HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft OrdinancesCERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO AMEND THE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-444-04
Add Chapter 23F: Range Line Road/Carmel Drive Overlay Zone.
To:
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application of the
Department of Community Services (Docket No. 04010027 OA) to the Commission to Add
Chapter 23F: Range Line Road/Carmel Drive Overlay Zone.
The Cannel Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the Department of
Community Services is No Recommendation.
At its regular meeting of September 21, 2004, the Carmel Plan Commission voted ten (10) in
Favor, zero (0) Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 with a No Recommendation vote.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation, pursuant
to lC 36-7-4-607(e)(3), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition before it becomes
effective as Certified by the Commission. Ninety days from the date of this Certification (Sept.
29, 2004) is Tuesday, December 28, 2004.
RamOna H~cock, Secretary '
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
2004-0929; Z-444-04; Range Linc Rd Carmel Dr Overlay Certification
CARME~ p~LAN COMMISSION
merc' an,
Received
SEP 2 9
MEMORANDUM
TO: Land Use, Annexation & Economic Development Committee
FROM: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
SUBJECT: Z-444-04
DATE: December 3, 2004
Please lind attached a revised Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay Ordinance reflecting
the Committee's amendments from November 18.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 317-571-2417.
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Sponsor(s): Councilor Rattermann
ORDINANCE NO. Z-444-04
AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance adopting Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by providing a temporary regulation that will complement the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel
City Center and Old Town, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's
central business district (CBD) is adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carn~el Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 04010027 OA
having received no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday,
September 21, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to read as follows:
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01
Purpose, Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for the
establishment of an uptown business district that will support a range of activities and
opportunities to all segments of the community; with mixed-uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedestrian oriented and supportive of multiple modes of transportation; with buildings and a
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strcctscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livability of the
city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a consistent urban design treatment for private and public properties in central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and reinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· Minimizing suburban sprawl, through re-use and redevelopment of the community's Iand
resources;
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall community.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the Avenue of
Art and Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone
regulations.
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 etseq,
Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting. Limdscaping and Signage (ADLS).
District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02.02
23F.02.03
Plan Con~nission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone as [cquhTed
in Sections 23F.02.02 and 23F,02.03.
Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions o~: ~ra~difications
to existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Fifty percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure, applicable
from the date of this ordinance, or
l:~; Five th~msam~{5;Ol~g,t) ~lm~r~,4'eet:
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage, The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site
circulation, consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23 F. 16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
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A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
ADLS. In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in
site improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining streetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhibit
extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased
landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant
under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided
under lC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02
Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 Special Uses; Prohibited Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the
applicable Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require SpeciaI Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval
for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23 F.04.02 Prohibited Uses.
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.04.03 Restoration after Destruction of Building.
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Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less
than nintqyonc h~ndrcd percent (90100%) ~!~ !ess of its square footage at the time of such
destruction by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public
enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use,
except an illegal nonconforming use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use
existed at the time of such impairment of such building, structure or part thereof. All such
restoration and construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location
Permit, with the fees waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less fl~an
mt~e[y ~)nc hut~dred percent (90100%) pr !ess and restored according to its state of existence
prior to destruction. All restorations resulting in a divergence from original plans t~rest~t4+}g
a bui4,~Img o~ s~meture desm~yed nhtevyj ~t ~00%) or m~shall be subject to obtaining an
Improvement Location Permit and payment of fees a!!d comply wit!~ Sections 23F~09 a!!d
23F.!0.
23F.05
23F.05.02
23F.05.03
Building Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum: Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
B. Maximum: Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
below.
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front faCade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Comrmssion
approval.
Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings
or other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
Conflicting Requirements. Wherever there exists a cot~flict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orientation.
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building
that fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as
required by the Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 Building Height.
23F.07.01
Principal Buildings must have at least two floors ofoccupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be
oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
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Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08
Building Footprint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Construction Materials.
23F.09.01
Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone, stucco or similarly
detailed precast concrete and trimmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, {n stucco, or
br/ck.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must
be coordinated with the front and side faq:ades.
23F. 10 Architectural Design. Buildings in the Zone must t~ built as mnlti s~ory commercial stureli-on~ lypesq
whose cha~'ae~e6qic~i~hnieinclude !he following characteristics:
23F.10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.02 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.03 The faqade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F. 10.04 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F.10.05 When applicable, retail storefi'onts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first
floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance
lobbies for upper floors.
23F.10.06 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings lbr windows.
23F.10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a
metal and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.08 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair faqade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fasade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.10.09 Pedestrian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.10.10 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F.11
Landscaping.
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a
minimum of thirty (30) feet.
23F. 11.02 A five-foot (5~) wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
23F. 11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk
by low walls, low fences, or hedges.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F.11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F.11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH
or larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost
of the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of .the ADLS Plans in accordance with
the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
this zone will be maintained by the City.
All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Commission approval. However, minor material alterations in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using wails, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.11.07
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23F.12 Lighting.
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and ora design per the adopted
City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residentiaI uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property
line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
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All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
231:.13
Signage.
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line ora building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14
Pedestrian Circulation.
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways 3hall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties.
23F.15
Parking.
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23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F.15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 1/.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Refuse Storage.
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F. 16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
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A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
B. Be approved by the comrmssion.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.17 Other Requirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F.18 Sunset Provision.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with a:ny provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this day of ,2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, District 3
Mark Rattermann, At-Large
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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this
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
day of ,2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
day of ,2004, at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Land Use, Annexation & Economic Development Committee
Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Z-444-04
DATE: November I 0, 2004
Please find a revised Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Ordinance amendment attached.
This item will be discussed again at your November 18th meeting.
~qnmmary of Revi~inn~:
1. 23F.02.02 Strike "or modifications" from Development Plan language.
2. 23F.04.03 Increase 90% to 100% for Restoration after Destruction of Building.
3. 23F. 15.01 Exempt upper floor space from parking requirement calculation.
4. 23F. 18 Extend Sunset Provision to July 1, 2008.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at } 17-571-2417.
Council Repmt 2004-1 I I0b
ORDINANCE NO. Z-444-04
ASAMENDED
Sponsor{s): Councilor Rattermann
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance adopting Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of Iocal government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by providing a temporary regulation that will complement the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel
City Center and Old Town, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's
central business district (CBD) is adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 04010027 OA
having received no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday,
September 21, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section l:
a. Adopt Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to read as follows:
23F.00 Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01
Purpose, Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for the
establishment of a uptown business district that will support a range of activities and
opportunities to all segments of the community; with mixed-uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedcsihan oriented and supportive of multiple modes of transportation; with buildings and a
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streetscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to eohance the livability of the
city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zooe by:
· Providing a consistcnt urban design treatment for private and public properties in central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and reinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· Minimizing suburban sprawl, through re-use and redevelopment of the com~nunity's land
resources;
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall community.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Towa~, and the Avenue of
Art and Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will sm~e as the basis lbr CBD Zone
regulations.
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(,4): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscapin~ and Signauc (ADI.S). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Lamtscaping and Signage (ADLS).
23F.01 District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirenrents of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions ~r mc, di.qcr, tions
to existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Fifty percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of thc existing structure, applicable
from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
23F.02.03 Archilectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. Thc Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site
circulation, consistent with the provisions set lbrth in Section 23F. 08 through Section 23F. 16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
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23F.02.04
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
ADLS. In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in
site improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining st~eetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhibit
extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased
landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant
under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided
under IC 36-%4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 Special Uses; Prohibited Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted I~'es but which otherwise does conform to the
applicable Use provisions of the underlying zoning disn-ict(s), shall be deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval
for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23t:.04.02 Prohibited Uses.
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile ltome, Manufactured 1 tousing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.04.03 Restoration after Destruction of Building.
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Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoratioo of a building or structure destroyed less
than ninely percent (90100%) of its square footage at the time of such destruction by
explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public enemy,
subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the coutinuance of thc use, except
an illegal nonconforrrfing use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use existed at
the time of such impairment of such building, structure or part thereo£ All such restoration
and construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with
the fees waived for the restoration ora building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent
(90104%) and restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. Ail restorations
resulting in a divergence from original plans ar re:grating a ~ui!ding c,r structur,: degtrc, yed
ninet3 .........~,~.v~.., x~,-~nno/x ~r marc shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit
and payment of fees.
23F.05 Buildiug Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum:
B. Maximum:
below.
23F.05.02
23F.05.03
Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded ut ty easement(s).
Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front fagade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission
approval.
Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no n~nimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings
or other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
Conflicting Requirements. Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State ltighway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 43I/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zoue shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orientation.
23F.06.01 Every parcei with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Linc Road must have a building
that fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parceI must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occopy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as
required by the Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildiugs shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a pronfinent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 Building Height.
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint aud must be
oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
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23F.07.02
23F.07.03
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, il' adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Footprint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Construction Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be thccd on fi-ont and sides with brick, stone or similarly detailed
precast concrete and trinmaed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building lhcade nmterials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must
be coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F. 10 Architectural Desitin. Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types,
whose characteristics include:
23F.10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.02 A distract cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
irim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F. 10.03 The facade shall be provided relief by windows and sun'ounds, storefi'onts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.10.04 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F.10.05 When applicable, retail storel¥onts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first
floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance
lobbies tbr upper floors.
23F.10.06 Every lhce of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a
metal and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.08 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition: and are designed as an
integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F. I0.09 Pedestrian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F. lO.10 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F.11
23F.11.03
23F.11.04
23F.11.05
23F.11.06
23F.11.07
Landscaping.
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within thc street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a
minimum of thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
Parkiug areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk
by low walls, Iow fences, or hedges.
Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plau must preserve not less than 50% of'all trees that are 6" DBH
or larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy fbr the amount equal to the total installed cost
of the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, sbmbs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with
the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area fi'ee of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
this zone will be maintained by the City.
All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, elinfinated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Commission approval. Ilowever, minor material alterations in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/teleconmaunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F. 11.08
23F.11.09
23F.11.10
23F. 12 Lighting.
23F. 12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted
City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 loot candles at the property
line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
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23F. 12.04
23F.12.05
Ail exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated /'rom
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13
Si~age.
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4.. Prohibited&~,,ns.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
built, lng and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line ora building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07.. Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') ['rom a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine tbe allowable sign area.
23F. 14 Pedestrian Circulation:
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the buildiug and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width lbr walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties.
23F.15 Parking.
23F'!~'0! ReqU~'~,d n~n~ ~b?0£parking ~Pa~:es shal!:b~ a~ selfo~h Jn Scxtio~27,05.~cxce~t on!i&thc floor
area o~ tne~trst l~oQr ol)lle s~ru¢ture~hall be inclu~ied for purpo3es of calculi tion.
23F. 15.0402 Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
23F.15.0303 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 1L 03.
23F.15.O304 Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet lbr bumper
overhang.
23F. 15.0405 Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
23F.15.0506 Paths withiu parking lots of ~nore than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
23F. 15.0607 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F. 16 -Product Material~&& Re/hse S~tora~,e
23F. 16.0I Material or product slorage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
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23F.16,02
23F. 16.03
Aoy Accessory Building tbr storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Acc°mm°date waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 17 Other Requirements.
All other requirements not mentioned m this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F. 18 Sunset Provision.
This Chapter expires~ecember 2 !, 2006 J~lll
Section Il: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section I11: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this --_ day of _, 2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffitbs, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, Distr/ct 3
Mark Rattermann, At-Large --
Rick Sharp, District I
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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this
Ordinance No. Z~444-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
day of ,2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
__ day of ,2004, at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Ordinance No. Z-444-04
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Sponsor(s): Councilor Mark Rattermann
ORDINANCE NO. Z-444-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance adopting Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by providing a temporary regulation that will complement the ongoing redevelopment of Cannel
City Center and Old Town, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's
central business district (CBD) is adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the C~mmon Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 04010027 OA
having received no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday,
September 21, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to read as follows:
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01
Purpose, Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for the
establishment of a uptown business district that will support a range of activities and
opportunities to all segments of the community; with mixed-uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedeslrian oriented and supportive of multiple modes of trausportation; with buildings and a
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streetscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livability of the
city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a consistent urban design treatment for private and public properties in central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and reinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· Mimmizing suburban sprawl, through re-usc and redevelopment of the community's land
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing cona:ols for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall commua/ty.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the Avenue of
Art and Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone
regulations.
This disthct is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Li~htinr,, Landscavin~ and Si~na~e (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, ~andscaping and Signage (/IDLS).
23F.01 District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Linc Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in thc Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hcuring shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications
to existing stmcturas which exceed either of the following:
A. Fifty percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure, applicable
from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
23F.02.03 Architectural Desi~:a, Exterior Liehtine. Landscar>in~' and Si~na~e. The comrmssion shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site
circulation, consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F. 16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
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A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permir, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/ur repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
ADLS. In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in
site improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hear~g, gram a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than th~y-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining street,scapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhibit
extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased
landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant
under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided
under lC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the andedying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04
Special Uses; Prohibited Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the
applicable Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shag be deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval
for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23F.04.02 Prohibited Uses.
A. Automobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.04.03 Restoration after Destruction of Building.
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Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a builc~tng or structure destroyed less
than ninety percent (90%) of its square footage at the time of such destruction by explosion,
fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the
passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal
nonconforming use, of such bnilcYmg, structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time
of such impaixment of such building, s~racture or part thereof. All such restoration and
construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the
fees waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent
(90%) m~d restored according to its state of existence prior to dest~cfion. Ail restorations
resulting in a divergence from original plans or restoring a bnilcYmg or structure destroyed
ninety percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Locatiun Permit
and payment of fees.
23F.05
Building Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum:
B. Maximum:
below.
23F.05.02
23F.05.03
Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front facade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission
approval.
Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings
or other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
Conflicting Requirements. Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orientation.
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building
that fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
mammum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as
required by the Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
fi:om the street.
23F.07 Building Height.
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty pement (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be
oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the frrst floor.
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23F.07.02
23F.07.03
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, wbJchever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifry-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Footorint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09
Construction Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone or sinfilarly detailed
precast concrete and trimmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must
be coordinated with the front and side fagades.
23F.10 Architectural Design. Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefrom types,
whose characteristics include:
23F.10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.02 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F. 10.03 The facade shall be provided rel/efby windows and surrounds, stomfronts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F. 10.04 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F. 10.05 When applicable, retail storefronts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first
floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance
lobbies for upper floors.
23F. 10.06 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F. 10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a
metal and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.08 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair faqade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F. 10.09 Pedes~an scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.10.10 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F.11 Landscaping.
23F.I1.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a
minimum of thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
23F. 11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk
by low walls, Iow fences, or hedges.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23FA 1.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F.11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH
or larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F. 11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost
of the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F.11.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with
the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
this zone will be maintained by the City.
23F.I 1.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the comnUssion. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Commission approval. However, minor material alterations in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
23F. I 1.I 0 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.12 Liehtine.
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
SU:eet lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted
City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property
line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
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23F.12.05
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 Signage.
23F.13.0I
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified inSection 25.07.0l-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line ora building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F. 14 Pedestrian Circulation.
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the slxeet. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoimng properties.
23F.15 Parking.
23F.15.01
23F.i5.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F. 15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than tlu'ee rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Refuse Storage.
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F.16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
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site layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.17 Other Requirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification dis~ict mapped.
23F.18 Sunset Provision.
This Chapter expires December 3 I, 2006.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this __ day of ., 2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, District 3
Mark Rattermarm, At-Large
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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this
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
day of ,2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
__ day of ., 2004 at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Camael Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO AMEND THE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-444-04
Add Chapter 23F: Range Line RoaWCarmel Drive Overlay Zone.
To:
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application of the
Department of Community Services (Docket No. 04010027 OA) to the Commission to Add
Chapter 23F: Range Line Road/Carmel Drive Overlay Zone.
The Cannel Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the Department of
Community Services is No Recommendation.
At its regular meeting of September 21, 2004, the Carmel Plan Commission voted ten (10) in
Favor, zero (0) Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 with a No Recommendation vote.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation, pursuant
to IC 36-7-4-607(e)(3), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition before it becomes
effective as Certified by the Commission. Ninety days from the date of this Certification (Sept.
29, 2004) is Tuesday, December 28, 2004.
ATT~/~/T: ,- ']
RamOna'H:~cock, ~ecretary '
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
2004-0929; Z4444)4; Range Line Rd Carmel Dr Overlay Certification
CARMEL pLAN COMMISSION
Received
sEP 2 9 2004
Carmel
CAR.M~L ZONING ORDINANCE
CHA~TER 23F: CA_RM]~L DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00.01
P~rl?n~a' lnt.nt and Anthnei~/ The purpose ofthls overlay zone is to protect ~d ~nhancc ~e
hcal~ s~ ~d w~lf~c of ~a c~ ~d g~p~ o~cm of C~I by aHo~g for ~c
esmb~nt of a ~to~ bm~ess ~ct ~t ~ suppo~ a r~g~ of acfi~fies ~d
oppo~fies to a~ se~ of ~e com. ami~ ~ ~ed-~es ~ m~-sto~ b~d~gs; is
pedes~ off.ted and suppo~w of ~fipla modes of ~o~6on; ~& b~gs ~d a
s~ee~cape w~ch ~e a~acfive ~d safely desired ~ urd~ ~ ~ce ~e HvabiliW of&e ciW,
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a conSistent urban design treatment for private and public properties m central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and rcinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· Minlrni~ing suburban sprawl, through re-nse and redevelopment of the community's land
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to izr~rove the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall community.
Further, it is the intrnt of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that wi~ support
the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the Avenue of Art and
Desig~ acting as a transition regulation until a spe.eifie plan for Carmel's eanUal business
district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone regulationS.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the othe~ pr/mary zoning districts and its regulationS shall
supersede those of the primat7 zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq,
A. Develn?nent Plan. Sec Section 24,99(A): Development Plan.
24.99(B): ,4rchitectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (AD£$).
23F.01 D{~et Rn, md,6~, The boundaries of the Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Pamela in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Oid Town Dis~cts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 P1~n Cnrnmi~inn Apprnval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Conmfission must approve, approve with conditiom, ur ~approve ~c DeveIopment
PI~ ~P) ~d ~c~tec~al Desi~ Exm~or Ligh~g, Lan~cap~g ~d Si~ge (~LS) for
~y tract ofl~d ~ ~ C~el Dfiw - ~e L~c Road Co~dor Overlay Zone.
23F.02,02 Develnp~ent Pl~ A p~b~c he~g s~U be held by t~ Commln~ion before it decide~~
23F.02.03
23F.02.04
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing s~aetures which exceed either of the following:
A. FLRy percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the exisfng structure, applicable from
the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
A1~,blt~e~,ral T3~i~; ~x~er?or T.{~hfing; T~nd~eapln~ and ~i?n? The Coxranission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16, Section 24.03
and such approvals shall be necessazy prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where propeaies were developed prior
to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the previously
approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved ADLS.
In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in site
improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement Location
Permit.
Zo,~i,~_~ Waiver. The Commission may, afler a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than th~ty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining stxeetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or stxeat/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhfoit
extraordinary site design characteristics, iucluding, but not limited to: Increased landscape
treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Cou~fission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the epplieant under
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided under IC
35-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 perl~tted tT~e~. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross rom' area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 g?eial ! ]'~ee~ Proh~itecl l l~e~ See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Sp~I
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
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23F.04.03
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
co~fform to Secaon 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the applicable
Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be deemed to be and ihall be a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shnll not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for any
alteration, enlargement or extension.
A, Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or slzuctore destroyed less
thn~ ninety percent (90%) of its squire footage at the time of such destruclion by explosion, fire,
flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public euemy, subsequent to the
passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the conlinuance of the use, except an illegal
nonconforming use, of such bui]diz~, struct'Ltre or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of
such impaim~nt of such buikling, slractt~e or part thareof. All such restoration and
construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvcmcut Locatiou Permit, with tha foes
waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed loss than ~inety percent (90%)
and restored aceorcling to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulti~ i~
a divergence from ori§inal plans or restorin~ a buildi~ or structure destroyed ninety percent
(90%) or moro shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit and payment of
fees.
23F.05 ~n~ilaln~ R~thncl~
23F.05.01 'lRnild.tn T,ine
23F.05.02
23F.05.03
A. Minlmunc Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
B. Maximm~ Ten (I0) feet' subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
below.
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front fagade may be recessed for entrances and outdoor
seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no outdoor
seating area shall be recessed more thsn twenty (20) feet, subject to Cowmlssion approval.
gide ~d llenr .qeth~elr~ There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other pen'ranant improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
Cn~fllcfin~ I~eq. lr~m~n~, Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall goverm
23F.06 ~.~lrli~g O~t~n~
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Raage Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must have
a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of fitontsge on a public street must occupy the ina~irnum
amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as required by the
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23F.06.05
23F.06.06
Ordinance.
Additional buildiugs may bc built in the rear of the properl3,.
All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 B,,ildlng Hei_oht
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fffiy percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be oriented
to the front of the building such that its front lh2¢ is equal to that of the fast floor.
23F.07.02 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum Might:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whiohever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifty=five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 B,,ildi~g l~'nr~rlnt
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maxirrmm~ 40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Constmetlnn M, terlal/
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone or similarly detailed
precast concrete and trimmed ill metal, stoue, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
ooordlnated with the front and side fagades.
23F.10
Arehiteetnrst riehl? Buildings hi the Zone mast be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F.10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a si~i~cant component.
23F.10.02 A distinct cornice lhie at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F. I0.03 The facade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefrunts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and li~teis.
23F.10.04 The first floor aud all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the ali~nment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the fast floor.
23F. 10.05 When applicable, reta~ storefronts shall be oriented along the public street front of the fu-st floor
of th~ building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking ~xeas or small entrance lobbies for
upper floors.
23F. 10.06 Every face of the building with frontage on a pubhc street must have openings for windows.
23F.10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the buildhig may ~ot be constructed entirely of a metal
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and glass curtain wail.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, colnmn%
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair faqade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or a]umlnum awnings are prohi%ited.
Pedeslrian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit ar'dculated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop meehanlcal and telecomrmmlcation equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the
23F.11
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted w~thin the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a m~nlr~um
· of thirty (30) feet
23F. 11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting s~rip shah be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The mlnlmum planting ~hall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
linear feet·
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk by
low walls, low fences, or hedges. ~-Y ~ t
23F.I1.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parldng areas greater than 10,000 square feet There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in coustmction material and
23F.11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The Landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located w~thin the required yard/setback areas.
23F.11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Cer6ficate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total imtalled cost of
the remaining, ,,~in~talled landscape material.
23F.11.08 It shall be the respom~ility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to inolude, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the asea free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in this
zone wig be maintained by the City.
23F.11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which Las been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obt~inln$ farther Comlltission approval. However, minor material alteratiom in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific site
conditions.
23F.11.10 Ground level mechanical/telecommunicatiun equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
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23F.12 T J~h~n~.
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F.12.04
23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded fi:om direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination Ievels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
Ail exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated fi:om
concealed, Iow level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fif~en (15) feet.
23F.13
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohfoited signs:
A. C~ouad Sigas
B. All other signs specified inSection 25.07.01-4: Prohibitexl$igns.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit w~thln the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
Ia cases where Wall Signs are loca~ed less than five feet (5') f~om a right-of-way line, the Wall
Sig~ shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet fi:om the tight-of-way for purposes of applying
Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign arcs.
23F.14 Peden~elnn (~irenlafion
23F. 14.01 SidewaYlen along public streets shall be a ml,irvatm of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the ~,~mum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalle~ nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties.
23F.15 ParKing
23F. I$.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Park/rig areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. I1.05.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shali be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedes~an access.
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.,d~,~ 23F.15.05 Paths v~thln parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to acco odate
~ ~.~ '~ - pedas~,-, safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walk-ways and/or building(s). Such paths
'~ may consist of striping.
23F. 15.06 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of s~eet frontage.
23F.16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F.16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 16.03 Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compaffble with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F,18 Snne~t Prnvi~inn.
This Chapter expixes December 31, 2006.
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October 19, 2004
Ca~ro~l/Cla¥ Plan Co~m,~ssicn Agenda
12h. 'Docket No. 04080064 OA: Ordinance Amendment
Sections 11.01.05; 30.05.04; and 31.06.06
The City of Carmel seeks to amend the following Zoning Ordinances: 21.02.05;
30.05.04; and 3106.05. These amendments affect properties that are the subject of
denied Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission petitions.
Filed by the City of Canncl.
13h.
Docket No. 04080047 Z: Elliot's Mohawk Place
The applicant seeks to rezone 1 parcel from the I-l/Industrial District to the CA/City
Center Zoning Classification. The site is located at the northwest comer of Range
Line Rd and Canter Dr (126th St).
Filed by the Carmel D~pa~iment of Community Services.
14h.
Docket Nos. 04070019 OA:
Temporary Use Regulations Ordinance &
Resubdivision; Lots containing Two-Family Dwellings
The applicant seeks to amend Chapters 3, 25, 25.07, and Appendix A of the
Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also seeks to add Section 5.8 to the
Carmel Subdivision Control Ordinance regarding resubdivision of lots containing
two-family dwellings.
Filed by the Cannel Depaxi~ent of Community Services.
O!d Rl~siness:
li. Docket No. 04070033 DP/ADLS:. Medical Office Building
The applicant seeks approval for a medical office building. The site is located at
10801 North Michigan Road. The site is zoned B-27Business within the US 431
Overlay Zone.
Filed by Mary Solada of Bingham McHale for BW Partners.
Ii. Docket Nos. 04070035 Z and 04070036 DP/ADLS: Monon& Main PUD
The applicant seeks to rezone approximately 4 acres from B-l/and B-3/Business
Classifications in the Old Town Character Sub-area to a Planned Unit Development
and create a liv~-work development. The site is located at 320 West Main.
Filed by Jim Shinavex of Nelson & Frankenberg~r for Eden Land Company, Inc.
3i. Docket No. 04080048 Z: Carmel Dr - Range Line Rd Overlay: Rezone
The applicant seeks to rezone multiple parcels to the Carmel Drive, Range Line Rd
Overlay District. The parcels are located along Range Line Rd and Carmel Drive.
Filed by the Carmel Depa~tcaant of Community Services.
New Business
ONE CMC SQUARE
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CARMEL, INDIANA 46032
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Affected Parcels
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Carmel City Council
FROM:
Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
SUBJECT: Items forwarded by the Plan Commission for action by the City Council
DATE:
October 8, 2004
Please find information on the following items forwarded by the Plan Commission attached.
These items will appear on your October 18th agenda.
Forwarded with nr~ recommendation:
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 (Docket No. 04010027 OA) Proposed Chapter 23F: Carmel
Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone
Petition to Add Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to the Carmel
Zoning Ordinance adding new provisions regarding development standards for properties
along portions of Carmel Drive and Range Line Road.
Fnrwarded withfavarahle recnmmendatlon:
Ordinance No. Z458-04 (Docket No. 04080046 OA) Histoi'ic Structures & Sites; Warren
House - Ordinance Amendment
Petition to Amend Section 7.05.09: Historic Structures & Sites of the Carmel Subdivision
Control Ordinance to add the Warren House property to the official inventory of Historic
Structures and Sites.
The information on these items has been arranged in the following format: 1. Copy of the Ordinance, supporting information
2. Copy of Plan Commission Certification
Council Report 2004-1008
Sponsor(s): Councilor Mark Rattermann
ORDINANCE NO. Z-444-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance adopting Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Plarming Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by providing a temporary regulation that will complement the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel
City Center and Old Town, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's
central business district (CBD) is adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the ~ommon Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 04010027 OA
having received no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday,
September 21, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to read as follows:
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01
Pm'pose, Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for the
establishment of a uptown business district that will support a range of activities and
opportunities to ali segments of the community; with mixed-uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedestrian oriented and supporhve of multiple modes of transportation; with buildings and a
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streetscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livability of the
city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a consistent urban design treatment for private and public properties in central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and reinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· Minim/zing suburban sprawl, through re-use and redevelopment of the commtmity's land
resources;
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to estabhsh continuity of design
between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall community.
Fmther, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the Avenue of
Art and Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone
regulations.
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan comrmssion and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscanina and Sinnaee (ADLS). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, ~andscaping and Signage (ADLS).
23F.01
District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corddur Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications
to existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Fifty percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure, applicable
from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
23F.02.03 Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting. Landscavin~, and Si~na~,e. The Comrmssion shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to properS, site layout, parking and site
circulation, consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
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A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
ADLS. In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in
site improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
Zonine Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining streetscepes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or streeffcirculafion system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exkibit
extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased
landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Cormmssion may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant
under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided
under IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are perm/ned; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 Special Uses; Prohibited Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded hi this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the
applicable Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval
for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23F.04.02 Prohibited Uses.
A. Automobile, Tmck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.04.03 Restoration after Destruction of Building.
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Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a buil~fmg or structure destroyed less
than ninety percent (90%) of its square footage at the time of such destruction by explosion,
f~re, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the
passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal
nonconforming use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time
of such impairment of such building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and
coustmction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the
fees waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent
(90%) and restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations
resulting in a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed
ninety percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit
and payment of fees.
23F.05
Building Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum: Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
B. Maximum: Ten (I0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
below.
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front faCade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission
approval.
23F.05.02 Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings
or other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.05.03 Conflicting Requirements. Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orientation.
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building
that fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as
required by the Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 Building, Hei~,ht.
23F.07.01
Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be
oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
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23F.07.02
23F.07.03
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maxinaum height:
A. Thir~y-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Footprint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Construction Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone or similarly detailed
precast concrete and trimmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building faqade materials may vary, however, its material colors and cornposition must
be coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F.10 Architectural Design. Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types,
whose characteristics include:
23F.10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.02 A distinct cornice tine at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.03 The faqade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.10.04 The fast floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the fzrst floor.
23F. 10.05 When applicable, retail storefronts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first
floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance
lobbies for upper floors.
23F. 10.06 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a
metal and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.08 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a bullding's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, colunms,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral pan of the faqade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F. 10.09 Pedestrian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.10.10 Rooflop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F.11 Landscaping.
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a
minimum of thirty (30) feet.
23F. 11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
23F. 11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk
by low walls, low fences, or hedges.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than I 0,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH
or larger and located witlfm the required yard/setback areas.
23F. 11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Cetxificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost
of the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F. I 1.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part oftha ADLS Plans in accordance with
the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
this zone will be maintained by the City.
23F.11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Commission approval. However, minor material alterations in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
23F. 11. I 0 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commassion.
23F.12 Lighting.
23F. 12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted
City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property
line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
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23F.12.05
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 Signage.
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line ora building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') fi.om a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 Pedestrian Circulation.
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public s~xeets shall be a mimmum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties.
23F.15
Parking.
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F.15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely fi:om parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Refuse Storage.
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F. 16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
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site layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any Accessory Buildmg for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 17 Other Requirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F. 18 Sunset Provision.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this __ day of _, 2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, District 3
Mark Rattermarm, At-Large
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04
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this
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
__ day of ., 2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
__ day of ,2004 at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Conuaission Aitomey
One Civic Square
Cannel, IN 46032
Ordinance No. Z-444-04
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO AMEND THE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-444~04
Add Chapter 23F: Range Line Road/Carmel Drive Overlay Zone.
To'-
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application of the
Department of Community Services (Docket No. 04010027 OA) to the Commission to Add
Chapter 23F: Range Line Road/Carmel Drive Overlay Zone.
The Carmel Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the Department of
Community Services is No Recommendation.
At its regular meeting of September 21, 2004, the Carmel Plan Commission voted ten (10) in
Favor, zero (0) Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 with a No Recommendation vote.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation, pursuant
to IC 36-7-4-607(e)(3), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition before it becomes
effective as Certified by the Commission. Ninety days from the date of this Certification (Sept.
29, 2004) is Tuesday, December 28, 2004.
ATT : ,~ .,
RamOna H~cock, ~ecretary '
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
2004-0929; Z444-04; Range Line Rd Carmel Dr Overlay Certification
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
~Jt~o Die~aan,
Received
SEP 2 9 2004
C/e. rko Treasnr~
CARMEL ZONING ORDIi~ANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LI]~E ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00.01
IA~rl?o~e' Tntent and Antt~r~l'¥ Thc purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of thc citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for thc
nstablishnznt of a uptown busineas dis~ct that will support a rangc of activities and
opportanitics to all scgn~nts of the conformity;, with mixed~uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedestrian orinntcd and supportive of multiple modes of transportation; with buildings and a
strectscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livabflity of thc city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a consistent urban design treatn~nt for privat~ and public properties in central
Cm-m~l;
· Providing additional opportunities for invnslment and reuivestment in real estate by
mandating high~'r intensity of devclopment;
· Mi'nlmi~i~ag suburban sprawl, through re-use and redevelopment of the commUmty's land
reSOurCeS;
· Minimize comrmt~ty in~astl~tore costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to improve th~ physical relationship between new buildings and
ov~m~all
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a t~mporary regulation, that will support
the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Torah and the Avenue of .Mi and
Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central business
district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone regulations.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations sMll
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
A. ~ See Section 24.99(,d): Development Plan.
B. Ar~hlt~emral D~ni_m~. Rxt~ri~r l.iEh6~: l'.and~ea?in~ and ,~i?a? (.ADLg). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior £ighting, Landscaping and Signage
23F.01 Di~et l~o,mdafie~. The boundaries of the Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established ns approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in th~ C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan C, arnmli~inn A??rnval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan CDP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 T3eveln?m~nt pin, A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether
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23F.02.04
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Fifty percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the exisKag structore, applicable from
the date oftl~ or,41nance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Archit~nn,ra~ ]3ee~on. Rwter{nr T.i~h6n~; T.and~eapin~ anrl ,qi~o~a_.~e Tile ColTirllission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Lan&caping and Signsge (ADLS), access to Property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16, Section 24.03
and sue}, approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establislmaant ofanyuse of land;
B. The issuance of any Tmptovement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where proparties were developed prior
to ADLS requirement, malntellance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the previously
approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change ia site improvements which are not consistent with previonsly approved ADLS.
Ia cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in site
improveraeats shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement Location
Penrfit.
7cmlno_ Waiver. The Cox~.Lssion may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirw-flve percent
(35%). Any approval to permit suoh a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining slxeetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or deixact from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhthit
extraoraln~ site design characteristics, iaeludiag, but not limited to: Increased landscape
treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Ia granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the ptuposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant under
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided under IC
36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permlned Uses, See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.0I All Uses which are permitted in the underlying ptmary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted ia the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 S?elal ! TheM pmh~iterl I rhea. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 S?ei,I lT~e~
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obt~inlng a Special Use approval from the Board)
ia the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or ia
Appe~lix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
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23F.04.02
23F.04.03
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the applicable
Use provisions of the underlying zoning dis~ct(s), shall be deemed to be and shall be a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for any
alteration, enlargement or extension.
prnhlhlted 1 lnes.
A. Automobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Homing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Not~g in tl~ Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or s~-ueture des~oyed less
than ninety percent (90%) of its square footage at the time of ~ach deslractiun by explosion, fire,
flood, earthqualc~, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the
passage of ~ Ohapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal
noncouform~ng use, of such building, stmctore or part th~eof, as such nsc existed at the time of
such knpa~t of such building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and
comtmction shall b~ subject to the obtai.l.g of an Improvement Location Perm/t, with tha fees
waived for the restoration of a building or s~a'ucture destroyed less tl~a~ ninety percent (90%)
and restored according to its stat~ of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting in
a divergence from original plans or restoring a bnlldir~ or structure des~oyed ninety percent
(90%) or more shall be subject to obt*i,.inS an Improvement Location Permit and payment of
fees.
23F.05 Rnildi~g Rethaekn
231'.05.01 Bnilrt-tn l.lne
B. Ma~
below.
23F.05.02
23F.05.03
Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front fagade may be recessed for entrances and outdoor
seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed mom th.~ ten (10) feet, and no outdoor
seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission approval.
Rid~ ~nd l~ar .qethaclen There are UO minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required lan&cape areas.
(~nnfl{efing ~eflJl{r~msn~. Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall goverm
23F.06 Rllilrli~g ~Hen~'.'Hnn
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must have
a building that occupies a minlmm~l of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street nmst occupy the maximum
amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape ~reas, as required by the
23F-3
23F.06.04
23P.06.05
23F.06.06
Addifio~l buildings may b~ b~t ~ ~ r~ of~ pr~.
A~ P~ip~ B~s s~ face a public s~ee~ ~ a p~ en~ce ~om a public s~eet.
~e p~ en~ce ~ be really app~ent ~ a prominent ~c~tec~ faa~ ~d ~ible
~om ~e s~ce~
23F.07 B,,ildlng T-l'elght
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The socond and higher
floors must be at least fifry percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be oriented
to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the fixst floor.
23F,07.02 Minlraum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, ff adjacent to single-family
reside~6al zone.
]3. Fifty~five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater,
23F.08 Bu~lrli~g ~r~rlnt
23F.08.01 Minimunx 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and side~ with brick, stone or similarly detailed
precast concrote and tx;,,~,~ed in m~tal, stone, pr~cast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23P.09.02 Kcar building fac~ materials may vaxy, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F. 10 A~'.hltee'flwaJ I3e~ign Buildings in the Zone must be built ~ ~fi-sto~ co~crci~ store~ont ~es, whose
c~actefisfics ~clude:
23F.10.01 ~o~d ~d u~er floo~ ~& ~p~cnt glass; ~o~d floor elcva~om m~t ~co~orate ~c
e~t ghss ~ a si~c~t co.orient.
23F.10.02 A ~ co.ce l~e at &e top of ~e ~ ~d ~ediate ho~ontal elcmems, ~ch as a ~
at ~ top of~e ~o~d floor ~ op~o~.
23F.10.03 ~e fa~adc shah be pro~ded relief by ~o~ ~ ~o~, store~on~, doors, ~d feazes
such ~ special brick co~s~g, pfl~t~ ~d l~tels.
23F.10.04 ~c ~t floor ~d a~ o~r floo~ ~H ~vc a coordinated co~osifio~ wMch ~1 us~lly bc
~cated by ~e ali~m of upp~ floor ~dows and o~er feazes ~ ope~gs ~d faa~cs
of ~c ~st floor.
23F.10.05 ~cn app~cable, m~ stom~n~ sma be o~cnted ahi~ ~e public sU~et tont of ~ ~st floor
of ~ b~, exc~t for pedes~ en~ces to p~ ~e~ or s~ ~n~ lobbies for
upper floo~.
23F.10.06 Eve~ face of ~e b~g M~ ~on~ge on a public s~t ~t Mv~ opemgs for ~dows.
23F. 10.07 L~e e~es of glass ~e ~o~ but ~e b~ ~y not be co~cted on.ely of a metal
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23F.10.09
23F.10.10
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fagade composition; and are designed as an
integral part oftha fagade. Metal or ah,mltmm awnings arc prohibited.
Pedes~an scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevatinn of the building at the ground
level Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop me¢~,~,~ieal and telecommunication equipment shall be f~lly screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other slmiIar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.11 T.andee?~n~
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the s~eet right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fil~ (50) feet, and a miniroum
· of thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot ($') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade ~rees and thirty (30) slmabs per 100
linear feet.
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk by
low walls, low fences, or hedges.
23F.11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per eve~ nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in constrnctio~l material and demillng.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape phu must preserve not less th,n 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F.11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not poss~le to install the approved
lar~dscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remalning~ unln~talied landscape material.
23F. 11.08 It shall be the respons~ility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
ttees, shrubs and other laudscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Oral-b-ce. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in this
zone will be maintained by the City.
23F.11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Co~mlesiun. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Commission approval. However, minor material alterations in
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific site
conditions.
23F.11.10 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
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23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F. 12.04
23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and oft design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
P, oofrop lighiing shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fmturos.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the buildin~ height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
fa~t of single family residential their height shall not exceed fii~an (15) feet.
23F.13 RiLCnage
23F. 13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit wlthi,~ the horizontal and veaical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
Ia cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the Wall
Sign shall be deemad to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of applying
Sign Chart A to determine thc allowable sign area.
23F, 14,01 Sidewalks along public streets ahall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between roar parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street Unless otherwise
noted in this ordina-oe, tha minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neithar sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F.14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjolnlno~ properties.
23F.15 Parklnt~.
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F. 15.03
23F. 15.04
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the From Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the r~ar or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be intarcoanected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
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23F.15.06 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F,I 6.01 Mat~fi~ or product storage shall occ~ ~ ~ P~cipal b~g or ~ Acccsso~ b~g.
23F.16.02 ~y Accesso~ B~g for storage s~ll:
A. Be ~c~toc~y co~a~le ~ ~e P~cipal b~l~g ~d ~te~ ~to ~e ov~ll site
layout.
B. Be approwd by ~c Comm{ssio~
23F.16.03 ~y Acc~sso~ B~g for s~ge or ~osal ofr~e s~:
A. Acco~o~ta w~te ~d ~cyc~ble ~t~, ~ ff applicable, ~ease or o~er coo~g
rede.
B~ ~y e~loscd cxc~t for doo~ or gates wMch are k~t closed ~ess loa~g or
~oa~g.
C. Bc ~cMtc~y co~a~lc ~ ~e P~cipal b~ding ~d ~t~d ~to ~e over~ site
layout.
D. B~ approved by ~e Co~ssion.
23F.17 C)ther R ~q~,iremen~.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F. 18 ghm~et Prnvi~inn.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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~2'~~ Dm-v'~ RANGE L~ ROAD OVZRLA¥ ZONE
C~TER
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C~L
~~ LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. C2nnneil Approval l~f~'ecfiv~ ]3ate gecfinn~ Af~e~eted
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CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range l.ine Rand Overlay Znnm
23F.00.01
pnrpoa~. Intent and Authority, The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property owners of Carmel by allowing for
the establishment of a uptown business district that will support a range of acfivities and
opportunities to all segments of the community; .~m~ ~Ii~ '.,,~,~t.d with mixed-uses in
multi-story buildings; Is pedestrian oriented and supportive of multiple modes of
transportation-; diohlct iL~ is ~a,% aad ~:.=~ii,~ with buildings and a streetscape which are
attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livability of the city. ¢ ,~.%,2.~ a
It is the City's intent of thla z,~aa to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· p~ovidProviding* a consistent urban design treatment for private and public properties ia
ccii~.al[n central Cml;
· ~ v.~..idProviding additional ~-opportunities for investrr~nt and reinvestment in real
estate by mandating higher intensity of development;
· t~ ...;,,:,,.:..Minimizing, suburban sprawl, through re-use and redevelopment of the
community's land resources;
· Minimize community ~.d iafi-astructure costs thru the more efficient use of land-; ,-~
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of
design between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new
buildings and overall community.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will support
the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and thc Avenue of Art and
Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central business
district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone regulations.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning dis~cts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
Applinat/nn Prne~dnre.
A. Develn?nent Plan See Section 24.99(,~): Development Plan.
B. Arehlt~c~lral Design; ]~xter/nr l.iEhhng, l ,nnttnanping and ,qi~age (ADI.,R) See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and $ignage
23F.01 Di~et Bmmttar/es The boundaries of the Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as sho~a approved on the Zoning Map. ~', .~ ............. .~..~,, ~,,~,~,,y .~ .~.~. as
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23F.01.01
Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan (~nrrm~i~eir~n Apprnval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Idme Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Develn?n~nt Plan. A pubhc hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Tl~;y-fiwFifty percent (ff550%) of the original gross floor area of the existing stmcture,
apphcable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
23F.02.03 Archlt~vmrnl DesiLm; Rxterlnr T.ightlng: I.and~eaplng and .qi~maag~ The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F. 16, Section 24.03
and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The estabhshment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In ease~ where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved ADLS.
In eases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in site
improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
23F.02.04
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, g~ant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensionsl and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five pement
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining streetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access.
C. The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and
pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant under
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from devehipment standards provided under lC
36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ord/nance.
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23F.03
permitted 1 l~e~ See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primaxy zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are pemfitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than fitYy-seventy-five
percent (5075%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in
the underlying zoning district.
23F.04 Speeial ll~ec; Prohibited lI~e~. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Epeeial
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the applicable
Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be ~,;~d o~deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for
any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23F.04.02 Prohibited 1 lae~
23F.04.03
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Re~tnrntirm after I')e~tnmficm nfI:hlilding.
Nothing in th/s Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structuro destroyed less
than ninety pement (90%) of its square footage at the time of such destruction by explosion, fire,
flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a pubhc enemy, subsequent to the
passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal
nonconforming use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of
such impairment of such building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and
construction shall be subject to thc obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the fees
waived for the restoration of a building or s~ucturo desttoyed less than ninety percent (90%)
and restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting in
a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety percent
(90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit and payment of
fees.
23F.05 FhHldin~o Rethaeke
23F.05.01 l:lnild-to I.ine
A. Minimum:
B. Maximum:
below.
23F.05.02
Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s).
Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front faqade may be recessed for entrances and outdoor
seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (I0) feet, and no outdoor
seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission approval.
Ride and Rear Rethaek~ There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
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23F.05.03
Conflietin_o Reqnlrementg~ Wherever there exists a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orlentatlnn
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets.
23F.05.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must have
a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.05.03 Builffmgs on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the maximum
amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as required by the
Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a prima~ entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the stxeet.
23F.07 Building l-leight
23F.07.01 Principa! Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be oriented
to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
23F.07.02 Minffnum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum height:
A. Thkty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, ff adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. FiRy-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Foo~rlnt
23F.08.01 Miinmurm 5000 o,~,~.~ f~0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Maximum: 20,~,0G40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Cnn~tn,efinn Material~
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone or similarly detailed
precast concrete and trrmmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F. 10 Arehlteetnral r)~.~ign Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. 10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a si~cmificant component.
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23F.10.02
23F.10.03
23F. 10.04
23F. I0.05
23F.10.06
23F.10.07
23F.i0.08
23F.10.09
23F.10.10
A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
The fagade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
The first floor and all other floors will have a coorcl~nated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
When applicable, retail storefrunts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first floor
of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for
upper floors.
Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted ff they complement a builcYmg's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fagade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
Pedestrian scale detailing is ~',:q,~,¢d encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the
ground level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, ail buildings should exhibit
articulated detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop mechauical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other sinxilar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commassion.
23F.11 l.and~eaping.
23F.11.01
Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F. 11.02
A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shxubs per 100
linear feet.
23F.11.03
23F. 11.04
23F. 11.05
23F.11.06
23F. 11.07
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the
sidewalk by Iow walls, Iow fences, or hedges.Pmk~t~
Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and shnilar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shah protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total i~talled cost of
the remelnlng, unin~talled landscape material.
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23F. 11.09
23F.11.10
It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
this zone will be maintained by the City.
All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further ?I,,~ ,Commission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/telecommanieatiun equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.12
Lighting,
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F.12.04
23F.12.05
Sl~eet lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and ora design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shah be architecturally integrated with the building style, materiaI and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 51iLgnage
23F.1.,.,,,
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Prohibited signs:
A, Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be detenuined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the Wall
Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of applying
Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 Pede~tr/an Circulation.
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a mum of eight (8) feet in width.
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23F.14.02
23F.14.03
23F.14.04
Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shah be six (6) feet.
Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
Pedestxian access shah be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties.
23F.15 parking
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F. 15.05
23F. 15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shah be located at the rear or side of builcYmgs, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedes~xians safely fi.om parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 1 O0 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Prndnct Material ,g- R crime Rtrwage
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F.16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integxated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.16.03 Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and reeyelable materials, and, ff applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal builffmg and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.17
C~ther R eqnlrementn.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoffmg
classification district mapped.
23F.18 5hmget Prnvi~inn
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. Council Annmval ~ffe~ive~ Dnte ,qe~tinn~ Affected
Z-
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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: August 13, 2004
To: Plan Commission Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: Docket No. 04010027 OA: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay
Please find enclosed the latest draft of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay. This draft
will be discussed Monday night at a Special Meeting of the Subdivision Committee. Please
review this draft, as the Committee may ask to have this item added to Tuesday night's Plan
Commission Agenda.
If you have any questions please give me a call at 571-2417.
PCMEMO-2004-0813
ONE CIVIC SQUARE
Page 1
CARM2EL, INDIANA 46032
317/571-2417
DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
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23F.00.01 pumo~e lnt~nt and Anthnri~. ~C p~OSC of ~S overlay zone is to allow for ~e
cs~blis~ent of a more ~lly ~te~ated ~xed-use pedes~i~ oriented dis~ct that is safe and
a~acfive offe~g a range of activities and oppo~fies to all se~ents of socie~.
It is ~e ~tant of ~s zone to provide a co~istent ~b~ design ~ea~ent for properties ~
cen~al C~el; to provide oppo~ities for inves~ent; to ~zc sub~han sprawl ~d
i~as~cmrc costs; to e~ance ~e aesthetic qualities of prope~, and to protect ~e hcal~ and
safe~ of prope~ o~ers and cit~ens.
F~er, it is ~c ~tent of ~is overlay zone to provide a tempora~ re~latioa, ~at ~ll support
~e ongo~g redevelopment of Ca~el Ci~ Center, and Old To~, and ~e Avenue of A~ nad
Design, act~g as a ffa~itiou ~til a specific plan for C~el's cen~al bus,ess dis~ct (CBD) is
adopted, and w~ch plan will se~e ns ~e basis for CBD Zone.
T~s dis~ict is superimposed over ~e other p~ zun~g dis~icts and its regulations s~ll
supersede ~ose of ~e p~ zoning dis~icts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, ~the Plan Co~ssion and Council, ~ ~bliol~ag ~Id~ ~nc, ~ ~l:i,,~relies on I.C.
36-7-4~1400 et seq.
23F.00.99 Applicatlnn Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(~): Development Plan.
Architectural ~egi~: Exterior T.i~hfin~; Tnnd~capin~ and ~i~n~e (A~T.~). See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, E~terior Ligh~ng, Landscaping and Silage (ADLS).
23F.01 r)i~triet Ronndarie~ The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west, including all corners of Gradle
Drive.
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and 1st Street South, to the north, including all parcels with
frontage on both 116ts Street and Range Line Road.
23F.01.03 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Elan (~nrnrni~inn Apprnval~
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed either of the following:
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23F.02.03
DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
applicable from the date of tiffs ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Architectural Design. g~t~rior T.ight/ng' Tand~naping n'nrl .qi~nage. The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
pm~u,~it toconslstent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F. 16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS;
C. ,m ~' L~h~[ion ,~' St, a,.L~al~,~,.,,~L,,~,~' .... ~, ,my o~ ~,~ ~*~ ,~m,% or Any
change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
23F.02.04
7nnln~, Waiver The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining stteetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. ~,~ deprive,~,~j,,,,,,,,~"'"" }''~'w~'~' of
C. The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and
pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant under
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided under IC
36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted 1 ~sea. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are pem~itted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are perrdtted; however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent (50%) of a
project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted.
23F.04 Speniallleo~;Prohihitedll~e~ SeeAppendixA-ScheduleofUses.
23F.04.01 Spe'eial
All Special Uses which are perm/tted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use ufa Buildh~, l~d 6i v~,i,:~o existing at the time of the passage
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23F.04.03
of this Chapter which does not conform to ,,II ,,f ~I,,~ ,,ppli,~,*bl~ p,,,visio~Section 23F. 03:
Permitted Uses of ~hl, Cli,~k,[,., but which othenvise does conform to ,all ,,f the applicable Use
provisions of the C ..... 1 Z,,,~i~t50, di ..... 2,,.I~,d2~ iL.,, underlying zoning district(s), shall be
treated as a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal
nonconforming uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special
Use approval for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
Prohibited 1
A. Automobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Restoration after De~tnmtinn nfglnilding.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less
than ninety percent (90%) of its ,,~,~k,.t ,,,1,,,.square footage at the time of such destruction
~,.,,.,,,,,, ,~, ,~,~ ....... ,,~ ,,ov by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God,
riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the
continuance of the use, except an illegal nonconforming use, of such building, structure or part
thereof, as such use existed at the time of such impakrment of such building, structure or part
thereof. All such restoration and construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an
Improvement Location Permit, with the fees waived for the restoration of a building or structure
destroyed less than ninety percent (90%) and restored according to its state of existence prior to
destruction. All restorations resulting in a divergence from original plans or restoring a building
or structure destroyed ninety percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an
Improvement Location Permit and payment of fees.
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23F.05 ghlilcling Sethack~
23F.05.01 lin/Id-to I.ine.
A. Minimum: Zero (0) feet
B. Maximum: ten (10) feet, subject to subparagraph C below.
C. Up to thin'ysevanty-parcent (~070%) of the front faqade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission
approval.
23F.05.02 Side and Rear Rethaeke There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.06 gluiltling Orientation
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must have
a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the maximum
amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as required by the
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 glnilding I4eight
23F.07.0I Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be oriented
to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.02
23F.07.03
Maximum height:
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A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 ghfilding Fnn~rint
23F.08.01 Minimum: 5000 square feet.
23F.08.02 Maximum: 20,000 square feet.
23:F.09 {2nn~mmtlnn MateHal~
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, crt-stone or similarly detailed
precast concrete and trimmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side fagades.
23F. 10 A rehiteetnral Design Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. 10.01
glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the transparent glass as a significant
component.
23F. 10.03 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.04 The fagade shall be provided relief ,q,~t, ~,itl~ ,~Ii,,£ ~,~,vldcd by whadows and surrounds,
storefronts, doors, and features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.10.05 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
23F. 10.06 When applicable, B,41d;~ ,,~t h,~v~ ~etail storefronts shall be oriented along the public
street front o£ the first floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or
small entrance lobbies for upper floors.
23F. 10.07 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F. 10.08 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be cons'reacted entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.09 FLxed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair faqade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.10.10 Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F. 10. I 1 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the commassion.
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23F. 11 I.andseaping
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street fight-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards nfthe City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fit~y (50) feet, and a minimum
nf thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty-thirty (~O30) shrubs
per 100 linear feet.
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F. I 1.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uinnstalled landscape material.
23F. I 1.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F. 11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Comrmssion may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining farther Plan Commission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
23F.11.i0 Ground level mechaincal] telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F. 12 LightinE
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23FA2.03
23F.12.04
23F. 12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe site
and the light source is shielded fi:om direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated fi.om
concealed, iow level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
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twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall w/thin ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 Ri~onage
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
23F. 13.04
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25. 7.02-13 shall apply to the Zone.
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07. 01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit w/thin the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the Wall
Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of applying
Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 Pedestrian Circulation
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.04 PedesUian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
23F. 15 Parking.
23F,15.01
23F. 15.02
23F. 15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F.15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or intemal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Prnduet Mater/al/~.- R crime gtarage
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.;
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23F. 16.02
23F.16.03
Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Comm/ssion.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal buiIdmg and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
Other R en?irement~,
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zormag
classification district mapped.
S~lrteet Prc~v~nn
This Chapter expires December ] 1, 2006.
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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: August 3, 2004
To: Subdivision Committee Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Draft
Please find attached the latest draft of the proposed overlay zone. This draft is in response to comments
received at the last meeting of the Subdivision Committee as well as written comments provided by Paul
Reis dated July 26.
Below is a summary of the changes made to the Ordinance since the draft provided at the last committee
meeting.
23F.00.01 pnrpn~e: Intent and Antbr~rity, Clarified language to include the Council as the
legislative body,
23F.01 I-)i~triet P~onnclarie~ Added language to clarify the boundaries, as seen on exhibit
map (includes all comers of Camel/Cradle and Range Line/116th).
23F.02.03 ADI.g.
Comments: Vague language in subsections C & D.
Department: Clarified that repairs and maintenance do not trigger approval. Only
changes not consistent with previous approval need amendment.
23F.02.04 Zoning Waiver. Deleted language relating to adequate light and air.
Comment: Minor ADLS applications to be heard by Director.
Department: This should be considered across the board, and not just for purposes of
this zone.
23F.03 permitted ll~es, Adjusted language as to not restrict residential uses where it is currently
allowed. This will actually allow limited residential uses where it is not allowed
currently.
23F.04 ~qpecial lIsea. Adjusted language to essentially match what was suggested, except for
the provision that Special Uses be heard by Hearing Officer (see also 23F.04.05).
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23F.04.05
23F.05.01
23F.06
23F.07
23F.08
23F.09
23F.10
23F.13
23F.14
23F.15
Regtnration nfl.er Degtnmtion of Bnilding. Change "market value" to "square footage,"
for the 90% test. This language comes straight from Nonconforming use chapter of the
Ordinance, and should be changed as well.
The Department has chosen not to add the proposed language that would allow for a
Hearing Officer to determine DSV requests resulting in destruction of more than 90%.
Alternate Procedure for .qpeeial U'~eg in the Overlay Zone. DELETED.
Build-tn Line
Comment: Utility lines may extend outside the R/W.
Department: This is not a requirement, only a minimum to allow for buildings to be
situated on the property line. In the unlikely event that lines are located
outside, there is still 10' of setback room.
Comment: 30% recession may not be enough.
Department: Changed language to allow for 70% of the building to be recessed for
purposes of entrances and outdoor seating.
~uilding Orientation. Clarified seemingly vague language pertaining to lots with less
than 120 feet of frontage by defining driveways, sidewalks, and landscape areas as being
allowed as exemptions to the 70% rule.
Rnilding l-leight, No change in language.
Fhfilding Footprint, No change in language. Ace Hardware is approximately a 20,000
square foot building footprint.
(2ongtnmt/on MatecriMa Added Precast concrete as a material choice (not just trim).
Arc. hitecmral De~i~ma
Comment: .01 (transparent storefont glass) what about pure office uses.
Department: Adjust language to require transparent glass as a significant component
on first floor- not an actual storefront. This is still acceptable for office
uses.
Rignage No change. The Old Town Carmel sign section allows for unique signs that
are not allowed in other districts (suspended, porch). This ordinance allows for wail
signs, where the Old Town District does not.
Pedestrian Circulation Deleted section requiring covered walkways.
Parking. Added language clarifying that parking lot pathways may be as simple as
striping. This is just to designate, in larger parking lots, a safe route to the building or
adjacent sidewalk. This is not uncommon in commercial development, the PC has
required this before.
If you have any questions please give me a call at 571-2417.
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CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone-
23F.00.01 Pgrpose, Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
eslablishment of a more fully integrated mixed-use pedes~-ian oriented district that is safe and
atlxactive offering a range of activities and opportonities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban design rreaiment for properties in
central Carmel; to provide opportunities for investment; m minimize suburban sprawl and
infrastructure costs; to enhance the aesthetic qualities of property, and to protect the health and
safety of property owners and citizens.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a ten~ootary regulation, that will support
the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the Avenue of Art and
Design, acting as a transition until a specific plan for Carmel's central business district (CBD) is
adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone.
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. In establishing
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council,, relies on LC. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
23F.00.99 Application Procedure.
A. Develonment Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Liehtinm Landscatfn~ and Si~na~e/ADLS). See Section
24. 99(B}: Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS).
23F.01 District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. I The zone.~al~ ggneml!y be t~fine~ as fol!ows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west, including all comers of Gradle
Drive
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116'h Street to the south and 1'~ Street South, to the north, including all parcels with
frontage on both 116t~ Street and Range Line Road.
23F.01.03 Parcels in the C-I/City Center and C-2/OId Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements oftbo Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission At>omval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signagn (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Develot~ment Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
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23F 02.03
23F.02.04
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Architectural Desitin. Exterior Li~htint. Landscanin~ and Si~na~te. The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signagn (AD[S), access to property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16, Section 24.03
and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with prey ously approved AD[St I
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent w/th previously approved
ADLSl
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public heating, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining streetscepes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
imprachcal or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhibit
extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased landscape
treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure lhe purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant under
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided under IC
36-74-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 permitted Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in ~he Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential use~are permitted) h0wever, ~[ shall no[ comprise more thap fifty percg'nt (50°/o) of a
project's gross floor area in districts where residenfial~e¢~!/~,pot petrol(ted:
23F.04 Special Uses; Prohihited Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zomng district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use existing at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to St,clion 23F. 03: Permitted Use,* but which otherwise does conform to the applicable
Usc provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be ~d cgp).t:~ ..t!Lleq al!~! 5J!~a!.~: a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for any
alteration, enlargement or extension.
23F.04.02 Prohibited Uses
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactered Housing or RV Sales.
Comment [pgr3]: Same comment as I
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B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Restoration after Destruction of Buildint.
Nothing in this Chapter shall p~event the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less
than ninety percent (90%) o fits square footage at the time of such destruction by explosion, fire,
flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the
passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use. except an illegal
nonconforming use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of
such impairment of such building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and
construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the fees
waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than nineiy percent (90%)
and restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting in
a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety percent
(90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Perm/t and payment of
fees. I
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23F.05 Buildin~ Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum: Zero (0) fee~
B. Maximum: ten ( I 0) feet, subject to subparagraph C below.
23F.05.02
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front facade may be recessed for entrances and outdoor
seating; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no outdoor
seating area shall bc recessed mom than iv, enty (20) feet, subject to Commission approval.
Sidle and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.06 Buildine Orientation.
23F.06.01 Evcry parcel with frontage on Cannel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets. [
23F.O6.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or ]ess of frontage on a public street, every parcel must have
a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 thet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the maximum
amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as required by thc
Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings tray be built in the rear of thc property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 Thc primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectora] feature and visible
from thc street.
23F.07 ~[610ine Height
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size oftbe building footprint and must be oriented
to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first fluor. !
23F.07.02 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum height:
Comment [pgr7] Noi'sn hs and ng
Comment [Pill]: Does this require
Comment [pgr/O]: ~is bad penny
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A Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-fatuity
residential zone~
B. Fiflyofive (55) l~et, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater,I
23F.08 Build/nM Foot~rint.
23F.O8.0l Minimum: 5900 square feet.
23F.08.02 Maximum: 20,000 square feet.i
23F.09 Con~'uc*ion Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone or similarly detailed
prccast concrete and trinm~d in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.0q.02 Rear building ~hgade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side faqades.
23F.10 Architectural Desien. Buddthgs in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. lO.Ol Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.03 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intem~diate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.04 The facade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefl'onts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.Il
23F.10.05 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the a]ignmen! of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
23F.10.06 When applicable, retail storefronts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first floor
of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for
23F.10.07 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.10.08 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
23F.10.09 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a bui]ding's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fa~:ade. Mehal or aluminum awningsare prohibited.
23F.10.10 Pedestrian scale detailth~ is requ!red on ~he fron~ e!evation of the bu!!ding at the ground level
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and oraamcnt that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.10.1 ] Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully sereened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.1 ] Landscanin~.
Comment [porl2]: This may
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23F.11.07
23F.1 ] .09
23F.I1.10
Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing betv~en trees shall he filly (50) feet, and a minimum
of thiriy (30) feet. I
A five-foot (5') wide planting stap shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
hnear feet.I
Parking areas shall be completely screened fi.om the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof. ]
Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.I
The design of l~ncing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of aH trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior m issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to instalI the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, unmstalled landscape material.
It shall be the responsibility of thc owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds~I
All landscapthg is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
i Comment What is thc
[pgr17]:
Comment [pgrl.8]: same comment
Comment [pgrl9]: Urban design
,.?ro_vide~adequate on site j>a[kin~
23F.12.02
23FA2.03
23F.12.04
23FA2.O5
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shah be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, Iow level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building heighL or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
Ibet of single thmily residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (I 5) feet.
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23F.13 Signage.
23FA3.02
23F.13.03
23F.13.04
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining ~ Old Town Carmel, Section 25. 7.02-13 shall apply to the Zone. ~
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 2.5.07.01-4.' Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs arc allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details oftbe building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the Wall
Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of applying
Sign Char~ A to determine the allowable sign area.
Comment [pgr21]: This is a major
issue. The Old Town sign standards are
23F.14 Pedestrian Circulation.
23F.14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F.14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F.14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
23F.15.02
23F,15.03
23F.15.04
23F,15.05
23FA 5.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walk~ays and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping1
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per lO0 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Refuse Storage.
23F, I 6,01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F.I 6.02 Any Accessory Building 1hr storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
~, C. omment [p~r22]: Yet another I
, challenge to provide adequate pal~ing on
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B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission,
23F.17 Other Reauirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classificaOon district mapped,
23F.18 Sunset Provision.
This Chapter expires December 3 I, 2006.
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AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No, Council At~roval Effective Date Sections Affected
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DREWKY SIMMONS VORNEHM, LLP
8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1200 * Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 · (317) S80-4848 telephone · (317) 580-~85S facsimile · www. drewrysimmons.com
Paul G. Reis
preis@drewrysimmons.com
July 26, 2004
Ms. Stephanie Blackman
5350 Rippling Brook Way
Carmel, Carmel 46033
RE: Proposed Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor - Overlay Zone
Dear Ms. Blackman:
In furtherance of our comments presented to you at your last Sub-Division Committee
meeting on July 6, we have prepared our suggested revisions and comments for your review and
discussion at the next Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. Enclosed with this
correspondence is a markup of the proposed ordinance with those comments and proposed
revisions. Should you have any questions or if you would like to discuss this matter in the
interim, please feel free to contact me. Thank you very much for your consideration of these
comments and proposed revisions.
Best Regards,
PGR/lg
CC'
DKEWRY SiMMONS VORNEHM, LLP
Jon Dobosiewicz, Adrienne Keeling - DOCS
Mo Merhoff, Chamber of Commerce
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE- RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01 Puroose. Intent and Authofitv. The purpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
establishment of a moro fully integrated mixed-use pedcslrinn oriented dislrict that is safe and
attractive offering a range of activities and opportunities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban dcsign frealraent for propcrtics in
central Carmel; to provide opportunities for inveslment; to minimize suburban sprawl and
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supersede those or the primmy zoning districts over which it is superimposed, Thc ~7.~u__n. fi~[ j_n_~ ...---
23F.02 Plan Commission Aooroval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Amhbectural D~sigll, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any h'act of land in the Carmel Drive- Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 Dev¢looment Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether
to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square fuet.
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23F.02.03
23F.02.04
Architectural Design. Ex~erior Linhtin;. LandscaDin~ and Si~na2e. Thc Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping a~d Signage (,MDLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site circulation,
.... ~, D~let:~' pursuant to ~/ j
~,s~nd suclr approvals ~hall ~o~-~cessm7 pr~or ~ ~
.............................................
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...... !, ~o tha h~prove~a ~ts. Th s would r~quire
D. ~1 ....................................................................................................... ,.:,. /.~...,~.,o,~d I
ZOn n~ Waiver. The Commission may ~t~¢r a public bemng, grant a Zoning Waiver of the \',", /
dimensional and quantitative standards &this Chapter, by not ~r~ater than thin-five percent !,?',
(35%). ~y~pprovaltope~t sucha wsive~shall ~suNcct m ~c ~ollowinsc~teris: ~',' '"
A. The pro~sal shall c~.c= ~e ovc~l ~velopment Plan and the adjoining ~ce..pes '?,,,' ".,(' ~u* .'~s,~ of~ ~p~mt. 'J
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or strceV¢ircalation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle acccs{ ...........................................
C, The proposal shall cxhthit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape tr~alanent, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and
p~estrlan traffic.
in granting a waiver, the Conunission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of thc applicant under ?,,, ;;
Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided under lC
36;7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance. '?
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Us~s which are permitted in the underlying ptima~ zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitred in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Reside,ntinl uses are permitted, ho',vcvcr~it shall not comprisc]~ more than fi~y perccnL(SQ~) of~
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23F.04 Soecial Uses: Prohibited Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Soe¢ial Uses.
All Sp~ial Uses which are p~rmiU~d (upon oblaining a Special Use approval ~m ~e Bo~d)
in the underlying ~n~g didier(s), ex~pt ~o~ uses axp~ssly oxcluded in ~is S~on or
Appendix A: Schedule of Us~, ~ p~i~ in &e Owrlay Zone unon the aooroval of the
addition ~y Use ~xi~g at ~e fi~ of ~e ~ge of ~ ChaR~r which d~ not ~o~ to
underlying ~ning distichs) shall bed~;~.h~;.r~j.~;g..~e~[ U~,
Us~ shall not be considerM legal non~n~ing ~ nor require Spec~ Use approval for
~ntin~ce but shall r~ui~ Special Use approvg for any alteration, enlugement or e~emion.
23F.04.02 prohibimd Uses. * ~'.
~..
A. Automobile, Tmc~ Boa~ Mobile Home, Manu~c~ Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Orient~ B~esses
C. Alllndus~ialUsesmAppendixA ~ , ' ~ 1~ ~.
~Nothing in thi~ Ch~p~r ~h~ll p~t ~ r~fion of · bulldog or mc~r~ des~oyed
less ~ nin~ ~ent (90%) of' '
· e value of~e lot) by explosion, ~, flood, ~q~ke, ~ndsm~, act of God, ~ot or ~t of a
public enemy, sub~uent ~ ~e pusage of~is Chap~; or sh~l prevent ~e ~nfinuance
use, except ~ illegal non~ng use, of such building, s~cmre or pm ~f, ~ such ~e
exis~d at ~e time of such impai~ent of such building s~mre or p~ ~emo[ ~1 such
restoration and cons~cfion sh~l be subjem m ~e obtaining of ~ Impmve~nt ~cadon
Pe~ with ~e ~es ~ived ~r ~e maturation of a building or s~cmre de~yM less
nine~ ~rcent (90%) ~d r~o~ ~erd~g to i~ s~e of existence prior m des~cdon. ~1
restorations resulting in a div~gen~.~.ROg[~.p)~.9[.~.~[q[~Og~.~i)~S.R[.~q~R..
des~oyed nine~ p~ent (90%) or more sh~l ~ subject to obtaining an Improvement ~cafion
P~it ~d payment offs.
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23F.04.05 Altcmato Proc~dur~ for Snecial Uses in the Overlay Zone. '.
A. Pursuant to Section 30.08.01 and I.C, 36-7-4-923, thc Commission ha~ previously
cstablishexi thc position of Hearing Officer. In addition to thc powers granted undar
Seetinn 30.08.02, a H~aring Officer shall have the power of thc Board to approve or deny a
special use under this Chapter, in acenrdanc,~ with I,C. 36-7-4-918.2. Except m provided in
this S¢~tinn 23F.03, all procedural rexluir~mcnts for Sp~ial Uses imposed by thc Rules of
Procedure of thc Board, by thc Zoning Ordinance, and by I.C. 36-%4-900 et s~q. apply
generally to the Hearing Officer and the altomat~ procedure, Spocificafiy, the provisions of
I.C. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating eommuincation with any member of the Board shall bc
construed to prohibit communication by any porson (other than thc s~aff as pormitt~d by
law) with a H~aring Officer befor~ the hearing with intent to influence the Hearing
Officer's action on a matter I~ading before him or her.
B. Aitcr the Director has formally accepted any Special Use application as complete and in
legal compliance, the Director shall, if thc Director determines that thc application concerns
a Spoinal Use as descrilmd in Section 23F.03.01 above, place thc mat~er upon a Hearing
Officer's agenda instead of placing thc mat~er upon thc Board's agcnda.
C. The Director may, not less than five (5) days bcfor~ a h~aring before a H~ring Officer,
indicat~ that hc or she do~s not obj~t to the approval of a Special Usc by thc Hearing
Officer if specified Conditions ar~ attached. If thc applicant does not accept these
Conditions, thc application shall bc consrdcr~d withdrawn, or shall bc transferred to thc
agenda of thc Board if r~[ucst~d by thc applicant.
D. Following thc hearing of a Spocial Usc application under thc alt~rnat~ procedure, a Hearing
Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or r~quir~ the owner ora parcel of property
to make a ~aa'jt~n Commi~ncnt con.ming thc usc or devalopmcnt of that parcal, as
provid~l in I,C. 36-7-4-921 and thc Rules of Procadur~ of the Board. If the applicant for
the Special Use fails to accept these Conditions or fails to make the Commitment, the
application shall bc considered withdrawn, or shall bc transferred to thc agenda of the
Board if r~uestcd by thc applicant. The Hcarthg Officer may not modify or t~rminal~ any
Commi~nent, whether made under the alternate pro~dur~ or pursuant to an approval by thc
Board. Only thc Board itself may modify such a Commitment.
E, A decision of a Hearing Officer may not bca basis for judicial review, but it may be
appoal~ to the Board. Thc Board shall conduct a new hearing on the matmr and shall not
be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A porson who wishes to
appeal a decision of thc Hearing Officer must tile thc appeal with thc Board within fou~een
(14) days al~r the decision is made, as provided in LC. 36-7-4-924.
23F.05 Building Setbacks.
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23F.05.01
tk2~3F.05.02
Build-to Line.
A. Minimum: Zero(0)feet[ ..................... .,.''
B. Maximum: tan (10) fl~et subject 1o subnara~rranb C below.
C, Up to thin'y-pemcnt (30%) of the front facade may be r~cessed for entsances and outdoor
seating; however, no entrance shill be recessed more than tan (10) feet, and no outdoor
seating area shall be recessed mom than ~nty (20) feet, subject to Commission approval. [.
Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other p~rm~ent improvement shall encroach into required I~nd~¢ape
23F.06 Buildin~ Orientation.
23F.06,01 Every parcel with heritage on a public street must have a building that fronts on
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 f~ct or less of frontage on a public stxeet, every parcel must have ',',",
a building that occupies a mimmum of 70% of that frontage( ........................................
d 23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with i20 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy thc maximum ',, '., "..
amount of frontage except for driveways, sidewalks and other similar feature% as detanthned
~ by the Corem ss on.[ .................................................................................... '"", "",
23F.06.05 All Principa[ Buildings shah face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primiuy eatrancc must bc readily apparent as a prominenl arehitactura[ feature ned visible
from thc street.
23F.07 Buildine Heiiht.
23F.07.01 1 .............................................................................................................
23F.07.02 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
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Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is grea~ter, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fifly-flvc (55) feet, or five (5) stories wbichcvcr is grcater
23F.08 Buildin~ Fooitrint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 5000 square feet.[ ...........................................................................
Ma mu :20,000s efeet
23F.09 Construction Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
23F.09.02 Rear building fag~dc materials may v~ry, how*vet, its rtmcrial colors and composition must be
coordinatad with the fi-ont and side f~e~dcs.
23F.10 Architactural Design. Buildings in thc Zonc must be built as multi-stoB' commercial stomfront types, whose
chamct~rictics includ~ ............................................................................................... ·
23F.10.01 A ground floor with Itansparcnt stomfront glas{ .......................................................
23F.10.02 Upper floors built of brick with windo~s insert~i init the wall
23F.10.03 A distinct cornice linc at thc top oftbe vail and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a ~im
at thc top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.04 The fagade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, sitrcfronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and Imtals. I ....................................
23F.10.05 Thc first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually bc
indicated by thc alignment of uppcr floor windows and other features with opcningn and features
of thc first floor.
23F.10.06 Buildings must have retail sitmfronts along the public strut front of thc first floor of thc
building, except for pedestrian entrances to p~rking m or small entrance Iobbi~ for upper
floors.[ ................................................................................... ' ...................... j ¢ommentr Wrat about
23F. 10.07 Evcvd face oftbe building with frontage on a public st~-eet must have openings for windows. [ ~fe~siowl office u~?
23F.10.05 Large cxpanscs of glass are allowed, but the building may not be construcitd entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.09 Fixed or retractable awnings arc pcnnit~d if they complement a building'$ architectural sole,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural featotes (such as cornices, colunms,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fagade composition; and arc designed as an
integral part of the fugade. Metal or alumthum awnings are prohibited,
23F.10.10
23F.10.11
~~~onthe front eeva onofthebu dnga th~und eve .... , . '
Because fee buildings arc viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit arhculatcd detail /
and omamcnt that is scaled to the pcdcstrian.
Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse scrccns or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F.11 Landscauin~.
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each sitter, per the
sumdards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
SU'eet lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible~
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per thc adopmd City style.L ....... f Commant: Is there au ovarall lighting
Exterior ght ng of the bud ng or site shall be designed so that Ight ~s not thrected off he s te Laao~t~ ~le?
and thc light source is shielded from direct off-site viewing. For any use abutting single-family
rcsidential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the prolmny line.
Exterior righting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
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Roo f~op lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior archile~t~ral, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, Iow level fixtures.
Thc maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not ~xce~d the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ~vcr is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their hcigh! shall not exceed fit~e~n (15) feet.
23F.13 $i~nalc.
23F. 13.01 Unless spccificd as ex~.m.p.t or prohibited signagc, or otherwisc noted b~low, ~c Si~ Ordnance
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regu at ons~ ~' ' , . n~ ................ C~ment: ~is is a m~ i~ue ~e
23F,13.02 Prohibi~ si~:
Wall ~ign* ~ ~llowed provided ~t ~y fit wi~in ~ hor~n~l and wffic~l elom*n~ oftha
building ~d not ob*cure det~il~ of~ building, No ~ign ~MII ~ allow~ m o~end ~bow the
comie~ Ith~ of~ building. S~ s~ll b~ d~min~d by Sign C~ A of Sectmn 25.07: Sign
Ord~ce.
23F.13.04 In c~es wh*m Wdl Si~ ~m lomted les~ ~an five f*~t (5~) ~om ~ righl-of-way line, ~ Wall
Si~ ~hall ha d*~d to b~ located fiw (5) f~t ~m ~ right-of-~y ~r p~o~ of applying
23F.14.01 Si~*wal~ along public ~ ~11 ~ ~ minimum of oight (8) f~t ~ ~d~.
23F.14.02 Wal~y* ~hall b~ provided on at I~ on~ *id* of ~{ building and *hall provid~
not~ th ~i~ ordin~n~, ~ minimum wid~ for wal~y* ~hall b~ ~ix (6) f*ot~
23F.14.05 Pcdes~ian ac~ss shall b~ ~ordinatod wi~ ~d provided to ~joining propc~i~s ". [ ~ J
23F.15 Parking.
23F.15.01 Park~g ~ ~hall ~ sethack not 1~ ~n ~m (6) ~*t behind ~e Front Build-to-Line.
23F.i5.02 P~k~g ~e~ ~hall be Ioca~d ~t ~ re~ or ~ide of buildings, ~d scroen~ per Sectlon
23F.15.03 Parking ~pae~ ~im*n~ion~ ~hall be 9~ x 20', or 10' x 18~, including ~o (2) f~t for bmper
ov~r~g.
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5.04
Adj~cenffad~ointhg p~king 1o~ sha0 be int~mnn*c~d eider by ~lle7 or internal drive,y, ~nd
23F.15.05 Pa~s wi~in ~k~g 1o~ of mo~ ~an ~c rows s~ll bc designated to accommodate /
p~d~s~ians safely tom p~king ~e~ to sidewalks, ~l~ys ancot b~lding(s)~ ................ . --
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23F.15.06 Bicycl~ p~king shall be provided, one space p~r 100 f~e~ of s~et ~onteg~.
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23F.16 p~-0duct Matorial & Refuse Storage
23F.16.01
23F.16.02
23F.16.03
Mater/al or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architocU~ally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any A~ccssory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate ~ and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architocturally compatible with the Principal building and intogratod into the overall sito
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission,
23F.17 Other Reauirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated fur that primary zoning
classification dis~ct mapped.
23F.18 ~;unset Provision.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: July 1,2004
To: Plan Commission Subdivision Committee Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: 04010027 OA: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay
On June 30, the Department met with the Chamber of Commerce and other representatives to
discuss the latest draft of the proposed Carmel Drive- Range Line Road Overlay. Per our
discussion, the department recommends the following modifications:
23F.02.03D. A~y ~I,~**~ in site i~,~,,,v~m~iit~. Substantial change in the Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping or Signage-on site.
23F.04.04 Qu~.~fi,,i~ ;,, ,q~ P,~;,~,~d l,y P,,,,~,,I ,,,"7.,,ii;hg A!,?M~. DELETE SECTION
23F.05.01C. Increase allowed percentage for building facades to be recessed from 30% to 70%.
23F.08.02 Eliminate Maximum Building Footprint of 20,000 square feet. Instead rome
breaks in building facades. Require a minimum of 10' relief every 100 linear feet.
23F.14.03 Delete Section requiring walkways to be covered.
If you have any questions please call at 571-2417.
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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: June 25, 2004
To: Plan Commission Subdivision Committee Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: 04010027 OA: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay
Please fred enclosed the latest draft and a map of the proposed Overlay District. This draft is the
product of several meetings worth of comments and concerns from the Committee as well as
from the Chamber of Commerce and business community. The department anticipates one more
discussion with the Chamber of Commerce and its representative prior to the July 6 meeting.
If you have any questions please call at 571-2417.
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CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DKIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR o OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 ~armel Drive- Range I.ine Rnad Overlay Znne
23F.00.01 PaWnee: Intent anti Authority The purpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
establishment of a more fully integrated mixed-use pedestrian oriented district that is safe
and attractive offering a range of activities and opportunities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban design treatment for properties in
central cityCarmel; to provide opportunities for investment; to minimize suburban sprawl
and infrastructure costs; ,-to enhance the aesthetic qualities of th~ F,,,~,;i~property, and
to protect the health and safety of property owners and citizens.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the
Avenue of Art and Design, acting as a transition until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning dis~cts over which it is supemnposed. The Plan
Commission, in establishing this zone, is relying on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
A.nplicatian Procedure.
A. Devaln_nmant Plan. See Section 24. ff~: Development Plan.
B. Architectural De~l_~n: F, xterinr I',iEhtin~_: I,nnd~en.nin_e nnd ~i_~nn~_e (AI~I,,R), See
Section 24. gg: Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS).
23F.01 Di~erict Bnlmdaties. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive. The District shah affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west.
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th S~xeet to the south and Ist Street South, to the north.
23F.01.03 Parcels ~,.~d in the C-Il-City Center;, and C-2/-Old Town Districts shall be exempt fzom the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Cnmmig~inn Apprnvnl
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
for any tract of land in the Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone. 'd~t i~ ;o
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. II,,~, ,ak DP shall iio~ be required for additions or
modifications to existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A, Thirty-five percent {35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
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applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
~C d~,v~,luF,,d. Areh t~et~ ral l}e~i_on. Exterior Li_ohtin_o. l,nnd~en.nln_o and ,~i_onao_~, The
Commission shall review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site
layout, parking and site circulation, pursuant to Section 23F.08 through Section 23F. 16,
and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
C. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any building(s) in the Zone;
or
D. Any changes in site improvements.
23F.02.04
?~nin_o Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of
the dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five
percent (35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following
criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Dev61opment Plan and the adjoining
streetscapes and neighborhoods.
The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District,
and shah not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or deprive adjoining
properties of adequate light and air.
The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle
and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its
judgment, secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of
the applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development
standards provided under IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Tlne~_ See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those
uses expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted, however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent
(50%) of a project's gross floor area.
23F.04 ~qpeeial Il'hen:' Prohihlted lTne~ See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
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~.necial linen.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the
Board) in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this
Section or in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone. In
addition, any Use of a Building, land or premises existing at the time of the passage of this
Chapter which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter but
which otherwise does conform to all of the applicable provisions of the Carmel Clay
Zoning Ordinance, including the underlying zoning district(s), shall be treated as a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for
any alteration, enlargement or extension.
Prohibited Une~.
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
R~tnratinn after l}eatr,ction of Bnildln_~.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed
less than ninety percent (90%) of its market value at the time of such destruction
(exclusive of the value of the lot) by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of
God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall
prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal nonconforming use, of such building,
structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of such impairment of such
building, structure or part thereof. Ail such restoration and construction shall be subject
to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the fees waived for the
restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent (90%) and
restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting
in a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety
percent (90 Ye) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit and
payment of fees.
Q.~tinna tn lie Decided by Board of 7xminE A_n?ealn.
In circumstances where there is question whether or not a Use should be treated as a
Special Use or a Prohibited Use pursuant to this Section, it shall be considered a question
of fact and shall be decided by the Board following public notice and a public hearing in
accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
Alternate Prneed.ra for ,qpacial llaaa in the Overlay Zone.
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A. Pursuant to Section 30.08.01 and I.C. 36-7-4-923, the Commission has previously
established the position of Hearing Officer. In addition to the powers granted under
Section 30.08.02, a Hearing Officer shall have the power of the Board to approve or
deny a special use under this Chapter, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-918.2. Except
as provided in this Section 23F.03, all procedural requirements for Special Uses
imposed by the Rules of Procedure of the Board, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by
I.C. 36-7-4-900 et seq. apply generally to the Hearing Officer and the alternate
procedure. Specifically, the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating
communication with any member of the Board shall be construed to prohibit
communication by any person (other than the staff as permitted by law) with a
Hearing Officer before the hearing with intent to influence the Hearing Officer's
action on a matter pending before him or her.
B. After the Director has formally accepted any Special Use application as complete and
in legal compliance, the Director shall, if the Director determines that the application
concerns a Special Use as described in Section 23F.03.01 above, place the matter upon
a Hearing Officer's agenda instead of placing the matter upon the Board's agenda.
C. The Director may, not less than five (5) days before a hearing before a Hearing
Officer, indicate that he or she does not object to the approval of a Special Use by the
Hearing Officer if specified Conditions are attached. If the applicant does not accept
these Conditions, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be
transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant.
D. Following the hearing of a Special Use application under the alternate procedure, a
Hearing Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or require the owner of a
parcel of property to make a written Commitment concerning the use or development
of that parcel, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-921 and the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
If the applicant for the Special Use fails to accept these Conditions or fails to make the
Commitment, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred
to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant. The Hearing Officer may
not modify or terminate any Commitment, Whether made under the alternate
procedure or pursuant to an approval by the Board. Only the Board itself may modify
such a Commitment.
E. A decision of a Hearing Officer may not be a basis for judicial review, but it may be
appealed to the Board. The Board shall conduct a new hearing on the matter and
shall not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A person
who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board within fourteen (14) days after the decision is made, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-
924.
23F.05 Rnilding
23F.05.01 r,.,~t R,X|..L~k ~luild4n I,ine.- P.~,~C. L~. R~,ad ~d CamL*l Ddw
A. Miinraurm ~w (5) f~.~Zero (0) feet
B. Maximum:ten(10) feet
arC. Up to ~.iy-thirty-percant (~030%) of the front fagade may be recessed "v
f~t, for entrances and outdoor seating;-,; however, no entrance shall be recessed more
than ten (10) feet, and no outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty
(20) feet, subject to Commission approval,
23F.05.02 Ride and Rear R~that:ltn Them are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
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23F.06 Fluildlng Orientation
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on C.,~m,l DAv~. ,,~d/,,, l'.~s, Li,,. R~,,~d a public street must have
a building that fronts on those s~xeeLs. ,~,d '~'-'-'~vJ '~ Ll'['~iimiL uf 70¢[ uf tlm~ ~ura;a~,.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and other similar features,
as determined by the Commission.
23F.06.04~ Additional buildings may be built ui the rear of the property.
23F.06.05~ All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06~ The prunary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 ~uilcllng t-leight
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must be-have at least two floors of occupiable space.
23F.07.02
23F.07.03
The second and
higher floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and
must be oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the
first floor.
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Max/mm height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. fitu, Fifty-flve (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Phfilding Yno~rint
23F.08.01 Minimum: 5000 square feet.
23F.08.02 Max/mum: 20,000 square feet.
23:F.09 C~on~mmtinn Material~
23F.09.01 Principal Build'mgs must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, ils material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side fagades.
23F. 10 Arehlteemral D~iEn Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. 10.01 A ground floor with txansparant storefront glass
23F. 10.02 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F. 10.03 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.04 The fagade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
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The frrst floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the fa:st floor.
Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the first floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they corr~plement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, colunms,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fagade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooflop mechanical and telecomman/cation equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Comm/ssinn.
23F.11 l.and~eaplnE
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23F.11.02
23F. I 1.03
23F. 11.04
23F.11.05
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23F.11.09
Shade trees shall be planted within the street fight-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fffiy (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty~thirty (~030) shrubs
per 100 linear feet.
Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masom'y walls, or combination thereof.
Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
The design of fencing, sound wails, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
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approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/telecommun/cation equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.12 l.lghfing
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23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that hght is not directed offthe site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the builcVmg height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abm or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 RiLgnage-
23F. 13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
23F.13.04
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25. 7.02-1 $ shall apply to the Zone.
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in ~i,. piovlsloi~ hi Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs. oh,~ll
Wall signs are allowed provided that they lii~[ fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend
above the cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section
25.07: Sign Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet {5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 pede~ian Cirmllation
23F. i4.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walk'ways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 SM~,,dk~ ~,~d ~,,dk,-,,~:~oWalkways, ,~h~, ,~djo,.~ ;,~ cu ........ i,~l b~,ildi~i~ should be covered
to shelter pedestrians. ,L,.,, ,-,,~iki~,~ ,q,m~ vl,~,.~ ~, el ....
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23F. 14.04 Neither sidewalks nor walk'ways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.05 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
23F.15 ParlcinE
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F.15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F.-I'011.03.
Parking space dimensions shaI1 be 9~ x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s).
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Prc~dnet M~terlal & R efi~e RtnraEe
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.;
23F.16.02 Any Accesso~ Buil~g for storage s~:
A. Be mc~tec~ally co~afible ~ ~e Pr~cipal bulldog and ~tegrated ~to &e overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by ~e Co~ssion.
23F.16.03~ ~y Accesso~ Bulldog fur storage ur dispnsal of re,se s~ll:
A. Acco~odate w~te ~d recyclable ~tefials, and, if applicable, ~ease or o~er coo~g
re,se.
B. Be ~lly enclosed except fur doors or gates which me kept closed ~ess loading or
~load~g.
C. Be ~c~tec~ally co~afible M~ ~e P~cipal b~l~g ~d ~te~ated ~to ~e overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by ~e Co~ssinn.
23F.17 Other R eq,,ir~menfS.
All other requirements not mentioned m this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zouing
classification district mapped.
23F.18 ~qunnet Provininn.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 Carmel Drive - R~nge Iine Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01 purpose Intent and Amhority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
establishment of a more fully integrated mixed-use pedestrian oriented district that is safe
and attractive ottering a range of activities and opportunities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban design treatment for properties in th~
central cityCarmel; to provide opportunities for investment; to minimize suburban sprawl
and infrastructure costs; 7-to enhance the aesthetic qualities of th~.~ [,,,~,~,ti,..property, and
to protect the health and safety of property owners and citizens.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the
Avenue of Art and Design, acting as a transition until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan
Conmfission, in establishing this zone, is relying on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24.##: Development Plan.
B. Architectural Deai?.n? Exterior I.ightinEr l,andnea_nin?_ and ~qignage (ADI.~q). See
Section 24.##: ,4rchitectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS).
23F.01 District l~mmdaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west.
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and 1 st Street South, to the north.
23F.01.03 Parcels ~ui~d in the C-U-City Center;, and C-2/-Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
for any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone. th,~t i~ to
23F.02.02 ~, A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. II ...... , ,~A DP shall i~,t be required for additions or
modifications to existing structures which exceed either of the following:
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
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applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
be ucv,-~,l-,~-u Archflectural I')e~ign. Exterior l.ighting, l.and~ea_ning and .glgnage. The
Commission shall review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site
layout, parking and site circulation, pursuant to Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16,
and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
C. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any building(s) in the Zone;
or
D. Any changes in site improvements.
23F.02.04
Zoning Waiver. The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of
the dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five
percent (35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall he subject to the following
criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining
streetscapes and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District,
and shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or deprive adjoining
properties of adequate light and air.
C. The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle
and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its
judgment, secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of
the applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development
standards provided under lC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uaes. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those
uses expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted, however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent
(50%) of a project's gross floor area.
23F.04 ~qpeeialllses:Pr,dhihitedN~e~ SeeAppendixA-ScheduleofUses.
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23F.04.01
23F.04.02
23F.3.1
23F.3.2
237.3.3
23F.3.4
23F.3.5
23F.3.6
23F.3.7
23F.3.g
23F.3.9
23F.3.10
23F.04.03
23F.04.04
23F.04.05
~q.neeial likes.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the
Board) in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this
Section or in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone. In
addition, any Use of a Building, land or premises existing at the time of the passage of this
Chapter which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter but
which otherwise does conform to all of the applicable provisions of the Carmel Clay
Zoning Ordinance, including the underlying zoning district(s), shall be treated as a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for
any alteration, enlargement or extension.
Prohibited Ilsen.
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
All ............
Restoration after Denlruefion of Bnildln~.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed
less than ninety percent (90%) of its market value at the time of such destruction
(exclusive of the value of the lot) by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of
God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall
prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal nonconforming use, of such building,
structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of such impairment of such
building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and construction shall be subject
to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Per,t, with the fees waived for the
restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent (90%) and
restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting
in a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety
percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Petit and
payment of fees.
Que~fionn ~o Be Decided hy Board of 7aning Appealn_
In circumstances where there is question whether or not a Use should be treated as a
Special Use or a Prohibited Use pursuant to this Section, it shall be considered a question
of fact and shall be decided by the Board following public notice and a public hearing in
accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
ll~rnat~ Proeednre for Special linen in the Overlay 7~ne.
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A. Pursuant to Section 30.08.01 and I.C. 36-7-4-923, the Commission has previously
established the position of Hearing Officer. In addition to the powers granted under
Section 30.08.02, a Hearing Officer shall have the power of the Board to approve or
deny a special use under this Chapter, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-918.2. Except
as provided in this Section 23F.03, all procedural requirements for Special Uses
imposed by the Rules of Procedure of the Board, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by
I.C. 36-7-4-900 et seq. apply generally to the Hearing Officer and the alternate
procedure. Specifically, the provisions of I.e. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating
communication with any member of the Board shall be construed to prohibit
communication by any person (other than the staff as permitted by law) with a
Hearing Ollieer before the hearing with intent to influence the Hearing Officer's
action on a matter pending before him or her.
B. After the Director has formally accepted any Special Use application as complete and
in legal compliance, the Director shall, if the Director determines that the application
concerns a Special Use as described in Section 23F.03.01 above, place the matter upon
a Hearing Officer's agenda instead of placing the matter upon the Board's agenda.
C. The Director may, not less than five (5) days before a hearing before a Hearing
Officer, indicate that he or she does not object to the approval of a Special Use by the
Hearing Officer if specified Conditions are attached. If the applicant does not accept
these Conditions, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be
transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant.
D. Following the hearing of a Special Use application under the alternate procedure, a
Hearing Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or require the owner of a
parcel of property to make a written Commitment concerning the use or development
of that parcel, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-921 and the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
If the applicant for the Special Use fails to accept these Conditions or fails to make the
Commitment, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred
to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant. The Hearing Officer may
not modify or terminate any Commitment, whether made under the alternate
procedure or pursuant to an approval by the Board. Only the Board itself may modify
such a Commitment.
E. A decision of a Hearing Officer may not be a basis for judicial review, but it may be
appealed to the Board. The Board shall conduct a new hearing on the matter and
shall not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A person
who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board within fourteen (14) days after the decision is made, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-
924.
23F.05 l~uilding Sethack~
23F0501 ........ " '' " · ·'~ ''~'
A. Minimum: ,qv~ (5) ,%,~Zero (0) feet
B. Maximum: ten (10) feet
arC. Up to ~,¢fi~y-thirty-percent (~030%) of thc front faqade may be recessed up ;u itu (I0)
feet, for entrances and outdoor seating;-; however, no entrance shall be recessed more
than ten (10) feet, and no outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty
(20) feet, subject to Commission approval.
23F.05.02 ,qide and Rear ,qethack~ There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
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23F.06 bhfilding Orientation
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on C,m,,~l D, iw ,~,,d,',,L R,~,,g¢ Li,,,. R,,,~d a public street must have
a building that fronts on those streets. ' -
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and other similar features,
as determined by the Commission.
23F.06.042 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the properly.
23F.06.053 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.064 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
l¥om the street.
23F.07 I~uilding l-leight
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must be-have at least two floors of occupiable space.
23F.07.02
23F.07.03
The second and
higher floors must be at least fifty pcrcent (50%) the size of the building footprint and
must be oriented to the l¥ont of thc building such that its front line is equal to that of thc
first floor.
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. fif~yFifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Builcling Footprint
23F.08.01 Minimum: 5000 square feet.
23F.08.02 Maximum: 20,000 square feet.
23:F.09 C, on~truction Mnteri,ql~
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building facade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F.10
Architectural Design. Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. 10.01 A ground floor with transparent storefront glass
23F. 10.02 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F. 10.03 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F. 10.04 The fafade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
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23F.10.06
23F.10.07
23F.10.08
23F.10.09
23F.10.10
23F.10.11
The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the first floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permilted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fariade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the faCade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.11 I and~capinS
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F. 11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and ~,~,i;.y thirty (2030) shrubs
per 100 linear feet.
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing tzees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F.11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F. 11.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F.11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
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approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the ConUmssion.
23F.12 I iEhting.
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F.12.04
23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 Signage.
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
23F.13.04
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25.7. 02-13 shall apply to the Zone.
Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in 'i'h~ [,~,vi~i~,.~ iii Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs. ~h,dl
Wall signs are allowed provided that they iiifis[ fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend
above the cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section
25.07: Sign Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
231;.14 Pefle~trian Circulation
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F 14 03 "' ...... Walkways 1 " ........ sho Id be ed
to shelter pedestrians. ~,,c,,
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23F. 14.04 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.05 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
23F.15 parking
23F. 15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F.15.06
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F.~011.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s).
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per I00 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 pmdnct Material R~ Retiree Storage
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.;
23F. 16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.16.03-2 Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shalh
A. Acconmaodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the commission.
23F.17
Other R eqnirement~.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F.18 ~unset Prnvi~inn.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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23F.00 Carmel Drivo- RanEe l.ine Road Dverlay Znne
23F.00.01 Pnrpo~e: Intent and Authority The pmpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
establishment of a more fully integrated mixed-use pedestrian oriented district that is safe
and attractive offering a range of activities and opportunities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban design treatment for properties in thy
central c/tyCarmel; to provide opportunities for investment; to minimize suburban sprawl
and infrastructure costs; ,-to enhance the aesthetic qualities of ;L**~ v,,~v~dlcaproperty, and
to protect the health and safety of property owners and citizens.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the
Avenue of Art and Design, acting as a transition until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone.
23E.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other p6anary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan
Cmmaxission, ha establishing this zone, is relying on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq.
Annlication Prneednre.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24. gg: Development Plan.
B. Architectural D~giEn: Exterior l,i_~htln_~: l,andnea.nlnE and gi_ona_~ (ADI..R), See
Section 24.##: Architectural Design, Exterior .Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(AD£S).
23F.01 Dietrint Rnlmclarie~ The boundaries of the Cannel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west.
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and 1st Street South, to the north.
23F.01.03 Parcels z,,,,,~d in the C-l/City Center;, and C-2/-Old Town Districts shall be exempt from the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan (2nmmin~ion Apl?OVal
23F.02.01 The Plan Coumxission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plau (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
for any tract of land ia the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone. ;'..o[ i~ ;o
23F.02.02 Develo.nment Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. ,~,~,*,, ~A DP shall ~, oe requured for additions o
modifications to existing sU'uctures which exceed either of the following:
A. Thirty-live percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
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applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
b~ d~.uy~d. Arehitectural De~i_on. F, xterinr LiEhfln_o- [,andnea.nln_o and Ri_ona_oe. The
Commission shall review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site
layout, parkiug and site circulation, pursuant to Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16,
and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
A. Tbe establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any hnprovement Location Permit;
C. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any building(s) in the Zone;
D. Any cbanges in site improvements.
23F.02.04
Zoning Waiver. Tile Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of
the dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five
percent (35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following
criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining
streetscapes and neigbborhoods.
B. Tbe proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District,
and sball not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or deprive adjoining
properties of adequate light and air.
C. The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
lilnited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle
and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its
judgmeut, secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of
the applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development
standards provided under IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted I~ses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those
uses expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted, however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent
(50%) of a project's gross floor area.
23F.04 ,qpeeial IIsen: Prnhihlted ll~es See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
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~peeial Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the
Board) in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this
Section or in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone. In
addition, any Use of a Building, land or premises existing at the time of the passage of this
Chapter which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter but
which otherwise does conform to all of the applicable provisions of the Carmel Clay
Zoning Ordinance, including the underlying zoning district(s), shall be treated as n Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconfor~ng uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for
any alteration, enlargement or extension.
prohibited I~ses.
Automobile, Truc~ ~oat~ Mobile ~ome~ Manufactured ~ousing or RV Sales.
Sexually Oriented ~usinesses
C. ~11 Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Lu,ii'oei' or B,i~k
Ail l,,d~,sMal Us~ i,, Apw,,di~ A
restoration attar Degtruetinn of guildino.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed
less thau niuety perceut {90%) of its market value at the time of such destruction
(exclusive of the value of the loO by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstor~ act of
God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall
preveot the continuance of the use, except an illegal nonconfor~ng use, of such building,
structure or part tbereo[ as such use existed at the time of such impairment of such
building, structure or part thereot All such restoration and construction shall be subject
to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Per.t, with the fees waived for the
restoration of a buildiug or structure destroyed less than nine~ percent (90%) and
restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction, All restorations resulting
in a divergence fi'om original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety
percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Petit and
paymeut of fees.
Q.esfinns 1o Re Decided by Rnard of ZnninE Appeals.
In circumstances where tbere is question whether or not a Use should be treated as a
Special Use or a Prohibited Use pursuant to this Section, it shall be considered a question
of fact and shall be decided by the Board following public notice and a public hearing in
accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
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A. Pursuant to Section 30.08.01 and l.C. 36-7-4-923, the Commission has previously
established the position of Hearing Officer. In addition to the powers granted under
Section 30.08.02, a Hearing Officer shall have the power of the Board to approve or
deoy a special use tinder this Chapter, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-918.2. Except
as provided in this Section 23F.03, all procedural requirements for Special Uses
imposed by the Rules of Procedure of the Board, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by
I.C. 36-7-4-900 et seq. apply generally to the Hearing Officer and the alternate
procedure. Specifically, the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating
eommtmication with any member of the Board shall be construed to prohibit
communication by any person (other than the staff as permitted by law) with a
Heariug Officer before the hearing with intent to influence the Hearing Officer's
action on a matter pending before him or her.
B. After the Director has formally accepted any Special Use application as complete and
in legal compliance, the Director shall, if the Director determines that the application
concerns a Special Use as described in Section 23F.03.01 above, place the matter upon
a Heariug Officer's agenda instead of placing the matter upon the Board's agenda.
C. The Director may, not less than five (5) days before a hearing before a Hearing
Oflicer, indicate that he or she does not object to the approval of a Special Use by the
Hearing Officer if specified Conditions are attached. If the applicant does not accept
these Conditions, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be
transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant.
D. Following the heatlog of a Special Use application under the alternate procedure, a
Hearing Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or require the owner of a
parcel of property to make a written Commitment concerning the use or development
of that parcel, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-921 and the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
If the applicant for the Special Use fails to accept these Conditions or fails to make the
Commitment, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred
to the ageuda of the Board if requested by the applicant. The Hearing Officer may
not modify or terminate any Commitment, whether made under the alternate
procedure or pursuant to an approval by the Board. Only tb_e Board itself may modify
such a Coumfitment.
E. A decision of a Hearing Officer may not be a basis for judicial review, but it may be
appealed to the Board. The Board shall conduct a new hearing on the matter and
shall not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A person
who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board within fourteen (14) days after the decision is made, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-
924.
23F.05 g~nilcllnE
A. Minimum: fi~ (5) fcc~Zero (0) feet
B. Maximum: ten (10) feet
arC. Up to t~¢nty-thirty-percent ('2030%) of the front fa~:ade may be recessed up
f~¢t, for entrances and outdoor seating;-; however, no entrance shall be recessed more
than teu (10) feet, and no outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty
(20) I~et, subject to Comar~ission approval.
23F.05.02 Ride n,~cl Rea,' Rethn~lc~ There are no minimum side or rear setbaclcs; however, no buildings or
other penn,anent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
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23F.06 pdlildin~ Orientatinn
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on C ...... 1D,i,~ ,~,d,'v, R~ag¢ Li,~. R~,,~d a public street must have
a building that fronts on those streets, a~,d
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and other similar features,
as determined by the Commission.
23F.06.04-2- Additiooal buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.053' All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.064 The primary entrance urn. cst be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 Building lqeight
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must bt-have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and
higher floors must be at least fifty percent (50%) the stze of the building footprint and
must be oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the
first floor.
23F.07.02 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, if adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. fi2;,Fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Footprinl
23F.08.01 Mininrum: 5000 square feet.
23F.08.02 Maxhrmm: 20,000 square feet.
237F.09 Cnn~t~ ct nn Materiak
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on fi'out and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear buildiug faCade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side fa(;ades.
23F.10 Arehiteetm'al Dedgn Buildings in the Zone nrust be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F.10.01 A gronud floor with transparent storefront glass
23F. 10.02 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F. 10.03 A distinct cornice line at tbe top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.10.04 The facade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick eom'sing, pilasters and lintels.
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The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment ofnpper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the fn:st floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely ora metal
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awuings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, colunms,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum aw~fings are prohibited.
Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop mechauical and teleconm~unication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.11 l,avcl~caping
23F.11.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided, along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum plaming shall include two (2) shade trees and twent3,-thirty (~O30) shmbs
per 100 linear feet.
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the stxeet right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof.
23F. 11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parkh~g areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted oue (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F.11.05 The design of fencing, sotu~d wails, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger aod located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F. 11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Departmant. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F.11.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F.! 1.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
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approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially ahered, eliminated or sacrificed
without first obtaining fm'tber Plan Conuuission approval. However, minor material alterations
in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
site conditions.
Ground level mechanical/teleconununication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commissiom
23F.i2 I ightlng
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F. 12.04
23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hnndred (i00) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe site
and the light sotu'ce is slfielded front direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fix'rares.
The nraxiurum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 gignage
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
23F.13.04
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Camael, Section 2.5.7.02-13 shall apply to the Zone.
Prohibited signs:
A. Grouud Signs
B. All other signs specified iii ~i~ lo,,ovi~i~.,~ ~i Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
a~ply.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they i,,,~t fit within the horizontal and vertical elements
of the building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend
above the cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section
25.07: Sigtt Ordhtance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located ftve (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applyiog Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 ped~h'im~ Cireulntim~
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets sball be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the m/nimunr width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F.14.03 Sid,.,,,Ik~ ,,d ,,,dk~,a;,sWalkways, ,~1,~,, adjac,.,,; ~,, ,.,,~ ....... i,d b,,ildi,,~ should be covered
to shelter pedestrians. M~, walkhlg,
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23F. 14.04 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive ~raffic.
23F. 14.05 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoizfing properties
23F.15 Parking
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
23F.15.05
23F. 15~06
Parking areas shall be setback not less tl~an six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F.~011.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parkiug lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s).
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of sheet ~ontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Refil~ Rtomge
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.;
23F. 16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 16.03~ Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accoumaodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refnse.
B. Be fully euclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Conm~ission.
23F.17 Other R~ql,lr~menta
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F.18 gnnn~t Prnvlsion.
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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Ordinance No. Docket No. Council A??'nval ~6eecfiv~ Date
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CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.00 C'arrael Drive Range I ine Road Overlay Zone
23F.00.01 Purpose. lnten! and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to allow for the
establishment of a more fully integrated mixed-use pedestrian oriented district that is safe
and attractive offering a range of activities and opportunities to all segments of society.
It is the intent of this zone to provide a consistent urban design treatment for properties in the
central G;yCarmel; to provide opportunities for investment; to minimize suburban sprawl
and infrastructure costs; ;-to enhance the aesthetic qualities of th,.=,. ~,Lm,~,;.i~=property, and
to protect the health and safety of property owners and citizens.
Further, it is the intent of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Town, and the
Avenue of Art and Design, acting as a transition until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone.
23F.00.99
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan
Commission, in establishing this zone, is relying on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq. (umendedper Z-
365-01)
Ap?lieutinn Proeodnre,
A. I)evelapment Plan. See Section 24.##: Development Plan.
B. Architectural Design. Exterior Lighting: Landne~pin~o and SiEnaEe (A1)L~. See
Section 24.##: Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(~OLS).
23F.01
District I~nundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.01.01 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west.
23F.01.02 Range Line Road. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and 1st Street South, to the north.
23F.01.03 Parcels zoned C-I City Center, and C-2 Old Town shall be exempt from the requirements of the
Zone.
23F.02 Plan Cnrnmisslon Approval
23F.02.01 The Plan ConmUssion must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23F.02.02 A public hearing shall be held by the ConUmssion before it decides whether to approve or
disapprove a DP. 11,,~,, ,:A DP shall iio[ be required for additions or modifications to
existing structures which exceed the lesser of the following:
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
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applicable from the date of this ordinance, or
B. Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Architectural Oe~i~on_ Exterior l~i_ohtin_o. I,and~ca.nin~ and ~i~na~e4 The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and
site circulation, pursuant to Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16, and such approvals
shall be necessary prior to:
A. The establishment of any use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
C. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any building(s) in the Zone;
D. Any changes in site improvements.
The Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of certain
Development Requirements of this Chapter, so noted within. Any approval to permit such
a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining
streetscapes and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan or the District,
and shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or deprive adjoining
properties of adequate light and air.
C. The proposal shall exhibit extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not
limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle
and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its
judgment, secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of
the applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development
standards provided under IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted llsea. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except those
uses expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted, however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent
(50%) of a project's gross floor area.
23F.04 ~q.neeial ll~e~: Prnhihited I l~e~. See Appendix A Schedule of Uses.
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23F.04.05
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the
Board) in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this
Section or in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone. In
addition, any Use of a Building, land or premises existing at the time of the passage of this
Chapter which does not conform to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter but
which otherwise does conform to all of the applicable provisions of the Carmel Clay
Zoning Ordinance, including the underlying zoning district(s), shall be treated as a Special
Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming uses nor
require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval for
any alteration, enlargement or extension.
Prohibited Ilse~.
A. Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or R¥ Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
Gaah, EI~ vato,'
Restoration after Destruction of Building.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building or structure destroyed
less than ninety percent (90%) of its market value at the time of such destruction
(exclusive of the value of the lot) by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of
God, riot or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall
prevent the continuance of the use, except an illegal nonconforming use, of such building,
structure or part thereof, as such use existed at the time of such impairment of such
building, structure or part thereof. All such restoration and construction shall be subject
to the obtaining of an Improvement Location Permit, with the fees waived for the
restoration of a building or structure destroyed less than ninety percent (90%) and
restored according to its state of existence prior to destruction. All restorations resulting
in a divergence from original plans or restoring a building or structure destroyed ninety
percent (90%) or more shall be subject to obtaining an Improvement Location Permit and
payment of fees.
Questions tn Be Decided hy lloard of 7,nnin~o Ap.n~al~.
In circumstances where there is question whether or not a Use should be treated as a
Special Use or a Prohibited Use pursuant to this Section, it shall be considered a question
of fact and shall be decided by the Board following public notice and a public hearing in
accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
Alternate Procedure for ~q_necial Uses in the Overlay 7~ne.
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A. Pursuant to Section 30.08.01 and I.C. 36-7-4-923, the Commission has previously
established the position of Hearing Officer. In addition to the powers granted under
Section 30.08.02, a Hearing Officer shall have the power of the Board to approve or
deny a special use under this Chapter, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-918.2. Except
as provided in this Section 23F.03, all procedural requirements for Special Uses
imposed by the Rules of Procedure of the Board, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by
I.C. 36-7-4-900 et seq. apply generally to the Hearing Officer and the alternate
procedure. Specifically, the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-920(g) regulating
communication with any me~nber of the Board shall be construed to prohibit
communication by any person (other than the staff as permitted by law) with a
Hearing Officer before the hearing with intent to influence the Hearing Officer's
action on a matter pending before him or her.
B. After the Director has formally accepted any Special Use application as complete and
in legal compliance, the Director shall, if the Director determines that the application
concerns a Special Use as described in Section 23F.03.01 above, place the matter upon
a Hearing Officer's agenda instead of placing the matter upon the Board's agenda.
C. The Director may, not less than five (5) days before a hearing before a Hearing
Officer, indicate that he or she does not object to the approval of a Special Use by the
Hearing Officer if specified Conditions are attached. If the applicant does not accept
these Conditions, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be
transferred to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant.
D. Following the hearing of a Special Use application under the alternate procedure, a
Hearing Officer may impose Conditions and may permit or require the owner of a
parcel of property to make a written Commitment concerning the use or development
of that parcel, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-921 and the Rules of Procedure of the Board.
If the applicant for the Special Use fails to accept these Conditions or fails to make the
Commitment, the application shall be considered withdrawn, or shall be transferred
to the agenda of the Board if requested by the applicant. The Hearing Officer may
not modify or terminate any Commitment, whether made under the alternate
procedure or pursuant to an approval by the Board. Only the Board itself may modify
such a commatment.
E. A decision of a Hearing Officer may not be a basis for judicial review, but it may be
appealed to the Board. The Board shall conduct a new hearing on the matter and
shall not be bound by any Findings of Fact made by the Hearing Officer. A person
who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must file the appeal with the
Board within fourteen (14) days after the decision is made, as provided in I.C. 36-7-4-
924.
23F.05 Fhfilding ,qetbackx
23F.05.01 Front Setback Range Line Road and Carmel Drive
A. Minimum: five (5) feet
B. Maximum: ten (10) feet
arC. Up to twenty4orty-percent (~040%) of the front fagade may be recessed up to ;¢ii(10) ,%~i,
for entrances and outdoor seating;-; however, no entrance shall be recessed more than
ten (10) feet, and no outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet,
subject to commission approval.
23F.05.02 Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.05.03 Zoning Waiver. The applicant may apply for a Zoning Waiver of the dimensional and
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quantitative standards of this Section, by not greater than thirty-five percent (35%),
consistent with requirements set forth in Section 23F.02.04.
23F.06 Rnilding C)rienlation
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets, aiid .... lay a
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage, every parcel with frontage on
Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that occupies a minimum of
70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03~ Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.043 AIl Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.054 The primary enh-ance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.07 Vhfilding lq'eight
23F.07.0 l Principal Buildings must be at least two floors of occupiable space.
23F.07.02 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.07.03 Maximum height: fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 RHilding Fno.mrint
23F.08.01 Minimum: 5000 square feet.
23F.08.02 Maximum: 20,000 square feet.
23:F.09 Cnngtnmtinn Materinlg
23F.09.01 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.09.02 Rear building facade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side fa~:ades.
23F. 10 Architectural Degign Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F. 10.01 A ground floor with transparent storefront glass
23F.10.02 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F. 10.03 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optionak
23F.09.04 The fagade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.10.05 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
23F.10.06 Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the first floor of the
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23F.10.07
23F.10.08
23FA0.09
23F.10.10
23F.10.11
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details: do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details)~ do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
23F. I 1 l.and~caping
23F.I1.01 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F.11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
23F.11.03 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masomy walls, or combination thereof.
23F.11.04 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F.11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F. I 1.08 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F. 11.09 No landscaping which has been approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially
altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval.
However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his
designee in order to confoma to specific site conditions.
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23F.11.10
Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission,
23F.12 l,ighting
23F.12.01
23F.12.02
23F.12.03
23F. 12.04
23F.12.05
Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the sixeet when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall w/thin ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13 Slignage
23F.13.01
23F.13.02
23F.13.03
Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25.7.02-13 shall apply to the Zone.
Prohibited signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-4 shall apply.
Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and not obscure
details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
23F.14 Pede~trlan Circulation
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 Walkways shall provide access between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or
the street. Unless otherwise noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be
six (6) feet.
23F.14.03 Sidewalks and walkways, when adjacent to commercial buildings should be covered to shelter
pedestrians when walking from place to place.
23F. 14.04 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 14.05 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
23F.15
Parking.
23F.15.01
23F.15.02
23F.15.03
23F.15.04
Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per 23.10.3.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
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23F. 15.05 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.16 Product Material & Retiree Rtorage
23F.16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building,
unless otherwise directed in other areas of this ordinance.
23F. 16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 16.03~- Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 17 Other R eqnlrement~,
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F.18 .~un~et Prr~vi~ian~
This Chapter expires December 31, 2006.
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CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD OVERLAY ZONE
AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. Cnnncil A~nrnval Effective Date gee/inn~ A ffeclecl
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CITY OF CARMEL
JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2004
To: Carmel Plan Commission Subdivision Committee
From: Mike Hollibau
Dept. of Community Services
Copy: Mo Merhoff, Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce
Re: Cannel Drive- Range Line Road Overlay Zone Dratl Ordinance
Attached for your review are amended Drafts, in both clean-draft and black-line and
forms to assist with your understanding of the "first round" modifications.
Many of the modifications come as a result of public input, written and fi:om phone calls
to the Department fi:om interested property owners. Copies of written comments are also
included with this memo.
This modified draft is by no means considered perfect, but an incremental step toward a
final ordinance that makes sense as a framework for growth and change in this area. We
look forward to working through the important issues and concerns at the March 2
Subdivision Committee meeting.
DEP^RTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ON~ OvTc SQU^RE, C^Rr,4EL, IN 46032 PHONE 317.571.2417, F^X 317.571.2426
MICHAEL P. HOLLIBAUGH, DIRECTOR
DRAFF ZONING ORDINANCE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGELINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.0 Carmel Drive - Ranoe I ine Road Overlay Znne.
23F.0.1
Piirpn~e latent and Aarhr, rity The purpose of this zone is to provide consistent design
treatment for properties in the central city, to enhance the aesthetic qualities of these properties,
and to protect the health and safety of property owners. This district is superimposed over the
other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall supersede those of the primary zoning
districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan Commission, in establishing this zone, is
relyingonI.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq. (amended per Z-365-Ol )
23F.1
Di~trlnt Ylntmdarlen The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as follows:
23F.1.1 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive to the west.
23F. 1.2 Range Line Road The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road between
116a' Street to the south and 1st Street South, to the north.
23F.1.3 Parcels zoned C- 1 City Center, and C-2 Old Town shall be exempt from the requirements of
the Zone.
23F.2Plan Cnrnrni~ion ApprnvM.
23F.2.1 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone that is to be
developed for commercial purposes or as a Planned Unit Development.
23F.2.2 A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether to approve or
disapprove a DP. However, a DP shall not be required for additions to existing structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure and continue the architectural design of the existing
structure, including exterior color and materials; doors, windows and other detailing; and,
b. Do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure,
applicable from the date of this ordinance.
23F.2.3 Plan Commission approval of the Architecture, Landscaping Plan, Lighting Plan, and Signage
(ADLS) is required prior to issuance of an Improvement Location Permit. If a parcel is located
both inside and outside of the Zone, ADLS approval is required for the entire parcel to be
developed.
?,3F 3
Prohibited lT~en See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.3.1 Automobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
23F.3.2 Lumber or Brick Yard
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23F.3.3
23F.3.4
23F.3.5
23F.3.6
23F.3.7
23F.3.8
23F.3.9
23F.3.10
Shooting Range or Gallery
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Disposal of Radioactive Materials
Sanitary Landfill
Grain Elevator
Junk or Salvage Yard
Penal or Correctional Institution
All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.4 gnildin~ .qetbaek~
23F4.1
Front Setback - Range Line Road and Carmel Drive
a. Minimum:five (5) feet
b. Maximum: ten (10) feet
a. Up to twenty-percent (20%) of the front faqade may be recessed up to ten (10) feet, for
entrances and outdoor seating, subject to Commission approval
23F.4.2 Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings or
other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.5
ghfilding Orientatian.
23F.5. I Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets and occupy a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.5.2 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.5.3 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.5.4 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street.
23F.6 Bililding Height.
23F.61
23F.6.2
23F.6.3
Principal Buildings must be at least two floors of occupiable space.
Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
Maximum height: fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
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23F.7
Ruilding Fnotprlnt
23F.7. l Minimum: 5000 square feet.
23F.7.2 Maximum: 20,000 square feet.
23.F.8
23F.8.1 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.8.2 Rear building faq:ade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side faqades.
23F.9
ArchitectnrM Design Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types, whose
characteristics include:
23F.9.1 A ground floor with transparent storefront glass
23F.9.2 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F.9.3 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a trim
at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.9.4 The fagjade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.9.5
The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features
of the first floor.
23F.9.6
Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the first floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
23F.9.7 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.9.8 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
23F.9.9
Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the faqade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.9.10
Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail and
ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.9.11
Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using
parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the overall
building design and approved by the Commission.
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23F. 10 ~' ~ncl~caplng.
23F. 10.1
Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F.10.2
A five4oot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking areas.
The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs per 100 linear
feet.
23F.10.3 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof.
23F.10.4 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall be
planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F. 10.5 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F.10.6
Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F. 10.7
All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F. 10.8
It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings
with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting areas, and
keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F. 10.9
No landscaping which has been approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially
altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval.
However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his
designee in order to conform to specific site conditions.
23F.10.10 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.11
l ~ighting.
23F.11.1 Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible,
and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted City style.
23F. 11.2 Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
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23F.12
23F. 13
23F.14
23F. I1.3
23F.11.4
23F. 11.5
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90) feet
of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F. 12.1 Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign Ordinance
regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25.7.02-13 shall apply to the Zone.
23F. 12.2 Prohibited signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-4 shall apply.
23F. 12.3 Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and not obscure
details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
Pedestrian Circnlatlrm
23F. 13.1 Sidewalks along public streets shall be eight (8) feet in width.
23F. 13.2 Walkways shall provide access between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or
the street. Unless otherwise noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be
six (6) feet.
23F. 13.3 Sidewalks and walkways, when adjacent to commercial buildings should be covered to shelter
pedestrians when walking from place to place.
23F. 13.4 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 13.5 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
Parking
23.F.14.1 Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
23F. 14.2 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per 23.10.3.
23F.14.3 Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10~ x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
23F. 14.4 Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shaI1 be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway, and
coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
23F. 14.5 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
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23F. 15 Prodllct Material R, Refii~e gmrage
23F.15.1 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building,
unless otherwise directed in other areas of this ordinance.
23F. 15.2
Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
a. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
b. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 15.2
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
a. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
b. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
c. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall site
layout.
d. Be approved by the Commission.
23F.16
tither Reql,lrement~.
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
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23F-6
DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGELINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.0 Carmel Drive: - Range l.lne Road Overlay 7nne.
23F.0.1
purp. c~e Intent and Anthorlty. The purpose of this zone is to provide consistent design
treatment for properties in the central city, to enhance the aesthetic qualities of these properties,
and to protect the health and safety of property owners. This district is superimposed over the
other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall supersede those of the primary zoning
districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan Commission, in establishing this zone, is
relyingonI.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq. (amended per Z-365-O l )
23F. I
Di~trlct Ptnundariea~ The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as
follows:
23F.1.1
23F. 1.2
Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Carmel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive Old M~, ;,l;,m~tr~x:-r to the west. [
Range Line Road The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and Ist Street South, to the north.
23F. 1.3 Parcels zoned C-1 Ccity Center, and C-2 Old Town shall be exempt from the requirements of
the Zone.
23F.2 ' ' ·
23F.2.1
The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the
Development Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road
Overlay Zone that is to be developed for commercial purposes or as a Planned Unit
Development.
23F.2.2
A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether to approve or
disapprove a DP. However, a DP shall not be required for additions to existing
structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure and continue the architectural design of the
existing structure, including exterior color and materials; doors, windows and other
detailing; and,
b. Do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the original gross floor area of the existing
structure, applicable from the date of this ordinance.
23F.2.3
Plan Commission approval of the Architecture, Landscaping Plan, Lighting Plan, and
Signage (ADLS) is required prior to issuance of an Improvement Location Permit. If a
parcel is located both inside and outside of the Zone, ADLS approval is required for the
entire parcel to be developed.
C.h.nter 2ctF (~rrn~l Drive- R~n~e l.ine Road Ovt'rlav Tone. 2/27/2004
23F-1
DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
23K3
23F.3~.1
23F.32.2
23F.3~.3
Prohibitecl llge~ See Appendix A
Automobile, Truck, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
Lumber or Brick Yard
Shooting Range or Gallery
23F.3~_.4 Sexually Oriented Businesses
23F.3_~.5 Disposal of Radioactive Materials
23F.32.6 Sanitary Landfill
23F.3~.7 Grain Elevator
23F.3~_.8 Junk or Salvage Yard
23F.3xL9 Penal or Correctional Institution
23F.3~-. 10 ?? All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.4~ Bllilcllng Slethacka
23F.5~
23F.3. I Front Setback - Range Line Road and Carmel Driver'nx'z,-,~. ,_d fi~rr~-h~_, i,._.ht-,,I-,,o3
a. Minimum: five (5) feet
b. Maximum: ten (10) feet
a. Up to twenty-percent (20%) of the front fagade my be recessed up to ten (10) feet,
for entrances and outdoor seating, subject to Commission approval
23F.4.4:~ 3 Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however.
x,~dk,,,~)~ I,m~.' pa: ~ ~kmgnmrrsr-b¢ ~ w,,,,,,,,[w,', ~,i' ~ ~, ~ j ~ ·,_. no bBuildings or other
permanent improvement shall *mt encroach into required landscape areas.
B]]ilcling C~rientntinn
23F.5=L 1 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building that
fronts on those streets and occupy a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.5~.2 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.5~.3 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.5.4 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and
visible from the street.
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DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
23F.65
23F.76
23.F.8~
23F.9~
B.ildin~ 1-fei~ht
23F.65:1 Principal Buildings must be at least two floors of occupiable space.
23F.65.2 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.65.3 Maximum height: fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
Rnildlng }:ootprint
23F.76.1 Minimum: 5000,~.F/t-It-~ square feet.
23F.76.2 Maximum: 20,000tS~tF~tl square feet.
Cnn~trnctinn MaterlalR
23F.87.1 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.8¥.2 Rear building fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must be
coordinated with the front and side fa9ades.
Arehlteamral DeRiEn Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefront types,
whose characteristics include:
23F.98.1 A ground floor with transparent storefront glass
23F.9~.2 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into the wall
23F.9S.3 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.9~.4 The fag:adc shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and
features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.98.5 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F.9~¢.6 Buildings must have retail storefronts along the public street front of the first floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
23F.9,~.8 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.gH.9 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a metal
and glass curtain wall.
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23F.91q.10 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.9S. 11 Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front elevation of the building at the ground level.
Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F.9S.12 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.10tt l.~n&c~ping
23F.10'9.1 Shade trees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a minimum
of thirty (30) feet.
23F.10~.2 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs per 100
linear feet.
23F.10~.3 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot wide
planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masonry walls, or combination thereof.
23F.10'~.4 Shade trees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F.10~.5 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F.109.6 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH or
larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F.10~.7 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost of
the remaining, uninstalled landscape material.
23F.10c9.8 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F.10"/.9 No landscaping which has been approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially
altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval.
However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his
designee in order to conform to specific site conditions.
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DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
23F.10~. 10 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street
and any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method
approved by the Commission.
23F.11t~ I ighting
23F.11¢. I Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted
City style.
23F. 11~.2 Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site
and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-family
residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line.
23F. 11¢L3 Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
23F. 11~.4 All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
23F. 11~.5 The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or
twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90)
feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.12~ Signage
23F. 12+.1 Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otherwise noted below, the Sign
Ordinance regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25.7.02-13 shall apply to the
Zone.
23F.12+.2 Prohibited signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-4 shall apply.
23F.12+.3 Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and not obscure
details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
23F. 13~
23F.13a-.1 Sidewalks along public streets shall be eight (8) feet in width.
23F.13~.2 Walkways shall l,c I'~ ~ idcd~to provide access between rear parking areas and Principal
building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise noted in this ordinance, the minimum width
for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F.13~_.3 Sidewalks and walkways, when adjacent to commercial buildings should be covered to shelter
pedestrians when walking from place to place.
23F. 13~-.4 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 13~-.5 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
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23F-5
DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
23F. 143
parking.
23F. 145.2 Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
23F.143.3 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened ~r~,m Ihr-<irk'xx'illk
l?tmx~ Hx:-Imvmvcrcc,-:-rrr lw~gc~'r Per 23.10.3
23F.149.4 Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
23F. 143.5 Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
23F.143.6 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F.15~
23F. 15-4.1 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building,
unless otherwise directed in other areas of this ordinance.
23F.15~.2 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
a. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
b. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. 15~4.2 Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
a. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
b. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
c. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
d. Be approved by the Commission.
23[:. 15---tq:lrr{%Jrran~s's':rlm~\~JOrrrrrd-
23F. 16
All other requirements not mentioned in this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
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23F-6
' d
Issues connected wxth propose Chapter 23F of the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance as drafted
· Existing businesses in the affected areas request time to contribute to the process.
The ordinance is similar to overlays developed for City Center and Old Meridian.
However, those areas were both primarily undeveloped, and in the case of Old
Meridian, the existing development - Meijer - was taken into account. In this case,
the area affected is developed and existing businesses do not appear to have been
taken into account.
There is a need for a clear definition for existing businesses of what circumstances
would invoke requirement of compliance with the overlay.
o Loss of building through fire, tornado or other happenstance out of the
owner's control?
o Remodel, add-on (by percentage, requirement of building permit or some
other value?)
o Change in business ownership?
o Change in business entity?
What is the rationale behind the zero setback? Carmel Drive could need a center
turn lane, widening, other additional lanes or improvements/expansions in the
future. How would they be accommodated?
· How will variances be accommodated, if at all?
What is the rationale behind two-story requirement and size of footprint, both of
which substantially increase construction costs and lessen the opportunity for
potentially interested business entities or developers.
Several recently-completed buildings do not comply, meaning those businesses
would incur additional costs, at the very least, of obtaining a variance at such time
as they remodel or sell.
An 8000 square foot building with appropriate parking, landscaping, etc. simply
will not fit on several of the smaller properties. How is that being considered in the
overlay? This and other parts of the proposal could seriously limit the
opportunities for existing businesses to sell their business or their property due to
the expense of complying with the overlay.
Vague language (e.g. "rear building materials (colors and composition must be
coordinated with front and side facades" (23F.7.2); "pedestrian scale" 23F.8.11 and
"other requirements remain in place" (23F. 16) make predictability difficult for
future developers.
What need does the ordinance address that cannot be answered by the ordinances
already in place or by clarifying some of the areas within those ordinances that
make predictability for developers extremely difficult?
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Mo Merhoff [mo@carmelchamber.com]
Monday, February 23, 2004 4:04 PM
Hollibaugh, Mike P
RE: Carmel Drivel Range Line Overlay
Overlay issue
p0lnH.d0c
Hi Mike:
I'm continuing to receive input on this, but here ar the issues on the
overlay we've compiled so far,
Mo
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Dave Coots [DCoots@chwlaw.com]
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:48 AM
hollibaugh mike (E-mail)
Carmel Drive/Rangeling Road Oveday
Mike, as an abuttin9 Carmel Drive landowner and an attorney having represented a number of
affected landowners, I would ask that the Commission at its 2/17/04 meeting table the
public hearing since I am told that no proposed ordinance has been made available for
public study prior to the hearing date. I do have a copy of Chapter 23F, but am advised
that changes are being made to that ordinance.
Some initial concerns raised by 23F are:
1. what is grandfathered in terms of remodeling, add-on, etc
2. how can you exclude uses that currently exist without compensation or condemnation
process
3. what is the rational behind zero setback when Carmel Dr conceivably will need a center
turn lane, widening, center trolly lane or whatever.
4. new construction(which probably will require a tear down) could not use existing
foundations, utility locations, parking lots, existing trees or otherwise. It seems as if
the ordinance is designed for a vacant strip(like City Center) and not what exists.
5. requiring 2 floors of occupied space adds substantial costs to construction re
elevators, construction methods(metal beams) handicap access
6. what is the rational behind the footprint requirement/restriction
7. architecturally, few offices want/need a ground floor with storefront glass
As you can see, a number of questions exist as to the ordinance I reviewed and by no means
do I feel the above complete. I guess I am having a real problem understanding what is
wrong with what we now have that requires such a radical change. I do believe ADLS review
along both corridors makes sense, but within the confines of the underlying ordinance, not
a remake.
Would appreciate your thoughts, a continuance of tonights hearing with time to participate
with the department to address what the percieved concerns are and time to include
affected property owners in the drafting, not responding to the proposed ordinance. Thanks
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGELINE ROAD CORRIDOR - OVERLAY ZONE
23F.0 Carmel Drive - Range I.ine Road Overlay 7nne-.
23F.0.1
Pu?t)ge: Intent and Authority. The purpose &this zone is to provide consistent design
treatment for properties in the centml city, to enhance the aesthetic qualities of these
properties, and to protect the health and safety of property owners. This district is
superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall supersede those
of the primary zoning districts over which it is superimposed. The Plan Commission, in
establishing this zone, is relying on I.C. 36-%4-1400 etseq. (amendedperZ-365-O0
23F. I
District glmmda,'ics The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The zone shall generally be defined as
follows:
23F. 1.1 Carmel Drive. The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Cannel Drive, between
Keystone Avenue to the east, and Gradle Drive' ""J'' ................... '" "' ' to the west.
23F.1.2 Range Line Road The District shall affect all parcels of land that abut Range Line Road
between 116th Street to the south and 1s~ Street South, to the north.
23F.1.3 Parcels zoned C-I Ccity Center, and C-2 Old Town shall be exempt from the requirements of
the Zone.
23F.2 Plan (?nmmiqglnn Apprnval,
23F.2.1
23F.2.2
The Plat] Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the
Develop~nent Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road
Overlay Zone that is to be developed for commercial purposes or as a Planned Unit
Development.
A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether to approve
or disapprove a DP. However, a DP shall not be required for additions to existing
structures which:
a. Are attached to the existing structure and continue the architectural design of the
existing structure, including exterior color and materials; doors, windows and other
0.etailila~; and.
b. L~O no~excecd twenty percent (20%) of the original gross floor area of the existing
structure, applicable from the date of this ordinance.
23F.2.3
Plan Commission approval of the Architecture, Landscaping Plan, Lighting Plan, and
Signage (ADLS) is required prior to issuance of an Improvement Location Permit. If a
parcel is located both inside and outside of the Zone, ADLS approval is required for the
entire parcel to be developed.
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23F-1
Prnhihited t Ne~ See Appendix A Ti,~ ~vllv ~i,,/~ ..... ho:: b~ ~,~:,~bk~d ~:.~.~ho.t ~ 2
23F.3~'.1 Antomobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
23F.3~:.2 Lumbar or Brick Yard
23F.3~:.3 Shooting Range or Gallery
23F.3~.4 Sexually Oriented Businesses
23F.3~.5 Disposal of Radioactive Materials
23F.3~.6 Sanitary Landfill
23F.3'~.7 Grain Elevator
23F.3~.8 Junk or Salvage Yard
23F.3'~.9 Penal or Correctional Iostitution
23F.3'2'. 10 .oq All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.43 Ruilding gethaek~
23F.54
23F.3.1 Front Setback- Range Line Road and Carmel Drive,
232.3.2
a. Minimnm:five (5) feet
b. Maximum: ten (10) feet
a. Up to twenty-percent (20%) of the front facade may be recessed up to ten (10) feet,
for entrances and outdoor seating, subject to Commission approval
23F.4.43.3 Side and Rear Setbacks. There am no minimum side or rear setbacks; however,
walk~,,,;,= [,~ ,,~a, pa&big ii;ho; b,. ,, si~iiiiii ..... felt. ((,) f,.,.~ ,,id,.. no bBuildings or other
permanent improvement shall not encroach into required landscape areas.
Fh,ilding Orientation
23F.54.1 Every parcel with frontage on Cannel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building
that froats on those streets and occupy a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.54.2 Additional buildings may be built in the r~ar of the property.
23F.54.3 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street
23F.5.4 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature
and visible from the street.
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23F-2
23F.65
R,,ilding Neighl
23F.65:1 Principal Buildings must be at least two floors of occupiable space.
23F.65.2 Minimum height: twenty-six (26) feet
23F.65.3 Maximum height: fifty-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.76
23F.76.1 M h~imura: 5000,~,000 square feet.
23F.76.2 Maximum: 20,00515,000 square feet.
23.F.8~
23F.8~. 1 Principal Buildings must be faced on front and sides with brick or stone and trimmed in metal,
stone, precast concrete, wood, or stucco.
23F.8:A2 Rear bo flding fagade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must
be coordinated with the front and side fagades.
23F.98
Arehileemral Design Buildings in the Zone must be built as multi-story commercial storefxont types,
whose characteristics include:
23F.9~. 1 A ground floor with transparent storefront glass
23F.98.2 Upper floors built of brick with windows inserted into thC wall
23F.98'.3 A distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elemants, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.98.4 The fagade shall be flat, with relief provided by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors,
and features such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F.98.5 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F.98'.6 Buildings must have retail stomfronts along the public street front of the f'u'st floor of the
building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance lobbies for upper
floors.
23 F.98.8 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F.98.9 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed antirely of a
metal aud glass curtain wall.
23 F.98.10 Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style,
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23F-3
material, colors, and details; do not conceal amhitectuml features (such as comices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair fagade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.98. l I Pedestrian scale detailing is required on the front eievation of the building at the ground level.
Because the baildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated detail
and ornament that is sealed to the pedestrian.
23F.98.12 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
23F.109 I nnrl~en.ning
23F.109.1 Shade trees shall be planted within the street fight-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be filly (50) feet, and a
mininmm of thirty (30) feet.
23F.109.2 A five-l'oot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs per 100
linear t'eet.
23F.109.3 Parking areas shall be completely screened from the street right-of-way with a six (6) foot
wide planting strip using shrubbery, hedges, shade trees, masom'y walls, or combination
thereof.
23F.109.4 Shade u'ees shall be planted within parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
be planted one (l) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
23F.109.5 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and, similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
23F.109.6 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50°/3 of all trees that are 6" DBH
or larger and located within the required yard/setback areas.
23F.109.7 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost
of the remaining, uninstailed landscape material.
23F.109.8 It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead
plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds.
23F.109.9 No landscaping which has been approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially
altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Plan Commission approval.
However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his
designee in order to confoma to specific site conditions.
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23F.109.10 Ground level mechanical/ teleconm~unication equipment shall be screened from the
Street and any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other
method approved by the Commission.
23F.110 I ighling
23F. 110.1 Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted
City style.
23F. 110.2 Exterior lighting of fl~e building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed offthe
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candies at the property
line.
23F. 110.3 Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rool'top lighting shall be prohibited.
23F. 110.4 All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
23F. 110.5 The maxiomm height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) l'eet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fii~een (15) feet.
23F.12+ 5;ignage.
23F. 12+. 1 Unless specified as exempt or prohibited signage, or otMrwise noted below, the Sign
Ordinance regulations pertaining to Old Town Carmel, Section 25.7.02-13 shall apply to the
Zone.
23F. 12+.2 Prohibited signs: The provisions in Section 25.07.01-4 shall apply. bllok;,,~, ~ul,;,~, tl .... ,, ;th ai,:,ving ..... v,m..,; ..... Io,.,
23F.12+.3 Wall signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and not obscure
details o£ the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
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23F. 13t'. 1 Sidewalks along public streets shall be eight (8) feet in width.
23F. 13~'.2 Walkways shall b~ },~,.~id~d to provide access between rear parking areas and Principal
building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise noted in this ordinance, the minimum width
for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23 F. 13~:.3 Sidewalks and walkways, when adjacent to commercial buildings should be covered to shelter
pedestrians when walking from place to place.
23F. 13~:.4 Neither sidewalks nor walkways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F. 13-2-.5 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining properties
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23F. 14B'.2 Parking areas shall be setback not less than six (6) feet behind the Front Build-to-Line.
23F. 1453 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened f,,,..
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23F.145.4 Parking space dimensiuns shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for bumper
overhang.
23F.1453'.5 Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access.
23F. 145.6 Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
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23 F. 154.1 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building,
unless otherwise directed in other areas of this ordinance.
23F. 154.2 Ally Accessory Building for storage shall:
a. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
b. Be approved by the Commission.
23F. I ~,~.2 Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
a. Accommodate waste and recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
b. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
c. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
d, Be approved bythe Commission.
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All other requirements not mentioned ia this Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
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CHAPTER 23F: CARMEL DRIVE - RANGE LINE ROAD OVERLAY ZONE
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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date: January 7, 2005
To: Plan Commission Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: January 18th Meeting:
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay; Text and
Map Amendments
The following agenda items were placed under Old Business due to changes approved by the
Carmel City Council. On September 29, 2004, the text amendment ordinance was Certified to
the City Council with no recommendation. On October 22, 2004, the map amendment ordinance
was Certified to the City Council with no recommendation. The City Council approved the items
with amendments on December 20, 2004. Indiana Code requires the Plan Commission to
approve or disapprove the Council's amendments within 45 days. Below is a summary of the
Council's approved changes. Attached for your review are the amended ordinances.
Docket No. 04010027 OA; Z-444-04
Proposed Chapter 23F: Carmel Dr - Range Line Rd Overlay Zone
· 23F.02.02 pg.2 Removal of the text "or modifications"
· 23F.04.03 pg.4
· 23F.09.01 pg.5
· 23F.10 pg.5
Removal of 5,000 square foot threshold requirement for DP
Increase 90% to 100% destruction allowance
Add stucco and brick to face and trim materials, respectively
Clarifying language to Architectural Design section
Docket No. 04080048 Z; Z-463-04: Carmel Dr - Range Line Rd Overlay: Rezone
The Council chose to reduce the boundaries of the Overlay along Carmel Drive. The
Zone will be limited at the Monon Trail to the west and to Executive Drive to the east
along Carmel Drive. The areas along Range Line Road remain as proposed.
If you have any questions please give me a call at 571 ~2417.
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ORDINANCE NO. Z-444-04
AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance adopting Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WltEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") Docket
No. 16-96 CP was given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel/Clay Advisory Plan
Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly approved by Resolution No. CC-09-03-96-03 of the
Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WltEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is reasonable and necessary to promote
and accommodate the orderly growth and development of the City of Carmel and Clay Township
by providing a temporary regulation that will complement the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel
City Center and Old Town, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's
central business district (CBD) is adopted; and
WItEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
amend the text of the zoning ordinance; and
WItEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-
1600-02, the Carmel Zoning Ordinance is incorporated by reference into the Carmel City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 et seq. and after Docket No. 04010027 OA
having received no recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday,
September 21, 2004, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. Z-289, as amended), to read as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone to read as follows:
23F.00 Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
23F.00.01
Pumose. Intent and Authority. The purpose of this overlay zone is to protect and enhance the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens and propexty owners of Carmel by allowing for the
establishment of an uptown business district that will support a range of activities and
opportunities to all segments of the community; with mixed-uses in multi-story buildings; is
pedestrian oriented and supportive of multiple modes of transportation; with buildings and a
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streetscape which are attractive and safely designed in order to enhance the livabflity of the
city.
It is the City's intent to achieve the purpose of this zone by:
· Providing a consistent urban design treamaent for private and public properties in central
Carmel;
· Providing additional opportunities for investment and reinvestment in real estate by
mandating higher intensity of development;
· M~n~m~zlng suburban sprawl, through re-nsc and redevelopment of the community's land
resources;
· Minimize community infrastructure costs thru the more efficient use of land;
· Providing controls for architecture and landscape design to establish continuity of design
between projects and to improve the physical relationship between new buildings and
overall commur).ity.
Further, it is thc intant of this overlay zone to provide a temporary regulation, that will
support the ongoing redevelopment of Carmel City Center, and Old Towa, and the Avenue of
Art and Design, acting as a transition regulation until a specific plan for Carmel's central
business district (CBD) is adopted, and which plan will serve as the basis for CBD Zone
regulations.
This district is superimposed over the other primary zoning districts and its regulations shall
supersede those of the primary zoning districts over which it is superinapnsed. In establisking
this zone, the Plan Commission and Council relies on I.C. 36-7-4-1400 etseq.
Ao~lication Procedure.
A. Develoomant Plan. See Section 24.99(,~): Development Plan.
B. Arcl~tectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscapin~ and Sik, nage (ADL$~. See Section
24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and $ignage (ADLS}.
23F.01 Dis~ict Boundaries. The boundaries of the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Corridor Overlay Zone (the
Zone) are hereby establishad as approved on the Zoning Map.
23F.01.01 Parcels in the C-l/City Center and C-2/Old Town DisU/cts shall be exempt f~om the
requirements of the Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.01 The Plan Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development
Plan (DP) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) for
any tract of land in the Carmel Drive - Range Line Koad Corridor Overlay Zone as required
in Sections 23F.02.02 and 23F.02.03.
23F.02.02 Development Plan. A public hearing shall be held by the Comm/ssion before it decides
whether to approve or disapprove a DP. A DP shall be required for additions c:' =~c~..Lfica~c=:
to existing smactures which exceed either of the following:
A. Fif~ percent (50%) of the original gross floor area of the existing structure, applicable
from the date of this ordinance, or
E. F.;;'e ~cu:and (5,999) :qua:e fc~.t.
23F.02.03 Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. The Commission shall
review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural Desig~ Exlerior Lighting,
Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to property, site layout, parking and site
circulation, consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 23F.08 through Section 23F.16,
Section 24.03 and such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
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A. The estabhshment ofeny use of land;
B. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, except maintenance and/or repairs
consistent with previously approved ADLS. In cases where properties were developed
prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance and/or repairs shall be consistent with the
previously approved Improvement Location Permit;
C. Any change in site improvements which are not consistent with previously approved
ADLS. In cases where properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, changes in
site improvements shall be consistent with the previously approved Improvement
Location Permit.
Zouln~ Waiver. The Commission may, afler a public hearing, grant a Zoning Waiver of the
dimensional and quantitative standards of this Chapter, by not greater than thirty-five percent
(35%). Any approval to permit such a waiver shall be subject to the following criteria:
A. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan and the adjoining streetscapes
and neighborhoods.
B. The proposal shall not produce a Site Plan or street/circulation system that would be
impractical or detract from the appearance of the Develepment Plan or the District, and
shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access. C. The proposal shall exhibit
extraordinary sits desiga characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased
landscape treatment, tree preservation, provisions for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgment,
secure the purposes of this Chapter. This Section does not affect the right of the applicant
under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards provided
under IC 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Ordinance.
23F.03 Permitted Uses. See Appendix A- Schedule of Uses.
23F.03.01 All Uses which are permitted in the underlying primary'zoning district(s), except those uses
expressly prohibited by Section 23F.04, are permitted in the Zone.
23F.03.02 Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of a project's gross floor area in districts where residential is not permitted in the
underlying zoning district.
23F.04 Special Uses; Prohi~oited Uses. See Appendix A - Schedule of Uses.
23F.04.01 Special Uses.
All Special Uses which are permitted (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board)
in the underlying zoning district(s), except those uses expressly excluded in this Section or in
Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone upon the approval of the
Board. In addition, any Use ex/sting at the time of the passage of this Chapter which does not
conform to Section 23F. 03: Permitted Uses but which otherwise does conform to the
apphcable Use provisions of the underlying zoning district(s), shall be deemed to be and shall
be a Special Use under this Chapter. Such Uses shall not be considered legal nonconforming
uses nor require Special Use approval for continuance but shall require Special Use approval
for any alteration, enlargement or extension.
23F.04.02 Proba"oited Uses.
A. Automobile, Track, Boat, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing or RV Sales.
B. Sexually Oriented Businesses
C. All Industrial Uses in Appendix A
23F.04.03 Restoration afler Destruction of Building.
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than n.k:e~'one hundred percent (90100%) or less of its square footage at the time of such
destruction by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, act of God, riot or act of a public
enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Chapter; or shall prevent the continuance of the use,
except an illegal nonconformlnS use, of such building, structure or part thereof, as such use
existed at the time of such impairment of such building, structure or part thereof. All such
restoration and construction shall be subject to the obtaining of an Improvement Location
Permit, with the fees waived for the restoration of a building or structure destroyed la:: th;n
uin¢~' one htmdred percent (90100%) or less and restored according to its state of existence
prior to destruction. All restorations resulting in a divergence from original plans ::- r~:t~mg
a buildi:~g ,~r :~,',~wr: '3::tr:7:~ :'2x~' para:::t (90%) z:' n:c.r: shall be subject to obtaining an
Improvement Location Permit and payment of fees and comply with Sections 23F.09 and
23F.10.
23F.05 Building Setbacks.
23F.05.01 Build-to Line.
A. Minimum: Zero (0) feet, subject to recorded utihty easement(s).
B. Maximum: Ten (10) feet, subject to recorded utility easement(s) and to subparagraph C
below.
C. Up to seventy-percent (70%) of the front faqade may be recessed for entrances and
outdoor seating; however, no entrance shah be recessed more than ten (10) feet, and no
outdoor seating area shall be recessed more than twenty (20) feet, subject to Commission
approval.
23F.05.02 Side and Rear Setbacks. There are no minimum side or rear setbacks; however, no buildings
or other permanent improvement shall encroach into required landscape areas.
23F.05.03 Conflicting Requirements. Wherever there ex/sts a conflict between the building setback
requirements of the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone and the
Carmel Drive - Range [/me Road Overlay Zone, the State Highway 431/Keystone Avenue
Corridor Overlay Zone shall govern.
23F.06 Building Orientation.
23F.06.01 Every parcel with frontage on Carmel Drive and/or Range Line Road must have a building
that fronts on those streets.
23F.06.02 Except for those lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street, every parcel must
have a building that occupies a minimum of 70% of that frontage.
23F.06.03 Buildings on lots with 120 feet or less of frontage on a public street must occupy the
maximum amount of frontage, except for driveways, sidewalks and landscape areas, as
required by the Ordinance.
23F.06.04 Additional buildings may be built in the rear of the property.
23F.06.05 All Principal Buildings shall face a public street, with a primary entrance from a public street.
23F.06.06 The primary entrance must be readily apparent as a prominent architectural feature and visible
from the street
23F.07 Building Height.
23F.07.01 Principal Buildings must have at least two floors of occupiable space. The second and higher
floors must be at 1east fifty percent (50%) the size of the building footprint and must be
oriented to the front of the building such that its front line is equal to that of the first floor.
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Maximum height:
A. Thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, whichever is greater, ff adjacent to single-family
residential zone.
B. Fife-five (55) feet, or five (5) stories, whichever is greater.
23F.08 Building Foot~rint.
23F.08.01 Minimum: 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
23F.08.02 Max/mum: 40,000 square feet.
23F.09 Construction Materials.
23F.09.01 Principal Bu/ldings must be faced on front and sides with brick, stone, stucco or similarly
detailed precast conc~eta and trimmed in metal, stone, precast concrete, wood, o~-stucco~ or
brick.
23F.09.02 Rear building faCade materials may vary, however, its material colors and composition must
be coordinated with the front and side facades.
23F.I0 ArchitectusalDesign. Bulldings in the Zone mnst lz: 5'~!t :z n:u!fi :tcG':::mmcrc!:!ctcr:frc::ttyi:e:,
xvhc:* :!:::m:t:~:~:: inzhi~zinclude the following characteristics:
23F. 10.01 Ground and upper floors with transparent glass; ground floor elevations must incorporate the
transparent glass as a significant component.
23F.10.02 3, distinct cornice line at the top of the wall and intermediate horizontal elements, such as a
trim at the top of the ground floor are optional.
23F.I 0.03 The fagade shall be provided relief by windows and surrounds, storefronts, doors, and features
such as special brick coursing, pilasters and lintels.
23F. I 0.04 The first floor and all other floors will have a coordinated composition, which will usually be
indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and
features of the first floor.
23F.10.05 When applicable, retail storefrunts shall be oriented along the public street front of the first
floor of the building, except for pedestrian entrances to parking areas or small entrance
lobbies for upper floors.
23F. 10.06 Every face of the building with frontage on a public street must have openings for windows.
23F. 10.07 Large expanses of glass are allowed, but the building may not be constructed entirely of a
metal and glass curtain wall.
23F. 10.08 Fixed or relzactable awnings are permitted if they complement a buildmg's architectural style,
material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns,
pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an
integral part of the fagade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited.
23F.10.09 Pedestxian scale detailing is encouraged on the front elevation of the building at the ground
level. Because the buildings are viewed very close up, all buildings should exhibit articulated
detail and ornament that is scaled to the pedestrian.
23F. 10.10 Rooftop mechanical and telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides
using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar method and which are integrated into the
overall building design and approved by the Commission.
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4 23F.11.01 Shade ~xees shall be planted within the street right-of-way, parallel to each street, per the
5 standards of the City. Maximum spacing between trees shall be fifty (50) feet, and a
6 min;n~am of thirty (30) feet.
7 23F. 11.02 A five-foot (5') wide planting strip shall be provided along the sides and rear of all parking
8 areas. The minimum planting shall include two (2) shade trees and thirty (30) shrubs per 100
9 linear feet.
10 23F. 11.03 Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk
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12 23F.11.04 Shade trees shall be planted w~*h~n parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet. There shall
13 be planted one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs per every nine (9) spaces.
14 23F. 11.05 The design of fencing, sound walls, trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
15 the architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing.
16 23F. 11.06 Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall
17 site desig~ The landscape plan must preserve not less than 50% of all trees that are 6" DBH
18 or larger and located w~thin the required yard/sethack areas.
19 23F.11.07 All landscaping approved as part of an ADLS plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
20 Cerfficate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved
21 landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the
22 issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for the amount equal to the total installed cost
23 of the remaining, ,mln~talled landscape material.
24 23F. 11.08 It shall be the raspons~ility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all
25 trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the ADLS Plans in accordance with
26 the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include,-but is not limited to, replacing dead
27 plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting
28 areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Street trees in
29 this zone will be maintained by the City.
30 23F.11.09 All landscaping is subject to approval by the Commission. No landscaping which has been
31 approved by the Plan Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed
32 without first obtaining further Comm~ssinn approval. However, minor material alterations in
33 landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform to specific
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35 23F.11.10 Ground level mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and
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Stxeet lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when
possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and ora design per the adopted
City style.
Exterior light&ag of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the
site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single-
family residential uses, ilJumination levels shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property
line.
Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color.
Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited.
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All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from
concealed, low level fixtures.
The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height,
or twenty-five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety
(90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
23F.13
Signage.
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Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Signs
B. All other signs specified in Section 25.07.01-4: Prohibited Signs.
Wall signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and not obscure details of the building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the
cornice line of a building. Size shall be determined by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
In cases where Wall Signs are located less than five feet (5') from a right-of-way line, the
Wall Sign shall be deemed to be located five (5) feet from the right-of-way for purposes of
applying Sign Chart A to determine the allowable sign area.
23F.14 p ede~than Circulation.
23F. 14.01 Sidewalks along public streets shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
23F.14.02 WaLk'ways shall be provided on at least one side of the building and shall provide access
between rear parking areas and Principal building entrances or the street. Unless otherwise
noted in this ordinance, the minimum width for walkways shall be six (6) feet.
23F. 14.03 Neither sidewalks nor walk'ways shall be used by automotive traffic.
23F.14.04 Pedestrian access shall be coordinated with and provided to adjoining prope~es.
23F.15 Parking.
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Parking areas shall be setback not leas than slx (6) feet beh/nd the From Build-to-Line.
Parking areas shaI1 be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened per Section
23F. 11.03.
Parking space dimensions shall be 9' x 20', or 10' x 18', including two (2) feet for' bumper
overhang.
Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway,
and coordinated to accommodate pedes~an access.
Paths within parking lots of more than three rows shall be designated to accommodate
pedest~'iann safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or building(s). Such paths
may consist of striping.
Bicycle parking shall be provided, one space per 100 feet of street frontage.
23F. 16 product Material & Refuse Storage.
23F. 16.01 Material or product storage shall occur within the Principal building or an Accessory building.
23F.16.02 Any Accessory Building for storage shall:
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A. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
B. Be approved by the Commission.
Any Accessory Building for storage or disposal of refuse shall:
A. Accommodate waste aud recyclable materials, and, if applicable, grease or other cooking
refuse.
B. Be fully enclosed except for doors or gates which are kept closed unless loading or
unloading.
C. Be architecturally compatible with the Principal building and integrated into the overall
site layout.
D. Be approved by the Commission.
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Other Reouirements.
All other requirements not mentioned in th/s Section shall remain as stated for that primary zoning
classification district mapped.
23F.18 Sumet Provision~
This Chapter expkes December 31, 2006.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this day of ,2004, by a vote of ayes and
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR TIlE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, District 3
Mark Rattermama, At-Large
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana
this day of ~ 2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IA/VIC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-444-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
__ day of ,2004, at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Carmel Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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ORDINANCE NO. Z-463-04
AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,
INDIANA, REZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
Establishing the Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay Zone Classification
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4, the Common Council has lawfully adopted
a zoning ordinance, the terms of which are applicable to the geographic area consisting of the
incorporated area of the City of Carmel, Indiana, and the unincorporated area of Clay Township,
Hamilton County, Indiana, which zoning ordinance has been codified in Chapter 10 of the
Carmel City Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to
amend the map that is part of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Plan Commission has no recommendation regarding the
rezoning of the real property, the property description and location map of Exhibit A, and which
is illustrated in Exhibit B also attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1. That the Official Zoning Map accompanying and made part of the Zoning
Ordinance is hereby changed to designate the real property as being within the Carmel Drive -
Range Line Road Overlay Zone
Section 2. All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-463-04 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, Indiana this __ day of ,2004, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Ronald E. Carter, President Pro Tempore
Fred Glaser, District 5
Joe Griffiths, District 4
Kevin Kirby, District 2
Brian Mayo, District 3
Mark Rattermarm, At-Large
Rick Sharp, District 1
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
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Ordinance No. Z-463-04 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this
day of ,2004, at .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-463-04 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this __
day of ,2004 at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by:
Adrienne Keeling
Planning Administrator
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT B
LOCATION MAP
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PROPOSED
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay District Boundaries
8/2/2004
PROPOSED
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay District Boundaries
7/6/2004
Carmel Drive - Range Line Road Overlay District Zoning
08-03-2004