8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Indiana.
Verified from official government sources
Indianapolis-Marion County caps weeds and grass at 9 inches under Rev. Code Ch. 575 (Weed Control). Notice issued with 5-day correction before city mowing and lien.
Indianapolis protects street trees under Rev. Code Ch. 905. Permit required from DPW Urban Forestry for any work on trees in the public right-of-way. Private yard trees unregulated.
Tree removal in Indianapolis governed by the Zoning Ordinance and Public Works requirements. Street trees require a permit from Indianapolis DPW. The city has a Tree Care and Preservation Ordinance for certain areas. Contact Indianapolis Urban Forestry for large tree removal.
Indianapolis enforces weed abatement via Rev. Code Ch. 575 and Ch. 531 (nuisance). Noxious weeds and vegetation over 9 inches trigger notice and city-contracted mowing.
Marion County water is supplied by Citizens Water (Veolia). No mandatory outdoor watering restrictions apply in normal conditions. Voluntary conservation is requested during declared drought emergencies. Indianapolis-Marion County has a plentiful water supply from the White River and groundwater.
Indiana has no restriction on rainwater harvesting. Indianapolis encourages rain barrels through DPW's CleanStream program with periodic rebates. Potable use needs plumbing permit.
Marion County has no native plant ordinance. The city-county encourages native plantings through the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful program and Indianapolis Parks initiatives. No residential mandate exists.
Marion County permits artificial turf in residential yards without a specific permit. The Consolidated Zoning Ordinance does not restrict synthetic lawns in front yards. HOAs may impose restrictions. Drainage must comply with stormwater rules.
1 cities in Marion County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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