Ordinances
The Town of Clermont was incorporated in 1903. Decades later, it became an "included town" with the city-county consolidation of Unigov in 1970. This means that all laws of Indianapolis-Marion County now also apply in Clermont. Clermont may still pass its own laws, but they cannot be less restrictive or conflict with those of the county.
Clermont town ordinances
The town began a recodification effort in 2023. At the July 13, 2023, town council meeting, the revised Clermont Municipal Code was introduced. The council will be working on simplifying the code. The public is welcome to view the proposed revised code at https://clermont.municipal.codes/. After the revised code has been adopted, it will be permanently hosted online. Questions may be directed to admin@clermont.in.gov.
Traffic
Note: Penalty is fine portion only. Court costs will increase amounts shown below.
| Code/Section/Chapter | Subject | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6-2-0 | Operating destructive vehicle on street or sidewalk | $75 |
| 6-2-0-1 | Speed over 30 mph Tansel Road north of U.S. 136 | $75 |
| 6-2-0-2 | Speed over 35 mph on other streets | $75 |
| 6-2-1-1 | Speed over 25 mph on urban streets | $75 |
| 6-2-1-2 | Speed over 25 mph in school zone | $75 |
| 6-3-1-0 | Failure to stop at sign or signal | $75 |
| 6-4-2-0 | Driving wrong way on 1-way street | $75 |
| 6-5-1-0 | Parking on travel portion of street | $50 |
| 6-5-2-0 | Specific No Parking Zones Designated | $50 |
| 6-5-3-0 | Not following direction of parking prescribed | $50 |
| 6-5-1.5-0 | Prohibited motor vehicle obstructing sidewalk | $50 |
| 6-5-5-0 | Parking of trailers prohibited: exception | $50 |
| 6-6-1-0 | Improper U-turn | $75 |
| 6-6-3-0 | Driving across sidewalk: curb | $75 |
| 6-6-4-0 | Failure to stop before entering street | $75 |
| 6-6-5-0 | Crossing center line / passing on 2-way street | $75 |
| 6-228-3-0 | Noise: exhaust | $50 |
County ordinances
Search the municipal code of Indianapolis-Marion County for county laws, which also apply in Clermont.
Indianapolis-Marion County code
Signs
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code
- Public Right-Of-Way: This is defined as any traveled way/public easement and can generally not be used as a location for signs other than governmental signs.
- Sign Permits: Sign permits can be obtained at the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services and are required, in general, to erect signs as described in the Revised Code.
- Utility Poles: Other than a governmental agency, at no time is it permitted in Marion County to place signs upon any utility pole (i.e., light poles, traffic signals, street signs).
- Violations: Violations can result in citations, a court appearance, and fines of up to $2,500.
Open Burning
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code
- Enforcement: Violation of this ordinance will result in a warning, ticket, or summons to court. Warnings are often issued to first-time residential violators/violators causing a nuisance to health or businesses.
- Citations: Civil zoning citations in the amount of $50 are issued for continued non-compliance with one of the listed zoning violations.
- Repeat Violations: Failure to comply with the ordinance may result in fines of up to $2,500.
High Weeds and Grass
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code
- High Weeds and Grass: Vegetation over 12 inches in height is considered High Weeds and Grass and is a violation of Chapter 575 of the Revised Code.
- Abatement: A property owner has five days from the date of a Notice of Violation to mow the property in question.
- Notice of Violation: The City is only required to issue one notice of violation per calendar year for High Weeds and Grass.
- Violations: If a property is mowed by the City, the property owner will be billed for that service and will continue to be charged for any necessary future mows made by the City.
Sidewalks
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code
Sidewalk maintenance are the responsibility of the homeowner or business. It is your responsibility to keep the sidewalk in front of your property free of snow, grass, and weeds. It is also your responsibility to keep the curbs clean because leaves and grass will wash down to storm grates and stop the flow of rainwater.