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DECEIVE
DATE: August 10, 2012 AUG 10 2012
TO: Plan Commission members DOW
FROM: Rachel Boone, Planning Administrator
317-571-2417
rboone@carmel.in.gov
RE: Docket No. 11090004 OA, Sign Ordinance Update—Final Draft
Plan Commission members,
Previously on July 27, 2012 I sent copies of both a red-line and a clean copy version of the proposed
final draft of the Sign Ordinance update. I did not re-copy these items. Please let me know if you
need an additional copy of these items and I will send it to you again.
For this mailing, I have included the following:
1. Changes to all the affected Zoning Ordinance chapters dealing with signage
2. An updated Definitions list
3. A final version of the Sign Ordinance Visual Guide
4. A draft of changes to the Sign Ordinance discussed and agreed upon between the Department
of Community Services and the Cannel Chamber of Commerce.
a. These changes were discussed after all the Committee comments and changes were
compiled into the final revision of the Sign Ordinance.
b. The Plan Commission may choose to hear and discuss these changes in order to accept
or deny them. If they are not accepted, they will most likely be brought up again when
the Sign Ordinance is heard before the City Council.
This item will be heard at the August 21, 2012 full Plan Commission meeting for final vote and
recommendation to City Council. Please carefully review all the changes and let me know if you have
any questions regarding any part of the proposal. I will be available to you to answer questions and
explain, either in person, on the phone or through email at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Rachel
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Chapter 19 B-8 Business District. ip�
19.08_All signs shall conform to the Sign Ordinance. Signs for each proposed use sh`
uniform in character as to architectural design as approved by the Commission
or Director per Chapter 24.99 B of this Zoning Ordinance. A Sign Plan shall be submitted
concurrent with the Site Plan.
Chapter 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 Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
20E.07.0:34 All Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and
may not obscure details of the building.
20E.07.045 No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
Chapter 20F.09 C-2/01d 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 Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
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.09.045 No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building.
Chapter 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 25.07.02 14: Old Meridian District of the_ Sign Ordinance.
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20G.05.04 Mixed Use Zone (MU).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07.02 14: Old Meridian District of the: Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.05 Office Zone (0).
D. Signs. See Section 25.07.1 •: e . . . - . . _Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.06 Special Use Zone (SU).
F. Signs. See Section 25.07.02 14: Old Meridian District of the_Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.07 Meijer Zone (M).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07.02 14: Old Meridian District of the Sign Ordinance.
20G.05.08 Mixed Medical Zone (MM).
E. Signs. See Section 25.07.02 '": Old Meridian Dictfie of the_Sign Ordinance.
Chapter 23B US Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone
23B.02 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
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 amendment to an ADLS for signage only, please refer
to Chapter-24 DP/ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
Chapter 23C US Highway 421 —Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone
23C.02 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;
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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. Please refer to Chapter.-24 DP/ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
23C.14.04 Signs. ' . . ... - _ . . • . . . . - - - -
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Commission for ADLS review and approval. Individual signs which conform to both the Sign
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Please refer to Chapter 24 DP/ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
Chapter 23D Old Town District Overlay Zone
123D.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 Carmel and Clay
Township Zoning Ordinance specified in Section 25.07.02 13 Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
3. New Construction
k. Signs. Signage, where allowed, shall abide by Section 25.07.02 13. Old Towtt
Fri Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
B. Main Street District Sub-Area
11. Permanent Signs, Awnings and Murals.
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No sign may extend above the cornice line of the building.
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• . - • . . . • . . . _ . Signs may abbe painted on
the sides of buildings (see Subsection 1104) below). All such signs will be
included in the calculations for maximum sign area.
gb. 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.
#3c. 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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id. Graphics painted on the sides of buildings that are essentially commercial in
character or describe activities in the adjacent building will he 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
Renovations and Additions to Existing Buildings
g. Signs. Signage, where allowed,shall abide by the City of Carmel and Clay
Township Zoning Ordinance specified in Scctien 25.07.02 13 Section 25.07: Sign
Ordinance.
Chapter 23E Home Place District Overlay Zone
23E.02 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:
I. 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 sjgnage. ea pPlease refer to Chapter-24 DP/ADLS: 24.99 B.6.
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Chapter 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;
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. Please refer to Chapter-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 Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
23F.13.01 Prohibited signs:
A. Ground Sign&
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by Sign Chart A of Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
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23F.06 and 23F.07 of this Chapter.
Chapter 2311.00 Monon Greenwav Overlay Zone.
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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.13.012 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 :- • : .. ,•: • • - ! : . :. - -- omply with Section
25.07: Sign Ordinance for size and shall be in accordance with an approved
ADLS.
23H.13.023 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, 2311.07 and 23H.08 of this
Chapter.
Chapter 24 DP/ADLS (Development Plan and Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping and
Signage Regulations)
24.99 Procedures for Submission and Review.
};. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage.
6. Amendment.
a. Requirements. See Section 24.03.
h. Fees. See Section 29.06.
c. Review. See §A(6).
d. Approval. See §7 above.
e Signage:
I. 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 lighting style, installation method and
architectural design as approved by the Commission.
2. Should an ADLS approved Sign Plan for an existing building be
replaced with a new design scheme, an amended Sign Plan must be
presented to the Director for ADLS Amendment review and
approval. Should the Director determine the proposed amended
Sign Plan requires additional analysis; the Director may forward
the proposed amended Sign Plan to the next Committee of the
Commission meeting for further review and ultimate approval.
3. Should an existing building without an ADLS approved Sign Plan
request new signage for the building, a Sign Plan must be
presented to the Director for ADLS review and approval. Should
the Director determine the proposed Sign Plan requires additional
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analysis; the Director may forward theproposed Sign Plan to the
next Committee of the Commission meeting for further review and
ultimate 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.
ef. and other matters relevant to review.
Chapter 25.00 Additional Use Regulations.
25.08 Construction Facilities,Temporary
25.08.06 Signs for Temporary Construction Facilities shall be prohibited except for
facilities being utilized as a temporary sales facility which shall be subject to the
model home sign regulations as provided by Section 25.07.03-057: Model Home
& Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs of this Ordinance.
25.22 Sales,Outdoor, Temporary Use.
25.22.07 Signs for Outdoor Sales shall be prohibited except as provided by Section
25.07.03-046: Signage for Temporary Uses of this Ordinance.
25.23 Special Event,Outdoor,Temporary Use.
25.23.05 Signs for Special Outdoor Events shall be prohibited except as provided by
Section 25.07.03-046: Signage for Temporary Uses and Section 25.07.04-01:
Street Banners for Civic Events of this Ordinance.
25.24 Sales,Seasonal Outdoor, Temporary Use.
25.24.06 Signs for Seasonal Outdoor Sales shall be prohibited except as provided by
Section 25.07.03-046: Signage for Temporary Uses of this Ordinance.
25.25 Sale of Fireworks,Temporary Use.24
25.25.04 Signs for Sale of Fireworks shall be prohibited except as provided by Section
25.07.03-046: Signage for Temporary Uses of this Ordinance.
Chapter 29 Administration
29.06 Filing Fees.
29.06.01. Filing Fees.
15. -Amended ADLS
a. Sign only a. $396100.00 plus $ 25.00 per sign
b. Building/site b. $617.50 plus $61.00 per acre
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New or Revised Definitions Current Definitions
Alteration,Sign. Any location, lighting,design, N/A 4
structure,size,color,or installation method change of the RECD
materials comprising an established sign. AUG 1 U 2012
Building; Multi-Tenant,Multi-Level,Mixed Use. A N/A DOM
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 Building; Multi-Tenant,Ground Floor.An office or
office or commercial Building, occupied by two(2)or commercial building,occupied by two (2)or more
more businesses. businesses •• -• - - - •- • . . . .. - . --
gro .
Building;Multi-Tenant,Multi-Level. An office or Building; Multi-Tenant,Multi-Level.An office or
commercial Building,occupied by two(2) or more commercial building,occupied by two(2)or more
businesses, with two(2)or more occupiable floors. businesses, -•- . . . . • _. . . . ' :, ,
Building,Municipal. A Building that is owned and/or N/A
operated by the City of Carmel and/or Clay Township.
N/A _
Facade. Any side of a Building. N/A
Facade,Tenant.The exterior portion of a tenant's space. N/A
Frontage.The distance of the Front Lot Line that abuts a Frontage.Generally, the distance of the Front Lot Line
Street right-of-way. of a Lot abutting a Street. -• • . .. . . . - .. -
Frontage,Building.The linear length of the Building or Frontage,Building.The linear length of the primary
segment thereof facing a public street on which a sign frontage-of-the building or segment thereof facing the
may be established. street on which the sign s1 a14 be established.(Applies to
Geer only}
Frontage,Street.The linear length of the Façade of the N/A
Building or segment thereof facing a public street on
which a sign may be established.
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Multi-Tenant Building Complex.Two(2)or more Multi-Tenant Building Complex. Two (2) or more
Buildings designed to function as a unit including Buildings designed to function as a unit orene-(-y
converted residential structures with more than one
occupant space.
Old Town Carmel: Please see Ch. 23D Old Town Old Town Carmel: '. .. - _ _-, •. _ -
District Overlay Zone. 25.07. Diagram 3.
Public Access Entrance: An entrance to a building that N/A
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 N/.1
proposed to be located within a development.
Sign,Address: Address numbers identifying a building N/A
may be placed on any Facade of the building for easy
recognition.
Sign,Awning: Permanent Awnings attached to the N/:1
Building shall be considered a part of the Structure,and
signs established on Permanent Awnings shall be
considered Wall Signs.
N/A
Sign,Blade: See Sign, Projecting.
Sign,Complex Identification: A sign that identifies the Sign,Center Identification Ground:Applieable-only-in
name and/or address of the Multi-tenant Building . " . . • . • . • : the
Complex plus permitted Changeable Copy. name and/or address of the Multi-tenant Building
Complex plus permitted Changeable Copy.
Sign,Construction: A sign that is erected to display
information about a project that is under construction. It N/A
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 Boards: Signs which contain, N/A
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 Sign,Identification: A sign which is limited to the name
name, address,telephone number or website of a and/or address of a building, institution or person;to the
building,institution or person;to the activity carried on in activity carried on in the building or institution; the
the building or institution;the occupation of the person: occupation of the person; and/or the logo. A logo, if
and/or the logo.
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Sign,Menu Board: A sign that is used to display items N/A
for sale at a restaurant establishment. It includes detailed
descriptions of the items, along with the price.
Sign,Multi-Tenant Building Complex Directory: A Sign,Multi-Tenant Building Complex Directory: A
Directory sign for a Multi-Tenant Building Complex. Directory sign in a multi-tenant building complex en+-i•€
total sign package(B 4, B 7, B 8, M 3, and US 31
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Sign,Off Premise: Signs which advertise goods, N/A
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 N/A
and address of a home for sale and open to the public to
view.
Sign,Permanent: A sign that is approved and intended Sign, Permanent.
to be erected for more than one year. I. A sign that is intended to be erected for more than 1
year, . _ . .. • . _•• .
year-- . . -- - . . --- • . . •
5i#14s.
Sign,Porch: A sign attached to a porch or overhang. Sign,Porch: A sign attached to a porch or overhang.-A
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 N/A
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 Sign,Projecting: A sign attached to and supported by a
building and which extends out at any angle therefrom. It building and which extends out at any angle therefrom.
may also be referred to as a Blade sign.Typically • . • . •• e - --
projecting signs are more horizontally oriented and blade
signs are more vertically oriented on the building.
Siga-Area.
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Sign,Secondary Projecting: A sign established under an NI k
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 N/A
announce a"milestone"birthday, anniversary and/or
other events.
Sign,Sponsored: A sign that identifies the business N/A
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 Sign,Suspended:A Ground Sign suspended from and
installed on an arm or spar attached to one(1)upright. installed on an arm or spar attached to one upright,
decorative pole. decorative pole. •_ .. - .. : :• •• . •., . . .
(Tweive-(-1-23-sEttrafe
Sign,Temporary: A sign that is not intended for Sign,Temporary.
permanent installation.
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applieatie}
Sign,Wall: A sign established on the wall of a building Sign,Wall: A sign established on the wall of a building
with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the
building wall. building wall. - -• :•-• _ - - - . - -
Sign,Window: Any building sign,picture, symbol or Sign,Window. Any building sign.picture,symbol or
combination thereof,designed to communicate combination thereof,designed to communicate
information about an activity,business, commodity, information about an activity, business,commodity,
event, sale or service that is placed inside of and within event, sale or service,that is:
two(2)feet of a window; or upon the window panes of a) placed
glass. i) inside of and within two(2)feet of a window;
or
ii)upon the window panes or glass:and
b) . . _ . .. . - _ .
Sign,Yard Sale: A sign that advertises a sale of used N/A
household goods, usually held in one's yard or garage.
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Spandrel Panel: A pane-line area between the head of a N/A
window or architectural element of a building on one
level and the sill of a window,bottom edge of the
cornice,or architectural element of a building
immediately above.
Visible Light Source: Neon, LED or any other lighting N/A
types that may be seen through a clear or translucent
glass covering that may or may not be tinted/colored.
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CHAMBER & DEPARTMENT CHANGES 8/10/2012
CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10:ZONING&SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE , 0 2012
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE Oft
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 Sian 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 Permitted Permanent Signs -6
25.07.02-01 Residential Complex ..6-7
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 8-11
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 15-16
Sign Chart A: Ground Signs 17
Sign Chan B: Address Number Chart 18
Diagram 1: Sign Face Separation 18
Diagram 2: Public Event Sign Structure ..19
Page 1
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
Spring 2012
CHAMBER & DEPARTMENT CHANGES 8110/2012
25.07 Ste.
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.
g) 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.
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Section 25.07:Sign Ordinance—as adopted per Z-302;as amended per 2-365-01;2-366-01;2-369-02;2-416-03;
2-453-04;2-461-04;1.470-05;2-478-05;Z-486-06
Spring 2012
CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
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 total-sign
package 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.thwa.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(I)square foot or
less.
1) 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
(1) 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)
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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
Spring 2012
CrrY OF CARMEI.ZONING ORDINANCE
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 I0 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 Ordinance (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 portable 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:
I. 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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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 I, 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.
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.
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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 proposed Thoroughfare Plan
right-of-way. If a property owner installs a sign within the proposed Thoroughfare Plan right-of-way,
the property owner will be responsible for the expense of sign removal and relocation should
proposed right-of-way be taken for road improvements. e •. • • ::•:-- - . . ••
document agreeing to these terms must be signed and recorded with the Hamilton County Recorder's
office.
25.07.02-01 Residential Complex.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground,Projecting,Suspended,or Wall.
b) NUMBER&TYPE:
I. 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(I)sign.
b. However,both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate the total Sign Area.
2. Clubhouse/leasing office:One(1)Identification sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
L 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:
I. Identification: At vehicular entrance to Residential Complex; installed a
minimum of five (5) feet from proposed right-of-way per the Thoroughfare Plan
(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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.
f) COPY: As per definition of Identification sign.
g) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02-02 Home Occupation and Boarding House.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall.
b) NUMBER&TYPE: One(1)Nameplate.
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c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three(3)square feet.
d) LOCATION: As per definition 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(I)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. A. Wall: 65 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel width
and height.
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Per Sign Chart A.
e) LOCATION:
I. Awning: . . _ . .. • ••. • . .. •.- . • • -- . • . . -
sign-te-ground-level. Shall be placed at an appropriate height over windows or
doors for protection from the elements.
2. Ground:
a. Minimum five (5) feet from proposed right-of-way per the Thoroughfare
Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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.
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
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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)30-peeeent 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: One (1) Two (2) Identification signs per Street Frontage,
maximum tIfee-(- six(6).
b. A building owner may transfer Street Frontages for erne-(4)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.
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
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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:
(1) One(l)Wall or Projecting sign per Street Frontage.
(ii) One (I) Secondary Projecting Sign per Facade, maximum two
(2) for pedestrian identification along a sidewalk (See Ch.
25.07.02-04 e)8.h.).
(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:
I. 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. A. Wall: 65 percent of tenant's Spandrel Panel width
and height
d) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
I. Directory:Six(6)feet.
2. All others:See Sign Chart A.
e) LOCATION:
1. Awning: . . .. .•.. .. • •• • .. •• .
mod—level. 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.
3. Ground, Multi-Tenant Building Complex Directory, and Complex Identification
(Ground):
a. Minimum of five (5) feet from the proposed right-of-way per the
Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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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 sign-lid-area 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.
t) 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 113
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.
g) COPY:
1. As per definition of Identification sign.
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2. Any permitted Ground Identification sign may include Changeable Copy not to
exceed two-thirds(2/3)50-pereent 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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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(I) year's duration, but may he renewed,
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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 proposed right-of-way per the Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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 should be represented on the sign, i.e.
financial, architect, engineer, contractor, leasing company, etc. Additional signs per
professionlcompany are not permitted.
h) TIME:
I. 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:42-20 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.
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e) LOCATION:
I. Minimum of five (5) feet from the proposed right-of-way per the Thoroughfare
Plan(See Ch.25.07.02 H).
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.
3. For Through Lots (fronting two parallel streets), two (2) signs may not face the
same street.
f) DESIGN: Sign face may be split up to 60 degrees and still be considered one(1) sign.See
Diagram I.
g) 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
f 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 proposed right-of-way per the Thoroughfare Plan (See
Ch. 25.07.02 H).
0 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 this 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 proposed right of way per the Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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.
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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(I)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:
I. Sales office Identification sign:Six(6)feet.
2. Model Home Identification sign:Three(3)feet.
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 proposed right-of-way per
the Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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 proposed right-of-way per the
Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
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:
I. Shall not be Established until either a temporary or final Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued for the Principal Building;
2. 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.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
b) NUMBER,TYPE& LOCATION:
1. Event must be taking place within the City of Carmel/Clay Township.
2. One(1)Banner at the intersection of Carmel Drive and Range Line
Road;
3. One(1)Banner at the intersection of Range Line Road and City Center
Drive/126t Street;
4. One(I)Banner on the property where the event is held.
5. Sign shall be a minimum of five(5)feet from the proposed right-of-way
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per the Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 24squar-e-foot(3' x 8' horizontal format)
d) DESIGN: See Diagram 2.
e) COPY: Shall include name, address,time and date of event and charity or
organization supported.
f) REQUIRED APPROVALS: Permit required.
g) TIME:
1. Shall be installed no more than two(2)weeks prior to the event.
2. Shall be removed no more than 24 hours after the event.
3. Recurring events may be advertised once per quarter.
h) FEES: Not required.
B. Business Opening/Closing.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
b) NUMBER&TYPE: One(1) Banner for each approved Permanent sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
sign.
d) LOCATION:Sign shall be a minimum of five(5)feet from the proposed right-
of-way per the Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
e) DESIGN: No restrictions.
f) COPY: Limited to the •• . ' . • •. • . e: • •_
allowed announcement of the opening or closing:
g) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
h) REQUIRED APPROVALS: Permit required.
i) FEES: Not required.
j) 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.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
b) NUMBER&TYPE:One(1) Banner for each approved Permanent sign.
c) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
sign.
d) LOCATION: Shall be placed in the location(s)of the not yet erected Permanent
sign(s).
e) DESIGN: No restrictions.
f) COPY: As per definition of Identification sign.
g) ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
h) REQUIRED APPROVALS: A sign permit for permanent signage must be
applied for before an interim Banner permit can be issued.
i) TIME:
1. An interim Banner shall not be displayed for more than 90 days
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit.
2. An extension of time not to exceed 90 days may be granted. Such
extension request must be made in writing.
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25.07.03-07 Yard Sale & Open House Signs.
a) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground_
b) NUMBER&TYPE:
1. Ground: One(I)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 proposed right-of-way per the
Thoroughfare Plan(See Ch. 25.07.02 H).
f) 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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Sign Chart A: Ground Signs
SINGLE&MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS
Distance of Sign from Street Building Maximum Maximum Height
Right-of-Way* Frontage Sign Area of Ground Sign
(minimum of 5 feet) (Tenant Unit)
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 feel
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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Sign Chart B: Address Number Chart.
Distance of Numbers from Street Maximum Height
Right-of-Way* 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 2: Public Event Sign Structure.
8'
3' BANNER t,
MESSAGE HERE •
1--- Removable post structure P
f--- Permanent underground —►a
post supports
DIAGRAM 1:60°maximum separation. 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.
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SECTION 25.07: SIGNS
AMENDMENT LOG
Ordinance No. Docket No. Council Approval Effective Date Sections Affected
2-365-01 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(I);
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);
25.07.01-0400
Summer 2002 vl
Z-416-03 40-02 OA November 17,2003 November 18, 2003 25.07.01-02
Autumn 2003 vl
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
Winter 2005 vl
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 v1
Z-486-06 05 120002 ()A 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 vl
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