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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Packet 1-18-12Sign Code Check Jurisdiction: City of Carmel Government Contact: Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Client: Fifth Third Bank Property Address: 205 East Carmel Drive Zoning: B Zoning with Carmel Drive -Range Road overlay Zone Wall Signs Answer What is the maximum letter /character height allowed? Are logos factored into sign area? Yes Misc: Ground Signs Answer What is the required setback for ground signs? N/A What is the maximum height allowed for ground signs? N/A Does the ordinance restrict design, color, or illumination N/A of ground signs? Are logos factored into sign area? N/A How is the sign area calculated? N/A How many ground signs are allowed per frontage? N/A Misc. CODE CHECK What is the maximum sign area allowed for wall signs? 45 square feet, based on the current site plan and the sign chart A in the zoning ordinance. No requirement in the city ordinance, this will be determined upon review. The lettering must fit within architecture of the building. How is the sign area calculated? The sign area is based on the sign chart within the sign ordinance. How many signs are allowed per building elevation? One per site is permitted. Are wall signs required to face a street frontage or No parking lot to be allowed? Does the ordinance restrict color, design, or Illumination must be internal or completely shielded. illumination? What is the maximum sign area allowed for ground Ground signs are prohibited pursuant to the Carmel signs? Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone Directional Signs Answer What is the maximum sign area allowed for directional Parking signs less than three square feet are exempt. signs? What is the maximum height for directional signs? Does the ordinance restrict design, color, or illumination No requirement in the city ordinance, this will be of directional signs? determined upon review. Are logos factored into sign area? How is directional sign area calculated? How many directional signs are allowed per parcel? Window Signs What is the maximum sign area allowed for window signs? Does the ordinance restrict design, color, or illumination of window signs? Are logos factored into sign area? How is window sign area calculated? How many window signs are allowed per elevation? Misc. Temporary Signs What temporary sign types are permitted? What is the maximum sign area allowed for temporary signs? Three feet (3') Yes There is not a calculation. The total area per side must not exceed three (3) square feet. No requirement in the city ordinance, this will be determined upon review. Answer Non illuminated: 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. Illuminated: Three (3) square feet Yes, illumination determines permitted sign area. Yes Outer limits Non illuminated: One (1) or more Window Signs per window or window pane subject to maximum Sign Area for total Window Area. Illuminated: 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. Answer Construction, Real Estate, grand opening banner Construction Ground Sign: 32 sq. ft., max height 8 feet Grand Opening Banner: 32 sq. ft., max height 8 feet Real Estate Ground Sign: 20 sq. ft., max height 5 feet Interim Signage Pending Permanent Sign: Area not to exceed total permitted permanent sign area. Does the ordinance restrict design, color, or illumination Illumination is not permitted. of temporary signs? Are logos factored into sign area? How is temporary sign area calculated? How many temporary signs are allowed per elevation? What is the time limit allowed for temporary signs? Is a separate sign permit required for temporary sign? Misc: General Is engineering needed for walllground signs? Does engineering require a PE stamp? Are site plans required? Are elevations required? Yes There is no equation One (1) per site Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one (1) year's duration, but may be renewed, unless otherwise prohibited. 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. 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 Yes Answer Does the sign ordinance have landscaping requirements N/A, ground signs are not permitted. for ground signs? Is the sign permit application on line? Yes What are permit filing requirements? COMPLETED APPLICATION SITE PLAN (depicting all dimensions, setbacks and proposed sign location) SIGN ELEVATIONS (depicting all dimensions, copy and color) BUILDING OR TENANT SPACE ELEVATION (depicting frontage dimensions and proposed sign location) LANDSCAPE PLAN: Required for ground signs (depicting the planting, mature heights and caliper) No NIA Yes Yes Can a permit expeditor submit the permit applications on behalf of the local installer? Can permits be submitted by mail or overnight services? How long is the permit process? What are the fees associated with a sign permit? Misc: Variance Does the jurisdiction have an appeals process for signage? What are the filing requirements for relief? No Yes The Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping and Signage are reviewed by Planning Commission through the ADLS Application. Total review and approval timeframe is approximately 2-4 months. The first step is to discuss proposed project with city staff. The first week of the month, works the best to begin a project. The applicant must submit all the required applications, plans, and information to DOCS. Once all information is presented to DOCS and a review completed for compliance, a docket number will be released. When the filing fee and info packets are submitted, the item will be placed on meeting agenda, which is usually 10 days prior to the meeting. Petitioner or representative must appear at the Carmel Plan Commission meeting and give a presentation. Petitioner or representative must attend the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting, which occurs several weeks prior to the Plan Commission meeting. Petitioner or representative must attend the Special Studies Subcommittee to further review all pertinent information (when applicable). Petitioner or representative must attend the second Plan Commission meeting for final vote. Once Plan Commission has voted on the project, and a Letter of Grant is issued. After the ADLS application is approved by Plan Commission, the applicant can apply for the sign permit directly. Permit Application: $89.50 Sign Erection: $35.00 per sign face plus $1.85 per square foot Answer Yes, through the Board of Zoning Appeals. Prior to submittal, set up a meeting with City staff to discuss proposed variance. The applicant must submit the required application, plans, and information at least forty -five (45) days prior to hearing date. Within ten (10) days, the application will be reviewed by staff and a letter outlining the deficiencies will be mailed to the petitioner or a docket number will be assigned. After final review the petitioner will need to pay the required filling fee at which time the docket number will be released. At this time, the Notice of Public Hearing must be mailed to all adjacent property owners and published in the Indianapolis Star a MANDATORY twenty -five (25) days prior to the public hearing date. Also, a public hearing sign must be posted on the property. At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the petitioner must submit their proof of publications, proof of adjacent property owners notice, a completed Petitioner's Affidavit of Notice of Public Hearing, and the Board member's packets to the DOCS (a minimum of nine (9) packets are needed). The property owner, property owner's Attorney, or someone with the property owner's Power of Attorney must be present at the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing. A presentation must be given at the public hearing. Generally, variance applications are acted upon by the Board in one meeting. However, the Board at its discretion at any time may table an item. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Any variance granted shall be effected or shall be part of a project on which continuous construction has commenced within three (3) years from the date of the granting of said variance or it shall become null and void. How long is the variance process? Approximately 45 to 60 days Is an attorney required? No What are the fees associated with filing a variance? $1,156.50 for the first variance, plus $546.40 for each additional section of the ordinance being varied. Have variances been granted in the past for signs? Yes