Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carmel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
Short-Term Rental Standards Amendment
Two short-term rental requests got opposite results, showing the board scrutinizes who runs the property and how. The state legislature has limited cities' ability to restrict STRRs, so members urged neighborhoods without HOAs to form them to prohibit rentals by covenant.
Venture at Meridian Trails PUD Rezone — 154-Unit Apartment Complex
A developer wants 154 luxury apartments on six acres at 106th and Illinois, next to established single-family neighborhoods. The plan is smaller than an earlier proposal, but neighbors worry about height, density, and setting a precedent for more intense development in west Carmel.
Hampstead PUD subdivision rezone
The 36-lot Hampstead subdivision at 1850 W. Main Street stays on hold until November 5.