Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Non-Dwelling Short-Term Rental Special Exception Application
This nine-page packet is for Carmel property owners or their authorized representatives seeking Board of Zoning Appeals approval to operate a non-dwelling short-term rental.
- 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
Carmel’s packet guides applicants through a special exception request for a non-dwelling short-term rental, including the application, supporting plans, public notices, and findings of fact. The petitioner must submit materials electronically, meet notice deadlines, and attend the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing to present the request. The packet also includes sworn affidavits confirming placement of the public notice sign and notice to adjacent property owners.
Who needs it
Carmel property owners seeking approval for a non-dwelling short-term rental, or their attorney or authorized representative, need this packet and its supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat blocks for the petitioner’s public notice affidavits; the petitioner signs and swears or affirms the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Carmel’s special exception packet and review its instructions, deadlines, checklist, and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the application and prepare the required plans, supporting documents, public notices, and affidavits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petitioner affidavits that include jurat blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit statements before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to Carmel
Submit the application through the online portal and upload the required documents through ProjectDox as directed by the city.
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
- Which parts of the packet need notarization?
- The packet includes jurat blocks for the Public Notice Sign Placement Affidavit and the Petitioner’s Affidavit of Notice of Public Hearing. The petitioner signs and swears or affirms the statements before a notary.
- How do I submit the special exception application?
- Submit the application through Carmel’s online Application Portal. After receiving an ePlan invitation, upload plans and documents through ProjectDox. Follow the packet’s deadlines and submission instructions.
- Do I need to attend the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing?
- The instructions say the property owner, the owner’s attorney, or someone with the owner’s Power of Attorney must attend the public hearing to speak and present the request.
- Can I sign the affidavits with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform remote online notarizations. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether the completed affidavits meet its submission requirements.