What Indiantown Regulates: A Complete Ordinance Overview

Indiantown, Florida may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 91 tracked ordinances across 31 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Noise Ordinances

Quiet Hours: The Village of Indiantown (incorporated Dec. 31, 2017) enforces noise through its Transition Code, which adopts Martin County Code Ch.

Also covered: Construction Hours (moderate), Barking Dogs (moderate), Amplified Music & Events (moderate). See the full noise ordinances guide for Indiantown for details.

Fire Regulations

Smoke Detectors: Smoke alarms are required in every Indiantown dwelling under the Florida Building Code (FBC R314) and Fla. Stat.

Also covered: Fire Pit Rules (permissive), Fireworks (moderate), Outdoor Burning (moderate). See the full fire regulations guide for Indiantown for details.

Landscaping Rules

Water Restrictions: Indiantown follows the South Florida Water Management District's year-round mandatory two-day-per-week irrigation schedule, implemented through Martin County's June 2022 Landscape Irrigation Ordinance. Odd-numbered addresses water Wed/Sat; even-numbered water Thu/Sun.

Also covered: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (permissive), Grass Height Limits (moderate), Weed Ordinances (moderate). See the full landscaping rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Parking Rules

RV & Boat Parking: Storage of recreational vehicles, boat trailers, and travel trailers on residential lots in the Village of Indiantown is regulated under the Indiantown Land Development Regulations (LDR) Chapter 3, Section 3-4.11 (Parking, Loading and Driveways). RVs may not be used as permanent dwellings outside a licensed RV park..

Also covered: Commercial Vehicle Restrictions (moderate), Driveway Rules (moderate), Abandoned Vehicles (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Fence Regulations

Pool Barriers: Residential pool barriers in Indiantown must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat.

Also covered: Permit Requirements (moderate), Height Limits (moderate), Neighbor Fence Rules (permissive). See the full fence regulations guide for Indiantown for details.

Animal Ordinances

Wildlife Feeding: Feeding alligators, bears, sandhill cranes, and other dangerous wildlife is prohibited in Indiantown under Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001 (FWC). Feeding alligators is a 2nd-degree misdemeanor under Fla.

Also covered: Chickens & Livestock (moderate), Dog Leash Laws (moderate), Beekeeping (permissive). See the full animal ordinances guide for Indiantown for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Taxes & Fees: STR operators in Indiantown must collect and remit 6% Florida sales tax, 0.5% Martin County discretionary surtax, and 5% Martin County Tourist Development Tax on all stays under 30 days. Total tax burden: approximately 11.5%..

Also covered: Permit Requirements (moderate), Noise Rules (moderate), Occupancy Limits (moderate). See the full short-term rentals guide for Indiantown for details.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing Requirements: Pool barriers in Indiantown must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat.

Also covered: Pool Permits (moderate), Safety Rules (strict), Hot Tub Rules (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Indiantown for details.

Accessory Structures

Shed Rules: The Village of Indiantown requires a building permit for all pre-manufactured sheds, garages, and carports - including those without a concrete slab - under the Indiantown Shed/Garage/Carport Application. Sheds must meet LDR Sec.

Also covered: Carport Rules (moderate), ADU Rules (moderate). See the full accessory structures guide for Indiantown for details.

Environmental Rules

Mangrove Protection: Mangroves along the St. Lucie Canal, St.

Also covered: Stormwater Management (moderate), Flood Zones (strict), Boat Dock Permits (moderate). See the full environmental rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Hurricane Preparedness

Roof Standards: All new roofs and re-roofs in Indiantown must comply with the Florida Building Code wind requirements for the Vult ~150 mph zone. Secondary water barriers and enhanced nailing are required on roofs replaced after the original construction..

Also covered: Hurricane Shutters (moderate), Storm Debris (moderate), Flood Elevation (strict). See the full hurricane preparedness guide for Indiantown for details.

Home Business

Home Occupation Permits: Home-based businesses in the Village of Indiantown are regulated under the Indiantown LDR Ch. 3 home-occupation provisions and Fla.

Also covered: Signage Rules (moderate). See the full home business guide for Indiantown for details.

Building Setbacks & Zoning

Setback Rules: Building setbacks in the Village of Indiantown are established by zoning district under Indiantown LDR Ch. 3, Div.

Also covered: Lot Coverage Limits (moderate), Structure Height Limits (moderate). See the full building setbacks & zoning guide for Indiantown for details.

Solar Energy

HOA Restrictions: Under Florida Statute 163.04, no HOA or covenant in Indiantown may prohibit solar collectors on a residence. HOAs may regulate placement only to the extent that doing so does not impair effective operation of the system..

Also covered: Panel Permits (moderate). See the full solar energy guide for Indiantown for details.

Garage & Yard Sales

Garage Sale Permits: Garage and yard sales in the Village of Indiantown are governed by the adopted Martin County Code, which limits residential garage sales to a small number per year and restricts signage in the public right-of-way..

Also covered: Frequency Limits (moderate). See the full garage & yard sales guide for Indiantown for details.

Property Maintenance

Trash Bin Storage: Trash and recycling containers in the Village of Indiantown must be stored out of public view (side or rear yard) and may only be placed at the curb on collection day. Waste Management is the Village's contracted residential hauler..

Also covered: Property Blight (moderate), Vacant Lot Maintenance (moderate). See the full property maintenance guide for Indiantown for details.

Trash & Recycling

Pickup Rules & Schedules: Residential solid waste collection in the Village of Indiantown is provided by Waste Management under a Village franchise agreement, with weekly household waste pickup and separate weekly recycling collection..

Also covered: Bulk Item Disposal (permissive). See the full trash & recycling guide for Indiantown for details.

Tree Protection

Tree Ordinances: The Village of Indiantown's LDR Ch. 4 (Landscaping) requires preservation of native trees on new development sites and minimum landscape and tree-canopy standards for parking lots and frontage areas..

Also covered: Tree Removal Permits (permissive). See the full tree protection guide for Indiantown for details.

Sign Regulations

Political Signs: Political signs in the Village of Indiantown are subject to the LDR Sec. 3-4 sign regulations, but - per Reed v.

Also covered: Garage Sale Signs (moderate). See the full sign regulations guide for Indiantown for details.

HOA Rules

CC&R Enforcement: Homeowner associations in Indiantown subdivisions (such as Indianwood, Cypress Cove) are governed by Florida Statute Ch. 720 (HOA Act).

Also covered: Architectural Review (moderate). See the full hoa rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

Solicitor Permits: Door-to-door solicitors and peddlers in Indiantown are subject to the Florida Home Solicitation Sales Act (Fla. Stat.

Outdoor Lighting

Light Trespass: Outdoor lighting in the Village of Indiantown is regulated under the adopted Martin County Ch. 33 zoning standards and LDR Ch.

Permit Requirements

Renovation Permits: Most home renovations in Indiantown require a Village building permit, including roof replacement, electrical work, plumbing repairs over a basic threshold, structural changes, additions, and demolitions. Cosmetic interior work (paint, flooring) generally does not require a permit..

Also covered: Fence Permits (moderate), Shed & Outbuilding Permits (moderate), Deck & Patio Permits (moderate). See the full permit requirements guide for Indiantown for details.

Rental Property Rules

Rental Registration: The Village of Indiantown does not maintain a separate long-term rental registration program. Long-term residential rentals are governed by Fla.

Also covered: Rent Control (permissive). See the full rental property rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Drone Rules

Recreational Drones: Recreational drone operation in Indiantown is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 / 49 USC 44809 (recreational rule) and Florida Statute 934.50 (privacy). Florida Statute 330.41 (the Drone Preemption Act) prohibits local governments from regulating drone use beyond limited exceptions..

Also covered: Commercial Drones (moderate). See the full drone rules guide for Indiantown for details.

Code Violation Reporting

Common Violations: The most common Code Compliance issues in Indiantown are overgrown vegetation (Sec. 67.201.A - 18-inch limit), abandoned/inoperable vehicles (Martin Co.

Also covered: How to Report (permissive). See the full code violation reporting guide for Indiantown for details.

Cannabis Regulations

Home Cultivation: Recreational and personal home cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in Florida. Only Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) licensed by the Office of Medical Marijuana Use may cultivate cannabis under Fla.

Also covered: Dispensary Zoning (moderate). See the full cannabis regulations guide for Indiantown for details.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors

Food Truck Permits: Mobile food vendors in Indiantown must hold a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Hotels and Restaurants Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle (MFDV) license under Fla. Stat.

Noise from Specific Sources

Generator Noise: Portable and standby generator noise in Indiantown is subject to the adopted Martin County Code Sec. 67.305 noise standards.

Also covered: HVAC & Mechanical Noise (moderate). See the full noise from specific sources guide for Indiantown for details.

Curfew Laws

Juvenile Curfew: Indiantown does not maintain its own juvenile curfew ordinance. Florida law provides certain general curfew authorities to local governments under Fla.

Also covered: Park Curfew (permissive). See the full curfew laws guide for Indiantown for details.

Filming & Production

Location Permits: Commercial filming and photography on public property in Indiantown requires coordination with the Village Manager's Office. Film Florida and the Martin County Film Office (under the Office of Tourism) facilitate productions in the area..

What to Do With This Information

This overview covers the big picture, but the details matter. Each ordinance page for Indiantown includes the full text, violation penalties, and frequently asked questions. Use those pages when you need specifics.