrator's
decision that a sign is a Legal Non- conforming Sign or is illegal, the final determination of
such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28.06 of this Ordinance.
An ongoing record of existing Legal Non conforming Signs shall thereafter be maintained as
a part of the Board's permanent records.
C. Where a nonconforming sign was legally existing on July 1, 2004, the Administrator shall
register such sign as a legal nonconforming sign, specifying on the registration form the
date of the erection or installation of such sign and, if applicable, the dates on which the
Board granted a variance and a Sign Permit was issued.
D. A non conforming sign as described in Subsection (C) above which is duly registered shall
thereafter be deemed a Legal Non conforming Sign and may be continued without further
registration.
E. If the Administrator determines that a nonconforming sign existing on July 1, 2004, was
not legally erected or installed, the user or owner shall have until January 1, 2006, to
appeal the Administrator's determination to the Board or to obtain a variance from the
Board allowing the sign to be continued. After January 1, 2006, if the Board has not
reversed the Administrator' s determination or granted a variance allowing the sign to be
continued, it shall thereafter be deemed an illegal sign and shall be immediately brought
into conformance with this Ordinance or shall be removed.
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F. A Legal Non conforming Sign shall immediately lose its legal non conforming designation
if:
22 Section 25.07.06 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 365 -01; Z- 453 -04, §fc.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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G. On the happening of any one (1) of the above conditions the sign shall be immediately
brought into conformance with this Ordinance with a new Sign Permit secured therefore, or
shall be removed.
H. Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a Legal Non conforming Sign or
owner of the property on which the Legal Non conforming Sign is located from the
provisions of this ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs.
25.07.07 Sign Permits.
Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to establish any
sign within the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, or cause the same to be done without first
obtaining a Sign Permit for each such sign from the Administrator as required by this Ordinance.
These directives shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of copy for legal
Changeable Copy or otherwise allowed under this Ordinance, nor for the repainting, cleaning and
other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been
issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way to violate the standards or
provisions of this Ordinance. No permit is required for signs which are exempted from permits
elsewhere in this Ordinance. No new permit is required for signs which have permits and which
conform with the requirements of this ordinance on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is
altered or relocated in violation of this Ordinance. A permit must be secured when the fee ownership
of the property upon which the sign is located has been changed, or when the ground upon which the
sign is situated has been leased to a new lessee.
Every Sign Permit issued by the Administrator shall become null and void if the sign is not
established within six (6) months after the issuance of such permit. Signs which require approval by
the Commission must be established within one (1) year after the date such approval is granted, or
such approval shall become null and void. Signs which require variance approval from the Board
shall be established within one (1) year. (See Ordinance No. Z -170).
No person shall establish any sign upon any property or building without the consent of the owner or
person entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized representative.
Application for a permit shall be made to the Administrator upon a form provided by the
Administrator and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance
with all appropriate laws and regulations of the City including, but not limited to:
1) Name and address of the owner of the sign.
2) Name and address of the owner (fee owner) of the Premises where the sign is to be located.
3) Name and address of the person leasing the Premises (if applicable).
4) Clear and legible drawings with description definitely showing location of the sign which is
the subject of the permit and all other existing signs whose construction requires permits,
when such signs are on the same Premises.
5) Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports, sizes, electrical wiring and
components, materials, and design of the sign and method of attachment. The design,
quality, materials and loading shall conform to the requirements of the Building Official's
and Administrative Code (B.O.A.C.), as amended. If required by the Administrator,
engineering data shall be supplied on plans submitted certified by a duly licensed engineer.
The Administrator shall issue a permit for the establishment of a sign when an application therefore
has been properly made of the city.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
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The person establishing a sign shall notify the Administrator upon completion of the work for which
permits are required, and shall submit a color photograph of the established sign to the Administrator.
All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Administrator.
The Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Section
whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of fact or fraud after due notice by and
hearing before the Administrator. When a Sign Permit is denied or revoked by the Administrator, he
shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant together with a brief written statement of the
reasons for the denial.
No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to
maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an action to
abate an unlawful sign.
An Appeal may be taken to the Board from either the Administrator's denial or revocation of a permit
or from the failure of the Administrator to formally grant or deny a permit within thirty days (30)
days. (See Section 30.01 and Section 30.02).
Permit fees shall be as stated in Section 29.06.05 of this Ordinance.
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25.07.08 Variance.
A variance from the terms of these regulations may be submitted to the Carmel Board of Zoning
Appeals as stated in Section 30.05 of this Ordinance.
25.07.09 Administration and Enforcement.
25.07.09 -01 Administration.
The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all provisions
of this section both in letter and spirit, pursuant to state statute.
The Administrator is further empowered to delegate the duties and the powers granted to and
imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall
include any authorized representative(s).
The Administrator is hereby empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure, or
premises in the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, upon which, or in connection with
which a sign is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical
connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this section. Such inspections
shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Distance of Sign from Street
Right -of -Way*
(minimum of 5 feet)
Building
Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum Height
of Ground Sign
5 50 feet
under 50 feet
30 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 100 feet
45 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 150 feet
60 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 300 feet
75 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 -100 feet
under 50 feet
35 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 -100 feet
60 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 150 feet
80 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 -300 feet
95 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 300 feet
under 50 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 100 feet
75 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 150 feet
90 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 300 feet
105 sq. ft.
6 feet
Over 300 feet
under 50 feet
50 sq. ft.
7 feet
50 100 feet
90 sq. ft.
7 feet
101 150 feet
100 sq. ft.
7 feet
151 300 feet
115 sq. ft.
7 feet
300 feet
150 sq. ft.
7 feet
Sign Chart A: Non- Freeway.
SINGLE TENANT MULTI- TENANT BUILDINGS (Ground Floor Multi Level)
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Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
23 Sign Chart A amended per Ordinance No. Z- 453 -04, ffb; Z- 478 -05 §c.
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as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Distance of Sign From Street
Right -of -Way*
(minimum of 5 ft)
Building
Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum
Height
of Ground Sign
200 feet under
under 100 feet
40 sq. feet
6 feet
600 feet
101 250 feet
75 sq. feet
7 feet
1,000 feet
over 250 feet
100 sq. feet
8 feet
over 200 feet*
under 100 feet
50 sq. feet
6 feet
101 250 feet
90 sq. feet
7 feet
over 250 feet
120 sq. ft.
8 feet
Distance of Numbers from Street
Right -of -Way*
Maximum Height
of Numbers
100 feet
3.5 inches
200 feet
7.0 inches
400 feet
14.0 inches
600 feet
21.0 inches
800 feet
28.0 inches
1,000 feet
35.0 inches
1,320 feet
46.1 inches
SINGLE TENANT MULTI TENANT BUILDINGS: (Ground Floor Multi Level)
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
For distances over 200 feet, the maximum sign area may be increased at the rate of an additional five (5) sq.
ft. per additional 100 ft. of distance from sign to street right -of -way.
24 Sign Chart B amended per Ordinance No. Z-453 -04, §fb.
S Chart C amended per Ordinance No. Z- 453 -04, §fb.
Sign Chart B: Freeway.
Sign Chart C: Address Number Chart.
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
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Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -28
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
0° minimum
Diagram 2: Through Lot Real Estate Sign Placement.
DIAGRAM 1
street
Half -yard dividing line
street
DIAGRAM 2
60° maximum
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Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -29
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Diagram 3: Old Town Carmel."
Diagram 4: Old Meridian Sign Placement.
26 D 3 repealed per Ordinance No. Z-470-05, §n. See Old Town District Overlay Zone boundary, Chapter 23D.
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Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -30
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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Ordinance No.
Docket No.
Council Approval
Effective Date
Sections Affected
Z- 365 -01
76 -Ola OA
November 5, 2001
November 27, 2001
25.07.02 -07;
25.07.06
Z- 366 -01
76 -01b OA
n/a
November 28, 2001
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01- 04(1);
25.07.03 -07
Z- 369 -02
160 -01 OA
April 1, 2002
April 1, 2002
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01-03(1);
25.07.01 -04(q)
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Z- 416 -03
40 -02 OA
November 17, 2003
November 18, 2003
25.07.01 -02
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Z- 453 -04
150 -02 OA
August 16, 2004
August 16, 2004
25.07.02 -14;
25.07.06; Sign
Charts A, B, C;
Diagram 4
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Z- 461 -04
04070029 OA
December 20, 2005
January 20, 2005
25.07.03 -06
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Z- 470 -05
04100026 OA
February 21, 2005
February 21, 2005
25.07.02 -03 thru 13;
25.07.03 -04;
Diagram 3
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Z- 478 -05
05050010 OA
July 18, 2005
July 18, 2005
25.07.01 -04; Sign
Chart A
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Z- 486 -06
05120002 OA
February 20, 2006
March 22, 2006
25.07.01 -04;
25.07.02 -13;
25.07.03 -01;
25.07.03 -03;
25.07.04 -03
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SECTION 25.07: SIGNS
AMENDMENT LOG
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Section 25.07: Signs
25.07 -31
as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05;
Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06
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