Carmel committee moves to tighten US 31 subarea plan, adds 300‑foot transition zone and three‑story guideline Carmel's Land Use Committee reviewed February revisions to the US 31 subarea plan that add a 300‑foot transition area with a three‑story height guideline, clarify map boundaries and label multiple PUDs; members also debated how state bill HB 101 could affect local zoning protections.

Carmel's Land Use Committee just took a bold step to protect neighborhood character by introducing a 300-foot transition zone and imposing new height restrictions along the US 31 corridor.

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Carmel Council Evaluates Land Use Committee's Deadline Concerns for PUD Review Council explores solutions to extend discussion time on Planned Unit Developments.

Carmel Council is grappling with a 90-day limit on land use decisions, risking public input and meaningful development changes—could a new approach be on the horizon?

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Councilor Taylor opposes new multifamily project citing land use and traffic concerns Councilor Taylor votes against multifamily housing project due to tax revenue and traffic issues.

A contentious new development project in Carmel is raising eyebrows as Councilor Taylor warns of serious land use and traffic issues that could impact the community.

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Community debates proposed road connection through wetland area Residents express concerns about proposed road's impact on wetlands and costs.

Carmel's City Council is divided over a controversial new road that could disrupt wetlands and strain budgets—will environmental concerns win out in the battle for urban development?

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