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ORDINANCE Z-577-13, As Amended
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An. Ordinance amending and consolidating Commercial Landscape Requirements
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in IC 36-7-4),
each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances must first approve by
resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan "C3 Plan 2009" Docket No. 08070020 CP was
given a favorable recommendation by the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on November 18, 2008, and
duly approved by Resolution No. CC-05-04-09-02 of the Common Council on May 4, 2009, and is therefore
the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain an orderly, consistent and streamlined Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-602 the Common Council is authorized to amend the
text of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-701 the Common Council is authorized to amend the
text of the Subdivision Control Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-4-610 and City of Carmel Ordinance No. D-1600-02,
the Carmel Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are incorporated by reference into the Carmel City
Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana,
that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-600 and IC 36-7-4-700 et seq. and after Docket No. 13030009 OA having
received a favorable recommendation from the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 16,
2013, it hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-289, as
amended) and the Carmel Subdivision Control Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-160), as amended, to read as
follows:
Section I:
ZO Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance:
a. Establish Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance in the Zoning Ordinance to
read:
SEE EXHIBIT A (Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance), As Amended
SCO Chapter 7: Open Space Standards for Major Subdivisions:
b. Amend Section 7.07.03(3): Modifications as follows:
7.07.03 Afforestation and Reforestation. The replacement of trees in the Natural Open Space or tree preservation areas
shall be determined on the Open Space Conservation Plan pursuant to the following:
3. A landscape buffer of native trees and shrubs is required adjacent to Woodland open space areas that
have been opened up due to land clearing activity. Planting shall occur per Zoning Ordinance Section
26.04: Perimeter Buffering Requirements.
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ZO Chapter 3: Definitions:
c. Amend the following definitions in Section. 3.07.• Definitions to read:
GREENBELT. That portion of the Front Yard of the Lot which is immediately adjacent and parallel to the Right-of-way
of State Highway 431, U.S. Highway 31 or U.S. Highway 421, located within an Overlay Zone District
Boundary and having a minimum depth of thirty (30)feet.
PERIMETER BUFFERYARD. A landscaped area with setback widths extending along all perimeter property lines. Both
the amount of land and the type and amount of plant material specified for each lettered bufferyard determination
is specified and is designed to ameliorate nuisances between adjacent zoning districts and to ensure a desired
character along public streets and roads.
TREE PRESERVATION PLAN. A graphic illustration labeling existing trees or stands of trees while detailing how they
will are protected and incorporated into the overall Landscape Plan design. Existing vegetation proposed to be
removed and preserved shall be shown on the Tree Preservation Plan. Tree preservation details showing how
existing trees to be preserved will be protected are required. See City of Carmel's Tree Preservation Detail —
Available from the Department of Community Services)
SOIL VOLUME REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGIES. The use of advanced technologies for ameliorating site
limitations to improve plant growth and development. Examples: CU-Structural Soil TM,DeepRoot Silva Cell TM
ZO Chapter 11: R-5/Residence District:
d. Delete Section 11.04.05: Greenbelt Buffer:
11.04.05 Landscaping Requirements.
A. A landscaped transitional area designed consistent with Section 26.04: Perimeter Buffering
Requirements,or
B. Open space,design pursuant to the Chapter 7 of the Subdivision Regulations.
ZO Chapter 14: B-3/Business District:
e. Amend Section 14.06: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
14.06 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 17: B-6/Business District:
f. Amend Section 17.06: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
17.06 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 18: B-7/Business District:
g. Amend Section 18.06: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
18.06 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 19: B-8/Business District:
h. Amend Section 19.06: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
19.06 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 20A: I-1/Industrial District:
i. Amend Section 20A.07: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
20A.07 Landscaping Requirements. See Section 33: Perimeter Buffervard and Section. 28.01.08:
Waivers.
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ZO Chapter 20B: M-1/Manufacturing District:
j. Amend Section 20B.07: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
20B.07 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 20D: M-3/Manufacturing District:
k. Amend Section 20D.07: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
20D.07 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
1. Amend CHART B as follows:
CHART B:
OFF-SITE ADJACENT USES (Developed, Platted or Zoned)
AND
ADJACENT USES WITHIN THE M-3 DISTRICT
RESIDENTIAL(Single or Double Units)
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
(Single or Double (Multi-family)
Units)
Minimum BUILDING SETBACK:
FRONT Fifty(50)ft. Thirty-five(35) ft. Twenty(20)ft. Twenty(20)ft.
or distance equal to or distance equal to
height of height of
(manufacturing) (manufacturing)
building, whichever building,whichever
is greater. is greater.
SIDE/REAR Fifty(50)ft. Ten(10) ft. Ten (10)ft. Ten(10)ft.
RESIDENTIAL(Multi-Family and Cluster Option)
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
(Single or Double (Multi-Family)
Units)
Minimum BUILDING SETBACK:
FRONT Fifty(50)ft. or Thirty-five (35)ft. Twenty(20)ft. or Twenty(20)ft. or
three(3)times distance equal to distance equal to
• building height, height of height of
whichever is (manufacturing) (manufacturing)
greater. building, whichever building, whichever
is greater. is greater.
• SIDE/REAR Fifty(50) ft. or Twenty-five(25)ft. Twenty-five(25)ft. Twenty-five (25)ft.
three times building
height, whichever is
greater.
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COMMERCIAL(Includes Office Use)
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
(Single or Double (Multi-family)
Units)
Minimum BUILDING SETBACK:
FRONT Fifty(50)ft. or two Fifty (50) ft. or two Twenty(20)ft. or Twenty(20)ft. or
(2)times building (2)times building distance equal to distance equal to
height whichever is height whichever is height of height of
greater. greater. (manufacturing) (manufacturing)
building, whichever building, whichever
is greater is greater.
SIDE/REAR Eighty(80)ft. or Thirty(30)ft. or Ten(10)ft. Ten(10)ft.
three(3)times two(2)times height
building height of building,
whichever is whichever is
greater. greater.
INDUSTRIAL(Includes All Accessory Uses)
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
(Single or Double (Multi-family)
Units)
Minimum BUILDING SETBACK:
FRONT Fifty (50)ft. or Fifty (50)ft. or Twenty (20)ft. or Twenty(20)ft. or
three(3)times three(3)times distance equal to distance equal to
building height, building height, height of height of
whichever is whichever is . (manufacturing) (manufacturing)
greater. greater. building, whichever building, whichever
is greater. is greater.
SIDE/REAR Eighty(80)ft. or Eighty (80)ft. or Twenty(20)ft. Twenty(20)ft.
three(3)times three(3)times
building height or building height or
whichever is whichever is
greater. greater.
ZO Chapter 20E: C-1/City Center District:
m. Amend Section 20E.06: Landscaping Requirements as follows:
20E.06 Landscaping Requirements.
20E.06.01 Style and Species. Landscaping shall be designed in accordance with the adopted landscaping
style and species palette established for the City Center by the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
20E.06.02 Street Trees. Shade trees shall be planted along all streets within the rights-of-way, parallel to
the street. Species, size, and installation shall be per the standards of the City of Carmel.
20E.06.03 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance.
1. Installation. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy by the Department Administrator. If it is not possible to install the required landscaping
because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total
cost of the required landscaping prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
2. Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agencies to insure proper
maintenance of the landscaping, in accordance with the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to
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include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute,
and keeping the area free of refuse and debris.
ZO Chapter 20F: C-2/City Center District:
n. Amend Section 20F.05: Streetscape and Landscaping Requirements as follows:
20F.05 Streetscape and Landscaping Requirements.
20F.05.01 Landscaping shall be designed in accordance with the adopted landscaping style and species
palette established for the City Center by the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
20F.05.02 Street Trees. Shade trees shall be planted along all streets within the rights-of-ways, parallel to
the street. Species, size, and installation shall be per the standards of the City of Carmel.
20F.05.03 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance.
1. Installation. All required landscaping pursuant to the ADLS approval shall be installed prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Department Administrator. If it is not
possible to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner
shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total cost of the required landscaping prior to the
issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
2. Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper
maintenance of the landscaping, in accordance with the standards set forth in the Development
Plan. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with identical varieties
or a suitable substitute, and keeping the area free of refuse and debris.
ZO Chapter 20G: OM/Old Meridian District:
o. Amend Section 20G.04.04 through 20G.04.06: (General Development Standards) as follows:
20G.04.04 Lighting.
A. Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible, and
spaced no less than one hundred (100)feet apart,and of a design per the adopted City style.
B. All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from concealed, low
level fixtures.
C. The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or twenty-
five (25) feet, whichever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90) feet of single
family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen(15)feet.
D. Parking area lighting and street lighting shall be of uniform design and materials.
E. Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and color. Rooftop
lighting shall be prohibited.
F. Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site and the
light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use, illumination levels shall not exceed
0.5 footcandle at the property line.
G. The design of fencing, sound walls,carports,trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate
the architecture of the Principal building(s)in construction material and detailing.
20G.04.05 Parking.
A. All off-street parking shall be paved with asphalt or concrete, and curbed using poured-in-place
concrete curbing. Alternatives to poured-in-place curbing and paving surface may be approved by the
Commission when conflicts arise with tree preservation issues.
B. Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the sidewalk by low
walls,low fences,or hedges.
C. Off-street parking areas for Principal Buildings in the Mixed Use, Office, Special Use and Village
Zones are to be located to the sides and rear of Principal Buildings; however, if necessary to meet
minimum requirements, parking areas may extend into an adjacent zone and shall be a permitted use in
the adjacent zone, accordingly.
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D. Parking space dimensions shall be 9'x 20', or 10'x 18',including two (2)feet for bumper overhang.
E. No curb cuts are allowed on Old Meridian Street, except as shown on the Plan, (Exhibit C).
F. Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected either by alley or internal driveway.
G. Bicycle parking shall be provided in non-residential zones, one space per one hundred (100) feet of
building frontage.
H. In the Mixed Medical Zone up to fifteen percent (15%) of parking may be located in front of the
Buildings; provided such parking areas are partially screened from the street right-of-way pursuant to
Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance, Old Meridian/Mixed Medical Section.
Curb cuts in the Mixed Medical Zone shall be as set forth on Exhibit D. Bicycle parking in the Mixed
Medical Zone shall be provided in the ratio of one(1) space per two hundred fifty (250) feet of building
frontage.
20G.04.06 Landscaping. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
P. Amend Section 20G.05.01(H),(I) and (K): (Single-Family Attached Zone) as follows:
20G.05.01 Single-Family Attached Zone(SFA).
H. Architectural Design.
(1) Design Intention. The design intention for the Single Family Attached Zone(SFA)is to create
a zone of detailed,durable and high quality construction. Each house is to be constructed as an
individual unit and the façade of the house is to be composed and interpreted as a single unit
rather than a part of a larger complex. (Figure 8)
(2) Materials:
(a) Any side of the building facing a public street must be clad in brick or stone and
trimmed in wood, stone, tile, precast.concrete (no vinyl, aluminum or plywood siding
shall be permitted)
(b) Windows must be framed in wood or aluminum-clad/vinyl-clad wood. Aluminum
storm windows or doors are not allowed.
(c) Exterior walks, steps, stoops and paving must be masonry or stone pavers, or poured
or precast concrete. Exterior stair handrails and other stair details may be stone,
precast concrete or wrought iron. (Figures 9 and 10) Wood decking and handrails are
allowed only in the rear of a building.
(d) Cornice. An articulated cornice must be provided where the roof meets the top of the
building wall. (Figure 11)
(e) Entrances. The front door must face the street and be recessed from three (3) to five
(5) feet from the front wall of the building facade (Fig. 12). A paved walkway from
the stoop to the front sidewalk is required.
(f) Finished Floor Level. The finished floor level of the first floor shall be two (2) to six
(6) feet above sidewalk level in the front, but may be on grade in the rear. (Figure 13)
This is to create visual privacy for windows on the street, and to create a rhythm of
stoops.
(g) Foundation. The foundation should be articulated in a different material than the
main façade. There may be windows in the foundation wall which respond to a
partially below-grade lower level.
Lighting and Fencing.
(1) Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the building and low-wattage landscape
lighting.
(2) Low, wrought iron fences and stone or brick walls no taller than thirty (30) inches are allowed
in the front yard setback.
(3) Wrought iron, shadow box wood fences, or other approved fence, or brick or stone walls up to
six(6)feet tall are allowed in side and rear yards.
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(4) Fences must be placed at least four feet from the rear property line.
(5) Chain link fencing is not allowed in this zone.
J. Signs. .See Section 25.07: Sign Ordinance.
K. Parking.
(1) All units must have a minimum of two(2)parking spaces per unit included on the lot.
(2) Parking may be paved or in an attached or detached enclosed garage.
(3) All parking must be accessed from the rear of the lot.
• (4) No garage openings are allowed to face the public street.
(5) No parking of any vehicles will be allowed in the front yard.
q. Amend Section 20G.05.04(F) and(G): (Mixed Use Zone) as follows:
20G.05.04 Mixed Use Zone(MU).
F. Parking Requirements.
(1) Parking must be provided at the ratio of one (1) space for every six hundred (600) square feet
of leasable area.
(2) Some parking may be provided in shared or remote lots.
(3) Parking must be located in the rear or side of buildings. No parking is allowed in the front
yard setback.
r. Amend Section 20G.05.05(E): (Office Zone) as follows:
20G.05.05 Office Zone(0).
E. Fencing:Fences are not allowed in the front setback.
s. Amend Section 20G:05.08(F): (Mixed Medical Zone) as follows:
20G.05.08 Mixed Medical Zone(MM).
ZO Chapter 21: Special Uses & Special Exceptions:
t. Amend Section 21.03: Basis of Board Review as follows:
21.03 Basis of Board Review.
The Board, in reviewing the Special Use or Special Exception application, shall give consideration to the
particular needs and circumstances of each application and shall examine the following items as they relate to the
proposed Special Use or Special Exception:
1. Topography;
2. Zoning on site;
3. Surrounding zoning and land Use;
4. Streets,curbs and gutters and sidewalks;
5. Access to public streets;
6. Driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites;
7. General vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
8. Parking location and arrangement;
9. Number of parking spaces needed for the particular Special Use;
10. Internal site circulation;
Building height,bulk and setback;
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12. Front, side and rear yards;
13. Site coverage by building(s), parking area(s) and other structures;
14. Trash and material storage;
15. Alleys, service areas and loading bays;
16. Special and general easements for public or private Use;
17. Landscaping and Perimeter Bufferyards;
18. Necessary fencing;
19. Necessary exterior lighting;
20. On-site and off-site, surface and subsurface storm and water drainage;
21. On-site and off-site utilities;
22. Dedication of streets and rights-of-way;
23. Proposed signage(subject to regulations established by the Sign Ordinance); and
24. Protective restrictions and/or covenants.
25. Need for lifeguards and other supervisory personnel, in respect to a private recreational development or
facility.
ZO Chapter 23A: Keystone Parkway Overlay Zone:
u. Amend Section 23A.03: Landscaping to read:
23A.03 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 23B: US Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone
v. Amend Section 23B.10: Landscaping Requirements to read:
23B.1.0 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 —Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone
w. Amend Section 23C.10: Landscaping Requirements to read:
23C.10 Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
23C.11 Parking Requirements.
A. Spaces required: see Chapter 27:Additional Parking &Loading Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. Space dimensions: 9'0" x 20'0" or 10'0" x l8'0", including 2'0" for bumper overhang where
appropriate.
C. Parking lots shall be designed to provide coordinated access to parking areas on adjoining tracts or
parcels within the Overlay Zone, preferably via a frontage road network. Sites utilizing front-loaded
parking areas shall provide for continuous access across the rear of the site to adjoining tracts or
parcels. As part of the ADLS submittal, the petitioner shall provide a Site Circulation Plan that
illustrates to the Commission how coordinated access will occur relative to the overall U.S. Highway
421 Corridor.
D. All parking lots and drives shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. Brick pavers or other decorative
pavements may be used as accents in parking lot design. Poured-in-place concrete curbs shall be used.
E. Parking within front yard setbacks shall be discouraged and limited to a maximum of two (2) rows of
parking, subject to maximum building setback standards and Chapter 33: Commercial Development
Landscape Ordinance.
F. Stacking for drive-thru lanes shall be confined to the rear of the tract or parcel with outlet from such
lines also being to the rear of the building. Lines for drive-thru facilities shall not be permitted along
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the front and sides of structures within the Overlay Zone, nor permitted to spill onto adjoining
properties. The minimum number of vehicles required for drive-thru lanes shall be as follows:
USE TYPE MIN NO. SPACES MEASURED FROM
Bank teller lane 5 Teller or Window
Automated Teller Machine 3 Teller
Restaurant Drive-thru 10 Pick-up Window
Car Wash 5 Entrance
Gas Pump island 3 End of pump island
Other To be determined by the Director
ZO Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone
x. Amend Section 23D.03.A. Landscape and Lighting (Historic Range Line Rd Sub-Area) to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Ranee Line Road Sub-Area.
The Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area encompasses the houses and businesses north of Main Street
along Range Line Road. These buildings are generally larger than the others in the Old Town area and
are more architecturally distinctive. In addition, their high visibility contributes greatly to the sense of
Old Town as an historic area.
1. Renovations and Additions to All Existing Buildings.
The following guidelines shall be applicable to all exterior renovations and additions to
existing buildings in the Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area, regardless of whether the
building is Contributing or Non-contributing.
f. Lighting and Fencing. See also Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape
Ordinance, Old Town Section.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front sidewalk is
required.
ii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the building, seven-foot
(7') maximum-height pole-mounted decorative lights, and low-wattage
landscape lighting.
iii. Fences greater than thirty-six inches (36") tall are not allowed in the Front
Yard of the property.
iv. Chain link material is prohibited forward of the Front Line of the Principal
Building.
v. Dumpsters and trash receptacles must be screened from view.
Y. Amend Section 23D.03.A.3.j: Landscape and Lighting (Historic Range Line Rd Sub-Area) to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
A. Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
The Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area encompasses the houses and businesses north of Main Street
along Range Line Road. These buildings are generally larger than the others in the Old Town area and
are more architecturally distinctive. In addition, their high visibility contributes greatly to the sense of
Old Town as an historic area.
3. New Construction.
The following guidelines apply to all new buildings built within the boundaries of the Historic
Range Line Road Sub-Area.
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j. Lighting and Fencing. See also Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape
Ordinance, Old Town Section.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front sidewalk is
required.
ii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the building, seven-foot
(7') maximum-height pole-mounted decorative lights, and low-wattage
landscape lighting.
iii. Fences greater than thirty-six (36) inches tall are not allowed in the Front
Yard of the property.
iv. Chain link material is prohibited forward of the Front Line of the Principal
Building.
v. Dumpsters and trash receptacles must be screened from view.
z. Amend Section 23D.03.C.1.j: Landscape and Lighting (Character Sub-Area) to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
Character Sub-Areas consist of the bulk of the residential areas in the Old Town district both east and
west of Range Line Road, and both residential and commercial properties facing Range Line Road in
the north end of the District. There are many different styles of architecture in this area; however, the
consistency and character of the neighborhood is worth protecting. The intent of these guidelines is to
preserve the character of the neighborhood by preserving certain building and siting characteristics,
without requiring that specific buildings or building elements be preserved.
Renovations and Additions to Existing Buildings.
The following guidelines shall be applicable to all exterior renovations and additions to
existing buildings in the Character Sub-Area, regardless of whether the building is
Contributing or Non-contributing.
f. Lighting and Fencing. See also Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape
Ordinance, Old Town.Section.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front sidewalk is
required.
ii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the building, seven-foot
(7') maximum-height pole-mounted decorative lights, and low-wattage
landscape lighting.
iii. Fences greater than thirty-six (36) inches tall are not allowed forward of the
Front Line of the Principal Building.
iv. Vinyl covered chain-link material is allowed in the Front Yard except on
those properties which front on Range Line Road. For properties fronting on
Range Line Road,chain-link material is prohibited forward of the Front Line
of the Principal Building.
v. Dumpsters and trash receptacle must be screened from view.
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aa. Amend Section 23D.03.C.3.e: Landscape and Lighting (Character Sub-Area) to read:
23D.03 Guidelines.
C. Character Sub-Area.
Character Sub-Areas consist of the bulk of the residential areas in the Old Town district both east and
west of Range Line Road, and both residential and commercial properties facing Range Line Road in
the north end of the District. There are many different styles of architecture in this area; however, the
consistency and character of the neighborhood is worth protecting. The intent of these guidelines is to
preserve the character of the neighborhood by preserving certain building and siting characteristics,
without requiring that specific buildings or building elements be preserved.
3. New Construction.
The following guidelines apply to all new buildings built within the boundaries of the
Character Sub-Area.
e. Lighting and Fencing. See also Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape
Ordinance, Old Town.Section.
i. A paved walkway from the porch or front door to the front sidewalk is
required.
ii. Exterior lighting is restricted to lamps mounted on the building, seven-foot
(7') maximum-height pole-mounted decorative lights, and low-wattage
landscape lighting.
iii. Fences greater than thirty-six (36) inches tall are not allowed forward of the
Front Line of the Principal Building.
iv. Vinyl covered chain-link material is allowed in the Front Yard except on
those properties which front on Range Line Road. For properties fronting on
Range Line Road, chain-link material is prohibited forward of the Front Line
of the Principal Building.
v. Dumpsters and trash receptacle must be screened from view.
ZO Chapter 23E: Home Place District Overlay Zone
bb. Amend Section 23E.07(A): Landscaping to read:
23E.07 General Provisions.
These guidelines apply to commercial development, expansion, additions, or construction in The Home Place
District Overlay Zone.
A. Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive— Range Line Road Overlay Zone:
ce. Amend Section 23F11: Landscaping as follows:
23F.I I Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 23H: Monon Greenway Overlay Zone:
dd. Amend Section 23H.11: Landscaping & Tree Preservation as follows:
23H.11 Landscaping and Tree Preservation. See Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
ZO Chapter 26: Additional Height,Yard, Lot Area and Buffering Regulations
ee. Amend Section. 26.04: Perimeter Buffering Requirements to read:
26.04 Perimeter Bufferyard Requirements.
26.04.01 The Perimeter Bufferyard requirements shall apply to all Subdivision Plats and properties containing
multi-family uses. For all other properties, see Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape
Ordinance, Perimeter Buffervard Section.
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26.04.02Perimeter Bufferyards shall be located along the front, side and rear lot lines of a lot/parcel and shall
extend the entire length of the front, side and rear lot lines.
26.04.03 Perimeter Bufferyards shall not be located within any portion of a Street Right-Of-Way, Private Street
Right-Of-Way,or county regulated drain easement.
26.04.04Existing vegetation may be applied toward a Perimeter Bufferyard when:
(a) The vegetation located upon the subject parcel is of a quality and state of health to achieve
buffering;
(b) The vegetation proposed is to be preserved using accepted best management practices for tree
protection during construction. A tree protection detail is required on the Landscape Plan and
associated construction documents; (See City of Carmel's Tree Protection Detail —Available
from the Department of Community Services)and
(c) Tree preservation area guidelines are submitted with the Landscape Plan to manage and protect
these areas. (See City of Carmel's Tree Preservation Guidelines — Available from the
Department of Community Services)
26.04.05To determine the applicable Perimeter Bufferyard requirements:
(a) Use the Perimeter Bufferyard table to identify the land use category of the proposed project
use.
(b) Use the Perimeter Bufferyard table to identify the land use(s) of the adjoining properties or
Street classification adjoining the proposed use by referring to the Transportation Plan.
(c) Determine the Perimeter Bufferyard(s) required on each boundary (or segment thereof) of the
subject parcel by referring to the Table for Perimeter Bufferyard.
PERIMETER BUFFERYARD TABLE
PROPOSED U_S_E
SINGLE PARK;
FAMILY MULTI-FAMILY RECREATION
SINGLE FAMILY is A ' C B
MULTI-FAMILY C A A
,PARK;RECREATION .,. B . -?` ■ A,_ A.
'-'1" INSTITUTIONAL C C B
OFFICE,RETAIL 9 C C
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WAREHOUSE; INDUSTRY C C B
Q.. COLLECTOR;STREET' '* • B
PARKWAY(Res.or Sec.); C C C
-_� ARTERIAL(Urban or Sec.);
INTERSTATE;or U.S.-STATE
HIGHWAY
Bufferyard Design Standards in the table below are stated in terms of
minimum width and number of plants required per one hundred linear foot increment.
SHADE OR
BUFFERYARD MINIMUM YARD WIDTH EVERGREEN ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS*
TREES TREES
FRONT&SIDE REAR
A 5' 10' 3 2 15
B 10' 20' 5 2 20
C 15' 25' 7 3 25
*Evergreen trees may substitute in lieu of shrubbery on a 1:3 basis(one conifer equals three shrubs)
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Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by the
Mayor.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 7 day of 0 aGefek,
2013, by a vote of 7 ayes and nays.
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 7 day of
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, rk-Treasurer
OA proved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this �'� day of
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Tana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk TTreasure'
Prepared by:
Adrienne Keeling,Planning Administrator,One Civic Square,Carmel,IN 46032
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CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10:ZONING&SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1:ZONING CODE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 33:COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
Commercial Development Landscape.
II. Landscape Plan.
III. General Provisions.
IV. Plant Material.
V. Landscape Requirements.
VI. Old Meridian District and Overlay Zones Landscape Requirements.
VII. Protection of Existing Trees and Vegetation.
VIII. Innovative Landscaping Applications.
IX. Landscape Installation and Maintenance.
Commercial Development Landscape.
Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect and enhance the community's environmental, economic and
aesthetic quality, thereby contributing to the overall objective of promoting the public's health, safety
and general welfare. This ordinance is intended to enhance, preserve and develop Carmel's environment
by:
A. Promoting compatibility between land uses through reducing the visual, sound and lighting impacts of
commercial and residential developments;
B. Managing development impacts by planting trees and landscaping in order to increase the real estate
values of properties; and
C. Creating innovative and environmentally-friendly landscape designs that enhance and define the public
and private spaces.
Definitions.
Terms used in this ordinance are defined in Chapter3:Definitions.
II. Landscape Plan.
A. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the Commission per Chapter 24: Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping& Signage Regulations and the Board per Chapter 21:
Special Uses&Special Exceptions.
B. The Landscape Plan [as defined herein] shall provide, but may not be limited to, Perimeter Bufferyards,
Greenbelts, street trees, foundation plantings, parking lot plantings, and other exterior improvements
such as courtyards, plazas, and tree preservation areas.
C. The Landscape Plan shall be submitted electronically (portable document format (PDF) or equivalent) and
also on paper sheets not smaller than eleven (11) by seventeen (17) inches, and not larger than twenty-
four(24) by thirty-six(36) inches.
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D. The Landscape Plan shall exhibit a design that is integral and coordinated with other corresponding
improvements for the site and which clearly demonstrates the function, location, size and scale of plants
in relation to buildings and other site improvements, and to minimize conflicts with commercial signage.
(See City of Carmel's Sign Ordinance Visual Guide—Available from the Department of Community Services)
E. The Landscape Plan shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances, and drawn to correspond
with all existing and planned buildings and other physical improvements, including overhead and
underground utilities.
F. The Landscape Plan shall identify locations of all current and proposed utilities and service areas,
including: ground level mechanical equipment, HVAC compressors, telecommunication equipment,
electrical transformers, utility meters, public approaches and any adjoining residential zones.
G. The Landscape Plan shall include graphic planting details for trees, shrubbery, and ground
cover/ornamental grass. (See City of Carmel's Graphic Planting Details—Available from the Department of
Community Services)
H. The Landscape Plan shall include a schedule of plants: including a symbol key, botanical name, common
name and shall delineate the size,container type, description and quantity of all plant material.
I. The Landscape Plan shall identify locations of new plant material with keyed symbols.
J. The Landscape Plan shall identify existing vegetation to remain by botanical name and size.
III. General Provisions.
A. Unless otherwise specified in this ordinance, the dimensions and design of any planting area shall be
sufficient to contain the landscaping material planted therein and to provide for proper growth. The
planting areas shall contain topsoil which is free of non-soil material, brick and other building and
construction material.The following minimum interior dimensions for all planting areas shall be used:
(1) Shade and Conifer Trees: Fifteen (15)feet long by eight(8)feet wide by three(3)feet in depth
(2) Ornamental Trees: Ten (10)feet long by five(5)feet wide by three(3)feet in depth
(3) Shrubs (only): Five(5)feet long by five(5)feet wide by three(3)feet in depth
B. When trees are isolated from other lawn and green areas by sidewalks, drives or other impervious
surfaces, the Plan Commission, Director or his/her designee may require Soil Volume Replacement
Technologies be applied to sustain the life of the plant material when the dimensions of the planting area
does not meet the requirements of section III.A.
C. When trees are planted within hardscaped areas, they shall be planted in tree wells with approved
drainage systems and Soil Volume Replacement Technologies. When a tree grate is used it must be
capable of expansion and be expanded to accommodate tree growth.The dimensions of the tree well and
grate shall be at least six(6)feet by six(6)feet by three (3)feet in depth.
D. A vegetative cover shall be used for all landscaped areas except for mulched plantings beds containing
trees and/or shrubbery and inert stabilization in.areas subject to severe runoff or erosion.
E. Screening general areas: All air conditioning units, utility boxes, pad mounted transformers, HVAC
systems, exhaust pipes or stacks, and satellite dishes shall be integrated into the overall building design or
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screened from the Street Right-of-Way and adjoining residential zones by using walls, fencing, mounding,
parapets, penthouse screens, landscaping, camouflage or other approved methods. Access to these areas
for maintenance purposes shall be designed into the plan.
F. Screening of outdoor storage, refuse and loading areas: All outdoor storage, trash and refuse containers
and loading areas shall be screened from all Streets and adjacent residential properties. An opaque screen
at least six(6)feet in height comprised of plants,trees, walls or other opaque materials must be provided.
G. No plant material or berm shall obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the site.
H. Irrigation System: Any irrigation system shall be selected and installed with the following requirements:
(1) Design and Installation:All new irrigation systems shall be designed by a Certified Irrigation Contactor
(CIC),Certified Irrigation Designer(CID), Certified Landscape Irrigation Manager(CLIM), Certified
Landscape Irrigation Auditor(CLIA)or a Licensed Landscape Architect(PLA). All installations must be
consistent with specifications established in City of Carmel Ordinance A-69 and City Code§9-52.
(2) System Controllers and Components: All system controllers for newly installed Irrigation systems
must be an EPA WaterSense labeled controller. As additional components of irrigation systems are
reviewed and labeled by the EPA WaterSense program,those components must be used in new
irrigation installations. This includes but is not limited to: Sprinkler heads of all types including sprays
and rotors; micro-drip systems; automatic shutoff devices; and any other irrigation component as it is
added to the WaterSense labeled list.
(3) Maintenance: It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper
maintenance of the irrigation system. This should consist of proper directional spray of water so not
to water sidewalks,streets or drives. All broken heads should be promptly replaced and the system
checked periodically for leaks. Sprinkler head heights should be adjusted or relocated to adapt to
plant growth or changes in landscape design.
I. See CHAPTER 25:ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS for other landscape requirements including, but not
limited to: Mobile Home Courts,Satellite Receiving Antennas, and Towers.
IV. Plant Material. Plant material shall be selected and installed to comply with the following requirements:
A. Landscape materials selected shall be appropriate to local growing and climate conditions and follow the
guidelines set by the American Standard for Nursery Stock. ANSI Z60.1 (current edition) American
Association of Nurserymen, Inc.
B. Recommended and undesirable Trees: (See City of Carmel's Recommended Tree List—Available from the
Department of Community Services)
C. Trees and shrubs shall be carefully selected and properly planted and maintained whereas they will not:
(1) Impair pedestrian access to sidewalks and structures;
(2) Cause damage to nearby buildings or adjoining public improvements;
(3) Interfere with aboveground and underground utilities, including access to aboveground and
underground utilities;
(4) Conflict with vehicles when parked;and
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(5) Restrict or impair sight distance of motorists and bicyclists entering or leaving the site.
D. Ground cover shall be of live plant material. Bark, stone, gravel, and similar materials may be used in
combination with a vegetative cover.
E. Condition:All plants shall be of specimen quality, superior form, healthy,vigorous,well branched, densely
foliated when in leaf, free of disease and insects eggs or larvae and shall have well-developed root
systems.They shall be free from damage or conditions that would prevent normal growth.
F. Diversity: Tree genus and species selections for a site shall coincide with the following chart. To achieve
certain design effects, a greater number of the same tree genus and/or species may be approved by the
Director or his/her designee.The following chart represents tree genus and species variation for any given
site. An appropriate and diverse mix of plant sizes and materials shall be provided for all other plant
material.
NUMBER OF NEW TREES MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
OF ANY ONE GENUS OF ANY ONE SPECIES
1-19 50% 50%
20-39 33% 25%
40-59 25% 15%
60 or more 15% 15%
G. Size of Plant Material:All plant material shall be installed in accordance to the following size specifications
below. All planting material shall be in accordance with the most current publication of the American
Standard for Nursery Stock as produced by the American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(1) Street trees and shade trees: All street trees and shade trees at the time of planting shall have a
minimum caliper of two and one-half(2.5) inches when measured from six (6) inches above ground
level.
(2) Ornamental trees: All ornamental trees at the time of planting shall have a minimum caliper of one
and one-half(1.5) inches when measured from six(6) inches above ground level.
(3) Evergreen trees: All evergreen trees at the time of planting shall have a minimum height of six (6)
feet.
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(4) Shrubbery: All deciduous and evergreen shrubs at the time of planting shall have a minimum height
of eighteen (18) inches.
(5) Ground cover/Ornamental Grass: All ground cover/ornamental at the time of planting shall have a
minimum size of one(1)gallon unless otherwise noted on the Landscape Plan.
V. Landscape Requirements. Wherever conflict exists within this ordinance the landscaping required by an
applicable overlay zone in section VI,when noted, shall govern.
A. Perimeter Bufferyard:
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(1) The Perimeter Bufferyard requirements shall apply to all Special Uses, properties containing multi-
family uses, and properties within all Business, Manufacturing and Industrial districts, unless
Greenbelt standards are specified within an individual district or zone.
(2) Perimeter Bufferyards shall be located along the front, side and rear lot lines of subject parcel(s) and
shall extend the entire length of the front, side and rear lot lines.
(3) Perimeter Bufferyards shall not be located within any portion of a Street Right-Of-Way, Private Street
Right-Of-Way, or county regulated drain easement.
(4) Existing vegetation may be applied toward a Perimeter Bufferyard when:
(a) The vegetation located upon the subject parcel is of a quality and state of health to achieve
buffering;
(b) The vegetation proposed is to be preserved using accepted best management practices for tree
protection during construction. A tree protection detail is required on the Landscape Plan and
associated construction documents; (See City of Carmel's Tree Protection Detail—Available from
the Department of Community Services)and
(c) Tree preservation area guidelines are submitted with the Landscape Plan to manage and protect
these areas. (See City of Carmel's Tree Preservation Guidelines—Available from the Department
of Community Services)
(5) To determine the applicable Perimeter Bufferyard requirements:
(a) Use the Perimeter Bufferyard table to identify the land use category of the proposed project use.
(b) Use the Perimeter Bufferyard table to identify the land use(s) of the adjoining properties or
Street classification adjoining the proposed use by referring to the Transportation Plan.
(c) Determine the Perimeter Bufferyard(s) required on each boundary (or segment thereof) of the
subject parcel by referring to the Table for Perimeter Bufferyard.
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PERIMETER BUFFERYARD TABLE
PROPOSED USE' .. . •
SINGLE
FAMILY; MULTI- PARK; OFFICE; WAREHOUSE;
DUPLEX FAMILY RECREATION INSTITUTIONAL RETAIL INDUSTRY
SINGLE FAMILY;>.DUPLEX A" C x* B D D; D
MULTI-FAMILY C A A C B C
PARK, RECREATION kB:: A ;r,A B B B ;;
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H INSTITUTIONAL C C B A A B
OFFICE; RETAIL v � B KQB
jQ WAREHOUSE; INDUSTRY C C B B B A
'COLLECTOR:SIRE ET„
PARKWAY(Res.or Sec.); C C C C*/** C*/** C
ARTERIAL(Urban or Sec.);
INTERSTATE;or U.S.-STATE
HIGHWAY
*Type'A' Perimeter Bufferyard shall apply along a Front Yard where buildings are placed with their front door
located within eighty-five(85)feet of a Street Right-Of-Way.
**A Perimeter Bufferyard shall not be required along a Front Yard where buildings are placed with their front door
located within twenty(20)feet of a Street Right-Of-Way.
Bufferyard Design Standards in the table below are stated in terms of
minimum width and number of plants required per one hundred linear foot increment.
BUFFERYARD MINIMUM YARD WIDTH SHADE OR ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS*
EVERGREEN TREES
FRONT&SIDE REAR TREES
A 5' 10' 3 2 15
B 10' 20' 5 2 20
C 15' 25' 7 3 25
D 30' 30' 10** 3 25
*Evergreen trees may substitute in lieu of shrubbery on a 1:3 basis (one conifer equals three shrubs)
**At least 3 of the required trees shall be evergreen trees.
B. Greenbelt:Greenbelts shall apply to certain Overlay Zones, as specified in Section VI.
C. Street Trees:
(1) Street trees shall be required with all new or re-developed Street Rights-of-Way except in places
where utility conflicts occur.
(2) Street trees shall be planted, replaced, and maintained within the Street Right-of-Way per the Street
Tree Regulations passed by the Council pursuant to Ordinance D-1091 (See§2-22).
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(3) Maximum spacing between street trees shall be fifty (50) feet and a minimum of twenty-five (25)
feet.
(4) When a median is established on or adjacent to a road, the following guidelines should be adhered
to:
(a) The median shall exist along the center of the thoroughfare and act as a divider between
opposing lanes of traffic.
(b) The minimum base-planting unit for this area shall include: three (3) shade trees and ten (10)
shrubs per 100 linear feet. (See also General Provisions, Section III.A, for minimum planting area
dimension requirements.)
D. Foundation Planting:
(1) Foundation plantings shall be provided for all new commercial buildings and building additions.
(2) Foundation plantings shall occur within planting beds at least five (5) feet in width, with exceptions
for appropriate approach Driveways,courtyards, plazas, and pedestrian access to building entrances.
(3) The primary landscaping materials used shall be shrubs, ornamental grasses and ground cover.
Plantings shall cover 75%of the planting area.
(4) Spacing for foundation shrubbery shall not exceed five (5) foot intervals; except where occupied by
an impervious surface.
E. Parking Lot Planting: Parking lot perimeter plantings and parking lot interior plantings [as defined herein]
shall be landscaped on all sides.
(1) Parking Lot Perimeter Planting:
(a) The Parking Lot Perimeter Planting unit will only take affect when there is a Perimeter Bufferyard
Type'A' planting requirement for front,side and rear minimum yard widths.
(b) The minimum planting unit for this area shall include:four(4)shade trees and twenty(20)shrubs
per 100 linear feet.
(2) Parking Lot Interior Planting:
(a) Parking Lot Interior Plantings shall be located within parking lots as landscaped islands, medians,
traffic delineators, at the end of parking bays, and between rows or parking spaces in a manner
such that no parking space is located more than sixty-six(66)feet from a shade tree.
(b) A minimum of one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs shall be planted for every ten (10) parking
spaces provided. (See General Provisions Section III.A, for minimum planting area dimension
requirements.)
(c) When an existing parking lot is expanded or improved which increases either the total area of
impervious surface or the number of parking spaces by thirty-five percent (35%) or more, the
expansion shall be required to comply with this Section 33.V.E:Parking Lot Planting.
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VI. Old Meridian District and Overlay Zones Landscape Requirements. Zoning District OM and Overlay Zone
Landscape Requirements are meant to supersede the Landscape Requirements in Section V, where
applicable.
A. OM/Old Meridian District Landscape Requirements:
(1) Development Zones.
(a) Single-Family Attached Zone (SFA). No additional requirements.
(b) Multi-Family Housing Zone(MF). No additional requirements.
(c) Village Zone(V). No additional requirements.
(d) Mixed Use Zone (MU).
(i) No more than fifty percent(50%)of the Front Yard Setback may be paved with decorative
pavers to allow seating areas or outdoor tables, such areas shall be surrounded by shrubs or
planting beds.
(ii) On-site parking lots or structured parking adjacent to a Street must be separated from the
Street Right-of-Way with a planting area no less than eight(8)feet wide containing shade
trees, shrubs or fences/walls up to four(4)feet high.
(e) Office Zone (0). No additional requirements.
(f) Special Use Zone (SU). No additional requirements.
(g) Meijer Zone(M). No additional requirements.
(h) Mixed Medical Zone (MM).
(i) No more than fifty percent(50%)of the Front Yard Setback may be paved with decorative
pavers to allow seating areas or outdoor tables,such areas shall be surrounded by shrubs or
planting beds.
(ii) On-site parking lots or structured parking adjacent to a Street must be separated from the
Street Right-of-Way with a planting area no less than eight(8)feet wide containing shade
trees,shrubs or fences/walls up to four(4)feet high.
B. Keystone Parkway Corridor Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements:
(1) Greenbelt:
(a) A landscaped Greenbelt area shall extend along the Right-of-Way of Keystone Parkway with a
minimum width of thirty(30)feet.
(b) A minimum base-planting unit for each one hundred (100) linear foot increment of the Greenbelt
has been designated,as follows:
(i) Six(6)shade trees
(ii) Two (2)ornamental trees
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(iii) Fifteen (15)shrubs
C. U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements:
(1) Greenbelt:
(a) A landscaped greenbelt area shall extend along the Right-of-Way of U.S. Highway 31 with a
minimum width of thirty(30)feet.
(b) A minimum base-planting unit for each one hundred (100) linear foot increment of the Greenbelt
has been designated,as follows:
(i) Five(5)shade trees
(ii) Three (3)ornamental trees
(iii) Fifteen (15)shrubs or three (3)evergreen trees
(2) Foundation Plantings:
(a) Foundation plantings shall occur within planting beds measuring at least twenty-five (25) feet in
width along the front of the building and ten (10) feet in width by the remaining sides of the
building with exceptions for appropriate approach Driveways, pedestrian seating, and pedestrian
access to building entrances.
(b) Sidewalks up to eight (8) feet in width and approach Driveways may be permitted in these areas,
but shall not occupy the entire planting area on any side of the building(s).
D. U.S. Highway 421—Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements:
(1) Greenbelt:
(a) A landscaped Greenbelt area shall extend along the Right-of-Way of U.S. Highway 421 with a
minimum width of thirty(30)feet.
(b) A minimum base-planting unit for each one hundred (100) linear foot increment of the Greenbelt
has been designated,as follows:
(i) Three(3)shade trees
(ii) One(1)ornamental tree
(2) Parking Lot Perimeter Planting.Where parking areas are located in the Front Yard directly adjacent to
U.S.421, a perimeter planting area shall be provided along the front and sides of those areas.
(a) The required minimum base-planting unit for this area shall include:three(3)shade trees, one
(1)ornamental tree, and thirty(30)shrubs per 100 linear feet.
(b) The perimeter planting area shall be provided within the Greenbelt area.
E. Old Town District Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements: This Overlay Zone is exempt from any
landscaping requirements within Section V, and requires only landscaping which is stated herein.
(1) Historic Range Line Road Sub-Area.
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(a) The Front Yard will be maintained with a groomed landscape of trees,shrubs,ground cover,
flowers and grass for the following guideline headings:
(i) Renovations and Additions to All Existing Buildings.
(ii) New Construction.
(b) Main Street District Sub-Area. No requirements.
(3) Character Sub-Area.
(a) The Front Yard will be maintained with a groomed landscape of trees,shrubs,ground cover,
flowers and grass for the following guideline headings:
(i) Renovations and Additions to All Existing Buildings.
(ii) New Construction.
F. Home Place Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements: No additional requirements.
G. Carmel Dr-Range Line Rd Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements: No additional requirements.
H. West 116th Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements: No additional requirements.
I. Monon Greenway Overlay Zone Landscape Requirements: This Overlay Zone is exempt from any
landscaping requirements within Section V, and only requires landscaping which is stated herein.
(1) Urban Section:
(a) Planting Requirements:
(i) When a Development Plan or other Commission approval includes or requires
reconstruction of the Monon Greenway,the Landscape Plan shall comply with the Monon
Greenway Cross Section requirements and must meet the approval of the Director of
Carmel/Clay Parks and the Director of Community Services or his/her designee.
(ii) The Monon Greenway Setback shall be landscaped with a combination of shade trees,
shrubs, planting beds and ground cover,with exceptions for appropriate pedestrian access
to building entrances.
(iii) Alternatively,the Monon Greenway Setback may be covered with decorative hard surfaces
and/or pavers to allow seating areas or outdoor tables,such areas shall be surrounded by
low shrubs or planting beds.
(iv) Remaining facades shall have foundation plantings in beds no less than five (5)feet in width,
with exceptions for appropriate pedestrian access to building entrances. Initially, plantings
shall cover at least 75%of the base of the building(horizontally).
(b) Tree Preservation Requirements: Existing vegetation within the Monon Greenway Easement or
Right-of-Way shall be preserved in accordance with the Monon Greenway covenants. Proposed
preservation plans or alterations to the existing vegetation in the Monon Greenway may be
sought through a DP/ADLS proposal and require the approval of the Director of Carmel/Clay
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Parks. Otherwise no changes to the Monon Greenway vegetation may be made. Any proposed
preservation or alteration outside of the Monon Greenway shall be reviewed by the Director of
Community Services or his/her designee and Plan Commission and must be in accordance with
section V1.1.3 General Landscape Requirements. When deemed appropriate, and upon the
approval of the Director of Community Services or his/her designee, mitigation may occur within
the Monon Greenway.
(2) Natural Section:
(a) Planting Requirements:When a Perimeter Bufferyard is required per Section V, plantings along
the Monon Greenway shall be provided as said type'C' Bufferyard.
(b) Tree Preservation Requirements: Existing vegetation within the Monon Greenway Easement or
Right-of-Way shall be preserved in accordance with the Monon Greenway covenants. Proposed
preservation plans or alterations to the existing vegetation in the Monon Greenway may be
sought through a DP/ADLS proposal and require the approval of the Director of Carmel/Clay
Parks. Otherwise no changes to the Monon Greenway vegetation may be made. Any proposed
preservation or alteration outside of the Monon Greenway shall be reviewed by the Director of
Community Services or his/her designee and Plan Commission and shall be in accordance with
Section V.1.3 General Landscape Requirements. When deemed appropriate, and upon the
approval of the Director of Community Services or his/her designee, mitigation may occur within
the Monon Greenway.
(3) General Landscaping Requirements.The requirements of this section shall apply to projects which
require Plan Commission approval, including DP,ADLS and Primary Plat review.
(a) Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site
design.The landscape plan must preserve not less than 75%of all trees that are 6" DBH or larger
and located within the required yard/setback areas.
(b) A five(5)foot wide planting area shall be provided along all sides of parking areas.The minimum
planting shall include two(2)shade trees and thirty(30)shrubs per 100 linear feet.
(c) Parking areas shall be located at the rear or side of buildings, and screened from the Monon
Greenway by low walls, low fences,or hedges,or a combination thereof.
(d) There shall be planted,at minimum,one(1)shade tree and five(5)shrubs per every ten (10)
parking spaces.
(e) The design of fencing,sound walls,trash enclosures and similar site elements shall replicate the
architecture of the Principal building(s) in construction material and detailing. No openings or
access gates for trash enclosures shall face the Monon Greenway.
VII. Protection of Existing Trees and Vegetation.
A. Sites within the OM/Old Meridian District, U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay, Home Place Overlay, Carmel
Dr-Range Line Rd Overlay and Monon Greenway Overlay zones with existing trees or stands of trees shall
protect and incorporate them into the overall site design. The Landscape Plan must preserve not less
than fifty percent(50%)of all trees that are:
(1) Six-inches(6") (dbh)or larger, and
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(2) Located within the Perimeter Bufferyard and Greenbelt.
B. Protection of Existing Trees: Sites with existing trees or stands of trees should make reasonable efforts to
protect and incorporate them into the overall site design. Existing vegetation proposed to be removed
and tree preservation areas shall be graphically illustrated on a separate plan, to be called the Tree
Preservation Plan. (See City of Carmel's Tree Preservation Detail — Available from the Department of
Community Services) .
C. Tree Preservation Plans should be prepared by an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
or Board Certified Master Arborist, American Society of Consulting Arborists Registered Consulting
Arborist, state licensed Landscape Architect or similar professional.
D. When tree preservation is not possible due to other site constraints,the Director or his/her designee may
require a reforestation or afforestation plan.
VIII. Innovative Landscape Design Applications. At least two (2) innovative and environmentally-friendly
applications are required and shall be described and shown on the landscape plan. When within Carmel
City limits, examples A(1) —A(4) may also count toward stormwater quality BMPs, as defined in Chapter
700 of the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual established by Carmel City Code §6-186.
A. Examples of applications:
(1) Rain gardens consistent with water quality calculations contained in Chapter 700 of the Stormwater
Technical Standards Manual.
(2) Bioswales consistent with water quality calculations contained in Chapter 700 of the Stormwater
Technical Standards Manual.
(3) Pervious surfaces, such as pavers, concrete and asphalt consistent with water quality calculations
contained in Chapter 700 of the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual.
(4) Green roof system covering at least 25%of the roof area
(5) Native trees making up a significant percentage(generally 75%)of the total tree count as determined
by the Urban Forester. For purposes of this section, a native tree may be considered a tree species
with some form of a cultivar or variety of an Indiana native tree. (See Indiana Native Tree List
Available from the Department of Community Services)
(6) Existing tree protection - Proper tree preservation of at least 10% of the Perimeter Bufferyard or 25
inches of trunk diameter(DBH)within the property.
(7) Foundation planting areas that are asymmetrical or curvilinear provided that the required amount of
space is landscaped.
(8) Parking Lot Interior Planting areas that are asymmetrical or curvilinear, provided that the required
amount of space is landscaped.
(9) Soil Volume Replacement Technologies to provide connectivity of planting beds or to provide each
tree with at least 200 square feet of root volume as determined by Urban Forester.
(10)Rubber sidewalks or similar technology within 10 feet of any tree or as determined by Urban
Forester.
B. Modification by zoning waiver:The Commission may modify the requirement for landscape setbacks and
open space areas. The modification may only be approved when the Commission finds that
the project provides:
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(1) For outdoor dining activities, special paving, or other examples of exceptional architectural quality in
the project's design;
(2) A higher overall quality of landscape design than would normally be expected for a
similar development project;and,
(3) A superior landscape maintenance plan.
IX. Landscape Installation and Maintenance.
B. Installation: All required landscaping approved as part of a DP/ADLS plan shall be installed prior to the
issuance of a full Certificate of Occupancy. When it is not possible to install the required landscaping
because of weather conditions, the property owner may be issued a temporary Certificate of Occupancy
for a period up to six (6) months or until the installation can be completed and the final landscape
inspection passed,whichever is less.
C. Maintenance: It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of
all trees, shrubbery and other landscaping approved as part of the DP/ADLS Plans in accordance with the
standards set by this sub-section. This should consist of watering, fertilizing, proper mulching, clearing of
debris and weeds, monitoring for pests and disease, mowing, pruning, the removal and timely
replacement of dead, hazardous or dying plants, treating for disease or injury, or any other similar act(s)
which promotes growth, health, beauty and the life of trees,shrubs,turf and other plants.
(1) Maintenance practices should follow the guidelines set by the American National Standard for Tree
Care Operations,ANSI A300(current edition).American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(2) Injury of Trees: Unless specifically authorized in writing by the Director or his/her designee, no Person
shall intentionally damage,cut,carve,transplant, remove,or attach any rope,wire, nails,staples,
advertising posters,or other contrivance;allow any substance which is harmful to such trees to come
in contact with them;or set fire or permit any heat to burn and injure any portion of any such tree.
(3) Topping of Trees: Topping [as defined herein] shall not be considered a reasonable maintenance
practice. Topping is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs internodally to stubs larger than two
inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree as to remove the natural canopy and
disfigure the tree. Trees damaged by storms or other natural events, or trees under utility wires or
other obstructions where proper pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this
ordinance at the determination of the Director or his/her designee.
(4) Shrubbery will be allowed to grow to a natural height of at least three (3) feet without hedging or
significant pruning. Minor pruning of dead, dying, crossing or individual elongated limbs for shaping
will be allowed.
(5) Irrigation systems shall not be installed in the city owned Right-of-Way without approval by the Board
of Public Works. The City does not assume responsibility for any damage incurred to an unpermitted
irrigation system that is caused by work being performed in these areas.
D. Changes after Approval: No landscaping which has been approved by the Commission may later be
substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Commission approval
pursuant to Section 24.99(B) and in accordance with the Plan Commission's Rules of Procedure. However,
Minor and Material Alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director or his/her designee in
order to conform to specific site conditions, only when the alteration results in an improvement to the
previously approved plan.A letter requesting approval of changes shall state the following:
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(1) Letter shall be on company letterhead—preferably owner's
(2) Name of the project, Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals docket number and building
permit number
(3) Count of plant material that will be substituted and the count of plant material that will be installed
(4) Species of plant material that will be substituted and the species of plant material that will be
installed
(5) Location of substitutions or an attached revised Landscape Plan
(6) Quantity of plant material shall be equal or greater
(7) Quality of plant material shall be equal or better
E. Inspection: The Director or his/her designee shall have the authority to visit any development to inspect
the landscaping and check it against the approved plan on file.
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CERTIFICATION
OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE
Z-577-13
Additional chapters were added to be altered with the new
Commercial Landscape Ordinance:
Chapter 11: R-5 Residence District, Chapter 21: Special Uses & Special Exceptions,
and re-title Chapter 33: Commercial Development Landscape Ordinance.
To: The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Dear Members:
The Carmel Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application (Docket
No. 13030009 OA Additional chapters were added to be altered with the new
Commercial Landscape Ordinance: Chapter 11: R-5 Residence District, Chapter 21:
Special Uses & Special Exceptions, and re-title Chapter 33: Commercial Development
Landscape Ordinance), petitioning the Commission for a favorable recommendation.
The Cannel Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the applicant is
`Favorable."
At its regularly scheduled meeting of July 16, 2013, the Carmel Plan Commission voted
Nine (9) in Favor, Two (2) Absent, Zero (0) Opposed, Zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to
the Common Council the proposed Ordinance No. Z-577-13 with "Favorable."
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation,
pursuant to IC 36-7-4-607(e), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition
before it becomes effective as Certified by the Commission. Ninety days from the date of
the Certification is Wednesday October 16, 2013.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
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Lisa Motz, Secretary
Cannel Plan Commission
Dated: July 18, 2013