Department of Business and Neighborhood Services

DBNS will host an online quarterly update at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 25. 🗓️ Join DBNS Director Abbey Brands & Deputy Director Alena Jones to learn about new department policies, the Streamline Indy initiative, & more. Q&A to follow.

🔗 Register here: indy.webex.com/weblink/regi...

FYI: There will be no slide schedule on Presidents' Day. Trash and recycling collection will continue as normal. The Department of Public Works (DPW) thanks you for keeping our community clean while we observe the holiday!

Just a remember that our offices are closed today, Jan. 16, in honor of Presidents' Day. We will reopen tomorrow and will resume normal business hours. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you!

❌ MYTH: Spaying or neutering a pet too young will stunt their growth.
✅ FACT: Research shows that spaying or neutering does NOT stunt growth.

Spaying or neutering at the appropriate age, guided by veterinary professionals, is safe & responsible. Let's create a future where every animal is loved!

Good Vibes for every Ride- updated IndyGo rider code of conduct

IndyGo’s new, improved, and much less boring Rider Code of Conduct is here! Learn how to Respect the Ride with one of these new booklets!

Thank you to all the residents, business owners, and property managers who have already shoveled, salted, and sweated their way to a clear sidewalk! 🙌💪

Yes, it's sludge.

Snow will likely start melting soon. That means slush (and sludge). But with temps still in the 10s & 20s at night, everything can refreeze. Whether you're a resident or a business, please keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. And sludge. 🧂🧂🧂🧂

A groundhog sits on its hind legs outside of its burrow, its mouth open (possibly in surprise).

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow & got scared. And hey, we get it. Shadows can be scary. But #permitting shouldn’t make you want to hide in a burrow. Use the Citizen Access Portal to research, apply and pay for, & track permit status all in one place. aca-prod.accela.com/INDY/Default...

I see @nooj.bsky.social already pointed you in the right direction! Yes, you’ll need to select Zoning violations (that ensures the case comes to us).

Navy blue and red text reads: "Marion County downgraded to a Travel Advisory Status for Jan. 29." The City of Indianapolis logo is included on the announcement.

White and red text reads: "What a Travel Advisory Status Means. Please take extra care traveling on all roadways. There will continue to be a risk for refreezing on streets. Please be aware of the possibility of slick, icy spots on the roads."

⚠️Marion County downgrading Travel Status⚠️

Effective at midnight, Marion County will downgrade to a Travel Advisory Status. Please continue to drive with caution, as there are icy road conditions.

View the updated travel advisory map at www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/.

Please be patient as DPW crews continue to work around-the-clock to get the city's entire infrastructure network back to normal as soon as possible. If you think your street has been missed, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622.

A snow-covered road shows a few tire tracks from cars that have passed through and shows evidence of having been plowed. However, the snow is so deep that there is no pavement showing.

Following this weekend's historic storm, DPW's inspection team is continuing to review the work of contractors. If necessary, contractors may be sent back out for remediation on a case-by-case basis.

It's so cold Netflix just asked us if we were still cold

* WHAT...The Extreme Cold Warning was allowed to expire this morning as wind chills have moderated. Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero are expected again tonight into Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 9:05AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Additional Details Here.

Thank you for being so thoughtful and doing a small act of kindness to help your fellow residents!

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With a snow total of 27.1" so far this season, Indianapolis has surpassed the season average (25.5") for the first time since 2013-14. #INwx

UPDATE: A community meeting to discuss the findings of the city's community survey regarding Black wealth in Indy has been postponed due to weather. New date coming soon.

read more about the project here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

🚨 Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 1:22PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN 🚨
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Great question! We'll look into adding a "snow-covered sidewalks" category. In the meantime, to ensure it reaches us (DBNS), select "Property and Zoning Violations." When it asks you for the nature of your request, select "report a failure to comply with zoning district standards."

Anytime a complaint is made, an inspector will go out and investigate. When it comes to shoveling, we prioritize education over enforcement. A lot of people don't know there's an ordinance! Or, sometimes, the resident is unable to shovel due to age or disability. Then we provide them with resources.

Hello! When someone reports an un-shoveled sidewalk to the Mayor’s Action Center, the case is assigned to a DBNS inspector. When our inspectors respond to complaints, they generally provide educational materials & give verbal warnings. If you have a concern, let us know: request.indy.gov/citizen/s/

You could always go at 12:01 a.m.

REMINDER: Marion County remains in a “Travel Warning” status until midnight tonight. Stay warm, stay home, and stay safe!

To clarify: “double pickup" means that, if residents need to place additional bags outside of their cart, those bags will be picked up as well. 👍🏻

Pickup will resume Wednesday, Jan. 28 and will follow regular pickup days for the rest of this week. We will no longer be on a slide schedule this week.

Monday and Tuesday routes will receive a double pickup on Feb. 2 and 3.

🚨 Due to the ongoing weather in Indianapolis, DPW made a few changes to this week’s trash and recycling schedule to keep everyone safe. There will be *no* residential trash, heavy trash, or curbside recycling pickup tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

This graphic is a reminder about the snow shoveling ordinance in the City of Indianapolis. The graphic reads: "REMINDER. Under city ordinance, occupants and property owners are responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. If possible, check on your neighbors to see if they need assistance. If you need help, you can sign up for Snow Buddies Indy, which matches volunteers with those who are unable to clear snow due to disability or age." The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services' logo appears at the bottom.

Friendly heads-up: Under city code, residents & property owners are responsible for clearing their sidewalks. If you need help, you can sign up for Snow Buddies, which will match you with a volunteer.

Snow Buddies:
www.indy.gov/activity/sno...

City code:
library.municode.com/in/indianapo...

DBNS will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather & Marion Co.'s upgraded travel status. Although we won't be in-office, you can always find us online: dbns.indy.gov. You can also apply for permits 24/7 via the Citizens Access Portal: aca-prod.accela.com/indy/Default...

🚨 Please stay home tonight and at least through tomorrow evening as conditions are expected to remain unsafe. Travel should be limited only to first responders, healthcare workers, and other essential personnel. 🚨

With 10" of snow (and still falling), continued subzero temps, & the potential for blowing snow overnight, Mayor Hogsett has issued a Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for Marion County. We are now in a Travel Warning.