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Under the transition-adopted Martin County Code Sec. 67.305, construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work in the Village of Indiantown is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Variances under Sec. 67.308 are required for work outside that window.

Habitual barking and animal noise are addressed under Martin County Code Ch. 9 (Animals) and Ch. 67, Art. 10 (Noise) as applied to Indiantown through the Transition Code. Animal noise that disturbs the peace of persons of ordinary sensibilities is a nuisance.

The Village of Indiantown (incorporated Dec. 31, 2017) enforces noise through its Transition Code, which adopts Martin County Code Ch. 67, Art. 10 (Sec. 67.301-67.308). Section 67.305 prohibits loud and unnecessary noise and restricts construction-type noise to 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. countywide.

Amplified music, loudspeakers, and sound trucks are regulated by Martin County Code Ch. 67, Art. 10 (Noise) as applied to Indiantown via the Transition Code. Sec. 67.305 prohibits sound from radio, instruments, or amplifiers that is plainly audible at adjoining properties at unreasonable hours.

The Village of Indiantown has no separate leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to the adopted Martin County Code Sec. 67.305 noise rules and the 7 a.m.-9 p.m. construction-type window for noise-producing equipment.

Industrial noise in the Village of Indiantown is regulated under the adopted Martin County Code Ch. 67, Art. 10 (Sec. 67.305) and Indiantown LDR Ch. 3, Div. 2 buffer requirements between industrial and residential zoning districts.

Short-term vacation rentals (under 30 days) in Indiantown require a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) vacation rental license under Fla. Stat. ch. 509, plus a Martin County local business tax receipt. Indiantown has no separate STR registration ordinance.

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%.

Short-term rentals in Indiantown remain subject to the adopted Martin County Code Ch. 67, Art. 10 (Noise) and Sec. 67.305 quiet-hour rules. The Village retains enforcement authority over noise, nuisance, and parking even though it cannot prohibit STRs outright.

Vacation rental occupancy in Indiantown is governed by Florida DBPR licensing rules under Fla. Stat. ch. 509 and the Florida Building Code minimum room standards. Fla. Stat. 509.032(7) preempts most local STR occupancy caps.

Recreational fires - backyard fire pits, campfires, and chimineas - are allowed in Indiantown without a permit under Martin County Fire Rescue's Open Burn Guidelines and NFPA 1. Fires must be no more than 3 feet in diameter, contain no more than 1 cubic yard of fuel, and be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material.

Fireworks in Indiantown are governed by Florida Statutes Ch. 791 and Martin County Code Ch. 79, Art. 6 (Sec. 79.221+). Consumer fireworks are legal without a permit only on three holidays - Jan. 1, July 4, and Dec. 31 - per Fla. Stat. 791.08. Public displays require a Fire Prevention permit.

Yard-waste and open-pile burning in Indiantown is regulated by Martin County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service under Martin Co. Code Ch. 79, NFPA 1 Ch. 10, and Fla. Stat. ch. 590. Burning is only permitted when the Fire Danger Index is low or moderate and may require a state authorization.

Smoke alarms are required in every Indiantown dwelling under the Florida Building Code (FBC R314) and Fla. Stat. 553.883. New construction requires hardwired, interconnected alarms with battery backup; existing homes must have working alarms in each sleeping area, outside sleeping areas, and on each level.

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.

Commercial vehicles - trucks over 10,000 lbs GVW, semi-tractors, trailers, dump trucks, and similar heavy vehicles - are prohibited from being stored in residential zoning districts under Indiantown LDR Sec. 3-4.11. Service trucks under 10,000 lbs used by residents are typically allowed in the driveway.

Driveways in the Village of Indiantown must be paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or other approved hard surface and must meet width, setback, and apron standards under Indiantown LDR Sec. 3-4.11 (Parking, Loading and Driveways).

Abandoned, junked, or inoperable vehicles in the Village of Indiantown are regulated through the adopted Martin County Code Ch. 115 (Motor Vehicles & Traffic). Inoperable vehicles may not remain on private residential property longer than 5 days unless stored in an enclosed structure or zoned salvage yard.

Residential pool barriers in Indiantown must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515) and the Florida Building Code. Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no gaps greater than 4 inches and a maximum 2-inch ground clearance. Gate latches must be at least 54 inches above grade.

A fence permit from the Village of Indiantown Building Division is required for all new fences and walls. Applications must include a current property survey showing all existing structures, the proposed fence location, and setback measurements from property lines.

Fence heights in the Village of Indiantown are governed by Land Development Regulations Sec. 3-4.7 (Fences, Walls and Hedges). Residential rear and side-yard fences are generally limited to 6 feet, and front-yard fences to 4 feet, measured from grade.

Florida common law and the Indiantown LDR Sec. 3-4.7 govern boundary fences between neighbors. There is no statutory cost-sharing requirement; fence ownership and maintenance default to the party who built and owns the fence.

Under Indiantown LDR Sec. 3-4.7, residential fences may be wood, vinyl, masonry, ornamental metal, or chain link. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fencing are restricted to agricultural and industrial districts.

Chickens, goats, and other livestock are permitted on lots zoned Agriculture (AG) or Rural Estate within the Village of Indiantown, but prohibited in standard single-family residential zoning districts under the Indiantown LDR Ch. 3 (Zoning Districts) use tables.

Dogs in the Village of Indiantown must be restrained by a leash, chain, or other similar device whenever off the owner's property, under Martin County Code Sec. 9.90 (adopted by Indiantown through the Transition Code). Working and hunting dogs under direct voice command of the owner are exempt.

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. Stat. 372.667.

Beekeeping in the Village of Indiantown is broadly permitted under Florida Statute 586.10 (the 2016 Beekeeping Act), which preempts local prohibitions and most local regulation of registered apiaries. Beekeepers must register with the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS).

Possession of exotic and dangerous wildlife in Indiantown is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under Fla. Stat. 379.372 and Florida Administrative Code 68A-6. Class I (lions, tigers, bears, large primates) and Burmese pythons are prohibited as personal pets.

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. No irrigation 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tree removal on established single-family residential lots in Indiantown is generally not regulated unless the trees are in a preservation area, required landscape buffer, or county/Village right-of-way. Mangroves (rare in Indiantown but present on St. Lucie Canal shorelines) are regulated by FL DEP.

Excessive vegetation in the Village of Indiantown is enforced under the adopted Martin County Code Sec. 67.201.A, which declares weeds, undergrowth, or other plant life over 18 inches a public nuisance.

Weeds, underbrush, and other nuisance vegetation in the Village of Indiantown are regulated under Martin County Code Sec. 67.201.A (adopted via Transition Code), which sets an 18-inch height limit on private property.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) is encouraged in Indiantown and protected by Florida Statute 373.185, which prohibits HOAs and local governments from preventing residents from using FFL principles. The Village's LDR adopts native-plant standards in landscape design.

Home-based businesses in Indiantown may not display exterior business signs identifying the business under Indiantown LDR Ch. 3 home-occupation standards and Fla. Stat. 559.955.

Home-based businesses in the Village of Indiantown are regulated under the Indiantown LDR Ch. 3 home-occupation provisions and Fla. Stat. 559.955 (the 2021 Home-Based Business Act), which preempts most local restrictions on home occupations.

A Village of Indiantown Building Division permit is required for any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installation, plus a separate barrier permit. Application requires a sealed survey, structural plans, and pool-safety barrier details meeting Fla. Stat. ch. 515.

Pool barriers in Indiantown must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515) and the Florida Building Code. Minimum 48 inches high, max 4-inch openings, max 2-inch ground gap, and gate latches at least 54 inches above grade.

Beyond the barrier, residential pools in Indiantown must comply with anti-entrapment drain rules (FBC and federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act) and require a Pool Safety Barrier Affidavit before final certificate of completion.

Hot tubs and spas in Indiantown require a Village building permit and electrical permit. Per Fla. Stat. ch. 515, hot tubs may comply with the barrier requirement by using a code-rated safety cover (ASTM F1346) instead of a perimeter fence.

Above-ground pools in the Village of Indiantown require a Village building permit just like in-ground pools. Above-ground pools 24 inches or deeper that hold more than 1,000 gallons must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515).

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. 3-4 accessory-structure setbacks and the Florida Building Code wind load.

Carports in Indiantown require a Village building permit under the same Shed/Garage/Carport Application process. Detached carports must meet zoning district setbacks (LDR Ch. 3) and the Florida Building Code wind requirements.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Indiantown are governed by the Indiantown LDR Ch. 3, with state-mandated zoning under Fla. Stat. 163.31771. ADUs are typically permitted on lots in single-family residential districts subject to size, location, and design standards.

Stormwater in Indiantown is managed under the adopted Martin County Stormwater Standards and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Environmental Resource Permit program under Fla. Stat. ch. 373. New development must provide on-site treatment and attenuation to pre-development discharge rates.

Mangroves along the St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie River, and Lake Okeechobee shoreline in Indiantown are protected under the Florida Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (Fla. Stat. 403.9321-9333). Most trimming and all removal requires authorization from Florida DEP.

Most of Indiantown lies in FEMA Flood Zone X (minimal flood hazard), but areas along the St. Lucie Canal, C-44 Canal, and around Lake Okeechobee are in Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zone AE). The Village enforces Martin County's Floodplain Management Ordinance requiring BFE + 1 foot freeboard.

Boat docks on the St. Lucie Canal (C-44) and St. Lucie River in Indiantown require a Florida DEP Environmental Resource Permit (or qualifying exemption under Fla. Stat. 403.813(1)(b)), plus US Army Corps of Engineers authorization. Small private docks under 500 sq ft generally qualify for a state exemption.

Site grading and drainage in Indiantown must comply with the adopted Martin County Stormwater Standards, including swale maintenance, lot-line drainage to public systems, and prohibition of redirecting runoff onto neighbors.

Construction sites in Indiantown must implement erosion and sediment controls under the adopted Martin County Stormwater Standards and the SFWMD Best Management Practices. Silt fences, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances are typically required.

Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) dispensary zoning in Indiantown is constrained by Fla. Stat. 381.986(8)(b), which requires the Village to either ban dispensaries entirely or zone them under the same rules as pharmacies.

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. Stat. 381.986. Qualified patients may not grow plants at home.

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.

Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal installations on Indiantown homes require a Village building permit and an electrical permit. Solar installations must comply with the Florida Building Code, NEC Art. 690, and wind-load standards (Vult ~150 mph).

Political signs in the Village of Indiantown are subject to the LDR Sec. 3-4 sign regulations, but - per Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) - content-based time-of-display restrictions are unenforceable. Indiantown applies general size and location standards.

Garage sale signs in the Village of Indiantown may be placed on private property with owner consent during the sale period and must be removed at the end. Signs in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on street trees are prohibited and subject to summary removal.

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.

Indiantown enforces nuisance and property-maintenance standards through the adopted Martin County Ch. 67 (Environmental Control) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) where applicable, with primary local jurisdiction under the Village's Code Compliance Division.

Vacant lots in Indiantown must be maintained under Martin County Code Sec. 67.201 (adopted via Transition Code), with vegetation kept under 18 inches, debris and dumping prohibited, and stagnant water managed for mosquito control.

Outdoor lighting in the Village of Indiantown is regulated under the adopted Martin County Ch. 33 zoning standards and LDR Ch. 4. Fixtures must be shielded, directed downward, and limited to prevent light trespass onto neighboring properties.

The Village of Indiantown does not maintain a separate long-term rental registration program. Long-term residential rentals are governed by Fla. Stat. ch. 83 (Landlord and Tenant) and the Florida Building Code minimum housing standards.

Rent control is prohibited in Indiantown under Florida Statute 166.043 except where the local commission finds a 'housing emergency so grave as to constitute a serious menace to the general public.' Since 1977, no Florida municipality has successfully enacted rent control.

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.

Bulk items (couches, mattresses, appliances) in Indiantown are picked up by appointment with Waste Management. Household hazardous waste must be taken to the Martin County Hazardous Waste Facility at the Tropical Farms Transfer Station.

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.

Commercial drone operations in Indiantown require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Florida Statute 330.41 preempts local commercial drone regulation; Indiantown cannot require separate operator permits or fees.

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. ch. 509, plus a Martin County business tax receipt. Local zoning regulation is preempted under Fla. Stat. 509.102.

Door-to-door solicitors and peddlers in Indiantown are subject to the Florida Home Solicitation Sales Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 501, Part I) and Martin County's transient merchant rules adopted through the Transition Code. A Florida business tax receipt is required.

Indiantown does not maintain its own juvenile curfew ordinance. Florida law provides certain general curfew authorities to local governments under Fla. Stat. 877.20-877.25 (Juvenile Justice Act), but Indiantown defers to MCSO enforcement of trespass, loitering, and parental-responsibility laws.

Village and Martin County parks in Indiantown - including Big Mound Park, Indianwood Memorial Park, and Timer Powers Park - typically close from sunset (or 10 p.m. for lit facilities) to sunrise. Entering a closed park is trespass.

Building setbacks in the Village of Indiantown are established by zoning district under Indiantown LDR Ch. 3, Div. 2 (Zoning Districts). Typical single-family residential setbacks are 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, and 20 ft rear, with variations by district.

Maximum lot coverage in Indiantown is set by zoning district under the LDR Ch. 3 dimensional standards. Typical single-family residential lot coverage limits are 35-45% (building footprint), with higher caps in commercial and multi-family districts.

Maximum building heights in the Village of Indiantown are set by zoning district under LDR Ch. 3, Div. 2. Single-family residential districts typically cap height at 35 feet; certain commercial and mixed-use districts allow up to 45-50 feet.

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.

Tree removal on established single-family residential lots in Indiantown is generally exempt from permitting unless the tree is in a preservation area, required landscape buffer, easement, or Village/County right-of-way.

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.

Residential garage sales in Indiantown are typically limited to 2-3 per calendar year per residence under the adopted Martin County code, each lasting no more than 3 consecutive days, to prevent home-based retail operations.

Homeowner associations in Indiantown subdivisions (such as Indianwood, Cypress Cove) are governed by Florida Statute Ch. 720 (HOA Act). HOAs enforce CCRs through fines, suspension of privileges, and civil action - but cannot enforce ordinances reserved to the Village.

Architectural review by HOAs in Indiantown subdivisions (such as Indianwood, Cypress Cove) is governed by Florida Statute 720.3035, which requires CCRs and architectural guidelines to be in writing, applied consistently, and not arbitrary or unreasonable.

Indiantown is in a Florida Building Code wind-borne debris region with Ultimate design wind speeds of approximately 150 mph (Vult). All new home glazed openings must be protected by impact-rated glass or approved hurricane shutters bearing a Florida Product Approval.

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.

After a declared hurricane or tropical storm, the Village of Indiantown follows Martin County's debris management plan and the Hurricane and Tropical Storm Recovery Permitting Guide. Emergency repairs and debris removal proceed under expedited procedures; substantial repairs require building permits.

In Indiantown's mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas (along the St. Lucie Canal and parts of Lake Okeechobee shoreline), the lowest finished floor of new construction or substantial improvements must be at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation under the adopted Martin County LDR Art. 4, Div. 10.

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.

Portable and standby generator noise in Indiantown is subject to the adopted Martin County Code Sec. 67.305 noise standards. During a declared emergency (hurricane, tornado, power outage), generator use is exempt from time-based restrictions.

Residential and commercial HVAC equipment in Indiantown is subject to the adopted Martin County Sec. 67.305 noise rules. Air conditioning units must not produce noise 'plainly audible' at neighboring property lines beyond normal residential limits.

The most common Code Compliance issues in Indiantown are overgrown vegetation (Sec. 67.201.A - 18-inch limit), abandoned/inoperable vehicles (Martin Co. Ch. 115 - 5-day limit), unpermitted structures, and trash bin storage.

Code Compliance complaints in the Village of Indiantown are filed with the Village Code Compliance Division at (772) 597-9900 or through the Village website. Anonymous complaints are accepted; the Village uses a Special Magistrate process for enforcement.

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.

All fences in the Village of Indiantown require a Village building permit. Applications are submitted to the Indiantown Building Division (772-597-8281) with a sealed property survey showing the proposed fence location and setback measurements.

Sheds, garages, and carports in Indiantown require a Village building permit under the Indiantown Shed/Garage/Carport Application (revised 1/31/2023). Pre-manufactured units must include Florida Product Approval and engineered anchoring.

Decks and patios in the Village of Indiantown require a Village building permit when over 30 inches above grade, attached to the principal structure, or covered. Concrete slab-on-grade patios under 30 inches typically require a permit only if they affect drainage.