Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Development Plan and Amendment Application
This application requests approval of a Carmel development plan or amendment and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent with the City of Carmel.
- 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 approval of a development plan or an amendment for a project involving new buildings or changes to existing buildings and their surrounding site. Carmel requires a completed, signed, notarized application and applicable electronic plans and supporting materials; the packet also includes affidavits for public-hearing notice and sign placement. File at least 60 days before the next scheduled public hearing, and follow the packet’s checklist and review process.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking Carmel Plan Commission approval for a development plan or development plan amendment needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Carmel’s Development Plan and Amendment Application packet and review its checklist and process information.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project and property details, prepare applicable supporting materials, and have the owner or authorized agent sign the application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicable signed affidavit; have the signer present identification and the unsigned document.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the applicable affidavit when instructed.
- 5
Submit To Carmel
Submit the application through Carmel’s Public Portal and upload plans and required documents through ProjectDox as directed.
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 Carmel development plan application?
- Complete the application and required materials, then submit the application through Carmel’s Public Portal and plans through ProjectDox, following the packet’s filing checklist.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The packet says the completed application must be signed by the owner or an authorized agent and notarized. Applicable notice affidavits also include notary sections.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana permits its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform online notarizations, and Indiana recognizes qualifying notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the city’s acceptance with Carmel if unsure.
- When should I file the application?
- The checklist says to file at least 60 days before the next scheduled public hearing. The packet also lists separate deadlines for notices, plans, and other hearing materials.