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SPONSOR: Councilor Rider 1
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ORDINANCE Z-572-13 3
AS AMENDED 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE 5
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING 6
THE HADLEY GROVE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 7
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WHEREAS, Section 31.6.4 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance Z-289 (the "Zoning 9
Ordinance"), provides for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development District in 10
accordance with the requirements of I.C. §36-7-4-1500 et seq.; and 11
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WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has given a positive recommendation to this PUD district 13
ordinance (the "Hadley Grove Ordinance") which establishes Hadley Grove Planned Unit 14
Development District ("the Hadley Grove District" or "District") with respect to the real estate 15
legally described in what is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 1 16
(the "Real Estate"). 17
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NOW, THEREAFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council, that (i) pursuant to I.C. §36-7-4-19
1500 et seq., it adopts the Hadley Grove Ordinance, as an amendment to the Zone Map. 20
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Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance. 22
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Section 1.1 The Zone Map is hereby changed to designate the Real Estate as a Planned 24
Unit Development District to be known as Hadley Grove District. The requirements of the 25
Hadley Grove Ordinance shall run with the land, be binding on the Developer of the Real Estate, 26
subsequent owners of the Real Estate, and other persons acquiring an interest therein. 27
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Section 1.2 Development in the Hadley Grove District shall be governed entirely by 29
(i) the provisions of this Hadley Grove Ordinance and its exhibits, and (ii) those provisions of the 30
Zoning Ordinance specifically referenced in the Hadley Grove Ordinance. In the event of a 31
conflict or inconsistency between this Hadley Grove Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance, the 32
provisions of this Hadley Grove Ordinance shall apply. Anything not specifically addressed in 33
the Hadley Grove Ordinance shall be governed by existing City of Carmel ordinances. 34
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Section 1.3 Any capitalized term not defined in Section 2 of this Hadley Grove PUD 36
shall have the meaning as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. 37
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Section 1.4 All violations of this Hadley Grove Ordinance shall be subject to Section 39
34.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. 40
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Section 1.5 Dedication of Public Rights-of-Way shall conform to the requirements of 42
the Transportation Plan Section of the Comprehensive Plan except along the north side of Main 43
Street where a 50 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated with a 60 foot half right-of-way 44
dedicated from center line of Towne Road to a point 515 feet west of the center line of Towne 45
Road. 46
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Section 2. Definitions and Rules of Construction. 48
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Section 2.1 General Rules of Construction. The following general rules of 50
construction and definitions shall apply to the regulations of this Hadley Grove 51
Ordinance: 52
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A. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless the 54
context clearly indicates the contrary. 55
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B. Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and the future 57
the present. 58
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C. The word "shall" is a mandatory requirement. The word "may" is a permissive 60
requirement. 61
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Section 2.2 Definitions. The following definition shall apply throughout this Hadley 63
Grove Ordinance: 64
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Accessory Structure: A structure which is subordinate to a Dwelling or use located 66
on the Real Estate and which is not used for permanent human occupancy. 67
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Accessory Use: A use subordinate to the main use, located on the real estate or in the 69
same Dwelling as the main use, and incidental to the main use. 70
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Aggregate Side Yard: The sum of the widths of the two (2) side yards located on one 72
(1) lot. 73
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Building Height: The vertical distance from the lot ground level at the foundation to 75
the highest point of the roof for a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof and to 76
the mean height between eaves and ridges for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. 77
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BZA: The City's Board of Zoning Appeals. 79
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City: The City of Carmel, Indiana. 81
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Commission: The Carmel Plan Commission. 83
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Concept Plan/Primary Plat: The Concept Plan/Primary Plat attached hereto and 85
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 2 which is the primary plat of the Real 86
Estate. 87
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Controlling Developer: Shall mean M/I Homes of Indiana LP until such time as M/I 89
Homes of Indiana LP transfers or assigns, in writing, its rights as Controlling 90
Developer. 91
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Council: The City Council of Carmel, Indiana. 93
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Declaration(s) of Covenants: Declaration(s) of Covenants, Conditions and 95
Restrictions applicable to the Real Estate, or any portion thereof, which shall be 96
prepared and recorded by the Controlling Developer in the office of the Recorder of 97
Hamilton County, Indiana, and which may, from time to time, be amended. 98
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Department: The Department of Community Services of the City of Carmel, Indiana. 100
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Development Requirements: Development standards and any requirements specified 102
in this Hadley Grove Ordinance. 103
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Director: Director, or Administrator, of the Department “Director” and 105
“Administrator” shall include his/her authorized representatives. 106
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Dwelling: A detached single family residence. 108
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Masonry: Brick, stone, manufactured or synthetic stone, and stucco. 110
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Open Space: Open space shall comprise a parcel or parcels of land, areas of water, or 112
a combination of land and water, including flood plain and wetland areas located 113
within the Real Estate and designed by the Controlling Developer for the use and 114
enjoyment of some or all of the residents of the Hadley Grove District. Except as 115
otherwise provided herein, open space does not include any area which is divided into 116
building lots or streets. Open Space shall be in the areas identified on the Concept 117
Plan/Primary Plat Exhibit 2. 118
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Owners Association(s): Owners Association(s) established by the Declaration(s) of 120
Covenants. 121
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Primary Roof: The roof on a Dwelling which has the longest ridge line. 123
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Real Estate: The Real Estate legally described in Exhibit 1, and comprising 30.10 125
acres, more or less. 126
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Sign: Any type of sign as further defined and regulated by this Hadley Grove 128
Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance, contained within the Zoning Ordinance. 129
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Zone Map: The City’s official Zone Map Corresponding to the Zoning Ordinance. 131
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Zoning Ordinance: The Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance Z-289, of the City of Carmel, 133
Hamilton County, Indiana, as amended. 134
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Section 3. Accessory Buildings and Uses. All Accessory Structures and Accessory Uses 136
allowed in the S-1 Residence District under the Zoning Ordinance shall be permitted in the 137
Hadley Grove District unless prohibited in the Declaration(s) of Covenants; provided, 138
however, that any detached accessory building shall have on all sides the same level of 139
architectural features and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building(s) with 140
which it is associated. All Accessory Structures and Accessory Uses shall be subject to the 141
provisions to Chapter 25.01 of the Zoning Ordinance. 142
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Section 4. Development and Architectural Standards. 144
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Section 4.1 The Real Estate shall develop in a manner substantially similar to the 146
layout shown in Exhibit 2 (Concept Plan/Primary Plat). 147
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Section 4.2 The development standards applicable to the Real Estate are as follows: 149
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A. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: Eighty-five (85) feet. 151
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B. Minimum Lot Area: Eleven Thousand Fifty (11,050) square feet. 153
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C. Minimum Lot Frontage at Street: Fifty (50) feet. 155
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D. Minimum Front Yard Setback: Twenty-five (25) feet. 157
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E. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Five (5) feet. 159
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F. Minimum Aggregate Side Yard Setback: Twenty (20) feet. 161
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G. Minimum Separation Between Dwellings: Twenty (20) feet. 163
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H. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Twenty (20) feet. 165
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I. Maximum Building Height at the Mean of the Roof: Thirty-five (35) feet. 167
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J. Minimum Square Footage of Home (exclusive of porches, terraces, and garages: 169
Two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet. 170
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K. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty-five percent (45) of lot. 172
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L. Home Orientation: All Dwellings on lots within the Real Estate shall face and 174
derive access from the public streets internal to the site. 175
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M. Arrangement of Elements with the Public Right-of-Way: In the ten (10) feet 177
between the back of the curb and the edge of the right-of-way on local streets 178
internal to the Project there shall be a five (5) foot wide planter area adjacent to 179
the curb and a five (5) foot wide sidewalk along the edge of the right-of-way. 180
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N. Pedestrian Connection to Towne Road: A six (6) foot wide concrete or asphalt 182
walk shall run between lots 32 and 33 to connect the cul-de-sac with the multi-use 183
trail along Towne Road, as shown in Exhibit 2. 184
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O. Driveway Locations: The approximate location of driveways on the Lots shall be 186
in substantial compliance with the locations shown on Exhibit 7. 187
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P. Sidewalks with Common Area B: As shown on the Primary Plat (Exhibit 189
2), sidewalks shall not be required within the right-of-way abutting Common Area 190
B in order to maximize the protection of existing trees and minimize the impact 191
on wetlands within the common area. 192
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Section 4.3 The architectural standards applicable to all Dwellings are as follows: 194
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A. Permitted Building Materials: Masonry, Wood, Cementitious Board, Synthetic 196
Stucco, and EIFS. EIFS shall not be used within eight (8) feet of ground level. 197
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B. Required Window Openings: Two (2) per level, per façade provided, however, 199
that a vent may be substituted for a window on an uninhabitable gable. All 200
windows shall be fully framed and trimmed. 201
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C. Garage Type: Garages shall be court-loaded or side-loaded garages attached to the 203
Dwelling. 204
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D. Chimneys: Chimneys shall be stone, brick, or synthetic stone/brick, only and 206 extend fully to ground provided, however, that chimneys which protrude from 207
inside the Dwelling may also have cementitious board, synthetic stucco, and/or 208
EIFS as their exterior building material. Direct vent gas fireplaces are not 209
required to have chimneys, but if they do, they cannot be shed style or 210
cantilevered chimneys with the exception that the Cheswicke plan with bonus 211
room is allowed to have a shed style chimney. 212
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E. Porch: At least six feet (6’) deep with consistent materials/design with Dwelling. 214
Porches are not required on all Dwellings. If no porch is provided, the entryway 215
shall be covered with a minimum area of sixteen (16) square foot and deep 216
enough to provide shelter at the front door, as well as provide an appropriate and 217
adequate level of detail. 218
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F. Roofline: Primary Roof shall have a minimum 6/12 pitch. The Primary Roof 220
shall have a twelve inch (12”) overhang after installation of siding or an eight inch 221
(8”) overhang after installation of brick. 222
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G. Fences: Fences permitted on individual Lots shall conform with the types shown 224
on Exhibit 7 and specified below. 225
(i) Type A Fence shall be a four (4) foot high ornamental iron fence. The final 226
design and color of the fence shall be selected by the Developer. To 227
promote cohesiveness the same fence type and color shall be used for all 228
fences designated Type A. 229
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(ii) Type B Fence shall be either (a) the Type A fence, or (b) a six (6) foot high 231
wood privacy fence. One final design and style of the wood privacy fence 232
shall be selected by the Developer. Lots 31, 32, and 33 shall use the same 233
fence type and color along Towne Road. 234
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H. Architectural Diversity: All Dwellings shall comply with the Home Mix 236
Guidelines in Exhibit 3. 237
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I. Air Conditioning Units: Air conditioning units shall be placed within the wider of 239
the two side yard setbacks or to the rear of the Dwelling. 240
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J. Street Lighting: All Dwellings shall have a light fixture on the garage-end of the 242
front elevation to provide lighting of the street. The light fixture shall match the 243
style of the light fixtures flanking the garage door and equipped with a photo cell 244
so the light is on from dusk to dawn. 245
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Section 4.4 The applicable character illustrations, indicating conceptually the intended 247
architecture and appearance of Dwellings are contained within Exhibit 4. The area of the front 248
elevation otherwise occupied by the garage door shall be replaced by siding or masonry materials 249
and two windows with design and detailing harmonious with the other design elements on the 250
front elevation. 251
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Section 5. Open Space. Open space shall be in the areas identified on the Concept 253
Plan/Primary Plat Exhibit 2. 254
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Section 5.1 The Open Space Plan conceptually illustrates the District's larger areas of 256
Open Space. The intent of Open Space is to allow for a balance between natural areas and the 257
built environment and to provide for the overall beautification of the District. 258
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Section 5.2 A minimum of 11 acres or 35% of the District shall be allocated to Open 260
Space as conceptually illustrated on the Open Space Plan. 261
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Section 5.3 Tree Preservation Areas. The District's Natural Open Space shall include 263
Tree Preservation Areas. Tree Preservation Areas shall be delineated as part of a Primary Plat 264
approval and recorded with the Secondary Plat. Tree Preservation Areas shall be regulated and 265
maintained in accordance with the following: 266
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A. The following best management practices should be implemented: 268
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(i) Removal of invasive species (e.g. bush honeysuckle) where appropriate. (If 270
after the application of herbicide treatment after the removal of invasive 271
species to prevent from growing back should occur, then such applications 272
shall be done under the oversight of a professional.) 273
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(ii) Removal of an overabundance of combustible material (e.g. dead, fallen 275
trees, and leaves). 276
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(iii) Removal of vines growing on and up a tree when tree growth is affected. 278
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(iv) Completing all maintenance activities following industry standard using the 280
latest American National Safety Institute ANSI) Z-133.1 and A-300 281
approved practices and methods. 282
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B. The following types of activities shall be permitted: 284
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(i) Planting of native trees, pursuant to the Indiana Native Tree List provided 286
by the City's Urban Forester. 287
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(ii) Removal of hazardous, exotic and invasive vegetation, pursuant to the 289
Indiana Exotic and Invasive Plant List provided by the City's Urban 290
Forester. 291
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(iii) Removal of trees directed to be removed by municipal, county, state or 293
federal authority. 294
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(iv) Installation of access easements, right-of-way, street, paths, trails, 296
sidewalks, utilities and drainage improvements, and minor pedestrian area 297
improvements (e.g. benches, trash receptacles, creek overlook areas). 298
Community Amenities may be permitted upon review and approval by 299
City's Urban Forester. If appropriate and where feasible, said improvement 300
areas should be limited to perpendicular crossings across Tree Preservation 301
Areas and/or excluded from delineated Tree Preservation Areas. 302
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C. The following types of activities shall not be permitted unless otherwise approved 304
by the City’s Urban Forester: 305
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(i) Removal of living vegetation other than exotic and invasive vegetation and 307
hazardous trees except to accomplish items listed in Section 5.3(B)(iv) of 308
this Ordinance. 309
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(ii) Mowing any portion of the existing, naturally vegetated Tree Preservation 311
Area, except for along trails, points of access or gathering points. 312
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(iii) Dumping of leaves or debris from areas other than the Tree Preservation 314
Area. 315
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(iv) Seeding; including grass seed, prairie mix seed, sod or the planting of any 317
type of vegetable garden unless otherwise approved by the City' s Urban 318
Forester. 319
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(v) Activities that adversely impact the health, structure or integrity of a 321
designated tree preservation area, including but not limited to: active 322
recreational activities requiring the placement of playground equipment, 323
paving for basketball or tennis courts and swimming pools. 324
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D. The following requirements shall apply: 326
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(i) Tree preservation areas must be easily and permanently identifiable as a tree 328
preservation area through permanent signage posted every five hundred 329
(500) feet around the perimeter of all tree preservation areas. The design 330
and location of such signs shall be coordinated with the City’s Urban 331
Forester. 332
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(ii) Barriers shall be used to protect tree preservation areas during site 334
development. Barriers shall be specified on landscape plans and shall be 335
placed beyond the preserved trees dripline, in accordance with the tree 336
preservation details provided by the City’s Urban Forester. Such barriers 337
shall remain in place during the site’s construction activity. 338
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(iii) The Urban Forester shall be contacted for any disputed activity within the 340
tree preservation area. The Urban Forester shall provide resolution to 341
disputed activity, which may include: 342
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(a) Removal of trees that are host to an aggressive, life threatening 344
disease or pest that may pose a threat to the vitality of the rest of the 345
forest. 346
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(b) Mowing and bush- hogging. 348
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(c) Planting of new or replacement trees. 350
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Section 6. Landscaping Requirements. The landscaping in the Hadley Grove District shall 352
be specified in Exhibit 5 (the Landscape Plan). 353
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Section 6.1. Landscaping shall be in accordance with the following: 355
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A. General Landscaping (Section 6.2) 357
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B. Street Trees (Section 6.3) 359
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C. Foundation and Lot Plantings (Section 6.6) 361
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Section 6.2. General Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall be integrated, where 363
appropriate, with other functional and ornamental site design elements (e.g. hardscape materials, 364
entryway monumentation, paths, sidewalks, fencing, or water features). 365
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A. Landscaping should be designed with repetition, structured patterns, and 367
complementary textures and colors. Alternate or pervious paving materials or 368
alternative planting media is permitted where planting space is limited or where 369
otherwise warranted by the site design. 370
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B. All plantings to be used in accordance with any landscaping requirement of this 372
Ordinance shall meet the following specifications: 373
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(i) All trees, shrubs and ground covers shall be planted according to the 375
American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) and following the 376
standards, including planting details, provided by the City’s Urban Forester. 377
Landscaping materials shall be appropriate to local growing and climatic 378
conditions. 379
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(ii) Shade trees shall be a minimum of two and one half (2.5) inches caliper at 381
planting. 382
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(iii) Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of one and one half (1. 5) inches 384
caliper at planting. 385
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(iv) Evergreen trees shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet at planting. 387
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(v) Shrubs shall be a minimum height of eighteen (18) inches at planting. 389
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(vi) Evergreen trees may be substituted in lieu of shrubs required by the 391
Ordinance on a 1:3 basis (one tree equals three shrubs). 392
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C. Existing vegetation may be used to achieve required landscaping if: 394
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(i) The vegetation located on the subject parcel is of suitable quality, size and 396
state of health to achieve required landscaping. 397
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(ii) The vegetation is proposed to be preserved using accepted best management 399
practices for tree protection during construction. The preservation of 400
existing vegetation shall constitute an in -kind credit toward meeting the 401
landscape requirements of this Ordinance. A credit, which value shall be 402
determined in consultation with the City’s Urban Forester, shall be given per 403
tree that contributes to and satisfies similarly the intent of a particular 404
section of this Ordinance. 405
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D. All landscaping approved as part of the Secondary Plat and construction plans 407
shall be installed, weather permitting, prior to issuance of a Certificate of 408
Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the approved 409
landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall request a 410
temporary Certificate of Occupancy prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate 411
of Occupancy, which shall be conditioned upon a determined time to complete the 412
installation of the uninstalled landscape material. 413
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E. All landscaping approved as part of the Secondary Plat and construction plans may 415
not later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining 416
further Plan Commission approval. However, minor material altercations in 417
landscaping may be approved by the Director or his designee in order to conform 418
to specific site conditions. 419
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F. It shall be the responsibility of the property owners and their agents to insure 421
proper maintenance of all trees, shrubs and other landscaping required by this 422
Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with 423
identical varieties or a suitable substitute, mulching of planting areas, and 424
keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. 425
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G. Landscaping shall be prohibited within the Vision Clearance on Corner Lots. 427
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Section 6.3. Street Trees. 429
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A. Shade trees shall be planted parallel to each public street and within the street 431
right-of-way pursuant to the City’s published street tree planting specifications. 432
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B. Street trees species shall be selected from the City’s published list of 434
recommended street trees and shall be planted a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet 435
and a maximum of fifty (50) feet on center. 436
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C. No street tree shall be planted in conflict with drainage or utility easements or 438
structures, underground detention (unless so designed for that purpose). 439
However, where the logical location of proposed utilities would compromise the 440
desired effect, the Developer may solicit the aid of the City’s Urban Forester in 441
mediating an alternative. 442
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Section 6.4. Perimeter Landscaping Adjacent to Public Right-of-Way. Perimeter 444
landscaping along the perimeter abutting rights -of -way shall be provided pursuant to this 445
section. Perimeter landscaping shall not be planted within the public right -of -way. Perimeter 446
landscaping shall be pursuant to Chapter 26.04 of the Zoning Ordinance. A Type D Bufferyard 447
shall be provided with a minimum yard width of 20 feet and a three (3) foot high mound a 448
minimum of 60 percent of the length of the required bufferyard. The bufferyard shall be planted 449
with a minimum of five (5) shade trees, five (5) ornamental trees, and 27 shrubs per one hundred 450
linear foot increment. Evergreen trees may substitute in lieu of shrubbery on a 1:3 basis (one (1) 451
conifer equals three (3) shrubs.) Landscaping within adjacent Common Areas and existing Tree 452
Preservation Areas may be used toward the bufferyard requirement as approved by the Urban 453
Forester. Where a Common Area containing a pond abuts the public right-of-way, the 454
bufferyard shall be planted with a minimum of three (3) shade trees per one hundred linear foot 455
increment. 456
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Section 6.5. Perimeter Landscaping Not Adjacent to Public Right-of-Way. The 458
bufferyard types shall be pursuant to Chapter 26.04 of the Zoning Ordinance. A Type B 459
Bufferyard shall be provided with a minimum yard width of ten (10) feet. The bufferyard shall 460
be planted with a minimum of three (3) shade trees, three (3) ornamental trees, and 15 shrubs per 461
one hundred linear foot increment. Evergreen trees may substitute in lieu of shrubbery on a 1:3 462
basis (one (1) conifer equals three (3) shrubs.) Where Common Areas or Lots abut a common 463
area with a pond on the neighboring property, the bufferyard shall be planted with a minimum of 464
three (3) shade trees per one hundred linear foot increment. In Common Areas greater than one 465
and one-half acres in size no bufferyard planting shall be required if at least 80 percent of said 466
Common Area is planted with wildflowers and a minimum of 5 shade trees. 467
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Section 6.6. Foundation and Lot Plantings. 469
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A. Design Intent. Foundation and lot plantings are used to: 471
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(i) Soften the architectural lines of Buildings. 473
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(ii) Frame the primary views to Buildings and public spaces. 475
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(iii) Blend architectural designs with the landscape design. 477
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Landscaping shall be designed to appropriately complement a Building's use, set 479
back, height, and architectural features. Window boxes for flowers and planters 480
on front stoops and sidewalks are encouraged in areas where landscaping cannot 481
be installed at the foundation of a Building due to the Building’s proximity to a 482
sidewalk, path, street, right-of-way or easement. 483
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B. Single-Family Dwellings. The following planting requirements apply to all 485
Single-family Dwellings: 486
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(i) All lots shall be required to plant two (2) trees in the front yard. If there is 488
not sufficient area for both trees to be placed in the front yard, then one of 489
the required trees may be planted in a side yard as approved by Urban 490
Forester. 491
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(ii) All lots shall have a minimum of seven (7) shrubs and /or ornamental 493
grasses along the foundation facing a street. Corner lots shall install seven 494
(7) shrubs per side facing a street. 495
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Section 7. Permitted Uses and Maximum Unit Limitation. Only Single Family 497
Dwellings, Model Homes, and residential accessory structures permitted in the S-1 Residence 498
District by the Zoning Ordinance shall be permitted within the District. The total number of 499
Dwellings shall not exceed thirty-eight (38). 500
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Section 8. Homeowners Association and Declaration of Covenants. Declarations of 502
Covenant(s) shall be prepared by the Controlling Developer and recorded with the Recorder of 503
Hamilton County, Indiana. 504
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Section 9. Approval Process. 506
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Section 9.1. Approval or Denial of the Primary Plat /Development Plan. 508
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A. Concept Plan/Primary Plat. The Concept Plan/Primary Plat has been reviewed 510
and approved by the Commission, and constitutes the approved primary plat and, 511
as such, the Developer shall not be required to return the Commission for primary 512
plat approval. 513
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B. Secondary Plat Approval. The Director shall have sole and exclusive authority to 515
approve, with or without conditions, or to disapprove any Secondary Plat; 516
provided, however, that the Director shall not unreasonably withhold or delay 517
the Director' s approval of a Secondary Plat that is in substantial conformance 518
with the Concept Plan/Primary Plat and is in conformance with the Development 519
Requirements of this Hadley Grove Ordinance. If the Director disapproves any 520
Secondary Plat, the Director shall set forth in writing the basis for the disapproval 521
and schedule the request for hearing before the Commission. 522
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Section 9.2. Modification of Development Requirements. 524
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A. Changes that shall require amendment of this Hadley Grove Ordinance through 526
the standard rezone process include changes that alter the concept or intent of the 527
PUD including: 528
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(i) Increases in density or intensity; 530
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(ii) Changes in the proportion or allocation of land uses; 532
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(iii) Changes in the list of approved uses; 534
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(iv) Changes in the locations of uses; and/or 536
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(v) Changes in the functional uses of open space, where such change constitutes 538
an intensification of use of the open space. 539
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B. Any quantity changes – either individually or in the aggregate – that create a ten 541
percent (10%) or greater change from the Development Requirements shall be 542
approved by the City Council.Modification of the Development Requirements, 543
requested by the Controlling Developer, may be approved the Plan Commission 544
or committee designated by the Commission, after a public hearing held in 545
accordance with the Commission's Rules of Procedure. However, any decision of 546
a committee which denies any requested modification may be appealed by the 547
party requesting approval to the Commission, also in accordance with the 548
Commission’s Rules of Procedure. 549
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C. Any proposed modification of the Development Requirement shall comply with 551
the following guidelines: 552
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(i) The modification shall be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this 554
Hadley Grove Ordinance. 555
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(ii) The modification shall not have an adverse impact on the physical, visual, or 557
spatial characteristics of the Hadley Grove District. 558
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(iii) The modification shall not have an adverse impact on the streetscape and 560
neighborhood or abutting properties. 561
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(iv) The modification shall not result in configurations of lots or street systems 563
which shall be unreasonable or detract materially from appearance of 564
Hadley Grove District. 565
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(v) The minimum standards regarding lot size, rear yard setbacks, size and 567
number of bufferyard plantings, and acres of Open Space shall not be 568
reduced below the requirements of this Hadley Grove Ordinance. 569
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(vi) The permitted uses and maximum number of Dwellings shall not be 571
increased above the limits specified in this Hadley Grove Ordinance. 572
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D. When applying the Development Requirements, the commission Director shall 574
carefully weigh the specific circumstances surrounding the modification petition 575
and strive for development solutions that promote the spirit, intent and purposes 576
of this Hadley Grove Ordinance. 577
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E. If the Commission (or its designated committee)Director determines that the 579
proposed modification will not have an adverse impact on development in Hadley 580
Grove District or the abutting properties, it shall grant a modification of the 581
Development Requirements. In granting modifications, the Commission Director 582
may impose such conditions as will, in its reasonable judgment, secure the 583
objectives and purposes of the Hadley Grove Ordinance. 584
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Section 10. Controlling Developer’s Consent. Without the written consent of the 586
Controlling Developer, no other developer, user, owner, or tenant may obtain any permits or 587
approvals, whatsoever, with respect to the Real Estate or any portion thereof and, as such, and 588
by way of example but not by limitation, none of the following may be obtained without the 589
approval and consent of the Controlling Developer. 590
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A. Improvement location permits for any improvements within the Real Estate; 592
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B. Sign permits for any signs within the Real Estate; 594
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C. Building permits for any buildings within the Real Estate; 596
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D. Secondary plat approval for any part of the Real Estate; and 598
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E. Any text amendments or other variations to the terms and conditions of this 600
Hadley Grove Ordinance. 601
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Section 11. Signage. A monument sign as depicted in Exhibit 6 will be constructed at 603
the entrance to the District from Main Street (formerly 131st Street) as approved by the Director. 604
Illumination of said sign shall be from a source external to such signage and shall meet the 605
requirements of Article 25.07 of the Zoning Ordinance. 606
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PASSED by the Common Council of City of Carmel, Indiana this _____day of _____________, 613
2013, by a vote of ____ ayes and ____ nays. 614
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL 616
Presiding Officer
Kevin D. Rider
Richard L. Sharp, President Pro Tempore
Carol Schleif
Ronald E. Carter
W. Eric Seidensticker
Sue Finkam Luci Snyder
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ATTEST: 619
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk Treasurer 623
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _____ day of ____________, 625
2013, at _________.M. 626
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer 629
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Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this _____ day of _____________, 631
2013, at ________.M. 632
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James Brainard, Mayor 636
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ATTEST: 639
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer 643
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This Instrument prepared by: Bryan D. Stumpf, 7378 N 550 E, Lebanon, IN 46052 646
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I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social 648
Security Number in this document, unless required by law. Bryan D. Stumpf 649