Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Commitment Amendment Application
This packet guides property owners or authorized agents seeking to amend zoning commitments before Carmel’s Board of Zoning Appeals and includes application, notice, and affidavit materials.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to request a change to existing zoning commitments through Carmel’s Board of Zoning Appeals. The instructions describe the electronic filing process, required supporting materials, public notices, deadlines, and hearing procedures. The checklist says the application must be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent, notarized, and filed at least 45 days before the next scheduled public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking to amend zoning commitments in Carmel must submit the application and required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn jurat blocks for the signers of the sign-placement and notice affidavits, plus an acknowledgment block for the property owner, attorney, or power of attorney.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the commitment amendment packet and review its instructions, checklist, notice requirements, and deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the application and prepare the required maps, plans, property-owner information, and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the application and any affidavits that require a notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the documents requiring notarization during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the application through Carmel’s Public Portal, then upload requested plans and documents through ProjectDox.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carmel. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a commitment amendment application?
- Submit the application through Carmel’s online Public Portal. After receiving an ePlan invitation, upload plans and supporting documents through ProjectDox, following the packet’s instructions.
- Do I need to have the commitment amendment application notarized?
- Yes. The checklist says the application must be notarized. The packet also includes notary blocks for the public notice affidavits.
- Can I sign the affidavits with a commissioned online notary?
- A commissioned online notary can notarize a document remotely when the notarial act meets applicable requirements. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether Carmel will accept a remotely notarized document.
- Who must attend the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing?
- The packet says the property owner, the property owner’s attorney, or someone holding the property owner’s power of attorney must attend and speak at the public hearing.