1. A.
   Place of Filing
   Applications shall be filed with the {Department of Planning and Development.
2. B.
   Form, Number, and Scale
   Applications shall be on forms supplied by the {Department of Planning and Development, and/or the {Department of Engineering and shall be filed digitally in a Portable Document Format (PDF), version 7 or later submitted via email, file share site, flash drive, or other similar media. All plans filed as part of any application shall be at a scale sufficient to permit a clear and precise understanding of the contents of said plans and of the proposal being made.   Corrupted files, images that are unclear, or text that is not legible may be rejected.
3. C.
   Minimum Requirements
   Every application submitted pursuant to this Ordinance shall contain such minimum data and information as listed on the application, in Appendix B, or as may be required by the Director of Planning and Development, City Engineer, or their designees.} ORD. #10-03-13
4. D.
   Filing Deadlines

   1. 1.
      An application requiring a public hearing or meeting will not be scheduled for such hearing or meeting unless filed, in proper form and number and containing all required information, {and as per the applicable year's Adopted Meeting Dates and Filing Deadline Schedule which is adopted annually by the body to which the application is made (i.e. Plan Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals) and is available at the Planning Department or on the City's website.} ORD #12-04-17, ORD #44-10-23

1.   
   1.   
      All applications shall follow the meeting dates as per the filing deadline date.  If for some unforeseen reason, the meeting dates following the filing deadline date cannot be adhered to, those applications shall then adhere to the following month's filing deadline and meeting dates schedule.} ORD #12-04-17

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   2. 2.
      An application that does not require a public hearing shall be filed, in proper form and number and containing all required information. An application so filed will be processed on a first-filed-first-processed basis.

5. E.
   Fees
   Every application filed pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to an application and filing fee as established, from time to time, by the Common Council. The owner of the property subject of the application and, if different, the applicant shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the fee. The failure to fully pay any such fee or required deposit when due shall be grounds for refusing to process an application and for denying or revoking any permit or approval sought or issued with respect to the land or development to which the unpaid fee or required deposit relates. A current fee schedule may be found in Appendix A of this Ordinance.
6. F.
   Special Requests
   In addition to the minimum data and information required pursuant to Section 1(C) above, every applicant shall submit such other and additional data, information, or documentation as the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee or any board or commission before which its application is pending may deem necessary or appropriate to achieve a full and proper consideration and disposition of the particular application.
7. G.
   {Dedication of Right-of-Way
   All applications receiving final approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, and/or City Council shall be required to dedicate all right-of-way for any and all streets as depicted on the Noblesville Thoroughfare Plan, as amended or the Hamilton County Thoroughfare Plan, as amended. The dedication may appear on a plat prepared by a licensed land surveyor or by a metes and bounds description and drawing prepared by a licensed engineer/surveyor and shall be recorded within thirty (30) days of the application approval and/or adoption. A recorded copy of said dedication shall be submitted to the Noblesville Planning Department. Failure to dedicate the required right-of-way within the time period shall result in said application being null and void.} ORD. #10-03-13 (relocated)
8. H.
   Waiver of Application Requirements
   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1, the Director of Planning and Development shall have the authority to waive any requirement set forth in Sections 1(A), 1(B), or 1(C) of this Part A when, in his judgment, such waiver is appropriate in light of the nature and extent of the relief being sought or in light of special circumstances making compliance with those provisions either unnecessary or unduly burdensome; provided, however, that any board or commission before which such application may come shall continue to have the right to request additional information pursuant to Section 1(C) and to delay processing of such application until such information is provided and available in accordance with the deadlines established in Section 1(D).

Effective on: 11/14/2023

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1. In connection with any development or redevelopment for which this Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Improvement Location Permit, Subdivision Approval, and any Planned Development Approval.
2. In connection with any redevelopment or minor modification consisting of thirty-five percent (35%) of the market value of a premise, except for the initial construction of a single- or two- family detached dwelling unit, or any structure accessory thereto.
3. In connection with any development, redevelopment, or minor modification in a Historic Preservation Overlay District.

Effective on: 9/24/2013

1. The arrangement of the structures on the site allow for the effective use of the proposed development. Furthermore, such arrangement is compatible with development on adjacent property and shall minimize potential impact on the provision of municipal services and utilities.
2. The arrangement of open space and landscape improvements on the site create a desirable and functional environment for patrons, pedestrians, and occupants. The arrangement preserves unique natural resources where possible and respects desirable natural resources on adjacent sites.
3. All circulation systems provide adequate and safe access to the site and are compatible with public circulation systems minimizing potentially dangerous traffic movements. Pedestrian and auto circulation are separated insofar as practical. Site curb cuts have been minimized.
4. Proposed parking areas or lots are designed, located, and screened to minimize adverse visual impacts on adjacent properties. Parking lot drainage does not adversely affect neighboring properties. Perimeter parking lot screening and internal landscaped islands have been utilized where feasible.
5. Landscaping design shall create a logical transition to adjoining lots and developments, screen incompatible uses, and minimize the visual impact of parking lots on adjacent sites and roadways. Plant materials selected can withstand the micro-climate of the City of Noblesville.
6. Site illumination has been designed, located, and installed to minimize adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
7. Reasonable drainage or erosion solutions have been created which properly integrates the site fully and satisfactorily into the overall existing and planned drainage system serving the City.

Effective on: 9/24/2013

{The City of Noblesville requires design review of all non-residential building construction including new structures, additions to, alterations of, or modifications of any existing structure or building, which is located within a non-residential zoning district. The purpose of these design principles is to outline for the benefit of applicant the expectations of the City of Noblesville regarding design and style of development in all non-residential districts.

These principles are intended to provide a general understanding of the criteria applied to the design review process. Each structure is considered unique and will be judged on the following design principles.

1. Purpose
   The architecture shall be of high quality, enduring, and promoting a sense of character for the building street wall. Building walls shall reflect high-quality architecture and complement the surrounding development(s). Building walls shall not be too simple or too ornate and shall

• Provide those qualities in the environment which bring value to the City of Noblesville
• Foster an attractiveness and functional utility of the City of Noblesville as a place to live and work
• Preserve the character and quality of our heritage by maintaining the integrity of those areas which have a discernible character
• Protect certain public investments in the local area
• Encourage a mix of uses and design
• Promote pedestrian accessibility and safety
• Minimize visual clutter and blight

1. All new structures shall relate to the community’s history, culture, and/or geography. Time, place, and culture, work to create endless variations on the themes of the City of Noblesville. Shape and form of a structure is accomplished through architectural design. The following massing requirements shall be incorporated in any proposed structure:
   1. Building Silhouette. Shall have similar pitch and scale to the roofline of adjacent structures.
   2. Spacing between the buildings. Shall include setbacks or notches between the primary facades that frame the structure.
   3. Setback from property line. Shall include setback area of adjacent structures.
   4. Proportion of windows and bays, doorways. Shall include vertical and horizontal elements tied together in bands across the façade.
   5. Proportion of façade. Shall be similar in area and height to width ratios.
   6. Location and treatment of entryway. Shall create a visual commonality between structures.
   7. Exterior materials. Shall include similar materials and treatment of adjacent structures.
   8. Building Scale. Shall include height and configuration compatible with adjacent structures.
   9. Landscaping. Shall tie the structure to the site and define spaces.
   10. Shadow patterns that form decorative features. Shall include the light and dark surfaces from materials used and the projections from windows, bays, etc., and recesses, and setbacks that create visual breaks.
   11. 360° architecture (refer to definition)

2. Design Principles
   The design of the building should be kept simple and materials and details should be consistent. Avoid gaudy design.
   1. Avoid long, straight building shapes that are uninviting and do not contribute positively to the streetscape.
   2. Detail shall be an integral part of the building design and use consistently throughout.
   3. The exterior building design shall be coordinated on all elevations with regard to color, materials, architectural form, and detailing to achieve design harmony and continuity.
   4. Shadow patterns created by architectural elements such as overhangs, projections, reveals, and awnings are strongly encouraged.
   5. Buildings shall be broken into a series of volumes that lessen the volume and mass of the building by stepping back upper levels or integrating projections and recesses into the design.
   6. Structures located toward the front of the property serve to visually narrow wide streets. unifying the area with site amenities can lessen the impact of the automobile and encourage pedestrian use.
   7. Protection of adjacent neighborhoods in particular the location of parking, driveways, outdoor lighting, trash bins, landscaping, signage, development bulk standards, fencing, and the general character of the surrounding development shall be considered when incorporating the architectural design and materials.
3. Relationships (architectural)
   1. New buildings shall respond to the existing streetscape. The relative proportion of the building to its neighboring existing buildings and pedestrians shall be maintained or enhanced when new buildings are built or existing buildings are remodeled or altered.
   2. Buildings shall be designed to create interesting outdoor spatial relationship.
   3. Production design common to restaurants, hotels/motels, convenience markets, banks, etc. are strongly discouraged.
   4. The standard national franchise design is unacceptable and shall be retrofitted to compliment the local character and surrounding community. Architectural transplants from other communities are neither appropriate nor desirable.
   5. Building heights, configurations, color, texture, and materials shall be consistent among all buildings in a specific development and/or area.
   6. Building entries shall be accentuated with strong definition.
   7. Upgraded rear and sides elevations, those exposed to public view, shall have a level of quality and detail consistent with the front elevation of the building.
   8. An identical design of at least one publicly exposed elevation of the building cannot be repeated within a series of three buildings on either side of the street. An identical building is one that (1) an ordinary observer would find the differences between the two elevations to be imperceptible when viewing the elevations as a whole or (2) unless instructed to detect the differences, an ordinary observer would conclude that the two elevations are the same.
   9. Building facades that are blank or windowless shall be prohibited.
   10. Rooflines of existing structures or adjacent properties shall be considered in the design to void clashes of materials and styles. The visual continuity of roofs and their contributing elements such as parapet walls, coping, cornices, etc., shall be maintained in the building development or redevelopment.
   11. The roofline shall be designed in conjunction with the mass and façade so that the building and its roof form a consistent composition.
   12. Roof penetrations shall be minimized by grouping plumbing vents and ducts together.
   13. Sloped roof shall be a minimum of 6/12 pitch.
4. Relationships (site)
   1.  Building design shall be fitted to the natural contours of the site. Natural features of the site, such as natural drainage ways, wooded or forested areas, rock formations, etc. shall be preserved.
   2. On wooded sites, buildings shall be carefully situated to take advantage of the shade and energy conservation provided by the trees.
   3. The impression of the buildings tucked into, rather than superimposed on, the natural landscape shall be created.
   4. The view of the building from the street and surrounding areas shall be as important as the view available to the building occupants.
   5. Buildings shall be located according to the natural characteristics of the site to avoid destroying sensitive natural areas.
   6. Buildings shall be designed to harmonize with the existing topography, thereby minimizing land disruption.
   7. Grading shall be held to a minimum and should complement natural landforms.
5. Materials and Colors
   1. Building colors should be compatible with the adjacent buildings and neighborhood and shall reinforce the visual character of the area. The color scheme shall be coordinated with the neighboring buildings and the City as a whole. The intent is to unify the look of the buildings and/or area without resorting to a “rubber stamp” type of approach.
   2. The color of the building shall not be such that the building is competing for attention. Building colors shall be subdued and not “garish” and shall not in any way become a “signing” of the building or site.
   3. Integral coloring of the building materials is encouraged. Differentiation of the color shall relate to the materials and/or the plane.
   4. The number of materials on the exterior building shall be limited to prevent visual overload.
   5. Use of warm, muted, earth tones shall be used on the body of the building. More intense hues may be used as accent colors and for the highlighting of architectural elements.
   6. Relate the paint colors to the natural material, colors found on the building, such as brick, terra cotta, stone, tile, wood, or cast iron. Brick and stone shall be left natural in all zoning districts except those buildings located in the “DT” Downtown Zoning District that may be painted with approval from the Director of Planning or his/her designee.
   7. Colors for building walls and storefronts shall be compatible for the shops that occupy a multiple-storefront building. The use of different colors to identify individual shops within a single structure is prohibited, as it is visually disruptive and obscures the overall composition of the façade.
   8. Material samples and color samples for the buildings shall be required to be submitted with the {Improvement Location Permit} application. ORD #32-07-19
   9. Maximum number of colors on a single building is three (3).
   10. No blank walls are permitted for all building elevations. All building elevations not facing a public right of way shall have a minimum of 20% of the walls having glazed areas or a glazed appearance.
   11. Storefronts shall consist of a maximum of 75% of the primary façade.

ORD. #56-11-07, ORD. #64-11-08

6. Exterior Walls (architecture)
   1. Exterior walls greater than 40-FT in length shall break any flat, monolithic façade with discernible architectural elements such as recessed windows and entrances, projections, arcades, balconies, cornices, bases, pilasters, columns or other architectural details or articulation combined with changes in materials to provide visual interest and pedestrian scale. Building designs, rooflines, or façade treatments that are monotonous shall be prohibited.
   2. Exterior wall materials shall be consistent horizontally.
   3. Exterior wall materials/architectural changes shall be provided with constructional logic.
   4. All materials shall specify the pattern, color, type, and finish of materials to be used.
   5. The ratio between the width of the street corridor or internal drives, as measured between the opposing building facades, and the height of the walls of that corridor, measured as the foundation to eaves dimension, plays in important role in the human scale in the streetscape. The ratio shall generally be a width that is two to three times the height of the defining walls or edges.
   6. Building sites shall accommodate pedestrians and shall be centered on pedestrian traffic as opposed to vehicular traffic.
   7. Pedestrian walkways at intersections shall be clearly defined with contrasting surfaces.
   8. Major commercial developments shall include a system for internal pedestrian movement as well as being linked to citywide systems.
   9. If concrete is used for the pedestrian areas, it shall be textured or patterned.
   10. For major developments, the building materials including color of the initial building shall continue the theme among the other buildings. Colors may change in hue only.
7. Roofs
   1. Roofs shall be compatible with the building’s architecture including roof shape, color, and texture.
   2. Gable or hip roofs.
   3. Any pitched roof shall be a minimum of 6/12 slope.
      1. Large overhangs shall be a minimum of 12 inches.
      2. Large roof areas shall have more than one plane.
      3. Roof pitches for overall porches shall be in keeping with the principal building having a minimum slope of 3/12.
      4. Wood shakes, slate, concrete tiles, fiberglass shingles, asphalt composition shingles (artificial shingles)
      5. Earth toned colors, dark hues (browns, blacks and maybe reds or grays)
   4. Parapet roofs shall be permitted only to conceal roof top mechanical equipment and shall be extended a minimum of one foot beyond the height of the rooftop mechanical equipment. All rooftop mechanical equipment is to be hidden from public view.
   5. Gutters and downspouts should be internal. However, if exposed shall be painted to match the adjacent wall or roof materials.
   6. {Roof-top screens used for hiding roof-top mechanical equipment or other accessory object shall match the roof and/or shingle color on the building.} ORD #12-04-17

8. Windows (all)
   1. Windows shall not span vertically more than one story and shall not span across building structural elements such as walls and mechanical spaces between the floors.
   2. Windows shall be separated by mullions, columns, piers, or wall sections that are a minimum of seven inches wide.
   3. Windows shall not be closer than three feet to a building corner.
9. Doors (all)
   1. Primary entrances shall be delineated having major architectural features so that they are clearly identified as entry points, fronting the primary access street, and are pedestrian accessible. A portico, arcade, awning, projection, recess, or similar architectural features shall be provided to shelter the primary entrance.
   2. Primary building entrances shall connect to a sidewalk with a pedestrian walkway.
   3. Doors shall not be recessed more than three feet behind the shop front windows and shall have a clear view and path to a 45-degree angle past the perpendicular from each side of the door.
   4. Roll-down security gates, door, and windows shall be prohibited within view of the public.
10. Lighting
    1. Design and intensity of lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the building style, material, and color.
    2. All parking lot and internal street lighting shall provide shield covers to direct the light in a downward manner.
    3. See Article 10. Off Street Parking and Loading and Article 13. Environmental Performance Standards for additional requirements.
11. Fencing
    1. Fencing shall consist of wrought iron or brick or stone and be complemented with appropriate landscaping to break up the length and solidity of the fencing. This does not include fencing of outdoor storage areas in an I1 zoning district as regulated by Article 8 - Zoning Districts.
    2. The maximum height of the fencing shall be as provided in the Unified Development Ordinance for said district in which the fence is constructed. ORD. #89-10-06

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1. Is in fact a conditional use established within the specific zoning district involved;
2. Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objective of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance;
3. Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of the same area;
4. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring uses;
5. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools; or that the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately any such services;
6. Will not create excessive additional requirements at public expense for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community;
7. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
8. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares; and
9. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance.

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1. Upon receipt of such application, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall proceed as in the case of original applications for an Improvement Location Permit for a conditional use.
2. In the event the Board of Zoning Appeals shall approve and order such applications or Development Plan changed, altered, amended, or extended, it shall notify the Director of Planning and Development who shall issue an amended Improvement Location Permit accordingly.
3. Any alteration, change or amendment to a site plan (previously approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals through the conditional use process) and involving a new structure, combination of structures, or addition to an existing structure, may be approved by the Director of Planning and Development, who may issue an Improvement Location Permit without the requirement of a public hearing or Board of Zoning Appeals approval provided that:
   1. The net increase in floor area is less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet but not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of structures on the parcel;
   2. That the plans for the proposed use be submitted to and reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee according to the schedule of filing deadlines established by the Director of Planning and Development;
   3. That the plans be revised to incorporate any recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee that the Director of Planning and Development deems appropriate; and
   4. That the property of the proposed use does not fall within one hundred (100) feet of the property line of an existing residential land use or platted residential subdivision. 

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1. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the Common Council;
2. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with current conditions and the overall character of existing development in the immediate vicinity of the subject property;
3. Whether the proposed amendment is the most desirable use for which the land in the subject property is adapted;
4. Whether the proposed amendment will have an adverse effect on the value of properties throughout the jurisdiction; and
5. Whether the proposed amendment reflects responsible standards for development and growth.

Effective on: 9/24/2013

1. A.
   Petitions
   Petitions for amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of Part A of this Article 4.
2. B.
   Public Hearing and Notice
   After receipt of a properly completed petition for an amendment, the Director of Planning and Development shall fix a date for a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Part A of this Article 4. Notice of the public hearing shall be provided as prescribed in Part A of this Article 4.
3. C.
   {Amendments shall be handled in accordance with applicable law (See, e.g., the 600 series of IC 36-7-4 as the same may be amended).} ORD #44-10-23
4. D.
   Effective Date
   Such amendment adopted by Common Council shall become effective immediately upon adoption and approval by the Plan Commission.

Effective on: 11/14/2023

Effective on: 7/23/2019

{One (1) complete Portable Document Format (PDF) , Version 7 or later, of all required documents and paperwork provided through a {File Transfer System}, on a CD, DVD, or other similar media filed at the time the application is submitted to the Planning Department.  Each submittal shall include the titles of "construction plans", "site/development plan", "architectural plans", "color elevations", "landscaping plans", "application", and so forth.  All Titles shall be a single PDF per category title and not submitted as individual pages.  Failure to supply materials as requested could cause a delay in the review of the submitted project for a building/improvement location permits.}  ORD #10-03-13, ORD #32-07-19

       e.  {Roof Truss Certification for One and Two Family Structures shall be as per local ordinance as                               required by State of Indiana, Section R802.10.1 and shall include the following:

1. 1. Truss design drawings must have lot number and subdivision stated on packet.

   2. Truss design drawings shall be dated within the code-cycle that is in effect and be clear and              readable. 

   3. Truss design must comply with ANSI/TPI 1-2002.

   4. Trusses shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineered practices.

   5. Truss design drawings shall be certified by a registered architect under IC. 25-4 or a professional engineer registered under IC. 25-31.

   6. Wind uplift rating must be on truss specifications.

   7. Locations noted on truss design drawings where permanent member bracing is required by the manufacturer or design professional.

       f. For single-family and two-family dwellings, the site plan shall include the standard information as defined in the Unified Development Ordinance and the following additional information. The drawing shall be titled “Site Plan and Pre-Construction Elevation Certificate. Information required on the updated submitted site plan includes both “existing” and “proposed” grades for the structure, lot, and drainage swales, adjacent pond 100-year flood elevations; finished floor elevations of the proposed structure; all window wells and/or ingress/egress areas from the basement area including elevations; the finish floor elevations for structures on adjacent lots or the proposed pad elevations for those adjacent lots without structures; and spot grade elevations for those adjacent structures. A “typical driveway construction profile” {as per the Noblesville Construction Standards and drive slope calculations are required on the submittal including the profile of the grade on the driveway elevation. Any and all Flood Hazard Statements, base flood profiles, floodway/floodway fringe/flood hazard area lines, etc. Include the subdivision restrictions for all yard setbacks and/or aggregate side yards, finished floor elevation including pad grade, garage finished floor elevation, basement finished floor elevation, residential finish first floor elevation and any notes pertaining to the garage finish floor elevation and its height above the curb at the drive, and all ground cover calculations including drive, public walks, private walk, sod, and hydroseeding. Additional information may be required from either the Planning Department or Engineering Department under certain circumstances. The following certification statement “I certify that the elevations shown as “existing” grades were existing on (insert date), prior to the construction of the house and lot improvements and prepared for the benefit of the parties indicated hereon and for the purpose of obtaining approval for the “Building Permit.” It is my opinion that if the proposed finish grades are constructed as shown, the surface drainage on the subject lot will be satisfactory for residential construction. This plan was compiled based on documents prepared by others and the (insert your company’s name) assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or acceptance of those documents. This drawing is not intended to be represented as a retracement or original boundary survey, a route survey, or a surveyor location report.” 
   
   Include “Notes: The drawing is based on (fill in the blank with one or all including but not limited to construction plans, record drawings, type of survey). Your company’s name detailing any warranties to the accuracy or sufficiency of the construction plans or record drawings and any discrepancies.
   
   Upon completion of the improvements and prior to the issuance of a TEMPORARY and/or FINAL Certificate of Occupancy, a “Post Construction Elevation Certificate” shall be submitted to the Planning Department to verify all information submitted on the “Site Plan and Pre-Construction Elevation Certificate”.
   
   As per the submitted ‘Site Plan and Pre-Construction Elevation Certificate’, the finished floor elevation of the proposed structure shall not be greater than three (3) feet (+/-) above the required height of the finished floor elevation (15-inches) as measured from the lowest point of the top of the back of curb as per the ‘Grading and Building Pad Elevation – Section 105.02’ of the City of Noblesville Stormwater Technical Standards Manual as adopted and amended unless otherwise approved by the City of Noblesville’s Engineer for warranted circumstances particular to said structure/parcel.} ORD #32-07-19

   1. Commercial Projects:
      1. Digital PDF's ONLY unless otherwise noted below:
         1. Construction {(Civil)} Plans ORD #32-07-19
         2. Site/Development Plan
         3. {Building Construction Plans including Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical shall be submitted with application.  Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarms Systems may be submitted after the issuance of the building permit and should include a digital copy of the plans to the Building Commissioner and the Fire Marshall.} ORD #32-07-19 
         4. Color building elevation drawings including all exterior facades, building materials, colors and heights. 
         5. Legal Description
         6. Building Permit Application 
         7. State Construction Design Release (CDR)
         8. {Pre-Con meeting correspondence} ORD #12-04-17

Commercial, Industrial, Institutional NEW Building Construction 

        9. One paper full sized set of ALL plans 

Commercial, Industrial, Institutional building additions, tenant finishes

      10. May require one paper full sized set of ALL plans as requested by the Planning Department Staff.

{One (1) complete Portable Document Format (PDF) , Version 7 or later, of all required documents and paperwork provided through a {File Transfer System}, on a CD, DVD, or other similar media filed at the time the application is submitted to the Planning Department.  Each submittal shall include the titles of "construction plans", "site/development plan", "architectural plans", "color elevations", "landscaping plans", "application", and so forth.  All Titles shall be a single PDF per category title and not submitted as individual pages.  Failure to supply materials as requested could cause a delay in the review of the submitted project for a building/improvement location permits.}  ORD. #10-03-13, ORD #78-10-16, ORD #32-07-19

3. Applications, plans, and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Director of Planning or his representative. If the Director of Planning and Development is satisfied that the work described in the application for a permit and the plan filed therewith conforms to the requirements of the code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall issue a permit to the applicant. When the Director of Planning and Development issues the permit he shall endorse in writing and stamp on plans specifications the word “Approved.” Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization by the Director of Planning and Development or his representative.

4. {No building permit shall be issued until such time notification has been received from the Water Utility for the project stating the water lines have been accepted and are in service, the fire hydrants have been accepted by the Fire Marshall, and streets, curbs, {gutters, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and like infrastructure} have been constructed to the Noblesville Standards {and accepted{/approved} by the City Engineering Department {or other governing utility.} This applies to each section of a subdivision or approved development plan in which structures are being constructed.} ORD #42-5-05, ORD #32-6-10, ORD #32-07-19

{For all Class 1 (Commercial) and Class 2 (Single-Family and Two-Family) structures, should "advanced structural components" be used as per Senate Enrolled Act No. 393, additional information is required to be submitted as a part of the building permit application per Indiana Code 22-11-21. } ORD #32-07-19

F.  Procedure

1. Application
   Applications for a Building Permit shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of Part A of this Article 4.
2. Fees
   1. {No permit shall be granted by the Director of Planning and Development until all applicable fees pertaining to that permit have been paid in full.
   2. No permit shall be granted by the Director of Planning and Development until all fees owed by the applicant to the City of Noblesville have been paid in full. This requirement shall apply not only to fees specified in Article 4, Part F, Section 2.a above, but shall also include all fees owed on any permit previously issued to the applicant. A schedule of payment of all owed fees provided by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development shall satisfy the requirement of this section in lieu of payment in full.
   3. No part of any filing fee paid pursuant to this Article shall be returnable to the applicant.
   4. The Building Permit fees may include the Improvement Location Permit fee for those applications listed in Article 4, Part F, Section 1 of this Ordinance.} ORD. #57-9-98
3. Identification
   1. {Lot identification number, structure address number, and building permit shall be established on a 2-IN by 4-IN post, a minimum of 5-FT to a maximum of 6.5-FT in height above the ground level, with the following 8.5-IN by 11-IN laminated permit/identification items. Top posting is Building Permit, next is the lot number, and third is the address numbers. These laminated permit/identification items will be given to the individual who obtains the building permit and must be posted between 10-15-FT behind the street pavement or curb line and must be posted by the time of the first inspection. {Once the home is weather-tight (felt paper on roof), then the building permit/identification cards shall be moved to the inside of the house and placed in a window facing the street.} The identification/permit must be clearly visible from the road and must remain posted until such time the house number is permanently attached to the structure or mailbox adjacent to the road and final inspection is approved.} ORD. #55-12-02 ORD. #31-09-13

G. Penalties

1. If construction has commenced prior to obtaining permit or payment of fees, penalties may be assessed pursuant to Article 15, Section 6 of this ordinance.
2. Also, any person who shall initiate construction prior to obtaining a Building Permit (or a Certificate of Occupancy) or any other permit required, shall pay twice the amount of the filing fee set forth herein.
3. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, realtor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.

H. {Deadline for Obtaining Permit Once Filed

Any permit shall be considered null and void unless all applicable fees have been paid in full within ninety (90) days from the {final date a permit is approved by all departments and/or others as may be required.} ORD #57-9-98, ORD #78-10-16

I. {Fees for Renewing Permits                                                                                                                                                                   In the event that a building permit is commenced but not completed in the time frame established by this ordinance, it will be necessary for the applicant to renew the permit at the end of the prescribed time frame.  the fee that shall be collected for this renewal shall be equal to 50% of the building fee originally paid for the permit. This fee must be paid prior to the issuance of the renewed permit.} ORD #25-5-01

J. Appeals                                                                                                                                                                                                           Any person may appeal any decision of the Director of Planning and Development or anyone acting under his supervision in the enforcement of this Chapter of the Code to Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Noblesville.  

Effective on: 7/23/2019

Effective on: 7/23/2019

The above referenced criteria in 2(a) and 2(b) above shall not be applicable to any structure that is highlighted within Exhibit 4.F.4.C.2.d as a non-contributing structure, however, any new structure shall be subject to 2(c) above.  Non-contributing structure information was taken from the original application for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.  

Exhibit 4.F.4.C.2.d

Exhibit 4.F.4.C.2.d

Exhibit 4.F.4.C.2.d

Exhibit 4.F.4.C.2.d

1. 3. The Plan Commission shall hold a public hearing and determine whether a Certificate of Authorization shall be issued.  The Plan Commission shall consider the following factors:
      1. Is the existing structure an imminent threat to public health or safety?
      2. Does the proposed demolition serve a greater public purpose?
      3. Is the structure proposed for demolition a historic landmark or a building within a historic district that contributes to the district character?
      4. Does the proposed new construction on the site of the demolition fit the established or intended character of the area?
   4. When the applicant or property owner cannot establish the need for demolition under the findings above, the Plan Commission may, when requested by the property owner, consider evidence of economic impact on the owner of the denial of the Certificate.  A Certificate may not be denied if it is established that the denial will deprive the owner of any reasonable economic use of the structure, and there is no viable or reasonable alternative which would have less impact on the features of significance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        To prove the existence of a condition of unreasonable economic return, the applicant must establish, and the Plan Commission must find, one of the following in the affirmative: 
      1. No economically viable use of the property exists.
      2. The cost to repair the structure exceeds the fair market value of the property.
      3. The property is not marketable or able to be sold when listed for sale or lease.  
   5. If rehabilitation or restoration are feasible and the structure is not an imminent threat to the public health or safety, a citizen or community organization may request the Plan Commission place a 90 day hold on the forwarding of a recommendation on a Certificate of Authorization to allow said person/group an opportunity to identify and evaluate alternatives to demolition.  If at the end of the 90 day hold no alternatives to demolition have been established, the Plan Commission shall issue the Certificate of Authorization.
   6. Once the Certificate of Authorization is issued, the matter shall be heard by the Common Council for approval at its next regular meeting.  The Common Council may consider only the application, the Planning Department staff report, and the information before the Plan Commission at the public hearing in its approval or denial of the Certificate of Authorization.  Common Council's approval shall serve as an affirmation of the finding of the Noblesville Plan Commission and the Planning Department may issue a demolition permit only upon receipt of the Certificate of Authorization and Common Council approval.  

    D. Exemptions

         This chapter does not apply to a demolition associated with a project that has an executed Resolution for an               Economic Development Agreement.  However, the factors listed in this chapter will be considered in relation               to those projects.  

    E. Appeals

         Denial of a permit under this section is considered a final decision and may be appealed pursuant to Indiana               Code.} ORD. #76-9-05, ORD. #26-05-22

Effective on: 5/24/2022

1. Accessory Uses and Structures
2. Home Occupations
3. Residential Care Homes
4. Temporary Uses

Effective on: 9/4/2016

1. A.
   Applicability 

​This article is applicable to all new planned developments and amendments to existing planned developments that are either amending the ordinance text or any adopted exhibits.

Effective on: 11/14/2023

Effective on: 11/14/2023

Effective on: 11/14/2023

1. A.
   Applications for a Planned Development shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of Part A of this Article 4.  
2. B.
   All applications for a Planned Development shall include the information required in Appendix B. Applications, Section 9. Planned Developments.
3. C.
   Docketing of Applications.  Each filed application shall be reviewed for completeness.  Any application which is determined to be in proper form as per the guidelines established by the Planning Department shall be docketed by the Department.  Those applications not adhering to the guidelines shall be held in abeyance until missing documentation is submitted and once docketed shall follow the meeting schedule adopted. 
4. D.
   Neighborhood Meetings.  The applicants shall host a "neighborhood meeting" prior to the public hearing at the scheduled Plan Commission meeting.  Those to be notified include at a minimum the property owners identified from the list obtained through the Transfer and Mapping Division of the Hamilton County Auditor's Office.  Notification shall be emailed to the Planning Department Staff involved with said application.  The notification to the "interested parties" shall not be included with the public notice correspondence provided by the Planning Department.  
5. E.
   After docketing, the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee shall coordinate a review of the Preliminary Development Plan materials to include review by all relevant Departments, Technical Advisory Committee, and the Architectural Review Board (ARB). The Technical Advisory Committee shall provide general comments regarding the preliminary development plan. Text amendments, unless it affects the design of the overall planned development, shall not be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee but reviewed by the Planning Staff and others that may be deemed necessary.  Written findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Plan Commission.  
6. F.
   Prior to the public hearing, the Preliminary Development Plan shall be introduced at a Council Meeting as per the adopted Planned Development and Change of Zoning Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines Schedule.  Written suggestions or recommendations as per the City Council shall be provided to the applicant by Staff within five days after said "introduction meeting." 
7. G.
   Planned Development consideration shall be handled in accordance with applicable law (See, e.g., the 1500 series of IC 36-7-4 as the same may be amended). 
8. H.
   Effect of the Preliminary Development Plan Approval. Approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for a Planned Development shall not constitute approval of the Planned Development Detailed Plan.  Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval of the concepts and details of the Preliminary Development Plan of the Planned Development and the proposed map amendment, which are set forth in the Application for Approval of Planned Development.  It shall be deemed as a specific guide to the preparation of final documents which are required as part of the Application for Approval of the Detailed Development Plan.  Further, it indicates approval of the details set forth in the application, and a commitment by the applicant to such details.  
9. I.
   A Planned Development (PD) Ordinance shall become effective after its adoption by the City Council and its recording in the Hamilton County Recorder's Office.  The official zoning map shall be amended once a recorded copy of the PD ordinance is submitted to the Planning Department.  The use and development of the real estate shall thereafter be governed by the PD Ordinance and Exhibits subject to the review and approval of subsequent permits and approvals as required by the Unified Development Ordinance and any regulatory processes which may be required prior to the issuance of any Improvement Location Permit, Building Permit or other permits.  
10. J.
    Following Common Council Approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, an application for Detailed Development Plan may be submitted.  This application and supporting documentation shall be reviewed by the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee for compliance with the approved Preliminary Development Plan and if it is in substantial compliance with the adopted Preliminary Development Plan and subject to the submission of the application requirements located in Appendix B. Applications, Section 9. Planned Developments.  

    1. 1.
       Approval of a Detailed Development Plan, or first phase Detailed Development Plan shall be filed for review within six months after adoption of the Preliminary Development Plan by the Common Council.  However, the Common Council may grant an extension of time for such period as it deems in the public interest.  
    2. 2.
       In the event that a Detailed Development Plan is not filed for review within the six month period or an approved extension of time, the action of the Common Council , adopting the relevant Preliminary Development Plan as a particular class of Planned District shall be declared null and void, and the land shall revert to the category or categories it held before being zoned as a "PD" District subject to the submission of approved Detailed Development Plan.  
11. K.
    The Director of Planning and Development shall coordinate a review of the Detailed Development Plan to include review by relevant City Departments and Technical Advisory Committee.  If the Director of Planning and Development, upon review finds major changes on the Detailed Development Plans, he/she shall forward the plans to the Plan Commission. 
12. L.
    A Detailed Development Plan shall be approved by all agencies and departments provided said detailed plan meets the requirements and intent of the adopted PD ordinance.  All development plans shall conform to the adopted PD ordinance and exhibits.  
13. M.
    Appeal Procedure.  The Plan Commission may, upon the applicant's request, hear an appeal of a decision of the Director of Planning and Development, in regard to the detailed development plan review action.  This appeal procedure is provided as a safeguard against arbitrary, ill-considered, or erroneous administrative decisions.  An application for appeal to the Plan Commission must be filed (if at all) no later than thirty (30) days after the action being appealed.  The Plan Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application in accordance with Article 4. Zoning Applications and Hearings, Part A. Applications and Hearings.  The Plan Commission may reverse, affirm, wholly or partially modify the decision of the Director of Planning and Development.  
14. N.
    No permit of any kind shall be issued for any purpose within the PD district except in accordance with the approved Detailed Development Plan and subject to all processes being completed pursuant to the Unified Development Ordinance.  The owner and/or developer shall also guarantee the completion of all required improvements and facilities, as set forth in applicable city regulations, except where varied by application of these procedures, whether said improvement or facilities shall become public or remain private, by either completing the improvements in advance of approval of the Detailed Site Plan or submitting irrevocable letters of credit in form and from a financial institution acceptable to the City's legal department (or escrow department) in an amount equal to at least 110 percent of the construction cost estimate approved at the time said improvements and facilities are scheduled to be installed.} ORD #44-10-23

Effective on: 11/14/2023