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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.
Aircraft noise regulation is preempted by federal law under the Federal Aviation Act and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act. Florida cities and counties cannot regulate flight operations, altitudes, or in-air noise. Florida statutes recognize this exclusive federal jurisdiction over navigable airspace.
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.
Florida regulates propane (LP-gas) storage, transport, and installation uniformly under Chapter 527 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, preempting inconsistent local rules.
The Florida Forest Service has statewide jurisdiction over wildfire prevention and suppression on non-municipal land under Chapter 590, Florida Statutes.
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.
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.
Florida law protects condo unit owners' rights to install EV charging stations and incorporates statewide accessibility requirements through the Florida Building Code.
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.
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.
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.
Florida Statute 553.73 makes the Florida Building Code the single, uniform construction standard for all permanent dwellings statewide, including tiny homes, preempting cities from setting different structural, fire, or life-safety construction requirements.
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.
Florida's Cottage Food Operations Act preempts local regulation, allowing home production of non-potentially hazardous foods up to a statewide gross sales limit.
Florida regulates family and large family child care homes uniformly under Chapter 402, setting capacity limits, training, and inspection requirements applicable statewide.
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.
Florida regulates construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line through state permits, with uniform standards administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section 163.045 expressly applies regardless of any local heritage, specimen, or champion tree designation, preempting protective ordinances when an arborist documents danger.
Florida law prohibits local governments from requiring replacement plantings or mitigation when a residential tree is removed under documented danger conditions.
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.
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.
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.3085, unpaid assessments become a lien on a parcel, and the homeowners' association may foreclose like a mortgage. Before recording the lien the association must send a 45-day written notice by certified and first-class mail, and a second 45-day notice is required before foreclosure can begin.
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.303(2), Florida HOA board meetings must be open to members with notice posted at least 48 hours ahead. Section 720.306 governs member meetings and elections, § 720.303(4)-(5) gives members the right to inspect official records within 10 business days, and HB 1203 added website transparency rules for larger associations.
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.305, a Florida HOA may fine up to $100 per violation and $1,000 in the aggregate unless the governing documents allow more. The association must give at least 14 days' written notice and a hearing before a committee of at least three members, who must approve the fine by majority vote.
Florida law overrides HOA covenants on several fronts: Fla. Stat. § 163.04 voids any deed restriction prohibiting solar collectors, § 720.304(2) protects display of the U.S. flag, and HB 1203 protects vegetable gardens and other items not visible from the frontage. Section 604.71 separately bars cities and counties from regulating residential vegetable gardens.
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.
Florida Statute 379.2431 and the Marine Turtle Protection Act require coastal property lighting to avoid illuminating nesting beaches during sea turtle nesting season. The rule applies statewide to oceanfront and beach-visible properties regardless of local sky ordinances and is enforced by FWC.
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.
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.
Fla. Stat. § 83.56 requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate for nonpayment, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays from the count. For lease violations, the landlord serves a 7-day notice to cure (or a 7-day unconditional notice for repeat or non-curable violations). Only a court may order eviction through Florida's summary procedure.
Fla. Stat. § 83.51 requires landlords to comply with applicable building, housing, and health codes or keep the structure, plumbing, and (for most multi-unit buildings) heat, running water, hot water, and pest control in working order. Tenants enforce these duties through the § 83.56 seven-day written notice to cure before withholding rent or terminating.
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 83 Part II, exclusively defines lawful eviction grounds and procedures statewide, preempting cities from adding just-cause requirements that restrict when a landlord may terminate a tenancy.
Under Fla. Stat. § 83.53, a Florida landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice to enter for repairs and may enter only at reasonable times, defined as between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice is required in an emergency or to preserve the premises, and access may not be used to harass the tenant.
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ch. 83, Part II) has no late-fee statute and no cap on late-rent charges. Late fees are governed entirely by the written lease; if the lease is silent, the landlord cannot charge one. Courts will not enforce fees that are punitive rather than a reasonable estimate of damages.
For a month-to-month tenancy, Fla. Stat. § 83.57 now requires at least 30 days' written notice (raised from 15 days by 2023's SB 102). Breaking a fixed-term lease triggers landlord remedies under § 83.595, including a pre-agreed early-termination fee capped at two months' rent. Servicemembers may terminate early under § 83.682.
Florida has no rent control and no statute that sets a maximum rent increase or a dedicated advance-notice period for raising rent. On a month-to-month tenancy, a new rent takes effect only through the termination/change notice in Fla. Stat. § 83.57, which 2023's SB 102 (ch. 2023-314) lengthened from 15 to 30 days.
Florida places no dollar limit on residential security deposits, but it enforces tight deadlines. If the landlord makes no claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days of move-out. If the landlord intends to keep any part, written certified-mail notice is due within 30 days, and the tenant then has 15 days to object.
Adverse possession in Florida requires 7 years of actual, continued, exclusive possession plus paying all taxes within a year and filing a return with the property appraiser (Fla. Stat. § 95.18). Separately, the 2024 anti-squatter law HB 621 (Fla. Stat. § 82.036) lets owners have a sheriff remove unauthorized occupants within hours, without a lawsuit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida Statute 218.077 prohibits local governments from establishing a minimum wage other than the state or federal rate, preempting city and county living-wage ordinances except for direct local government employees.
Florida Statute 218.077 and 448.110 framework, combined with FS 125.01045 and 166.04151 limits, preempt local mandates requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave or other employment benefits beyond state law.
Florida Statute 509.032(7) and broader employment preemption framework prevent local governments from requiring private employers to follow predictive or fair-scheduling rules beyond state and federal law.
Florida allows permitless concealed carry of firearms by law-abiding adults under FS 790.01 and continues to issue concealed weapon licenses through FS 790.06, with both regimes preempting local concealed-carry restrictions.
Florida Statute 790.33 expressly preempts the entire field of firearm and ammunition regulation to the state, voiding all local ordinances and imposing personal civil penalties on local officials who knowingly enact or enforce conflicting rules.
Florida's open carry ban (FS 790.053) was struck down by the First District Court of Appeal in McDaniels v. State on September 10, 2025. The Florida Attorney General issued guidance on September 15, 2025 instructing law enforcement that the ban is no longer enforceable. Eligible adults may now openly carry firearms statewide.
Florida Statute 790.25(5) allows any law-abiding person 18 or older to possess a concealed firearm in a private vehicle for self-defense, provided the firearm is securely encased or not readily accessible for immediate use, regardless of any concealed-carry license.
Florida Statute 448.095 requires every private employer with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm work authorization for new hires beginning July 1, 2023, with public agencies and contractors subject to broader requirements.
Senate Bill 168 (2019), codified at FS 908.103 and 908.104, prohibits sanctuary policies in Florida and requires every state and local law enforcement agency to use best efforts to support federal immigration enforcement and honor ICE detainer requests.
Florida Statutes 823.14 and 163.3162 restrict local governments from adopting zoning rules that inhibit established farms on agriculturally classified land, preserving agricultural uses against incompatible local regulation.
Florida Statute 823.14, the Florida Right to Farm Act, protects established bona fide farm operations from nuisance suits and local ordinances that would inhibit standard agricultural practices conducted in good faith.
Florida Statute 403.7033 preempts the regulation of disposable plastic bags by local governments, prohibiting cities and counties from enacting bans or fees on retailers pending a legislative review that has not occurred.
Florida Statute 500.90 preempts the regulation of polystyrene products by local governments, blocking cities and counties from banning expanded polystyrene foam food containers, cups, and similar items.
Florida Statute 403.7033 and related law impose a moratorium on enforcement of municipal plastic straw bans, requiring DEP study before any local prohibition can take effect, effectively preempting current ordinances.
Florida Statute 569.101 prohibits the sale or delivery of tobacco and nicotine products to persons under 21, aligning with federal law and applying uniformly statewide with local preemption under FS 386.2125.
Florida Statute 386.2125 preempts local regulation of nicotine products and dispensing devices, blocking cities and counties from banning flavored e-cigarettes, menthol, or other flavored tobacco at the retail level.
Florida Statute 386.2125 expressly preempts the regulation of nicotine products, nicotine dispensing devices, and vape retailing to the state, voiding most municipal ordinances on electronic cigarettes and vape shops.