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Department of Metropolitan Development, City of Indianapolis
Division of Planning


Frequently Asked Questions

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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. -- --
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. 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " There is an abandoned vehicle parked on my street. Who do I call to get it removed? Mayor's Action Center 327-4622
" " 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
" " 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. -- --
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
" " 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
" " 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
" " How do I obtain information regarding new developments in the downtown? www.indydt.com Terry Sweeny @ IDI 237-2222
" " 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. -- --
Encroachment License Who do I contact to obtain an encroachment license? Dwight Parrish 327-8464
" " 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. -- --
" " How do I obtain information regarding the covenants for my homeowner's association? Answer - Homeowners should consult their property deed. -- --
" " 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. -- --
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
" " How do I obtain information regarding a specific Alcoholic Beverage Commission hearing? Indiana State Excise Police, Alcoholic and Tobacco Commission 234-2089
" " Who should I contact for a zoning review for a  liquor license location? Onna Owens 327-5024
" " 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
" " 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
" " How do I obtain mailing labels for Marion County neighborhood organizations? Andy Swenson or Bob Wilch 327-5132
327-5115
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
 
 

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