5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Indiana.
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Indianapolis requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of public view between collection days under Rev. Code Chapter 881. Carts may be placed at the curb 12 hours before pickup and must be retrieved within 12 hours after.
Property blight in Marion County is addressed by DBNS Code Enforcement and the Indianapolis Land Bank under Unigov. Vacant property registration required for non-owner-occupied properties vacant 90+ days. DBNS enforces compliance countywide.
Indianapolis enforces vacant lot maintenance under Rev. Code Chapter 531 (Nuisances) and Chapter 575 (Weeds). Grass over 9 inches is a violation. DBNS may abate and bill owner with lien for non-compliance.
Indianapolis requires property owners to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall under Rev. Code §431-210. 36-inch clear path. Corner lots must clear ramps.
Indianapolis property maintenance code (Rev. Code Ch. 575) applies to garage sales. Items must be removed from public view by sunset. Signs down within 24 hours.
1 cities in Marion County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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