COMMERCIAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION CHECKLIST
Requirements for filing a petition
Checklist-SE-Commercial 20166 Revised 3/31/16 LA
Note: All documents must be legible. All text documents must be typewritten or computer generated. All drawings, such
as site plans, elevations, sign details, maps, surveys, must be drawn to an appropriate scale, dimensioned, and in
ink.
1. One (1) completed checklist (this form).
2. One (1) completed petition, signed by the owner of the subject property or an authorized agent, notarized, and filed at least 35
days prior to a scheduled public hearing.
3. One (1) copy of the legal description attached to the petition.
Metes and bounds descriptions should include two (2) copies of the perimeter survey, drawn to scale.
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Recorded subdivision legal description includes lot number, section number, subdivision name, plat book
number with page number and must include a plat map (plat maps are available in Room 741of the City-
County Building for a nominal charge).
4. One (1) copy of a general location or area map indicating (in a reproducible manner) the location of the property and the
surrounding area. Maps created using internet mapping sites are acceptable.
5. One (1) copy of Area Map, scale of 1 = 1000, indicating all schools and parks within 500 feet of the site.
6. One (1) completed copy of the Findings of Fact for Commercial Special Exception. Staff is not able to assist in completing this
form. For assistance in completing this form, consult the informational flyer titled "Preparing Your Findings of Fact.”
7. Three (3) copies of a site plan. Plans must be drawn to a scale of 1=10, 1=20, 1=30, or 1=40. Additional information may be
required, but at the minimum, plans must include the information described on the site plan form. The site plan must show
sidewalks and pedestrian accessibility between the building and the street and, if applicable, public transit.
8. Three (3) copies of a plan of operation, describing the request including, but not limited to, a description & size of the proposed
facilities, number of employees, security provisions, and hours of operation.
9. Three (3) copies of a development statement, describing the request including, but not limited to, the phasing of development
and details of public or private ownership of streets adjacent to the site.
10. Non-refundable filing fee. Consult the Rules of Procedure for the applicable fee amounts.
11. On-site hearing notice sign fee. The On-Site Notice must be posted in a conspicuous location along each street frontage of the
affected property. There is a non-refundable fee of $10 per sign required.
12. Surrounding property owners (optional). As part of the legal notice requirement, the petitioner is required to notify the
owners of surrounding properties per the Rules of Procedure. Petitioners can request a list of those property owners requiring
notice of their petition for an optional $25 fee. The list of owners compiled will be provided to the petitioner on label form.
Petitioners are still required to make copies of the legal notice and mail it to the list provided. If petitioners do not choose this
option, they must obtain their own list of surrounding property owners from the County Assessor’s Office.
13. Contact person identified. The Contact Person will be notified when Legal Notice is prepared; contacted to provide additional
information; and receives the written Staff Report:
Name (print):
Address:
Daytime Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail Address:
Acceptable methods of payment include cash, check, or MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express credit
card. Checks must be made payable to "City of Indianapolis.” Credit cards are accepted; however, the credit card
processing agency assesses a fee of $1.00 minimum OR 3.2% of the transaction amount, whichever is greater.
