Hamilton County, IN Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)

Ordinance No. 06-23-2025-A, codified at Section 9-21-16-7, governs the Hamilton County Parking Garage at 225 N. 9th Street in Noblesville. It defines "prohibited conduct" to mean skateboarding, rollerblading, racing, loitering, smoking, and any parkour activity at the garage, along with any conduct that is otherwise criminal or unlawful, or that leaves the garage littered with junk or damages the structure or neighboring property. The ordinance applies to the general public, defined as any person in the county including employees, jurors and visitors. A witness statement or an officer's personal knowledge is sufficient cause to find that loitering or another form of prohibited conduct occurred.

Enforcement runs through the county sheriff's office or the garage superintendent, who may investigate and serve a citation on anyone engaged in prohibited conduct. A cited person has 60 days to pay the fine before Hamilton County can file a civil action in circuit or superior court. A first violation carries a fine of up to $2,500 plus court costs; a second or later violation carries a fine of up to $7,500. Beyond the fine, a violator may be trespassed and ordered to stay away from the parking garage for a period approved by the Board of Commissioners, an officer, or the superintendent. on weekdays and around the clock on weekends, so the loitering ban targets conduct rather than mere presence during open hours.