Carmel Neighborhood Association Network

 

 

Carmel Neighborhood Association Network

The Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) was formed in 2001 for the purpose of strengthening the community by creating greater communication between neighborhoods within the City of Carmel. Representatives from local Homeowner Associations and Carmel residents are invited to attend the quarterly meetings to learn more about the City’s policies and services, neighborhood covenants, crime watch, road projects and other relevant topics. The meeting concludes with an open discussion where residents are given the chance to ask questions or raise concerns to Mayor Jim Brainard, City Council Members, Department Heads or guest speakers.

The main objectives of the Carmel Neighborhood Association Network are for Homeowner Association Presidents to network and help each other find solutions to common problems, and to maintain strong, safe and attractive neighborhoods throughout the City of Carmel.

 

Outdoor Burning Regulations in Carmel

The Carmel City Fire Department and the Carmel Police Department have authority for issuing citations for violations of Carmel’s Outdoor Burning regulations. Fines for violating these regulations can be up to $500 for each violation. All outdoor burning of any material is banned within the municipal City limits except as provided below:

The following types of fires are permitted as long as they follow the fire regulations listed below:

(1) Fires used for celebrating Twelfth Night Ceremonies.

(2) Fires used for celebrating school pep rallies.

(3) Fires used for celebrating scouting activities.

(4) Fires used for recreational and cooking purposes, i.e., camp fires.

(5) Residential burning where residence contains four or fewer units. Burning shall be in a noncombustible container sufficiently vented to induce adequate primary combustion air with enclosed sides, a bottom, and a mesh covering with opening no larger than ¼-inch square. Burning is prohibited in apartment complexes and mobile home parks.

(6) Farm burning and burning by the Department of Natural Resources as allowed by 326 IAC 4-1-3.

(7) Burning with prior receipt of a variance application and approval of the Indiana Air Pollution Control Board or its designated agent as allowed by 326 IAC 4-1-1.

 
Fire Regulations:

(1) Only untreated wood products shall be burned unless otherwise stated.

(2) Fires shall be attended at all times until completely extinguished.

(3) If fires create an air pollution problem, a nuisance, a health hazard, or a fire hazard, they shall be extinguished. A nuisance shall be defined so as to include a complaint regarding the burning from any downwind property owner or occupant.

(4) All residential burning shall occur between sunrise and sunset, during which the fires may be replenished, but only in such a manner that all of the burning material is consumed by sunset.

(5) No burning shall be conducted unless the wind is at least 5 m.p.h. and no more than 15 m.p.h.

(6) No burning shall be conducted on property owned by another party, including publicly-owned streets, roads, and highways.

(7) No burning shall be conducted within 100 feet of a structure owned by another party.

(8) No burning shall be conducted within 100 feet of a power line.

 

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