5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Indiana.
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Indianapolis-Marion County noise ordinance (Chapter 391, Article III) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs others. Amplified sound or music that is plainly audible at 50 feet between 11 PM and 7 AM is prima facie evidence of a violation.
Indianapolis Code Ch. 391 prohibits construction, demolition, alteration, or repair of buildings and excavation between 7 PM and 7 AM except with an emergency permit. Permits for nighttime/emergency work issued by Bureau of License and Permit Services for up to 3 days.
Barking dogs are addressed under Indianapolis Code Chapter 531 (Animals) and the general noise ordinance (Ch. 391). Excessive barking constitutes a public nuisance. Indianapolis Animal Care Services enforces. State law IC §15-20-1 applies for dangerous dog provisions.
Indianapolis/Marion County allows gas and electric leaf blowers. No model-specific ban. Operation subject to Code of Ordinances Chapter 391 noise limits and construction-hour norms.
Indianapolis regulates amplified sound under Rev. Code Ch. 391. Sound permits required for outdoor amplified events on public property. Residential limits apply after 11 PM.
1 cities in Marion County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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