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CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10: ZONING&SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 19:B-8/BUSINESS DISTRICT
19.00 B-8/Business District.
19.01 Permitted Uses.
19 02 Special Uses& Special Exceptions.
19 03 Accessory Buildings and Uses.
19 04 Height and Area Requirements.
19 05 Parking and Loading Berth Requirements.
19 06 Landscaping Requirements.
19 07 Lighting.
19.08 Signs
19 09 Emergency Access.
19.00 B-8/Business District.`
19 00.01 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this district is to provide for a variety of commercial and office uses to be
developed in a shopping center type environment which may include one or more unified
shopping centers and/or one or more commercial and office buildings.
19 00 02Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-8 District prior to the
issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. See Section 24 02
Development Plan
B Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review
the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS)
application of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the B-8 District
prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once
approved by the Commission the Architectural Design,Exterior Lighting,Landscaping
and Signage(ADLS)shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without
the prior approval of the Commission.
19.00 03 Tract Requirements. The district shall be established in areas where all utilities (public water
supply, sanitary sewers and storm sewers) are available or are to be provided to the entire
development. All streets and roads located in the B-8 District, whether dedicated or
undedicated, shall be built according to existing Carmel standards including provision of
appropriate right-of-way on undedicated streets and roads, except for traffic patterns which are
merely painted on a parking lot surface. The requirements of this Section 19 00 02
Section 19.00 amended per Ordinance No.Z-365-01,Z-369-02,§ag-ah,Z-453-04,§az-ba.
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notwithstanding, the streets and roads constructed and in use as of December 1, 1982, are not
subject to the provisions of Section 19.00 02
19 00 99Application Procedure.
A. Development Plan. See Section 24 99(A)-Development Plan
B Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting. Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) See
Section 24 990) Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS)
19.01 Permitted Uses:2
See Appendix A. Schedule of Uses
19 01 01 Minimum Area Requirements:None
19 01 02 Other Requirements.
Use Other Requirements.
Dry cleaning establishment Units with a maximum rated
capacity of 80 lbs. using
non-explosive and non-
flammable liquids
Photo pick-up station (drive- Drive through lane space. four
through type) (4)cars per window
19.02 Special Uses & Special Exceptions:3
A. See Appendix A. Schedule of Uses
B See Chapter 21 Special Uses&Special Exceptions for additional regulations.
19.02.01 Minimum Area Requirements.None.
19 02.02 Other Requirements: Same as B-4 District regulations of Section 15 02 02.
19.03 Accessory Buildings and Uses; See also Section 25.01
Accessory Buildings and Uses customarily and purely incidental to the uses allowed in this district are
permitted contingent upon Commission approval (see Section 19.00.03) and under the following
conditions-
1 provided that the building materials and color are compatible with those of the Principal
Building.
19.04 Height and Area Requirements. (See Chapter 26 Additional Height, Yard, & Lot Area
Regulations for additional requirements.)
19 04 01 Maximum Height: Fifty(50)feet.
Section 19 01 amended per Ordinance No.Z-415-03,§ap.
3 Section 19 02 amended per Ordinance No.Z-365-01,Z-415-03 §aq,Z-453-04,§bb
4 Section 19 03 amended per Ordinance No.Z-369-02, §ai,Z-453-04,§bc
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19 04.02Minimun Front Y.rd. Twen r-five(25)feet.
19.04.03Minmmm Side Y : Ten(10)feet.•
19 04.04Mimmum Rear Yard. Ten(10)feet.
19.05 Parking and Loading Berth Requirements s (See Chapter 27 Additional Parking&Loading
Requirements for additional requirements.)
19 05.01 The parking requirements of Chapter 27 Additional Parking & Loading Regulations
notwithstanding, if the structure is located in an area where common parking is available to the
users of the facility, then parking can be reduced by the amount of common parking spaces
which can reasonably be allocated to the facility A Parking Plan showing roadways,entrances,
exits and common area parking in relation to all structures shall be filed and approved by the
Commission.
19 05 02The loading requirements of Chapter 27- Additional Parking & Loading Regulations
notwithstanding, loading berths and trash collection areas shall be permitted per the demand of
the business establishments and shall be identified on the Site Plan. A Loading Plan shall be
filed and approved by the Commission. Trash collection areas shall be properly screened and
enclosed.
19.06 Landscaping Requirements 6
Where a lot or parcel of ground used for business purposes in the B-8 District abuts,or adjoins across a
street (adjouung across a limited access highway is excluded), a parcel zoned or used for residential
purposes, a greenbelt or lawn area with a minimum width of thirty(30) feet shall be provided along the
abutting or adjoining property line. A planting screen,consisting of suitable shrubbery, shall be planted
at the time of construction of, or conversion to, a business activity and shall be maintained in order to
provide effective screening at all times during the year The shrubbery may be planted informally or in
rows and shall screen parking areas,outside storage areas,loading berths,trash and refuse containers and
so forth from abutting and adjoining residential properties. Vision clearance on corner lots and at the
intersections of streets and driveways shall be observed and maintained. No accessory buildings or uses
may be erected or pursued within the required greenbelt or lawn area with the exception of sidewalks,
decorative or protective items, other landscaping items and signage as pernutted by the Sign Ordinance.
Additional landscaping (such as street trees) may be required by the Nan Commssion in order to
mamtam area-wide uniformity A Landscape Plan shall be submitted concurrent with the Site Plan.
19.07 Cutting
All lighting standards within the development shall be of uniform design and materials Parking lot and
street lights shall also be of uniform height. All lights shall be of a "down lighting" type with the light
element completely shielded on all sides and top A Lighting Plan shall be submitted concurrent with the
Site Plan.
Section 19.05 amended per Ordinance No Z-453-04,§bd.
6 Section 19.06 amended per Ordinance No.Z-453-04,§be.
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19.08 Sins '
All signs shall conform to the Sign Ordinance Signs for each proposed use shall be uniform in character
as to color and architectural design as approved by the Commission. A Sign Plan shall be submitted
concurrent with the Site Plan.
19.09 Emervencv Access'
Adequate emergency access space shall be provided to the side and rear of all Principal Buildings located
within the district. All emergency access areas and facilities shall be shown on the Site Plan and
reviewed by the Carmel Chief of Police and Carmel Fire Chief.
Section 19.08 amended per Ordinance No Z-453-04.Of
8 Section 19.09 amended per Ordinance No.Z-453-04,,3bg
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CHAPTER 19:B-8/BUSINESS DISTRICT
AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. Council Approval Effective Date Sections Affected
Z-365-01 76-01a OA November 5,2001 November 27,2001 19.00 03; 19 02 _
Z-369-02 160-01 OA April 1,2002 April 1,2002 19 00 02, 19 00 03,
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Z-415-03 39-02 OA November 17,2003 November 18,2003 19 01, 19 02
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Z-453-04 150-02 OA August 16,2004 August 16,2004 19.00 02; 19.00.99;
19 02; 19.03, 19.05,
19 06, 19 08, 19 09
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