# Board of Zoning Appeals - September 28, 2026

The City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on September 28, 2026, addressing multiple zoning and variance requests. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of lot coverage variances for the Proscenium One office building and the overall project, with the board approving variances allowing 86% lot coverage where 80% is typically allowed. The board also considered use variance renewal for Recovery Auto to continue automobile sales and display in a prohibited overlay district, ultimately approving a two-year variance with conditions. Additionally, the board reviewed special exception requests for non-owner occupied short-term residential rentals, denying one petition due to concerns about property maintenance and neighborhood impact, while approving another with conditions. Variances for duplex building widths in the Home Place area were also approved, with the board emphasizing consistent review of such petitions due to increased development activity. Several motions were passed related to zoning variances and special exceptions, with detailed discussions on practical difficulties, neighborhood impacts, and compliance with city and HOA regulations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Zoning Appeals - September 28, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYeYTHDDGo) - City of Carmel, Indiana