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Address Information
How do I obtain a new address for a piece of property that currently has no address?
Doug Lynch
327-5406
Adult Entertainment Report
How do I obtain a copy of the Adult Entertainment Report?
Bob Wilch
327-5115
Aerial Photographs
How do I obtain aerial photocopies of Marion County?
Gina Bush Hayes or Alice Gatewood
327-4122
327-5140
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How do I obtain the most recent aerials for Marion County and the rest of the state?
State Land Office
Room W160
402 W. Washington
232-0747
Apartment Construction
How do I obtain a map showing apartment complexes built in Marion County from 1964-1992?
Bob Wilch
327-5115
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How do I obtain information regarding apartment complexes built in Marion County from 1992 to present?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Barrett Law
How do I obtain information regarding the Barrett Law processs?
Barrett Law Office
327-8314
Bicycle Trails
How do I obtain information on bicycle trails in Indianapolis?
Ray Irvin or
Mike Dearing
327-7431
327-5139
Bids and Quotes
How do I find information on the procurement of goods, services, public works construction, and the disposal of fixed assets?
Purchasing Division
327-4900
Brownfields (
Possible Polluted Areas
)
How do I obtain information regarding potential brownfields in Marion County?
Chris Harrell
327-5845
Building Codes and Building Inspections
How do I obtain information regarding building codes in Marion County? Who do I contact to have a building inspected?
Steve Kerzan
327-5550
Building Permits
How do I obtain information regarding the number of building permits that have been issued in a given period of time?
Andy Swenson
327-5132
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How do I obtain permits for new construction?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Building Plans
How do I obtain detailed building plans for a specific building?
Answer-Contact the building's architect or owner
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Bus Routes
How do I obtain information regarding bus routes and times?
www.indygo.net
Indy Go
635-3344
Canal or Lower Canal
How do I obtain information regarding the Canal in the downtown area?
Stephanie Quick
327-3701
Census Information
How do I obtain census information for Marion County and elsewhere in Indiana?
www.census.gov
Andy Swenson
327-5132
Circle Centre Mall
How do I obtain information regarding the development of the Circle Centre Mall?
Evert Hauser
327-5881
City Limits
(
Old Map
)
How do I obtain a map showing pre-UniGov city limits?
Bob Wilch
327-5115
City Owned Houses or Lots
How do I find information regarding homes or lots that the city or county owns? Property searches are available for a small fee from
biz.indygov.org
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Marion County Auditor
327-4646
Code Enforcement
I need to report a zoning violation in my neighborhood. Who should I contact?
Mayor's Action Center
327-4622
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There is an unsafe, abandoned building in my neighborhood that is a nuisance. Who should I contact so that it is made safe?
Marion County Health Department
221-2000
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There is an unsafe or unsanitary occupied house in my neighborhood. Who should I contact so that it is made safe and clean?
Marion County Health Department
221-2000
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There is an abandoned vehicle parked on my street. Who do I call to get it removed?
Mayor's Action Center
327-4622
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There is an abandoned vehicle parked on private property on my street. Who do I call to get it removed?
Mayor's Action Center
327-4622
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There is a property in my neighborhood that contains a large quantity of trash. Who should I contact so that the trash is removed?
Marion County Health Department
221-2000
Consolidated Plan
How do I obtain information regarding the Consolidated Plan?
Andy Swenson or Jennifer Fults
327-5132
327-5110
Contractors' Permits
How do I obtain information regarding contractor's licenses, permits for sewer connections, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning?
Division of Compliance
327-4986
Covenants
Who enforces the covenants for my homeowner's association?
Answer- The City does not regulate homeowner associations.
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Crime Watch
I live in the IPD district. How do I begin a crime watch in my neighborhood?
Call IPD Crime Watch Office
327-3781
Crime Watch
I live in the Marion County Sheriff's district. How do I begin a crime watch in my neighborhood?
Crime Prevention
231-8110
Deeds
How do I obtain a plat map or a deed for a particular address?
Recorder's Office - Records Department
327-4016
Development in Neighborhoods
I live in a Center Township neighborhood and would like to know what the Comprehensive Plan recommends.
Bob Wilch or
John Byrnes
327-5115
327-5109
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I live in a township other than Center and would like to know what the Comprehensive Plan recommends for my area.
Gina Bush Hayes
327-4122
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I live in Marion County and would like to know about a new development that is under construction in my neighborhood.
Township Administrator
327-5039
Development Trends
How do I obtain information regarding recent development trends based on the number of building permits issued?
Andy Swenson
327-5132
Downtown Development and Planning
How do I obtain information concerning the plan for downtown Indianapolis or Regional Center?
Bob Wilch or Harold Rominger
327-5115
327-5147
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How do I obtain information regarding new developments in the downtown?
www.indydt.com
Terry Sweeny @ IDI
237-2222
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I want to build a new building downtown. Where do I start the approval process?
Division of Compliance or Current Planning
327-8700
327-5155
Downtown Pedestrian Counts
Are pedestrian counts available for the downtown Indianapolis or Regional Center?
Bob Wilch or Sweson Yang
327-5115
327-5137
Drainage Permits
How do I obtain the proper permits for drainage?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Early Release of Improvement Location Permit
How do I obtain an early release for an Improvement Location Permit?
Current Planning
327-5155
Economic Revitalization Areas
How do I obtain a map of Economic Revitalization Areas in Marion County?
Answer- No map exists. Areas are established on an individual property basis as a part of Tax Abatement cases.
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Encroachment License
Who do I contact to obtain an encroachment license?
Dwight Parrish
327-8464
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Who do I contact to determine if there is a consent of encroachment to allow a public sidewalk to encroach on my property?
Dwight Parrish
327-8464
Enterprise Communities
How do I obtain information regarding the Enterprise Communities Project?
Jim Naremore
327-3766
Enterprise Zone or Urban Enterprise Zone
How do I obtain information regarding the Enterprise Zone?
Pamela King
974-4420
Facade Grant Program
How would a commercial business owner obtain assistance for façade improvements?
Yvette Bennett
327-5852
Fire District Map
How do I obtain a map showing the boundaries of the Indianapolis Fire Department Service District?
IFD Records Management Services
327-8674
Flood Plain
How do I determine if I live in a flood plain?
State of Indiana, DNR, Division of Water
232-4160
Fort Harrison Reuse
How do I obtain information regarding the reuse of Fort Harrison?
Fort Harrison Reuse Authority
377-3400
Historic Buildings or Historic Districts
Is my building historic? Do I live in an historic district?
Meg Purnsley
327-4408
Homeowner's Associations (
Different from Neighborhood Associations
)
Is there a map showing all of the homeowner's associations in Marion County?
Answer-No map exists. The City does not regulate homeowner associations.
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How do I obtain information regarding the covenants for my homeowner's association?
Answer - Homeowners should consult their property deed.
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Who enforces the covenants for my homeowner's association?
Answer- The particular homeowner's association where the property is located. The City does not enforce the covenants.
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Housing Starts and Losses
How do I obtain information regarding housing starts and losses in Marion County?
Andy Swenson
327-5132
Improvement Location Permit
How do I obtain an improvement location permit for a development that I am proposing to build?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Liquor License
How do I determine which registered schools, churches, and neighborhood organizations are near a site of a proposed liquor license?
Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch
327-5132
327-5115
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How do I obtain information regarding a specific Alcoholic Beverage Commission hearing?
Indiana State Excise Police, Alcoholic and Tobacco Commission
234-2089
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Who should I contact for a zoning review for a liquor license location?
Onna Owens
327-5024
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I have an address for the location of a new beer and wine license, and I need a statement identifying the subdivision where it is located. Who should I contact?
Carole Wilburn or Bob Wilch
327-5161
327-5115
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
I need to talk to a representative of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Who should I contact?
Mike Dearing
327-5139
Names of Property Owners
I am filing a rezoning or variance and need to notify property owners within a certain distance from my property. Where do I obtain their names?
Township Assessor's Office
Various
Naval Air Warfare Center
How do I obtain information regarding the reuse of the Naval Air Warfare Center?
Chris Harrell
327-5845
Neighborhood Organizations
How do I start a new neighborhood organization?
Neighborhood Resource Center
920-0330
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How do I register my neighborhood organization so that we can receive information regarding zoning cases in our area?
Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch
327-5132
327-5115
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How do I obtain mailing labels for Marion County neighborhood organizations?
Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch
327-5132
327-5115
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I would like to see a map of all the registered neighborhood organizations in Marion County. Who should I contact?
Answer-Maps are available online at
http://imaps.indygov.org/regorgs
.
Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch
327-5132
327-5115
Neighborhood Plans
How do I obtain information regarding a neighborhood plan?
Bob Wilch or John Byrnes
327-5115
327-5109
Neighborhood Signs
How do I obtain information regarding the placement of small, lightpole signs that identify my neighborhood?
IPL
Bill Dodds
John Haarlow
261-8475
261-8604
Pavement Markings
Who do I contact regarding pavement markings?
Eric Jackson
327-2933
People Mover (Clarian)
I would like some information regarding the Clarian people mover between Methodist Hospital and the IU Medical Center.
Denise Monday (Clarian)
962-8750
Plat Maps
How do I obtain a plat map or a deed for a particular address?
Recorder's Office - Records Department
327-4016
Police District Map
How do I obtain a map showing the boundaries of the Indianapolis Police Department?
IPD Office of Information Management
327-3555
Population
How do I obtain information regarding the population (past, present, and future) of portions of Marion County?
Andy Swenson
327-5132
Railroads
What is the future of a railroad line in my neighborhood?
Steve Cunningham
327-5403
Railroad Crossings
How do I obtain more information regarding railroad crossings in Marion County?
Sherry Powell
327-8480
Redevelopment Areas
Is my property in a redevelopment area?
Stephanie Quick
327-3701
Regional Transportation Planning
Whom do I contact regarding transportation planning for the region?
Mike Dearing
327-5139
Registered Schools and Churches
How do I register my school or church to receive information regarding liquor license hearings in Marion county?
Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch
327-5132
327-5115
Septic Systems
Would anyone have a map showing me the location of my septic system?
Answer-If the house was built after 1956, Health and Hospital will probably have a plan.
Marion County Health Department, Hazardous Materials Management/ Water Quality
221-2266
Sewer Information
How do I obtain information regarding a sewer project?
Pegg Warnick
327-8314
Signs
How do I obtain information regarding the types of signs that are legal in Marion County?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Snow Routes
How do I obtain information regarding snow routes in Marion County?
Flo Hughes
327-2958
Street Engineering Plans
How do I obtain information regarding how a new street will look when complete?
Margie Smith-Simmons
327-4669
Street Functional Classifications
How do I obtain information regarding how my street is classified? Is it a thoroughfare or is it a local street?
Kevin Mayfield
327-5135
Street Improvements
Will a certain street be improved in the future?
Mike Dearing
327-5139
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How do I obtain information regarding street work that is occurring in my area?
Margie Smith-Simmons
327-4669
Street Lights
Who can answer questions regarding street lights in my neighborhood?
Sherry Powell
327-8480
Street Locations or Street Names
How do I locate a street that has been recently built in Marion County? How are streets named?
Doug Lynch
327-5406
Street Ownership
Who owns the street in front of my house? Does the City own it, or is it privately owned?
Sherry Powell
327-8480
Street right-of-Way Information
How do I obtain information regarding where the street right-of-way is located in relation to my property?
Surveyor's Office or Township Assessor's Office
327-4150
Various
Street Signs
How do I obtain information regarding the
replacement
of street signs?
Note - New street signs are the responsibility of the developer.
Bob Coolman
327-2928
Subdivision Locations
How do I obtain a map showing subdivisions developed in Marion County between 1957 and 1990?
Bob Wilch
327-5115
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How do I obtain information regarding subdivisions developed in Marion County from 1990 to the present time?
Doug Lynch
327-5406
Subdivision Performance Bond
I am a subdivision developer and have a question regarding the performance bond I am required to maintain in compliance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Who do I call?
Linda Ahlbrand
327-4968
Tax Abatement
How do I find out more about how tax abatement is administered in Marion County?
Amber Ross
327-5402
Tax Districts or Tax Increment Financing
What is the tax district where my property is located? Is my property in a Tax Increment Financing District?
Township Assessor's Office
Various
Thoroughfare Plan
Whom do I contact regarding the Thoroughfare Plan?
Kevin Mayfield
327-5135
Traffic Counts
How do I obtain current vehicle traffic counts?
Kevin Mayfield
327-5135
Traffic Lights and Stop Signs
How do I obtain information regarding the installation of traffic signals or stop signs at a particular intersection?
Lenny Addair
327-2935
Transit Planning
Whom do I contact regarding the transit planning?
Phil Roth
327-5149
Union Station
What is happening with Union Station?
Evert Hauser
327-5881
Vacant Buildings
I am looking for a vacant building because I want to start a new business. Who should I contact?
Answer-Contact the Township Administrator for the townships of interest.
Township Administrator
327-5039
Vacant Land
I am looking for a vacant site because I want to build a new building. Who should I contact?
Answer-Contact a commercial Realtor or MIBOR (956-1912).
MIBOR
956-1912
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How do I obtain information regarding where vacant land is located in Marion County?
Gina Bush Hayes or Alice Gatewood
327-4122
327-5140
Vacation of Streets, Alleys, or Plats
I would like to vacate a street, alley, or plat. Who should I contact to get started?
Current Planning
327-5155
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I would like to know if the street or alley near my house has been vacated. Who should I contact?
Township Assessor's Office
Various
White River Corridor Plan
How do I obtain information regarding the plan for the White River Corridor?
Ray Irvin
327-7431
White River State Park
How do I obtain information regarding White River State Park?
White River State Park Development Commission
233-2434
Wellfield Planning
How do I obtain information regarding wellfield planning in Marion County?
Department of Public Works, Office of Environmental Services
327-2234
Zoning
How do I obtain information regarding a certain zoning category? What is the zoning for my property?
Division of Compliance
327-8700
Zoning Approvals, Special Exceptions, Rezonings, and Variances
How do I obtain information regarding zoning approvals, special exceptions, rezonings, and variances?
Current Planning
327-5155
Zoning Maps
Who do I contact regarding the purchase of zoning maps?
Division of Compliance
327-8700