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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
September 9, 2004
5. Docket Nos. 04070029 OA: Temporary Use Regulations Ordinance
The applicant seeks to amend Chapters 3, 25, 25.07, and Appendix A of the Carmel/Clay
Zoning Ordinance.
Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services.
The Department ' recommends that the Subdivision Committee forward this item back to
the full ,Plan Commission after all comments and concerns are addressed. An extra copy of
the amendment has been enclosed with this report.
The following 'comments were made at the Public Hearing for this item:
1. Request to see alternate language prohibiting seasonal sales within parking areas'.
2. Request to further limit area proposed for outdoor display and examples of this.
Background: ,
Within Carmel's zoning jurisdiction an array of temporary uses exist that are not specifically
regulated by the zoning ordinance. Such temporary uses include seasonal sales (fireworks,
pumpki~s, C'hristmas trees, 'etc.), special events (fairs, carnivals, fundraisers, etc.), and outdoor
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these types of uses tend to come and go throughout the year, they are not mentioned within the
current text of the zoning ordinance.,' While such uses have been allowed in the past, there are no
specific criteria that govern their location, duration, or appearance.
This new set of ordinances recognizes these temporary uses and better defines what types of
temporary uses 'are pennitted, and requires such uses to be qfficially approved by the City of
Carmel. These proposed ordinances will identify what temporary uses are legally pennissible,
and will allow the City 'to better control the location, duration, , and appearance of these uses.
These regulations will allow for a more efficient and objective administration of temporary use
approval, tracking, and enforcement. It is the goal of these ordinances to accommodate the
community's desired temporary uses while establishing regulations guiding safety, location, and
compatible aesthetics.
Committee Report 2004-0909