Planned Development Ordinances

If you have problems accessing an ordinance, please send an email to [email protected] requesting the specific ordinance and provide details about the errors that occurred.  

Community Programs and Educational Services

The Noblesville Police Department recognizes the importance of providing our community with programs that will help reduce overall crime, minimize the potential of our citizens becoming victimized, and provide general information through educational programs.

Take a few moments to explore some of the programs and education information that the Noblesville Police Department has to offer. 

Specialized Units

In keeping with the mission of the Noblesville Police Department, it is necessary for the organization to have specialized units in order to facilitate all of our the demands that law enforcement is confronted with on a daily basis. Each of these units are staffed with specially trained officers and equipment specific to their mission. The officers who are assigned to these units do so as an additional responsibility to their regular duty assignments.

Seasonal City Services

The Noblesville Street Department provides the following seasonal services free of charge to residents:

Trash & Recycling

Street Trees

The Street Department's Urban Forester plans and conducts maintenance and planting programs within the city's right-of-way. The forester also conducts community education programs and events to inform the public about the proper care of trees and their importance to our community. 

Noblesville Approved Tree Species List

Noblesville Undesirable Tree Species List

City of Noblesville Successful Tree List

City of Noblesville Heritage Tree List 

Tree Maintenance Programs

Under the direction of the urban forester, Street Department crews and private contractors perform maintenance of city street trees. This maintenance includes the removal of dead or damaged limbs, routine pruning, removal of dead trees and inspection of street trees.

Noblesville Street Tree Ordinance

Arboricultural Specifications Manual

Street Tree Planting

The city conducts tree planting using city funds and funding from state and federal grants when available. The planting of street trees may be performed by Street Department crews or private contractors hired by the city. Anyone wishing to plant or request the city plant a street tree in front of their home should contact Urban Forester John Easley for approval of the species and location. Many factors must be taken into consideration when planting trees in the right-of-way. Not only must obstructions above the ground be considered, but also infrastructure below ground and line of sight issues for motorized traffic and pedestrians.

Tree City USA

The City of Noblesville has continued to earn the designation of Tree City USA for the past 32 years. The city has held this designation longer than any other city in Hamilton County.

Earth Day/Arbor Fest

Earth Day/Arbor Fest is an annual event held to celebrate trees and the environment. It includes activities and presentations about trees and nature by the planting and care of trees by our Urban Forester. A big "Thank You" goes out to our Noblesville Tree Board for sponsoring this event. Please contact the Street Department for more details on when this event is held.

Hamilton County Tree Stewards

The Tree Stewards is an educational program for people with an interest in trees who wish to increase their knowledge. The program consists of a series of classes with presentations given by experts in their field. For more information, please contact our Urban Forester.

Customer Education

The Noblesville Utilities Department is committed to educating our customers on how our department works, as well as best practices in the home to reduce issues pertaining to your utilities in the home. Explore our sections below:

Fire Station Locations

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Festival

Friday, July 4, 2025

parade ~ 4 p.m. (Downtown Noblesville)

Presented by Gaylor Electric
Festival ~ 6-10 p.m. (FOREST PARK)

Presented by IDI Composites International
 Fireworks at 10 p.m.

(Federal Hill Commons will offer fireworks viewing with close parking nearby as an alternative to Forest Park)

Since 1997, the Noblesville Fireworks Festival has been bringing families together to celebrate July 4th. The festival is FREE of charge and will offer plenty of activities for kids, teens, and adults; a live band; a variety of great food vendors; and a stunning Fireworks Show to end the evening.

To keep the activities and entertainment free, over $50,000 is needed each year. We would appreciate your support in becoming a donor or sponsor of this year’s Noblesville July 4th festivities.

Many sponsorship opportunities are available at levels ranging from $250 to $15,000. If you have questions or want more information about the event, contact [email protected] or call 317-776-6350.

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VIP TABLES

Forest Park will have a limited VIP section where families and friends can purchase tables for the evening. These tables offer up-close seating to the live music performance, an exceptional view of the fireworks, and a great meeting place to safely gather and eat in between activities.

VIP table groups may bring in their own food and drink, participate in a table-decorating contest, and get access to separate VIP restroom options. This area expands the festival’s seating and viewing options. Tables seat eight people and will open to the public soon. Funds received for VIP section accommodations help with the costs of hosting the community event. 

2025 VIP Tables are available for purchase HERE.

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PARKING PASSES

Parking Passes are now available for purchase online thru Monday, July 1 (after this date, please contact the Noblesville Parks Department for availability at 317-776-6350 ext. 1) . These $25 passes grant access to the pool parking lot within Forest Park for the duration of the Fireworks Festival; the lot will open to parking pass holders at 6:00 p.m. Passes must be purchased in advance of July 4th as no one will be allowed into the park from State Road 19 without a pass.

2025 parking passes are available HERE.

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2025 PARADE ROUTE

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The biggest challenge the Noblesville Fourth of July Festival Planning Committee faces each year is finding enough volunteers to staff the festival and parade. The city is seeking organizations, businesses, and individuals who would like to assist with inflatables or carnival games. Each organization is able to adopt as many stations as they believe can be filled with volunteers from 6 to 10 p.m. Organizations can wear matching T-shirts or volunteer vests.

A hospitality tent will provide food and drinks for volunteers in addition to organizations earning in-kind trade or discounted rates for facility rentals. Organizations volunteering with at least 10 volunteers and reaching 20 hours of service can earn a free 4-hour court or shelter rental. To volunteer or for more information, contact [email protected] or call (317) 776-6350.

 We would appreciate your support in becoming a donor or sponsor of this year’s Noblesville Fourth of July festivities. Many sponsorship opportunities are available at levels ranging from $250 to $10,000. To learn more about our sponsors, click here.

Donations may be made by check (payable to Noblesville Fireworks Festival) and mailed to: Noblesville Fireworks Festival; c/o Noblesville Parks; 701 Cicero Road; Noblesville, IN  46060. If you have questions or want more information about the event, contact [email protected] or 317-776-6350.

Ambulance Fee Schedule

To see the Ambulance Fees, please click here.

Noblesville Downtown District Streetscape Master Plan

KEY ELEMENTS

FOCUS OF THE PLAN

The Noblesville Downtown District Streetscape Master Plan is providing recommendations for

• the downtown district, as defined in this project as Wayne Street (north), 11^th/12^th Streets (east), Hannibal Street (south), and John Street (west).
• right-of-way and public areas only. This plan is not specifically addressing private residences or commercial properties.

SHARE YOUR INPUT

• The City of Noblesville held a public meeting on March 13 to present the process of the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and take input from the public. The presentation may be viewed by clicking here.
• A presentation of plan recommendations was held on Tuesday April 10. These draft recommendations are potential plans for downtown and are not finalized, approved or funded by administration or council at this time. The presentation may be viewed by clicking here.
• The city is taking input from the public on the presentations and their thoughts through April 25. To share your feedback, e-mail us.

CONCEPTUAL RENDERING

SITE INVENTORY

Site Inventory is the first step in the design process. During this step, information on the existing natural and built features within the project area is gathered and documented in map form.  Proper site inventory techniques lead to a thorough understanding of the project site and context, which then helps inform the designers. The information is used to form an analysis of the existing project area, helping identify problems, opportunities, and potential uses of a site. 

During the site inventory phase of this project, the design team identified destinations within the downtown district, locations of existing street trees and light poles, routes for pedestrian circulation, vehicular traffic patterns, site uses, and parking within the district. More existing conditions are documented in the renderings at the bottom of the page.  

SITE CHARACTER

A photographic inventory of existing site features was compiled during the site inventory phase of the project. These images have been categorized as a way to visually show­ the collection of streetscape elements that currently exist within the downtown district. These images aid in the discussions about what can be done to strengthen the identity of the downtown district in order to create a sense of place. Questions that came out of the site character review are “What’s missing?, What elements fit best with the character of the area?”, and “Are there items that should be eliminated or changed?”

RESEARCH

Understanding the area of study is important to making design decisions that reflect and enhance the sense of place, including historical significance, previous planning projects, economic characteristics, and the existing demographics. Each of these have been studied for the downtown district.

Previous Planning

Noblesville has completed multiple planning projects over the past five years, many of which address specific areas of the downtown district. These plans have been approved by the entity that solicited the study and, in many cases, the City Council. The following elements have been gleaned from previously prepared documents and are being included in this Downtown District Streetscape Masterplan:

• PLANoblesville Update (2013) – Documentation of the goals for the entire city, the downtown section focuses on development for Federal Hill Commons, the pedestrian bridge over the White River and the Riverwalk projects. All of these have either been built or will soon be under construction.
• Logan Street Pedestrian Bridge (2016) – A pedestrian bridge and overlook crossing the White River along the south edge of Logan Street. This will be completely separated from traffic, creating a safe and attractive connection between Federal Hill Commons and the downtown square. Access to the Riverwalk and an improved crosswalk at SR 19 are included as part of the plan. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2018.
• Alley Activation Plan (2016) – Classification of existing alley system to identify different uses for each section of alley, including park alleys (no vehicles), boulevard alleys (limited vehicular access), functional alleys (vehicular access allowed, enhancements for beautification included), and beautified alleys (residential focused area for vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, and beautification enhancements).
• Noblesville Alternative Transportation Plan (2015) – An outline of strategies to integrate bike lanes and pedestrian space onto existing streets currently dominated by vehicular use.
• Noblesville Downtown Parking Study (2016) – Documentation of existing parking availability in comparison to need, determining the need for a parking structure within the downtown district. This will allow the area dedicated to public right-of-way to be focused more on pedestrian uses.
• Noblesville Parks Comprehensive Master Plan 2015-2019 (2015) – Documentation of goals for the next five years of the Noblesville Parks Department for the entire city. There are multiple parks within the downtown district:
  • Riverwalk Depot Park is a pedestrian gateway into the downtown district where the White River Greenway trail, which crosses the White River, intersects with the Riverwalk.
  • Federal Hill Commons, constructed in 2016, is a gateway into downtown district, as well as a destination for regularly-scheduled and special events.
  • Seminary Park – Revisioning of this park has been provided because many park programs that were previously hosted at Seminary Park are now being held at Federal Hill Commons. The edge of 10^th Street between Hannibal and Division Streets can serve as a southern gateway into the downtown district.
  • The Riverwalk – Constructed in 2015 and 2016, the connection between Division Street and The Riverwalk Depot Park provides pedestrian access under Connor and Logan Streets, as well as four points of access into the downtown district.
• Cultural Arts Strategic Blueprint (2015) – Documents the groups associated with arts and culture in Noblesville and develops a comprehensive view of strategies.
• Nickel Plate Arts Master Plan (2018) – Outline of the goals of the Nickel Plate Arts group. This identifies Maple Avenue as an arts corridor within the downtown district/cultural arts district.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

To learn more about the request for proposals on the Noblesville Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, click here. 

Mayor's Message Videos

Understanding Mask Types

PDF Version of Understanding Mask Types

Resources for Reopening - Disinfecting and PPE

PPE Marketplace (State of Indiana)

Understanding Face Masks

Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes

This jointly developed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. This plan is part of the larger United States Government plan and focuses on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and can also be applied to your home.

• Cleaning and Disinfecting Decision Tool (PDF)
• Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes (PDF)
• Cleaning vs. Sanitizing (PDF)

Commercial Disinfection/Cleaning Resources:

• Indiana Restoration and Cleaning Services
• Bolden’s Cleaning and Restoration Services
• Servpro

Cleaning Supplies - Supply Warehouse Inc.

Resources for Reopening - Federal Guidelines

White House Recommendations

CDC Resources for Business and Employers

CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

FDA Best Practices for Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

FDA Best Practices for Reopening Retail Food Establishments - Food Safety Checklist

Resources for Reopening - Restaurant Information

State of Indiana Restaurant Reopening Guidance 

COVID-19 Foodservice Recommendations (Pre-Opening Checklist After Closure or Reduced Service)

FDA Best Practices for Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

FDA Best Practices for Reopening Retail Food Establishments - Food Safety Checklist

Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association Coronavirus Information 

Building Water System Startup Guidance

Hierarchy of Controls (Hamilton County Health Dept.)

Resources for Reopening - Business Information

BUSINESS RESOURCES

National Retail Federation Reopening Guidelines

Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association Coronavirus Information 

CDC Resources for Business and Employers

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Understanding Face Masks

Building Water System Startup Guidance

INDUSTRY GUIDANCE

Industry Guidelines

General Guidelines for All Businesses

Manufacturing and Industry

Retail

Restaurants

Personal Services

LOCAL RESOURCES

Hamilton County Testing Sites

Hamilton County Health Department 

Hamilton County Tourism

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about Noblesville reopening? Contact us at  [email protected].

Public Records Requests

Projects

Active Development Dashboard – Map-based information about individual projects going on in our community

ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION	ANNOUNCED PROJECTS
Pleasant Street	Best Equipment
Federal Hill to Forest Park Trail	The Granary
Allisonville Road & 146th Street (Hamilton County)	Evolve Transporters
Little Chicago Road Pedestrian Bridge (Hamilton County Partnership)	Gatewood Lakes
Greenfield Avenue over Wheeler Drain
State Road 38 & Moontown Road/Hinkle Road (INDOT)	PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
	Innovation Mile
PROJECTS IN DESIGN	Bastian Solutions
State Road 37 Improvement Project (INDOT Partnership)	Washington Business Park
Embrace Downtown	Midland Pointe
State Road 38 & Logan Street Roundabout (INDOT Partnership)	Finch Creek - Pulte Group
State Road 32 Widening (Westfield to Noblesville) (INDOT)	Hyde Park
Olio Road from 146th Street to 156th Street	Promenade
Mill Creek over Sly Run Ditch Culvert Replacement	Deer Creek Business Park
Boden Road Corridor Phase I (166th Street to State Road 38)
Boden Road Corridor Phase 2 (Beauty Berry Lane to 156th Street)	COMPLETED PROJECTS
Boden Road Corridor Phase 3 (156th Street to 166th Street)	Indiana Orthopedic Institute
	East Bank
COMPLETED PROJECTS	Federal Hill Apartments
State Road 38 & Oakmont/Whitcomb Ridge (INDOT Partnership)	Lofts on Tenth
State Road 38 & Boden Road (INDOT)	Costco
Reconstructing State Road 32 (INDOT)	Nexus
State Road 32 Roundabouts (at SR38 and River Road)	Bergen Industrial
SR37 & 186th Street Reduced Conflict Intersection (INDOT)	Bier Brewery
141st Street & Promise Road Roundabout	River West
Nickel Plate Trail	Campus Center
	Ryan Fireprotection
NOBLESVILLE UTILITIES PROJECTS
Stony Creek Lift Station (LS2) Interceptor
Vine Street Combine Sewer Separation
Sludge Process Upgrade BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer)
North Harbour Stormwater Improvements
Lift Station 8 Replacement (Oakbay)
CSO 004 Stormwater Separation Project

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