Indiana's STR law sets no state parking standard; parking for short-term rentals in unincorporated Lake County follows the Lake County Zoning Ordinance's residential off-street parking rules, and city/town codes inside incorporated areas. Any restriction cannot effectively ban STRs.
IC 36-1-24 does not address guest parking, so parking is governed by local zoning. In unincorporated Lake County the Lake County Zoning Ordinance's residential off-street parking standards apply to a dwelling used as an STR the same as to any residence. A unit may regulate on-street and driveway parking, but under IC 36-1-24-9 it may not use zoning 'in a manner that is intended or has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting short term rentals.' Municipalities such as Gary, Hammond, and Crown Point set their own on-street and overnight parking rules that apply to STR guests.
Parking violations are handled as ordinance/traffic violations by the applicable city, town, or county — typically fines or towing under local parking codes.
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Lake County, IN
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