Carmel Proposes New Sign Regulations

Recently, Carmel City Councilor Joe Griffiths introduced a proposal to amend the sign regulations in Carmel that would allow open house directional signs to be placed in the public right-of-way during the weekend. Many may think that placing signs in the right-of-way on the weekend is already allowed because they often see signs there. However, any sign placed anywhere other than the actual property listed for sale/rent/lease is currently prohibited. In fact, these restrictions are common across most of the MIBOR area with a very few exceptions.

On Monday December 13, there will be a committee hearing of the Carmel City Council at 5:30 pm at City Hall. MIBOR will be offering input on the proposal based on feedback from REALTORS® and REALTORS® are strongly encouraged to attend in order to show their support. While there are some minor changes that will be suggested to the current proposal, this ordinance is a very positive step for REALTORS® and to people buying and/or selling their home.

Based on feedback received to this point, suggestions will be offered to change the allowable sign size to six square feet and time to 5 pm Friday to 6 pm Sunday.

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