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ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance amending the City of Carmel Sign Ordinance.
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 Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan "C3 Plan 2009" Docket No. 08070020 CP was
given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on November 18, 2008, and
duly approved by Resolution No. CC- 05- 04 -09 -02 of the Common Council on May 4, 2009, and is therefore
the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain an orderly, consistent and streamlined Zoning Ordinance;
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 and Subdivision Control Ordinances are 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. 11090004 OA having received a favorable
recommendation from the Cannel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday, August, 21, 2012, it hereby adopts
this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z -289, as amended), to read as
follows:
Section I: The Common Council hereby adopts the amended Sign Ordinance into the Zoning Ordinance, as
attached by Exhibit A — Version A.
Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by the
Mayor.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana this day of Mite
2012, by a vote of 7 ayes and C7 nays.
Version A 11/05/2012
OrdinanceZ- 561 -12 AS AMENDED
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presidi • Officer
Richard L. Sharp, Pre idenf Pro Tempore
Kevin D. Rider
/ /1,
Carol Schleif /
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cle reasurer
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this `1 day of
N 2012, at 10: xo .M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cler -Treasurer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this l b day of
� i 2012, at I l : 3 O A.M.
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cler easurer
Prepared by:
Adrienne Keeling, Planning Administrator, One Civic Square, Cannel, IN 46032
es Brainard, Mayor
Version A 11/05/2012
OrdinanceZ- 561 -12 AS AMENDED
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ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10: ZONING & SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 25.07: SIGN ORDINANCE
25.07.01 General Provisions 2
25.07.01 -01 Definitions .2
25.07.01 -02 Purpose and Intent ..2
25.07.01 -03 Administration and Enforcement 2
25.07.01 -04 Sign Maintenance 3
25.07.01 -05 Exempted Signs ..3
25.07.01 -06 Prohibited Signs .4
25.07.01 -07 Legal Non - Conforming Signs .5
25.07.02 Permanent Signs 6
25.07.02 -01 Residential Complex 6
25.07.02 -02 Home Occupation and Boarding House 7
25.07.02 -03 Single Tenant Building 7 -8
25.07.02 -04 Multi - Tenant Buildings 8 -1 I
25.07.02 -05 Window Signs .11
25.07.02 -06 Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs 11
25.07.03 Temporary Signs 12
25.07.03 -01 Construction Signs 12
25.07.03 -02 Real Estate Signs 12 -13
25.07.03 -03 Political Campaign Signs 13
25.07.03 -04 Signage for Temporary Uses . 13
25.07.03 -05 Model Home & Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs 13 -14
25.07.03 -06 Permitted Banners .. 14 -15
25.07.03 -07 Yard Sale & Open House signs .. 15
Sign Chart A: Ground Signs.. 16
Sign Chart B: Address Number Chart ..17
Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation 17
Diagram 2: Public Event Sign Structure 17
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07 Signs.
25.07.01 General Provisions.
25.07.01 -01 Definitions.
Terms used in this Ordinance are defined in Chapter 3: Definitions.
25.07.01 -02 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this section is to regulate signs which can be viewed from the exterior of structures so as to
protect health, safety and morals and to promote the public welfare. The intent is to recognize the need for
adequate business identification to conduct business while promoting an attractive appearance throughout the
community through the use of regulation and permits, and by the application of reasonable guidelines
formulated to ensure compliance by all present and future signs with the ordinance. This ordinance is designed
to authorize signs which are:
a) Compatible with the objectives of proper design as stated in this Ordinance and zoning
amenities;
b) Established in such a way as to allow and promote optimum conditions for meeting the
sign user's needs while at the same time promote the amenable environment required to
serve the public welfare;
c) Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used; and
d) Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are displayed.
25.07.01 -03 Administration and Enforcement.
a) The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all provisions
of this section both in letter and spirit, pursuant to state statute.
b) The Administrator is further empowered to delegate the duties and the powers granted to and
imposed upon him/her under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall
include any authorized representative(s).
c) The Administrator is hereby empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure, or
premises in the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, upon which, or in connection with
which a sign is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical
connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this section. Such inspections
shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists.
d) Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to
establish any sign within the City of Carmel and/or Clay Township, without first obtaining a
Sign Permit for each such sign from the Administrator as required by this Ordinance.
e) No person shall Establish any sign upon any property or building without the consent of the
owner or person entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized
representative.
f) The Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of
this Section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of fact or fraud
after due notice by and hearing before the Administrator.
No permit for a sign issued shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to
maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an
action to abate an unlawful sign.
h) No new permit is required for signs which have permits and which conform to the
requirements of this ordinance on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is altered
or relocated in violation of this Ordinance.
i) Permit fees shall be as stated in Section 29.06.05 of this Ordinance.
j) A variance from the terms of these regulations may be submitted to the Carmel Board of
Zoning Appeals as stated in Section 30.05 of this Ordinance.
k) An ADLS Amendment/Sign Permit application may be reviewed by the Director or the
Commission as stated in Chapter 24.99 of this Ordinance.
g)
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.01 -04 Sign Maintenance.
a) All signs and sign structures shall be kept and maintained in good repair and in a safe
condition.
b) A Sign Permit shall not be required for sign maintenance, i.e. the repainting, cleaning and
other normal maintenance or repair, nor for change of copy for legal Changeable Copy of a
sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued.
c) However, any Sign Alteration shall require sign permit approval.
d) Landscaping around ground signs shall be maintained so that the sign may be visible at all
times and from all visual angles.
e) A Sign Permit will not be required for a change of copy for legal Changeable Copy or
otherwise allowed under this Ordinance.
f) All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Administrator.
25.07.01 -05 Exempted Signs.
The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this section, but must be established and
maintained in such a manner as to not cause safety hazards. Signs which are included as part of a Sign Plan
may require approval by the Administrator, however, do not require fees. Otherwise, no procedures, approvals,
permits or fees are required for the following signs:
a) Dwelling Unit Signs
b) Holiday Signs
c) Integral Signs (three (3) square feet or less)
d) Parking Signs (three (3) square feet or less)
e) Private Traffic Directional Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for any one
(1) sign; and not higher than three (3) feet above ground level. Standard traffic directional
signs, such as STOP and Yield signs, shall comply with the "Manual for Uniform Traffic
Control Devises" which can be found at www.mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.
f) Municipal Building Signs
g) Public Signs
h) Corporate Flags when flown in conjunction with the Flag of the United States of America;
however, such Corporate flags shall be no larger than 24 square feet.
i) Soft Drink Dispensing Machines.
j) Barber poles at barber shops
k) Benches established on business's premises they advertise - copy area one (1) square foot or
less
I) Address Numbers (as per Sign Chart B)
m) ATM identification signage (three (3) square feet or less)
n) Parking lot row /area identifiers (three (3) square feet or less)
o) Gas pump identifying, regulatory, and advertising signs (three (3) square feet or less)
p) Significant Life Event signs
q) Additional signs in Residential zones to identify construction, renovation or repair
improvements on the property (six (6) square feet or less)
r) Umbrella advertising or identifying signs for outdoor seating — (three (3) square feet or less)
s) Valet parking signs which are placed near a valet stand at a restaurant or event space
entrance (six (6) square feet or less and three (3) feet tall or less)
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.01 -06 Prohibited Signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited:
a) Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral
character, such as will offend public morals or decency.
b) Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain the
words "stop ", "slow ", "caution ", "danger ", "warning" or similar words, or are of a size,
location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused
with or construed as a traffic or street sign or signal.
c) Off Premise signs, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this Ordinance
(See Section 25.07.03 -07).
d) Signs with a Visible Light Source on the exterior of a Building unless they are permitted
specifically by other sections of this Ordinance (See Section 25.07.02 -06).
e) Signs of the flashing, blinking, animated, or audible type, except those giving public service
information relating to road construction and weather advisories such as time, date, temp,
weather or similar info placed by the City of Carmel /Clay Township and/or the State of
Indiana. (The message can change no more than one time per 10 seconds.)
f) Signs which rotate, swing, inflate or move as a result of wind (natural or man- made), i.e.
banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or similar
devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this Ordnance (See
Section 25.07.03 -06).
g) Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection of a
street, highway, or trail crossing.
h) Signs which are projected on, located upon, over, or in any street or highway right -of -way,
except for official highway and regulatory signs of the City of Carmel/Clay Township and
the State of Indiana.
i) Portable signs which are not permanently affixed to anything or are moveable.
j) Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and fences, unless they are permitted
specifically by other sections of this Ordinance (See Section 25.07.03 -06 A.).
k) Roof Signs on residences which have been converted to office, business and/or
manufacturing uses.
1) It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a way as to function as a sign, defined
to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure containing or
supporting any signage between the right -of -way line and any public street and the greater of
two distances: forward of the Front Line of Building of the Principal Building or 150 feet
from the public right -of -way, with the exception of:
1. Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site;
2. Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas;
3. Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that have been
screened from or are not generally visible from the public right -of -way;
4. Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available 150 feet or more from the
public right -of -way. In such cases, vehicles supporting signage shall be located as
far as possible from the public right -of -way, subject to determination by the
Director.
5. Passenger vehicles, pick -up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within a
standard parking space, containing signs painted on or permanently affixed on the
doors or integral body panels that do not exceed 16 square feet in area.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.01 -07 Legal Non - Conforming Signs.
a) After the enactment of this amendatory Ordinance, the Administrator shall keep record of
those signs and any necessary proof that said signs are Legal Non - Conforming Signs and
record of such signs will be available to the general public by way of paper copy in the
Planning and Zoning Office and on the City's webpage: www.carmel.in.gov.
b) The Administrator shall also use all reasonable efforts to notify the user or owner of the
property on which such sign is located of the signs non - conformity and whether it is legally
non - conforming or is illegal. Should any questions arise as a result of the Administrator's
decision that a sign is a Legal Non - Conforming Sign or is illegal, the final determination of
such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28.06 of this Ordinance.
c) Where a non - conforming sign was legally existing on July 1, 2004, the Administrator
shall register such sign as a Legal Non - Conforming Sign, specifying on the registration
form the date of the erection or installation of such sign and, if applicable, the dates on
which the Board granted a variance and a Sign Permit was issued.
d) A non - conforming sign as described in Subsection (C) above which is duly registered shall
thereafter be deemed a Legal Non - Conforming Sign and may be continued without further
action.
e) If the Administrator determines that a non - conforming sign was not legally erected or
installed, the user or owner shall have the opportunity to appeal the Administrator's
determination to the Board or to obtain a Variance from the Board allowing the sign to be
continued. If the Board has not reversed the Administrator's determination or granted a
variance allowing the sign to be continued, it shall thereafter be deemed an illegal sign
and shall be immediately brought into conformance with this Ordinance or shall be
removed.
f) A Legal Non - Conforming Sign shall immediately lose its Legal Non - Conforming
designation if:
1. The sign is not kept in good repair and in a safe condition and the state of disrepair
or unsafe condition continues for six (6) months;
2. The sign is relocated;
3. The complete sign and sign structure are replaced; or
4. The Sign Permit or Variance under which the sign was allowed or permitted
expires.
g) On the happening of any one (1) of the above conditions the sign shall be immediately
brought into conformance with this Ordinance with a new Sign Permit secured therefore, or
shall be removed.
h) Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a Legal Non - Conforming Sign
or owner of the property on which the Legal Non - Conforming Sign is located from the
provisions of this ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.02 Permanent Signs.
A. All signs require Sign Permit approval by the Administrator, except Ch. 25.07.02 -05.
B. All Sign Permits require fees per Ch. 29.06.05 of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Ch. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. All permanent Ground signs require a Landscaped Green Area at its base equal to the Sign Area.
For example, ornamental grasses, shrubs and seasonal flowers.
E. Wall Signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
Building and do not obscure architectural details of the Building.
F. No Wall Sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a Building, beyond the edges of the
wall upon which it is mounted, nor above the roofline.
G. All sign types shall be designed to relate to the architectural style of the main Building or Buildings
upon the site.
H. All signs shall be installed a minimum of five (5) feet outside of the street right -of -way.
25.07.02 -01 Residential Complex.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground, Projecting, Suspended, or Wall.
b) NUMBER & TYPE:
1. Identification: One (1) sign per entrance.
a. Matching signs which border either side of one entrance into a
Residential Complex shall be treated as one (1) sign.
b. However, both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
Clubhouse /leasing office: One (1) Identification sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Identification: 50 square feet.
2. Clubhouse /leasing office: 20 square feet.
3. Suspended: 12 square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet.
e) LOCATION:
1. Identification: At vehicular entrance to Residential Complex; installed a
minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
2. Clubhouse /leasing office: at pedestrian entrance to Building.
3. Projecting:
a. May be utilized only when the Building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
b. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
c. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the
sign to ground level.
d. May not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
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g)
COPY: As per definition of Identification sign.
ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.02 -02 Home Occupation and Boarding House.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Nameplate.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet.
d) LOCATION: As per defmition of Wall Sign.
e) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
25.07.02 -03 Single Tenant Building.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Awning, Ground, Porch, Projecting, Roof, Suspended, or Wall
Sign.
b) NUMBER & TYPE:
1. One (1) Identification sign per Street Frontage, maximum three (3) signs.
2. A building owner with two (2) or more Street Frontages may elect to transfer a
permitted sign from one Street Frontage to another.
3. However, no more than two (2) signs may be oriented to one Street Frontage as
follows: one (1) Projecting, Roof, or Wall Identification Sign and one (1) Ground,
or Suspended Identification Sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Awning:
a. The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable
Sign Area of the sign type chosen.
b. If used as the primary business sign, the allowable Wall Sign Area
applies.
2. Ground: Per Sign Chart A.
3. Porch: Six (6) square feet.
3. Suspended: 12 square feet.
4. Wall:
a. 70 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
b. 85 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a 10 percent leeway
allowance for architectural elements that may hinder sign visibility.
c. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation
details between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass
buildings may not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Per Sign Chart A.
e) LOCATION:
1. Awning: Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for
protection from the elements.
Ground:
a. Minimum five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
b. Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to
commercial or office uses.
3. Porch & Suspended: May be utilized only on residential structures that have been
converted to office or commercial uses.
4. Projecting:
a. May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
b. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
c. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the
sign to ground level.
d. May not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the building.
5. Roof & Wall: Prohibited on residential structures that have been converted to
commercial or office uses.
f) DESIGN:
1. Awning:
a. Text and/or graphics may not exceed 12" high on the front valance of a
fabric awning.
b. Valances cannot exceed 14" in height.
c. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning for
Identification or decoration.
2. Wall sign: See Ch. 25.07.02 E -F.
3. All others: No restrictions.
g) COPY:
1. Per definition of Identification sign.
2. Any permitted Ground Identification sign may include Changeable Copy not to
exceed two- thirds (2/3) of the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02 -04 Multi- Tenant Buildings.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Awning, Directory, Multi -Tenant Building Complex Directory,
Complex Identification, Ground, Menu Board, Projecting, Secondary Projecting, Wall or
Roof Sign.
b) NUMBER & TYPE:
1. Multi- Tenant Ground Floor Building
a. Per Tenant:
1) One (1) Awning, Projecting or Wall Identification sign per
Street Frontage, maximum two (2).
2) One (1) Secondary Projecting sign per tenant Facade, maximum
two (2) for pedestrian identification along a sidewalk.
3) One (1) Wall sign for the rear parking lot Public Access
Entrance Facade if the building has a Front Yard with a depth of
less than 15 feet.
b. If a Building has more than one Street Frontage, One (1) Ground
Identification sign may also be installed, maximum three (3).
2. Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Office Building
a. Per Building: Two (2) Identification signs per Street Frontage, maximum
six (6).
b. A building owner may transfer Street Frontages for two (2) Wall and one
(1) Ground sign to face the same Street Frontage.
c. Buildings with more than one (1) Public Access Entrance and served by
separate parking lots are permitted one (1) Ground Directory Sign at each
of the Public Access Entrances.
3. Multi- Tenant Building Complex
a. One (1) Ground Complex Identification sign per Street Frontage,
maximum three (3) in addition to Roof or Wall Identification signs for
Multi- Tenant, Ground Floor or Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Office
Buildings.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
b. One (1) Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory Ground sign per Street
Frontage. Note: A Multi - Tenant Building Complex Directory Sign is not
counted against the total number of signs permitted for one Street
Frontage.
4. Multi- Tenant, Multi - Level, Mixed -Use Building
a. Per Building: One (1) Projecting or Wall Complex Identification sign per
Street Frontage.
b. Per ground floor tenant:
(i) One (1) Wall or Projecting sign per Street Frontage.
(ii) One (1) Secondary Projecting Sign per Facade, maximum two
(2) for pedestrian identification along a sidewalk (See Ch.
25.07.02 -04 e) 8. b.).
(iii) One (1) Wall sign for the rear (parking lot entrance) Facade if
the building has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
(iv) Restaurants /cafes may have one (1) Menu Board sign mounted
to the wall to feature the actual menu as used at the dining table.
c. For upper level tenants:
(i)
One (1) Wall Directory Sign per Building Facade at the ground
floor Public Access Entrance to upper floors to identify upper
level tenants.
(ii) One (1) Ground Directory Sign per Building at the rear Public
Access Entrance to the building to identify upper level tenants.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Awning:
a. The area of any Awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable
Sign Area of the sign type chosen.
b. If used as the primary business sign, the allowable Wall Sign Area
applies.
2. Ground: See Sign Chart A.
3. Multi - Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall Directory: Six (6) square feet.
4. Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground Directory: 12 square feet.
5. All other Directory: 20 square feet.
6. Menu Board: Six (6) square feet.
7. Secondary Projecting: Five (5) square feet.
8. Wall:
a. 70 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel height.
b. 85 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel width, with a 10 percent leeway
allowance for architectural elements that may hinder sign visibility.
c. Spandrel Panel on a glass building will be determined by separation
details between the panes of glass and/or by floor levels. Signs on glass
buildings may not obscure vision of tenants inside the building.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Directory: Six (6) feet.
2. All others: See Sign Chart A.
e) LOCATION:
1. Awning: —Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or doors for
protection from elements.
2. Directory: At or near the ground floor pedestrian Public Access Entrance to the
Building.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
3. Ground, Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory, and Complex Identification
(Ground):
a. Minimum of five (5) feet from street right -of -way.
b. Located at or near the vehicular entrance to the complex.
c. Ground signs are not permitted on residential structures that have been
converted to office or commercial uses.
4. Porch & Suspended: May be utilized only on residential structures that have been
converted to office or commercial uses.
5. Projecting & Complex Identification (Projecting):
a. May be utilized only when the Building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard depth of less than 15 feet.
b. Shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet behind the curb.
c. Shall measure a minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom of the
sign to ground level.
d. May not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building.
e. A Projecting sign installed on the corner of a Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level
Mixed Use Building will be considered facing two (2) Street Frontages.
6. Menu Board: The display case shall be attached to the Building at the Public
Access Entrance to the restaurant/cafe.
7. Roof: As per definition of Roof Sign.
8. Secondary Projecting:
a. May be installed under an awning or perpendicular to the Building Facade
near the entrance to the tenant space.
b. If Projecting sign is selected as main sign type, a Secondary Projecting
sign may not be used on the same Facade.
9. Wall & Complex Identification (Wall):
a. Within the Spandrel Panel of the Building Street Frontage occupied by
the tenant.
b. Complex Identification located within the Spandrel Panel at or near the
top of the Building.
c. For Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Office buildings, Wall signs facing the
same Street Frontage must be placed symmetrically within the Spandrel
Panel, i.e. one on each end of the Facade. If a Wall sign is placed in the
middle of the Spandrel Panel, no other Wall sign may be placed on that
same Facade.
f) DESIGN:
1. Awning:
a. Text and/or graphics may not exceed 12" high on the front valence of a
fabric awning.
b. Valences cannot exceed 14" in height.
c. Text and or graphics may be placed on the top of the Awning for
Identification or decoration.
2. Ground: The name of the Building/center must be most prominent and utilize 1 \3
of the total sign area.
3. Menu Board: menu to be contained within a shallow case and visible through a
clear front.
4. Wall: See Ch. 25.07.02 E -F.
5. All others: No restrictions.
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Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
g) COPY:
1. As per definition of Identification sign.
2. Any permitted Ground Identification sign may include Changeable Copy not to
exceed two- thirds (2/3) of the Sign Area.
3. A logo, if desired, representing the building, business or institutions on a sign in a
Multi- Tenant Building Complex is limited to 25 percent of the Sign Area.
h) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02 -05 Window Signs.
a) NON - ILLUMINATED:
1. NUMBER: One (1) or more Window signs per window or window pane subject to
maximum Sign Area for total Window Area.
2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: One (1) or more Window signs shall not exceed 30
percent of the total Window Area on which the signs are placed or through which
they are viewed.
3. LOCATION: As per definition of Window sign.
4. REQUIRED APPROVAL: ADLS approval is required for all permanent signs
that are established in a Zoning District and/or Overlay Zone requiring ADLS
approval.
b) ILLUMINATED:
1. NUMBER: One (1) sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to any
other permitted signs.
2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) square feet.
3. LOCATION: As per definition of Window sign.
25.07.02 -06 Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign — Menu Board and Preview Board.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One Menu Board & One Preview Board per establishment.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Menu Board: 30 square feet.
2. Preview Board: 16 square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet.
e) LOCATION: In line with the drive -thru lane and shielded from street view.
f) DESIGN:
1. May utilize Electronic Message Board, so long as the menu remains static.
2. Menu may change for different meal times of the day, i.e. breakfast, lunch or
dinner.
3. No other advertising is allowed.
4. Base of sign must be constructed of a masonry material to match the design of the
building.
g) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
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Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
25.07.03 Temporary Signs.
A. All Temporary Signs require permit approval by the Administrator except Political Campaign
signs and Real Estate signs six (6) square feet or less.
B. All permits for Temporary Signs require fees except Institutional uses, Political, Real Estate, Yard
Sale, and Open House signs less than six (6) square feet.
C. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Ch. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. Temporary signs may not be illuminated unless otherwise noted (See Ch. 25.07.03 -06 B & C).
E. Temporary sign permits can be issued for no more than one (1) year's duration, but may be renewed,
subject to determination by the Director.
25.07.03 -01 Construction Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per Street Frontage. Subdivision Construction signs may
be in addition to any permanent subdivision Identification sign permitted by the terms of this
Ordinance.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 32 square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION: At entrance to construction site and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from
the street right -of -way,
f) DESIGN: Sign face may be split up to 60 degrees and still be considered one (1) sign. See
Diagram 1.
g) COPY: All companies involved in the project may be represented on the sign, i.e. fmancial,
architect, engineer, contractor, leasing company, etc. Additional signs per
profession/company are not permitted.
h) TIME:
1. Shall not be established until Improvement Location Permit (ILP) is issued.
2. Must be removed at project completion or 18 months after erection, whichever
occurs first.
25.07.03 -02 Real Estate Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Ground sign per Property Frontage.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Residential zones:
a. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Six (6) square feet.
b. Lot size five (5) acres and over: 20 square feet.
2. Business, Industrial, and Manufacturing Zones:
a. Non - highway: -20 square feet.
b. Highway: 32 square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Lot size less than five (5) acres: Five (5) feet.
2. Lot size five (5) acres or greater: Eight (8) feet.
e) LOCATION:
1. Minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
2. For lots with more than one (1) Street Frontage, the distance between any two (2)
signs (including Construction signs) shall not be less than 15 feet at any point.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
3. For Through Lots (fronting two parallel streets), two (2) signs may not face the
same street.
DESIGN: Sign face may be split up to 60 degrees and still be considered one (1) sign. See
Diagram 1.
COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, with specific details of how
much space is available and when it is available. It shall reflect no advertising or
promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale or lease.
h) TIME: Sign must be removed within seven (7) days of sale or lease of the property.
25.07.03 -03 Political Campaign Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: No restrictions.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Sixteen (16) square feet total per Premises.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
e) LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and/or polling sites and setback a
minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
f) COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto.
25.07.03 -04 Signage for Temporary Uses.
This section shall apply to those temporary uses established by Section 25.23 and Section 25.24 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall or Ground.
b) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Identification sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 32 square feet
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six (6) feet.
e) LOCATION: Must not interfere with Vision Clearance. Minimum of five (5) feet from
the street right -of -way.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: As per definition of Identification sign.
h) ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
i) FEES: Required, except for local non - profit organizations applying under Section 25.24
of this Ordinance.
J)
TIME: Limited to duration of Temporary Use permit.
25.07.03 -05 Model Home & Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
b) NUMBER & TYPE:
1. One (1) sales office Identification sign.
2. One (1) Identification sign per approved Model Home.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Sales office Identification sign: 30 square feet.
2. Model Home Identification sign: Six (6) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Sales office Identification sign: Six (6) feet.
2. Model Home Identification sign: Three (3) feet.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z. 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
e) LOCATION:
1. Sales office Identification sign: On the same Lot as the approved Temporary Sales
Office and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
2. Model Home Identification sign: On the same Lot as the approved Model Home
and shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
f) DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: No restrictions.
h) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Either a Sign Plan showing the design of any sales office
Identification signs must be approved by the Commission as part of the Primary Plat
petition, or an ADLS application must be filed prior to the Establishment of the signs.
i) SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a Sign Area over six (6) square feet.
j) TIME:
1. Shall not be Established until either a temporary or final Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued for the Principal Building;
May remain until such time as the temporary sales office and/or Model Home
Temporary Use approval has expired, or until such time as the Principal Building is
sold for private occupancy, whichever is earlier.
25.07.03 -06 Permitted Banners.
a) STREET BANNERS FOR CIVIC EVENTS.
A Banner for a Public Events may be applied for by a non - profit organization and those
organizations raising money or collecting goods for charity.
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
NUMBER, TYPE & LOCATION:
a. Event must be taking place within the City of Carmel /Clay Township.
b. One (1) Banner at the intersection of Carmel Drive and Range Line
Road;
c. One (1) Banner at the intersection of Range Line Road and City Center
Drive /126`h Street;
d. One (1) Banner on the property where the event is held.
e. Sign shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 3' x 8' horizontal format
4. DESIGN: See Diagram 2.
5. COPY: Shall include name, address, time and date of event and charity or
organization supported.
6. REQUIRED APPROVALS: Permit required.
7. TIME:
a. Shall be installed no more than two (2) weeks prior to the event.
b. Shall be removed no more than 24 hours after the event.
c. Recurring events may be advertised once per quarter.
8. FEES: Not required.
b) BUSINESS OPENING /CLOSING
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
2. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Banner for each approved Permanent sign.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
sign.
4. LOCATION: Sign shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of-
way.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
5. DESIGN: No restrictions.
6. COPY: Limited to the announcement of the opening or closing. -
7. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
8. REQUIRED APPROVALS: Permit required.
9. FEES: Not required.
10. TIME: Shall be erected no more than 14 days prior to the date the business first
opens /closes to the general public and shall be removed no more than seven (7)
days after the date the business first opens /closes.
c) INTERIM SIGNAGE.
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
2. NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) Banner for each approved Permanent sign.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
sign.
4. LOCATION: Shall be placed in the location(s) of the not yet erected Permanent
sign(s).
5. DESIGN: No restrictions.
6. COPY: As per definition of Identification sign.
7. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
8. REQUIRED APPROVALS: A sign permit for permanent signage must be
applied for before an interim Banner permit can be issued.
9. TIME:
a. An interim Banner shall not be displayed for more than 90 days
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit.
b. An extension of time not to exceed 90 days may be granted. Such
extension request must be made in writing.
25.07.03 -07 Yard Sale & Open House Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
b) NUMBER & TYPE:
1. Ground: One (1) per Street Frontage.
2. Off Premise sign: One per subdivision entrance, if applicable.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Six (6) square feet.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Three (3) feet.
e) LOCATION:
1. Ground: On the same lot as the Yard Sale or Open House.
2. Off Premise sign:
a. Must not interfere with the Vision Clearance.
b. Shall not be located in the street Right -of -Way or on a public utility pole.
c. Must have permission from the land owner on which the sign is located.
3. Shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the street right -of -way.
DESIGN: No restrictions.
g) COPY: Shall include the address, date and time of sale or open house.
h) TIME: No more than two (2) days prior to the sale or open house, and shall be removed
within 24 hours of conclusion of the sale or open house.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
Sign Chart A: Ground Signs
SINGLE & MULTI - TENANT BUILDINGS
Distance of Sign from Street
Right -of -Way*
(minimum of 5 feet)
Building
Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum Height
of Ground Sign
5 — 50 feet
under 50 feet
30 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
45 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 - 150 feet
60 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 - 300 feet
75 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
under 50 feet
35 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 -100 feet
50 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 - 150 feet
65 sq. ft.
6 feet
151 -300 feet
80 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 — 200 feet
under 50 feet
40 sq. ft.
6 feet
51 - 100 feet
55 sq. ft.
6 feet
101 - 150 feet
70 sq. ft.
7 feet
151 - 300 feet
85 sq. ft.
8 feet
201 - 300 feet
under 50 feet
45 sq. ft.
7 feet
50 - 100 feet
60 sq. ft.
7 feet
101 - 150 feet
75 sq. ft.
7 feet
151 - 300 feet
90 sq. ft.
8 feet
300 + feet
105 sq. ft.
8 feet
* Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
Sign Chart B: Address Number Chart.
Distance of Numbers from Street
Right -of -Way*
Maximum Height
of Numbers
0 -100 feet
4 -6 inches
101 — 200 feet
6 — 12 inches
201 — 400 feet
12 — 18 inches
401 — 600 feet
18 — 24 inches
601 — 800 feet
24 — 30 inches
801 - 1,000 feet
30 — 36 inches
1,001 - 1,320 feet
36 — 42 inches
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation.
DIAGRAM 1: 60° maximum separation.
Diagram 2: Public Event Sign Structure.
Permanent underground —4
post supports
6'
DIAGRAM 2: For reoccurring events, a semi-
permanent structure may be created and installed to
display a banner message at the event site.
Underground support post holes may be installed. A
removable post structure may be installed with a
banner when a Public Event application has been
approved. The sign and structure must be removed no
more than 24 hours after the event concludes.
SECTION 25.07: SIGNS
AMENDMENT LOG
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12 (DOCKET NO. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -1 AS AMENDED
Ordinance No.
Docket No.
Council Approval
Effective Date •
Sections Affected
Z- 365 -01
76-01a OA
November 5, 2001
November 27, 2001
25.07.02 -07;
25.07.06
Z- 366 -01
76 -01b OA
n/a
November 28, 2001
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01- 04(1);
25.07.03 -07
Z- 369 -02
160 -01 OA
April 1, 2002
April 1, 2002
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01 - 03(1);
25.07.01 -04(q)
Summer 2002 v 1
Z- 416 -03
40 -02 OA
November 17, 2003
November 18, 2003
25.07.01 -02
Autumn 2003 v t
Z- 453 -04
150 -02 OA
August 16, 2004
August 16, 2004
25.07.02 -14;
25.07.06; Sign
Charts A, B, C;
Diagram 4
Summer 2004 vl
Z- 461 -04
04070029 OA
December 20, 2005
January 20, 2005
25.07.03 -06
Winter2005 v1
Z- 470 -05
04100026 OA
February 21, 2005
February 21, 2005
25.07.02 -03 thru 13;
25.07.03 -04;
Diagram 3
Winter 2005 v2
Z- 478 -05
05050010 OA
July 18, 2005
July 18, 2005
25.07.01 -04; Sign
Chart A
Summer 2005 v l
Z- 486 -06
05120002 OA
February 20, 2006
March 22, 2006
25.07.01 -04;
25.07.02 -13;
25.07.03 -01;
25.07.03 -03;
25.07.04 -03
Spring 2006 v 1
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Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance — as adopted per Z -302; as amended per Z- 365 -01; Z- 366 -01; Z- 369 -02; Z- 416 -03;
Z- 453 -04; Z- 461 -04; Z- 470 -05; Z- 478 -05; Z- 486 -06 Version A - November 5, 2012
Ordinance Z- 561 -12 (Docket No. 11090004 OA) EXHIBIT A -2 AS AMENDED
SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE — OTHER AFFECTED ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS
Ch. 3 Definitions.
Alteration, Sign. Any location, lighting, design, structure, size, color, or installation method change of the
materials comprising an established sign.
Building; Multi - Tenant, Multi - Level, Mixed Use. A Building with two or more floors where the ground floor is
generally reserved for retail and service uses and the upper stories are generally intended for residential uses.
Building; Multi- Tenant, Ground Floor. A single level office or commercial Building, occupied by two (2) or
more businesses.
Building; Multi- Tenant, Multi - Level. An office or commercial Building, occupied by two (2) or more
businesses, with two (2) or more occupiable floors.
Building, Municipal. A Building that is owned and/or operated by the City of Carmel and/or Clay Township.
Facade. Any side of a Building.
Facade, Tenant. The exterior portion of a tenant's space.
Frontage. The distance of the Front Lot Line that abuts a Street right -of -way.
Frontage, Building. The linear length of the Building or segment thereof facing a public street on which a sign
may be established.
Frontage, Street. The linear length of the Facade of the Building or segment thereof facing a public street on
which a sign may be established.
Multi- Tenant Building Complex. Two (2) or more Buildings designed to function as a unit including converted
residential structures with more than one occupant space.
Old Town Carmel. Please see Ch. 23D Old Town District Overlay Zone.
Public Access Entrance. An entrance to a building that is used daily by the general public, not an employee or
private entrance.
Residential Complex. A group of two (2) or more Buildings for housing purposes combining any of the
following: Attached, Multiple Family, Single Family or Two Family Dwellings.
Sign Plan. A package detailing all exterior signage proposed to be located within a development.
Sign, Address. Address numbers identifying a building may be placed on any Facade of the building for easy
recognition.
Sign, Awning. Permanent Awnings attached to the Building shall be considered a part of the Structure, and signs
established on Permanent Awnings shall be considered Wall Signs.
Sign, Blade. See Sign, Projecting.
Sign, Complex Identification. A sign that identifies the name and/or address of the Multi- tenant Building
Complex plus permitted Changeable Copy.
Version A - November 5, 2012
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SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE — OTHER AFFECTED ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS
Sign, Construction. A sign that is erected to display information about a project that is under construction. It
should include information identifying the name of the new building, the architects, engineers, contractors,
financial institutions and other individuals or firms involved with the construction of the project.
Sign, Electronic Message Board. Signs which contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent,
or moving light or lights, or signs which use various types of evolving technology such as lights, glow tubes,
rotating slats, moving or static reflective discs, etc.
Sign, Identification. A sign which is limited to the name, address, telephone number, or website of a building,
institution or person; to the activity carried on in the building or institution; the occupation of the person; and/or
the logo.
Sign, Menu Board. A sign that is used to display items for sale at a restaurant establishment. It includes detailed
descriptions of the items, along with the price.
Sign, Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory. A Directory sign for a Multi - Tenant Building Complex.
Sign, Off Premise. Signs which advertise goods, products, services, facilities, an activity, business, project or
service no longer conducted on the premises where the sign is located. Also includes signs which direct persons to
a different location (or to a telephone number at a different location) from where the sign is installed, except for
business closing signs per Ch. 25.07.03 -06 B.
Sign, Open House. A sign that announces the time, date and address of a home for sale and open to the public to
view.
Sign, Permanent. A sign that is approved and intended to be erected for more than one (1) year.
Sign, Porch. A sign attached to a porch or overhang. This type of sign shall be permitted only on residential
structures that have been converted to businesses.
Sign, Preview Board. A sign that is used to display items for sale at a drive thru restaurant establishment. It
typically does not contain detailed descriptions, and provides an overview of specialty or seasonal items the
establishment would like to feature.
Sign, Projecting. A sign attached to and supported by a building and which extends out at any angle therefrom. It
may also be referred to as a Blade sign. Typically projecting signs are more horizontally oriented and blade signs
are more vertically oriented on the building.
Sign, Secondary Projecting. A sign established under an Awning or perpendicular from the wall that identifies
the business on a smaller scale intended for pedestrian traffic. Secondary Projecting signs shall be considered
Wall Signs.
Sign, Significant Life Event. A sign to celebrate or announce a "milestone" birthday, anniversary and/or other
events.
Sign, Sponsored. A sign that identifies the business located on the premises and a company that is subsidizing or
sponsoring that business, including signs on which both names appear.
Sign, Suspended. A Ground Sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar attached to one (1) upright,
decorative pole.
Sign, Temporary. A sign that is not intended for permanent installation.
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SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE — OTHER AFFECTED ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS
Sign, Wall. A sign established on the wall of a building with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the
building wall.
Sign, Window. Any building sign, picture, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information
about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is placed inside of and within two (2) feet of a
window; or upon the window panes or glass.
Sign, Yard Sale. A sign that advertises a sale of used household goods, usually held in one's yard or garage.
Spandrel Panel. An opaque rectangular or triangular wall panel area in a facade filling the space between
architectural elements, usually above and below windows or between building expansion joints.
Visible Light Source. Neon, LED or any other lighting types that may be seen through a clear or translucent glass
covering that may or may not be tinted/colored. The lighting source may also be directly exposed with no
covering other than the casing around the light source.
Ch. 19 B -8 Business District.
19.08 All signs shall conform to the Sign Ordinance. Signs for each proposed use shall be
uniform in character as to architectural design as approved by the Commission or
Director per Ch. 24.99 B of this Zoning Ordinance. A Sign Plan shall be submitted
concurrent with the Site Plan.
20E.07 C -1 /City Center District.
20E.07.01 All permanent signs in the C -1 District shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the adopted architectural style and materials palette established for the
City Center by the City of Carmel.
20E.07.02 Except as noted below, the placement and number of permanent signs shall be in
accordance with the project standards established by the City of Carmel Redevelopment
Commission.
20E.07.03 Sign size and design shall be per Ch. 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20E.07.04 All Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and may
not obscure details of the building.
20E.07.05 No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
20F.09 C -2 /Old Town District.
20E.09.01 All permanent signs in the C -2 District shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the adopted architectural style and materials palette established for the
City Center by the City of Carmel.
20E.09.02 Except as noted below, the placement and number of permanent signs shall be in
accordance with the project standards established by the City of Carmel Redevelopment
Commission.
20E.09.03 Sign size and design shall be per Ch. 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
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20E.09.04 All Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and may
not obscure details of the building.
20E.09.05 No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
20G.05 OM /Old Meridian District.
20G.05.01 Single- Family Attached Zone (SFA).
J. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.02 Multi - Family Housing Zone (MF).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.03 Village Zone (V).
G. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.04 Mixed Use Zone (MU).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.05 Office Zone (0).
D. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.06 Special Use Zone (SU).
F. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.07 Meijer Zone (M).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.08 Mixed Medical Zone (MM).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
Ch. 23B US Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone.
23B.02 Commission Review.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. Except as
provided in Paragraph (A)(1) above, for all projects in the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay
Zone, the Commission shall review and approve the Architectural Design, Exterior
Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS), access to the property, site layout, parking
and site circulation, pursuant to Sections 23B. 09 through 23B.15.
1. ADLS approval 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 U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone; or
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d. Any changes in any site improvements.
2. An amendment to an ADLS may be reviewed and approved by a committee of the
Commission according to the Rules of Procedure. However, any interested party
may appeal the decision of the committee directly to the Commission.
3. Any changes in signage only please refer to Ch. 24 DP /ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
Ch. 23C US Highway 421 — Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone.
23C.02 Commission Approval.
C. ADLS Requirement. Commission review and approval of the architectural design,
landscaping, parking, signage, lighting and access to the property (ADLS) shall be
necessary prior to:
1. the establishment of any use of land;
2. the issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
3. the erection, reconstruction or external architectural alteration of any building in
the Overlay Zone; or,
4. the changing of any site improvements.
5. Any changes in signage only please refer to Ch. 24 DP /ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
23C.14.04 Signs. Please refer to Ch. 24 DP /ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
Ch. 230 Old Town District Overlay Zone.
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub -Area.
1. Renovations and Additions to All Existing Buildings.
g. Signs. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by the City of Cannel and Clay
Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance
3. New Construction.
k. Signs. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
B. Main Street District Sub -Area.
11. Permanent Signs, Awnings and Murals.
a. Signs may be painted on the sides of buildings (see Subsection 11(d) below). All
such signs will be included in the calculations for maximum sign area.
b. Retractable or fixed fabric awnings are allowed, but these must fit within the
storefront glass area and may not obscure details of the building. Awnings may
only be supported with building- mounted hardware.
c. Individual tenants should strive for a unique graphic image, rather than be
required to conform to a single graphic style for the whole building.
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d. Graphics painted on the sides of buildings that are essentially commercial in
character or describe activities in the adjacent building will be considered "signs ".
Graphics painted on the Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone 23D -13
sides of buildings are otherwise allowed but must be reviewed for conformance
with this regulation.
C. Character Sub -Area.
1. Renovations and Additions to Existing Buildings.
g.
Signs. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by the City of Carmel and Clay
Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
Ch. 23E Home Place District Overlay Zone.
23E.02 Commission Approval.
B. Architectural Design, Landscaping, Exterior Lighting and Signage. For all projects in the
Home Place Business District and West Home Place Commercial Corridor, the
Commission shall review and approve or approve with conditions the Architectural
Design, Landscaping, Exterior Lighting and Signage (ADLS), access to the property, site
layout, parking and site circulation, pursuant to Section 23E.08 and Section 23E.09, and
such approvals shall be necessary prior to:
1. The establishment of any use of land;
2. The issuance of any Improvement Location Permit;
3. The erection, reconstruction or Structural Alteration of any commercial
building(s) in the Home Place Business District or West Home Place Commercial
Corridor; or
4. Any changes in site improvements.
5. Any changes in signage only please refer to Ch. 24 DP /ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
Ch. 23F Carmel Dr. — Range Line Rd. Overlay Zone.
23F.02 Plan Commission Approval.
23F.02.03 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 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. In cases where
properties were developed prior to ADLS requirement, maintenance
and /or repairs shall be consistent with the previously approved
Improvement Location Permit;
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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.
D. Any changes in signage only please refer to Ch. 24 DP /ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
23F.13 Signage. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by the City of Carmel and Clay Township Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
23H.00 Monon Greenway Overlay Zone.
23H.13 Signage. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 25.07.• Sign Ordinance and other
applicable District Overlay Requirements. In addition, the following standards shall apply
to signs facing the Monon Greenway:
23H.13.01
23H.13.02
Wall Signs are allowed in the Urban Section provided that they fit within the
horizontal and vertical elements of the building and do not obscure details of the
building. No sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
Wall Signs shall comply with Ch.25.07: Sign Ordinance for size and shall be in
accordance with an approved ADLS.
Projecting Signs no larger than six (6) square feet are allowed for new or existing
buildings in the Urban Section which comply with setback, orientation and height
requirements, as specified in Sections 23H.05, 23H.07 and 23H08 of this
Chapter.
Ch. 24 DP /ADLS (Development Plan and Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage Regulations).
24.99 Procedures for Submission and Review.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage.
6. Amendment.
a. Requirements. See Section 24.03.
b. Fees. See Section 29.06.
c. Review. See §A(6).
d. Approval. See §7 above.
e. Signage:
1. A Sign Plan for a proposed development shall be submitted to the
Commission for its approval as part of the ADLS application.
Signs for each proposed and existing development shall be uniform
in character as to number of color choices allowed, lighting style,
installation method and architectural design as approved by the
Commission.
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2. Should an ADLS approved Sign Plan for an existing building be
replaced with a new design scheme, the amended Sign Plan must
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be presented to the Director for ADLS review and approval.
However, upon request by the Director or Applicant, the amended
Sign Plan may be placed on the next Commission agenda for
review and approval.
3. Should an existing building without an ADLS approved Sign Plan
request new signage for the building, the amended Sign Plan must
be presented to the Director for ADLS review and approval.
However, upon request by the Director or Applicant, the amended
Sign Plan may be placed on the next Commission agenda for
review and approval.
4. Individual signs which conform to both the Sign Ordinance and to
the approved Sign Plan shall not require further ADLS approval;
however, such signs shall require a sign permit.
f. and other matters relevant to review.
Ch. 29 Administration.
29.06 Filing Fees.
29.06.01. Filing Fees.
15. Amended ADLS
a. Sign only
b. Building/site
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a. $100.00 plus $25.00 per sign
b. $617.50 plus $61.00 per acre
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Carmel City Council
FROM: Rachel Boone, Department of Community Services
SUBJECT: Z- 561 -12 AS AMENDED
DATE: October 30, 2012
Please find information on the following item forwarded by the Land Use and Annexation Committee attached.
This item will appear on your November 5th agenda.
Forwarded with a favorable recommendation:
Ordinance Z- 561 -12 AS AMENDED (Docket No. 11090004 OA):
Sign Ordinance Update
Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance, Chapter 3: Definitions, Chapter 19: B -8 /Business
District, Chapter 20E:C -1 /City Center District, Chapter 20F:C -2 /O1d Town District, Chapter 20G: OM /Old Meridian District,
Chapter 23B: US Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone, Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 — Michigan Road Corridor Overlay
Zone, Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone, Chapter 23E: Horne Place District Overlay Zone; Chapter 23F: Carmel
Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone, Chapter 23H: Monon Greenway Overlay Zone, Chapter 24: Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage Regulations, Chapter 25: Additional Use Regulations, and
Chapter 29: Administration. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services.
Please see the attached proposal to amend the Sign Ordinance and the other affected Zoning Ordinance chapters.
The Department of Community Services has worked closely with the Carmel Chamber of Commerce and the
Land Use and Annexation Committee to update the Sign Ordinance to reflect today's technology and terms
commonly used. The proposed Sign Ordinance document is easier to understand and has more consistent
application of what is allowed across the board. The Department believes we have addressed the business
community's concerns through compromise and hard work. All parties agree that the progress made has been
remarkable. For these reasons, the Land Use and Annexation Committee propose to amend the Sign Ordinance
as follows.
The information for this item has been arranged in the following format:
1. Copy of the Ordinance Proposal (Z- 561 -12)
2. Copy of Exhibit A -1 AS AMENDED (Sign Ordinance) Version A
3. Copy of Exhibit A -2 AS AMENDED (Other affected Chapters) Version A
2012 -1030; Z- 561 -12 AS AMENDED; Council Memo
Ordinance Z :561 =12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
CARMEL, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO AMEND THE CARMEL
ZONING ORDINANCE
• Z- 561 -12
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel and Clay
Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of
Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City
Hall, One Civic Sgtiare, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday the 17th day
of September, 2012, to consider the following:
Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25.07: Sign Ordinance,
Chapter 3: Definitions, Chapter 19: B-8/Business District, Chapter 20E:C -1 /City
Center District, Chapter 20F:C -2 /Old Town District, Chapter 200: OM/Old
Meridian District, Chapter 23B: US Highway 3I Corridor Overlay Zone, Chapter
23C: US Highway 421 — Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone, Chapter 230:
Old Town District Overlay Zone, Chapter 23E: Home Place District Overlay
Zone; Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone, Chapter
23H: Monon Greenway Overlay Zone, Chapter 24: Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage Regulations,
Chapter 25: Additional Use Regulations, and Chapter 29: Administration,
pursuant to the application filed by the City of Carmel Department of Community
Services and identified as Carmel Advisory Plan Commission Docket No.
11090004 OA, also known as the Sign Ordinance Update.
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard.
Diana L. Cordray,
Clerk- Treasurer
September 7, 2012
CERTIFICATION
OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36 -7 -4 -508
ORDINANCE Z- 561 -12
SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE
To: The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application (Docket
No. 11090004 OA) of the City of Carmel Department of Community Services petitioning
the Commission for a favorable recommendation to amend Chapter 25.07: Sign
Ordinance of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to update and revise the regulations for
signage, as well as amend /update Chapter 3: Definitions, Chapter 19: B- Business
District, Chapter 20E.:C -1 /City Center District, Chapter 20F: C -2 /Old Town District,
Chapter 20G: OM /Old Meridian District, Chapter 23B: US Highway 31 Corridor
Overlay Zone, Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 — Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone,
Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone, Chapter 23E: Home Place District
Overlay Zone, Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone, Chapter
23H: Mono!? Greenway Overlay Zone, Chapter 24: Development Plan and Architectural
Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage Regulations, Chapter 25: Additional
Use Regulations, and Chapter 29: Administration.
The Carmel Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the applicant is
`FAVORABLE.'
At its regularly scheduled meeting of August 21, 2012, 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- 561 -12 with a Favorable
Recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation,
pursuant to IC 36- 7- 4- 607(e) 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 is Monday, November 26, 2012.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
A, EST:
amona Hancoc , Secretary
Carmel Plan Commission
orman, President
DATED: August 29, 2012