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Carmel City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 6

Subdivision Types

6.01 Simple Subdivision (SS) Intent

The Simple Subdivision type of sub
division is established to allow minor
subdivisions of land with the following priorities:


Permitted Land Uses

  • Land uses permitted in the base zoning district(s)
  • Assure compatibility with adjacent land uses
Pedestrian Network
  • Install sidewalks or multi-use paths along perimeter streets to match existing, or to install according to the Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Plan
Vehicular Network
  • Preserve accessibility to undeveloped land behind frontage lots
  • Assure access points are safely located
Site Features
  • Strive to save existing quality tree stands

Lot Standards

  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum
    lot area and minimum lot width
    standards per the base zoning district

Incentives

  • None


6.02 Simple Subdivision (SS) Prerequisites

Base Zoning
  • All zoning districts
  • Not applicable
  • 6 lots
  • Not applicable
Maximum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable

Disqualifications

  • Any subdivision with common area
  • Any subdivision with internal streets

  • Subject land was previously subdivided utilizing a minor or major subdivision process

  • Any subdivision that cannot meet the storm water detention or quality standards

  • Any new lot that doesn't have street access

Applicable Process



6.03 Simple Subdivision (SS) Design Standards

Minimum Required Open Space
  • Not applicable
Resulting Lots
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot standards of the base zoning district (e.g. lot area and lot width)
Minimum Perimeter Landscaping Dedication of Land Storm Water Management Permit
  • Any ¼ acre or greater disturbance shall first be issued a storm water management permit
Minimum Block Length
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Maximum Block Length
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Minimum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Maximum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Pedestrian Facility Requirement
  • A sidewalk or multi-use path is required along all perimeter streets; the location, width and type shall be determined by the Transportation Plan
  • Any off-street trail or off-street urban trail indicated on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map shall be required
Minimum ROW for Internal Streets
  • Not applicable
Minimum Lane Width
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Curb Requirement
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
On-street Parking Requirement
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Minimum Sidewalk Width
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)
Minimum Tree Lawn Width
  • Not applicable (no internal streets)


Additional Design Standards that Apply
Development Name
  • DN-01 .............................pg. 7-9

Easement

  • EA-01............................pg. 7-12

Flood Damage Prevention

  • FD-01............................pg. 7-18

Lot Establishment

  • LE-01 ............................pg. 7-23

Monuments and Markers

  • MM-01...........................pg. 7-25

Pedestrian Network

  • PN-01............................pg. 7-31

Prerequisite

  • PQ-01 ...........................pg. 7-36

Storm Water

  • SM-01 ...........................pg. 7-48

6.04 Conservation Subdivision (CS) Intent

The Conservation Subdivision (CS) is
established to provide a subdivision
development option with the following
priorities:
Permitted Land Uses
  • Only the residential uses permitted in the base zoning district(s)
Pedestrian Network
  • Sidewalks on both sides of internal streets Sidewalks or multi-use paths along perimeter streets
  • Connection to adjacent developments
Vehicular Network
  • Connection to adjacent developments
  • Minimal use of cul-de-sacs
  • Large radius curves
Site Features
  • Strive to save a substantial amount of existing native tree stands or other quality natural features; or to create a meaningful natural area (e.g. tree stands, prairie)
Lot Standards
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot area and minimum lot width standards per the base zoning district
Incentives
  • Intensity bonus for commitment to comply with specific architectural standards
  • Small density bonus for conserving pre existing quality environmental features

6.05 Conservation Subdivision (CS) Prerequisites

Base Zoning
  • S1, S2, R1, R2, R3
Minimum Lot Splits
  • Subdivisions resulting in 10 lots or more
Maximum Lot Splits
  • Not applicable
Minimum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Maximum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Disqualifications
  • Any subdivision that cannot meet the storm water detention or quality standards
  • Any new lot that doesn't have street access

Applicable Process


6.06 Conservation Subdivision (CS) Design Standards

Minimum Required Open Space
  • 35% of the original parent tract
Resulting Lots
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot standards of the base zoning district (e.g. lot area and lot width)
  • If the parent tract has a qualified environmental feature, or the applicant commits to creating a meaningful environmental feature a 5% density bonus shall be given
Minimum Perimeter Landscaping
  • 25 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as a boulevard, collector or local street
  • 50 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as an arterial
  • 75 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as Keystone Parkway, highway or interstate

Dedication of Land

  • One-half right-of-way shall be established
    through dedication of land, when
    necessary to meet the planned right-of
    way as determined by the Thoroughfare
    Plan

Storm Water Management Permit

  • Any ¼ acre or greater disturbance
    shall first be issued a storm water
    management permit
Minimum Block Length
  • 250 feet
Maximum Block Length
  • 2,000 feet
Eyebrow Cul-de-sac
  • Permitted only when supported by the Engineering Department
Minimum Cul-de-sac Length
  • 120 feet or 6 total lots gaining access to the cul-de-sac street, whichever is greater
Maximum Cul-de-sac Length
  • 600 feet

Pedestrian Facility Requirement

  • Sidewalks required on both sides of
    internal streets
  • A sidewalk or multi-use path is required
    along all perimeter streets; the location, width and type shall be determined by
    the Transportation Plan
  • Any off-street trail or off-street urban trail
    indicated on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
    Plan Map shall be required
Minimum ROW for Internal Streets
  • 50 feet
Minimum Lane Width
  • 10½ feet per driving lane, plus 7 feet for a parking lane (if applicable)
Curb Requirement
  • Rolled curb required; however, flush curb are permitted where green infrastructure necessitates
On-street Parking Requirement
  • Permitted on only 1 side, but not required; however, if parking lanes are not installed, off-street parking and "no parking" signs shall clearly be established

Minimum Sidewalk Width

  • 5 feet along internal streets

Minimum Tree Lawn Width

  • 6 feet along internal streets


Additional Design Standards that Apply
Architectural Diversity
  • AD-01..............................pg. 7-3
Common Area
  • CA-01..............................pg. 7-6
Dedication of Public Improvements
  • DD-01 .............................pg. 7-8
Development Name
  • DN-01 .............................pg. 7-9
Development Utility
  • DU-01 ...........................pg. 7-10
Easement
  • EA-01............................pg. 7-12
Entryway Feature
  • EF-01 ............................pg. 7-16
Flood Damage Prevention
  • FD-01............................pg. 7-18
Incentive
  • IC-01 .............................pg. 7-19
Lot Establishment
  • LE-02 ............................pg. 7-24
Monuments and Markers
  • MM-01...........................pg. 7-25
Open Space
  • OP-01 ...........................pg. 7-26
Owners’ Association
  • OA-01 ...........................pg. 7-29
Pedestrian Network
  • PN-02............................pg. 7-32
Perimeter Landscaping
  • PL-01 ............................pg. 7-34
Prerequisite
  • PQ-01 ...........................pg. 7-36
Street and Access
  • SA-01............................pg. 7-37
  • SA-02............................pg. 7-41
  • SA-03............................pg. 7-43
  • SA-04............................pg. 7-43
  • SA-06............................pg. 7-45
Street Lighting
  • SL-02 ............................pg. 7-46
Storm Water
  • SM-01 ...........................pg. 7-48
Surety
  • SY-01 ............................pg. 7-49

6.07 Residential Subdivision (RS) Intent

The Residential Subdivision(RS) is established to provide a subdivisiondevelopment option with the following priorities:
Permitted Land Uses
  • Only the residential uses permitted in the base zoning district(s)
  • Sidewalks on both sides of internal streets
  • Sidewalks or multi-use paths along perimeter streets
  • Connection to adjacent developments
Vehicular Network
  • Connection to adjacent developments
  • Minimal use of cul-de-sacs
  • Large radius curves
  • Strive to save existing native tree stands
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot area and minimum lot width standards per the base zoning district
Incentives
  • Intensity bonus for commitment to comply with specific architectural standards and/or providing more open space


6.08 Residential Subdivision (RS) Prerequisites

Base Zoning
  • S1, S2, R1, R2, R3
Minimum Lot Splits
  • Subdivisions resulting in 4 lots or more
Maximum Lot Splits
  • Not applicable
Minimum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Maximum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Disqualifications
  • Any subdivision that cannot meet the storm water detention or quality standards
  • Any new lot that doesn't have street access
Applicable Process


6.09 Residential Subdivision (RS) Design Standards

Minimum Required Open Space
  • 25% of the original parent tract
Resulting Lots
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot standards of the base zoning district (e.g. lot area and lot width)
Minimum Perimeter Landscaping
  • 25 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as a collector, boulevard or local street
  • 50 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as an arterial
  • 75 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as Keystone Parkway, highway, or interstate
Dedication of Land Storm Water Management Permit
  • Any ¼ acre or greater disturbance shall first be issued a storm water management permit
Minimum Block Length
  • 150 feet
Maximum Block Length
  • 2,000 feet
Eyebrow Cul-de-sacMinimum Cul-de-sac Length
  • 120 feet or 6 total lots gaining access from the cul-de-sac street, whichever is greater
Maximum Cul-de-sac Length
  • 600 feet
Pedestrian Facility Requirement
  • Sidewalks required on both sides of internal streets
  • A sidewalk or multi-use path is required along all perimeter streets; the location, width and type shall be determined by the Transportation Plan
  • Any off-street trail or off-street urban trail indicated on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map shall be required
Minimum ROW for Internal Streets
  • 56 feet
Minimum Lane Width
  • 10½ feet per driving lane, plus 7 feet per parking lane
Curb Requirement
  • Chair-back curb or rolled curb required; however, flush curb are permitted where green infrastructure necessitates
On-street Parking Requirement
  • Permitted on 1 or 2 sides, but not required; however, if parking lanes are not installed, off-street parking and "no parking" signs shall clearly be established
Minimum Sidewalk Width
  • 5 feet along internal streets
Minimum Tree Lawn Width
  • 6 feet along internal streets


Additional Design Standards that Apply
Architectural Diversity
  • AD-01..............................pg. 7-3
Common Area
  • CA-01..............................pg. 7-6
Dedication of Public Improvements
  • DD-01 .............................pg. 7-8
Development Name
  • DN-01 .............................pg. 7-9
Development Utility
  • DU-01 ...........................pg. 7-10
Easement
  • EA-01............................pg. 7-12
Entryway Feature
  • EF-01 ............................pg. 7-16
Flood Damage Prevention
  • FD-01............................pg. 7-18
Incentive
  • IC-01 .............................pg. 7-19
Lot Establishment
  • LE-02 ............................pg. 7-24
Monuments and Markers
  • MM-01...........................pg. 7-25
Open Space
  • OP-01 ...........................pg. 7-26
Owners’ Association
  • OA-01 ...........................pg. 7-29
Pedestrian Network
  • PN-02............................pg. 7-32
Perimeter Landscaping
  • PL-01 ............................pg. 7-34
Prerequisite
  • PQ-01 ...........................pg. 7-36
Street and Access
  • SA-01............................pg. 7-37
  • SA-02............................pg. 7-41
  • SA-03............................pg. 7-43
  • SA-04............................pg. 7-43
  • SA-06............................pg. 7-45
Street Lighting
  • SL-02 ............................pg. 7-46
Storm Water
  • SM-01 ...........................pg. 7-48
Surety
  • SY-01 ............................pg. 7-49

6.10 Townhouse Subdivision (TS) Intent

The TownhouseSubdivision type is in
tended to provide a subdivision develop
ment option with the following priorities:

Permitted Land Uses

  • Only the residential uses permitted in the base zoning district(s)
Pedestrian Network
  • Sidewalks on both sides of internal streets
  • Sidewalks or multi-use paths along perimeter streets
  • Connection to adjacent developments
Vehicular Network
  • Connection to adjacent developments
  • Use of alleys is permitted
  • Small radius corners/curves
Site Features
  • Architectural variation from building to building or unit to unit
  • Infill development in urban areas or integrated into areas appropriate for high density housing
Lot Standards
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot area and minimum lot width standards per the base zoning district
Incentives
  • Intensity bonus for compliance with townhousesubdivision design standards and architectural standards
Applicability
  • This subdivision type results in a multiple-unit building, divided by a line from the front property line to rear property line through a common wall.Thus, each unit has a front and rear yard, and end units also have a second front yard or side yard. Condominium types of townhouses (unit footprint only) or apartment type (single owner for all units) can be approved through alternative processes.


6.11 Townhouse Subdivision (TS) Prerequisites


Base Zoning
  • R4 and R5

Minimum Lot Splits

  • Subdivisions resulting in 4 lots or more

Minimum Lot Splits

  • Not applicable

Minimum Lot Splits

  • Not applicable
Maximum Parent Tract
  • 30 acres

Disqualifications

  • Driveway cut for any dwelling unit off of a collector, boulevard, or arterial street
  • Requesting a waiver or variance that reduces the applicable architectural standards
  • Condominium developments
  • Apartment developments
  • Any subdivision that cannot meet the storm water detention or quality standards
  • Any new lot that doesn't have street access

Applicable Process


6.12 Townhouse Subdivision (TS) Design Standards

Minimum Required Open Space
  • 15% of the original parent tract

Resulting Lots

  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot standards of the base zoning district (e.g. lot area and lot width)

Minimum Perimeter Landscaping

  • 0 feet of landscaped common area where front facades face a perimeter street classified as a local street, collector, boulevard, or arterial street
  • 30 feet of landscaped common area where front facades face a perimeter street classified as Keystone Parkway
  • 75 feet of landscaped common area where rear facades face any perimeter street and along any property line adjacent to a highway or interstate

Dedication of Land

Storm Water Management Permit

  • Any ¼ acre or greater disturbance shall first be issued a storm water management permit
Minimum Block Length
  • 100 feet
Maximum Block Length
  • 1,000 feet
Eyebrow Cul-de-sac
  • Not permitted
Minimum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not permitted
Maximum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not permitted
Pedestrian Facility Requirement
  • Sidewalks required on both sides of internal streets
  • A sidewalk or multi-use path is required along all perimeter streets; the location, width and type shall be determined by the Transportation Plan
  • Any off-street trail or off-street urban trail indicated on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map shall be required
  • A sidewalk shall connect the front door to the street the front facade faces
Minimum ROW for Internal Streets
  • 56 feet
Minimum Lane Width
  • 10½ feet per driving lane, plus 7 feet per parking lane
Curb Requirement
  • Chair-back curb required; however, flush curb are permitted where green infrastructure necessitates
On-street Parking Requirement
  • Required on 1 side, permitted on 2 sides

Minimum Sidewalk Width

  • 5 feet along internal streets

Minimum Tree Lawn Width

  • 6 feet along internal streets


Additional Design Standards that Apply

Architectural Diversity

  • AD-02..............................pg. 7-5

Common Area

  • CA-01..............................pg. 7-6

Dedication of Public Improvements

  • DD-01 .............................pg. 7-8

Development Name

  • DN-01 .............................pg. 7-9

Development Utility

  • DU-01 ...........................pg. 7-10

Easement

  • EA-01............................pg. 7-12

Entryway Feature

  • EF-01 ............................pg. 7-16

Flood Damage Prevention

  • FD-01............................pg. 7-18

Incentive

  • IC-02 .............................pg. 7-21

Lot Establishment

  • LE-02 ............................pg. 7-24

Monuments and Markers

  • MM-01...........................pg. 7-25

Open Space

  • OP-01 ...........................pg. 7-26

Owners’ Association

  • OA-01 ...........................pg. 7-29

Pedestrian Network

  • PN-02............................pg. 7-32

Perimeter Landscaping

  • PL-01 ............................pg. 7-34

Prerequisite

  • PQ-01 ...........................pg. 7-36

Street and Access

  • SA-01............................pg. 7-37
  • SA-02............................pg. 7-41
  • SA-04............................pg. 7-43
  • SA-06............................pg. 7-45

Street Lighting

  • SL-03 ............................pg. 7-47

Storm Water

  • SM-01 ...........................pg. 7-48

Surety

  • SY-01 ............................pg. 7-49

6.13 Commercial Subdivision (CM) Intent

The Commercial Subdivision type is in
tended to provide a subdivision develop
ment option with the following priorities:
Permitted Land Uses
  • All uses permitted in the base zoning district(s) except single-family and two family dwellings
Pedestrian Network
  • Safe internal connections between principle structures and from principle structures to public streets
  • Sidewalks or multi-use paths along perimeter streets
  • Connection to adjacent developments
Vehicular Network
  • Safe internal connections between parcels via internal streets, utilization of cross access easement, or shared parking lots when appropriate Minimal curb cuts off of perimeter streets
Site Features
  • Strive to save existing tree stands
Lot Standards
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot area and minimum lot width standards per the base zoning district
Incentives
  • None

6.14 Commercial Subdivision (CM) Prerequisites

Base Zoning
  • B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, I1, and M3
Minimum Lot Splits
  • Subdivisions resulting in 2 lots or more
Maximum Lot Splits
  • Not Applicable
Minimum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Maximum Parent Tract
  • Not applicable
Disqualifications
  • Any subdivision that cannot meet the storm water detention or quality standards
  • Any new lot that doesn't have street access
Applicable Process


6.15 Commercial Subdivision (CM) Design Standards

Minimum Required Open Space
  • 10% of the original parent tract
Resulting Lots
  • All resulting lots shall meet the minimum lot standards of the base zoning district (e.g. lot area and lot width)
Minimum Perimeter Landscaping
  • 10 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as a collector, boulevard or local street
  • 20 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as an arterial street
  • 30 feet of landscaped common area along a perimeter street classified as Keystone Parkway, highway or interstate
Dedication of Land Storm Water Management Permit
  • Any ¼ acre or greater disturbance shall first be issued a storm water management permit
Minimum Block Length
  • 150 feet
Maximum Block Length
  • 2,640 feet (½ mile)
Eyebrow Cul-de-sac
  • Not permitted
Minimum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not permitted
Maximum Cul-de-sac Length
  • Not permitted
Pedestrian Facility Requirement
  • Sidewalks required on both sides of internal streets
  • A sidewalk or multi-use path is required along all perimeter streets; the location, width and type shall be determined by the Transportation Plan
  • Any off-street trail or off-street urban trail indicated on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map shall be required
Minimum ROW for Internal Streets
  • 52 feet
  • 13 feet per driving lane
  • Chair-back curb required; however, flush curb are permitted where green infrastructure necessitates
  • Not permitted
  • 5 feet along internal streets
  • 6 feet along internal streets


Additional Design Standards that Apply
Common Area
  • CA-01..............................pg. 7-6
Dedication of Public Improvements
  • DD-01 .............................pg. 7-8
Development Name
  • DN-01 .............................pg. 7-9
Development Utility
  • DU-01 ...........................pg. 7-10
Easement
  • EA-01............................pg. 7-12
Entryway Feature
  • EF-02 ............................pg. 7-17
Flood Damage Prevention
  • FD-01............................pg. 7-18
Monuments and Markers
  • MM-01...........................pg. 7-25
Open Space
  • OP-01 ...........................pg. 7-26
Owners’ Association
  • OA-01 ...........................pg. 7-29
Pedestrian Network
  • PN-02............................pg. 7-32
Perimeter Landscaping
  • PL-01 ............................pg. 7-34
Prerequisite
  • PQ-01 ...........................pg. 7-36
Street and Access
  • SA-01............................pg. 7-37
  • SA-02............................pg. 7-41
  • SA-05............................pg. 7-44
  • SA-06............................pg. 7-45
Street Lighting
  • SL-04 ............................pg. 7-47
Storm Water
  • SM-01 ...........................pg. 7-48
Surety
  • SY-01 ............................pg. 7-49