Marion County has no wildfire zone designations. The Unigov consolidated city-county area has minimal wildfire risk as an urbanized Midwest metro. No WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) zones or defensible space requirements apply.
Marion County addresses wildfire risk through hazard zone mapping and defensible space requirements. Properties in designated wildfire hazard areas must maintain cleared zones around structures, typically 30 feet of lean/clean zone and 100 feet of reduced fuel zone. Fire-resistant roofing and siding materials may be required for new construction. Vegetation management includes removing dead plants, trimming tree branches away from structures, and maintaining spacing between shrubs. Ember-resistant vents and enclosed eaves may be required. Local fire departments conduct inspections in high-risk areas.
Defensible space violations: fines $100 to $1,500. Non-compliant construction: required upgrades. Insurance companies may decline coverage in high-risk zones without compliance.
Marion County, IN
Indianapolis/Marion County allows gas and electric leaf blowers. No model-specific ban. Operation subject to Code of Ordinances Chapter 391 noise limits and ...
Marion County, IN
Marion County requires vehicles parked in driveways not to block sidewalks. Parking on unpaved surfaces may be prohibited. Driveway modifications need permits.
Marion County, IN
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR may not park in front yard areas between the facade of a residential dwelling and the right-of-way, unless for activ...
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Vehicles with GVWR over 10,000 lbs (including large RVs) may not be parked in front yard setback areas between the house and the right-of-way in residential ...
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Abandoned vehicles in Indianapolis governed by state law IC §9-22 and local Code Ch. 611. A vehicle left on public property without being moved for 3 days is...
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Indianapolis generally allows overnight on-street parking except in designated zones or during declared snow emergencies. No citywide overnight ban exists. S...
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