Fishers, IN Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Who's responsible
- Business owner/occupant
- Covers
- Litter, goods, boxes, merchandise
- Enforcement
- Fishers Police Department
- Fine authority
- § 36.08 civil penalty
Summary
Fishers requires business owners to keep the sidewalk and gutter in front of their property clear of litter, goods, and merchandise, backed by a police-issued fine.
Persons owning or occupying a place of business shall keep the sidewalk and gutters in front of their premises free of litter, goods, wares, merchandise, boxes and obstructions of all lands of whatever nature.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Section 93.05 of the Fishers City Code puts the duty on the person owning or occupying a place of business to keep the sidewalk and gutter fronting their premises free of litter, goods, wares, merchandise, boxes, and obstructions of any kind. The Fishers Police Department can cite violators under the chapter's penalty section, § 93.99, and unpaid fines can be pursued by the City Attorney's office in Fishers City Court.
Violations & Fines
Citations go to the city's Ordinance Violations Bureau with a fine set under § 36.08; unresolved citations can be escalated to Fishers City Court by the City Attorney's office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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