Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Department plays an important role in maintaining Whitestown’s quality of life by investigating municipal code and zoning complaints, actively patrolling the community, and taking action to keep buildings, homes and properties from becoming hazardous to public health, a negative influence on property values, a nuisance, and/or an “eyesore”.
To submit a complaint, please email codeenforcement@whitestown.in.gov or call 317-372-8188.
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Mark Tibbs
Code Enforcement Inspector
317-372-8188
codeenforcement@whitestown.in.gov
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Frequent Code Violations
Tall Weeds or Grass
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of ground within the corporate limits of the town to allow the growth of weeds and grass to exceed eight inches in overall height. The owner or occupant of a lot or parcel of ground shall maintain or arrange for the maintenance of the parcel with regular mowing and clearing of grass and weeds of the property, so that such growth remains below eight inches in overall height.
If you suspect a property is not adequately maintained, contact Code Enforcement to investigate. Please provide the address and issue of concern in your correspondence.
Litter
Every owner, lessee, or occupant of a residential, business, or commercial building shall maintain litter collection and storage areas in a clean condition and ensure that all litter is containerized.
If you suspect a property is not adequately maintained, contact Code Enforcement to investigate. Please provide the address and issue of concern in your correspondence.
Mud and Debris in the Street
No person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall, during construction, landscaping, or other activity, cause any mud, dirt, sand, gravel, stone, or other similar substance to be removed from its property, or from property upon which same is working on behalf of another, and deposited upon any town road or street.
If you suspect a property is not adequately maintained, contact Code Enforcement to investigate. Please provide the address and issue of concern in your correspondence.
Abandoned and Junk Vehicles
It shall be unlawful for any person to store in the open upon public or private property within the corporate limits of Whitestown, any junked, abandoned, wrecked, disassembled, inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicle for a period of three days or more on public property or for a period of 15 days or more on private property.
If you suspect a vehicle is not adequately maintained, contact Code Enforcement to investigate. For vehicles on a public street Code Enforcement will coordinate with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department to address the potential violation. Please provide the nearest address, vehicle description, and issue of concern in your correspondence.
Temporary Signage
Temporary Signs must comply with section 8.7 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Property owners planning to place temporary signs on site will need to obtain a Zoning Review Approval from the Town.
Permitted temporary sign types:
- A-Frame & T-Frame Signs
- Banner Signs
- Flying Banner Signs
- Sign Walkers
- Flags
- Umbrella Signs
- Temporary Residential Subdivision Signs
Prohibited Signs:
- Abandoned signs
- Animated signs
- Balloon signs
- Billboards
- Blinking signs
- Flashing signs
- Inflatable signs
- Intermittent signs
- Manual changeable copy, temporary signs
- Moving signs
- Pole signs
- Pennant banner
- Reflective signs
- Rotating signs
- Scrolling signs
- Signs attached to or painted on trees or natural features
- Signs within the right-of-way
- Sings installed, attached to, or painted on fences
- Signs or sign support structures obstructing a means of egress, including any fire escape, window, door opening, stairway, exit, walkway, any utility access or fire department connection
- Signs interfering with any opening required for ventilation
- Signs resembling traffic control devices
- Signs with exposed raceways
- Snipe or bandit signs
- Unlawful vehicle signs
If you suspect a temporary sign is not compliant with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), contact Code Enforcement to investigate. Please provide the address where the sign is located and the issue of concern in your correspondence.
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