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Do you need a permit for a moving container in Indiana?

Where a POD, dumpster or moving truck can go in 40 Indiana cities, including Indianapolis, Hammond and South Bend, with the official source for every rule.

Updated October 24, 2026

A man seen from behind loads furniture and household items into the open back of a box truck parked on a city street

Renting a truck or a portable container (POD) for a move in Indiana? Each city sets its own rules for containers, dumpsters, trucks and trailers on the street. This guide lists the move-day rules we found for 40 Indiana cities. Every rule links to its official source and shows the date we checked it.

Rules, fees and lead times change. Use this guide to know what to ask. Then check the city's page before you book a container delivery or park a truck.

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Rules by city

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Indianapolis area

Indianapolis

Key rule: In Indianapolis, trucks with more than two axles can't sit on a residential street for more than an hour, but the city code exempts household moving trucks while they are actually loading or unloading for the adjacent home.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Indianapolis requires a right-of-way use permit for private use of the public right-of-way, including equipment that takes a curb lane, traffic lane or sidewalk, or reserving metered spaces.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permits, City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A licensed contractor isn't required to request a right-of-way use permit, though the permit office may ask an unlicensed applicant for a site plan.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permits, City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks with more than two axles may not park on a residential street or alley for more than one hour, except household moving or delivery trucks while actually loading or unloading for adjacent residences.

    Source: Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County, Sec. 621-118 - Parking of certain trucks and commercial vehicles restricted, City of Indianapolis and Marion County (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Anderson

Key rule: In Anderson, placing a dumpster in any part of a public street requires a temporary parking permit from the Office of City Engineer, which charges a $10 application fee.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster may not be placed or leased for placement in a public thoroughfare without applying for a temporary parking permit through the Office of City Engineer.

    Source: Anderson Code of Ordinances, § 72.33 Dumpster Parking, City of Anderson, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Office of City Engineer charges $10 to apply for the temporary parking permit for a street dumpster.

    Source: Anderson Code of Ordinances, § 72.33 Dumpster Parking, City of Anderson, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Before a street dumpster is permitted, fluorescent barricade tape at least 6 inches wide and 18 inches long must be fastened on all its upper corners.

    Source: Anderson Code of Ordinances, § 72.33 Dumpster Parking, City of Anderson, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Brownsburg

Key rule: In Brownsburg, no freight-carrying vehicle of one-ton capacity or more, and no vehicle longer than 20 feet, may park on a town street except while loading or unloading freight.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No freight-carrying vehicle of one-ton capacity or more, and no vehicle longer than 20 feet, may park on a town street except while loading or unloading freight.

    Source: § 72.02 GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS., Town of Brownsburg, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking or storing an automobile trailer, boat trailer, recreational vehicle, house trailer or semi-tractor trailer on any street or alley is unlawful unless it is there to load or unload its contents.

    Source: § 72.10 PARKING OF TRAILERS., Town of Brownsburg, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A parked trailer or RV may never restrict traffic or block the line of sight at nearby intersections or driveways.

    Source: § 72.10 PARKING OF TRAILERS., Town of Brownsburg, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Carmel

Key rule: In Carmel, restricting vehicle or pedestrian traffic in the city's right-of-way needs a Right-of-Way permit from the Engineering Department, applied for through the city's online permit portal.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Carmel requires a Right-of-Way permit for any restriction of vehicle or pedestrian traffic within the city's dedicated right-of-way and easements.

    Source: Right-of-Way Information, City of Carmel, Engineering Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Right-of-Way permit applicants must file a License and Permit bond payable to the City of Carmel with at least $5,000 of coverage.

    Source: Right-of-Way Information, City of Carmel, Engineering Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Lane, street, path or sidewalk closures may need Board of Public Works and Safety approval before a Right-of-Way permit is issued; the board usually meets the first and third Wednesday, with filing due a week before.

    Source: Right-of-Way Information, City of Carmel, Engineering Department. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Columbus

Key rule: In Columbus, a trailer may be parked on the street beside its owner's or operator's home only to load or unload, for no more than three hours in any 24-hour period and not within 75 feet of an intersection.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential zones, including multifamily areas, no recreational vehicle, boat, non-motorized vehicle or commercial vehicle may be stored on a city street, sidewalk, right-of-way or alley.

    Source: 10.30.030 Vehicles and boats in right-of-way., City of Columbus, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer or other non-motorized vehicle may be parked on the street next to the lot where its owner or operator lives only to load or unload, for no more than three hours in 24 hours, and not within 75 feet of an intersection.

    Source: 10.30.030 Vehicles and boats in right-of-way., City of Columbus, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For the residential right-of-way rules, a commercial vehicle includes any vehicle with more than two axles, longer than 22 feet, or 84 inches or more wide.

    Source: 10.30.020 Definitions., City of Columbus, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Fishers

Key rule: In Fishers, a truck, trailer or commercial vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more may not park on a street or private property in a residential district except for loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Except for loading or unloading, a commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or semitrailer weighing 10,000 pounds or more may not be parked on any street, alley or private property in a residential district.

    Source: Fishers Code of Ordinances, § 72.34 Truck Parking Restrictions, City of Fishers (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The same section bars those 10,000-pound-plus vehicles, outside loading or unloading, from standing on any property within 15 feet of a public sidewalk or roadway edge.

    Source: Fishers Code of Ordinances, § 72.34 Truck Parking Restrictions, City of Fishers (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Recreational vehicles and towable trailers may not be parked continuously in the public right-of-way for 72 hours or longer.

    Source: Fishers Code of Ordinances, § 72.13 Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited, City of Fishers (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Franklin

Key rule: In Franklin, moving vans may cross the public right-of-way at driveways or entry ways, but a moving van may never block a sidewalk or the right-of-way.

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Greenfield

Key rule: In Greenfield, commercial vehicles, boats, campers and trailers of all types, including hauling trailers, may not be parked on any residential street.

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Greenwood

Key rule: In Greenwood, the city code generally keeps commercial vehicles and trailers off public streets, but makes an exception for temporary loading or unloading when there is no off-street place to unload, and for a trailer while it is being loaded or unloaded.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Unless the code provides otherwise, no commercial vehicle, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, camper or travel trailer may be parked on a public street, alley, sidewalk or street right-of-way.

    Source: Greenwood Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8-26 Parking Regulations; Exceptions, City of Greenwood (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles and trailers of all types may not be parked within 10 feet of the sidewalk, or on any street or public right-of-way, for longer than 24 hours.

    Source: Greenwood Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8-26 Parking Regulations; Exceptions, City of Greenwood (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles may park for temporary loading or unloading where there is a marked loading zone or no off-street place to unload, and a trailer may sit while being loaded or unloaded.

    Source: Greenwood Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8-26 Parking Regulations; Exceptions, City of Greenwood (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Kokomo

Key rule: In Kokomo, a truck wider than 8 feet, higher than 10 feet or longer than 28 feet, load included, may not park on a city street except while loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck wider than 8 feet, higher than 10 feet or longer than 28 feet, including its load, may not park on any street except while loading or unloading.

    Source: Kokomo Code of Ordinances, § 72.09 Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic, City of Kokomo, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A recreational vehicle or trailer may not stay parked on a city street for more than 72 hours in a row, and moving it within 100 feet of the original spot does not count as a new spot.

    Source: Kokomo Code of Ordinances, § 72.09 Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic, City of Kokomo, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The driver of a commercial vehicle, including a truck registered over 7,000 pounds or any trailer, is barred from parking it on a residential street, apart from exceptions the section lists.

    Source: Kokomo Code of Ordinances, § 72.07 Trucks in Residence Districts, City of Kokomo, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Lawrence

Key rule: In Lawrence, a truck or trailer with more than one ton of load capacity, or longer than 19 feet, taller than 6 feet 6 inches or wider than 7 feet, may park on a city street only to load or unload, and never for more than two hours.

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Muncie

Key rule: In Muncie, temporarily closing a traffic lane, parking lane or sidewalk for a dumpster requires a right-of-way use permit, which the Board of Public Works and Safety issues on an application filed with the city engineer.

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Noblesville

Key rule: In Noblesville, any work in or blockage of the city's right-of-way needs an encroachment permit from the Street Department, and applications have a 5-working-day review period.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Noblesville requires an encroachment permit for all work in or blockage of the city's right-of-way, and applications have a 5-working-day review period.

    Source: Encroachment Permit Applications, City of Noblesville, Street Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Applications must be on the approved form or online, take up to 5 working days to review, and work done before approval carries a $500 penalty and a stop-work order.

    Source: Encroachment Permit Applications, City of Noblesville, Street Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city says an encroachment permit is needed whenever you are working, staging or crossing the city's right-of-way.

    Source: Encroachment Permit Applications, City of Noblesville, Street Department. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Plainfield

Key rule: In Plainfield, motor trucks with a load capacity over one and one-half tons, or longer than 19 feet, taller than 8 feet or wider than 7 feet, may not park or partially park on town streets, alleys or highways.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Motor trucks, tractors, semitractors and buses with a load capacity over one and one-half tons, or longer than 19 feet, taller than 8 feet or wider than 7 feet, may not park or partially park on town streets, alleys or highways.

    Source: § 73.01 PARKING RESTRICTIONS., Town of Plainfield, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers, campers, semitrailers, farm machinery and equipment may not park or partially park on town streets, alleys or highways unless they comply with the loading rule in § 73.02.

    Source: § 73.01 PARKING RESTRICTIONS., Town of Plainfield, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Where and when loading or unloading is permitted, vehicles carrying merchandise or materials may back into a curb to load or unload as long as they don't disrupt pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

    Source: § 73.02 LOADING RESTRICTIONS., Town of Plainfield, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Richmond

Key rule: In Richmond, a vehicle wider than 88 inches may not be parked on any street, alley or roadway except for the immediate loading or unloading of the vehicle.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle wider than 88 inches (other than a mobile home) may not be parked on any city street, alley or roadway except for immediate loading or unloading.

    Source: Richmond Code of Ordinances, § 75.031 Parking Miscellaneous Vehicles, City of Richmond, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Nobody may place anything that obstructs or endangers free public passage on a street, sidewalk or crosswalk.

    Source: Richmond Code of Ordinances, § 157.015 Obstructing Streets, City of Richmond, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The street-obstruction rule makes an exception for what is necessary while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

    Source: Richmond Code of Ordinances, § 157.015 Obstructing Streets, City of Richmond, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Terre Haute

Key rule: In Terre Haute, a truck, van, tractor or trailer over 5,000 pounds may not park on city streets or alleys unless it is used exclusively for recreational or personal transportation, except to load or unload freight and merchandise.

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Westfield

Key rule: In Westfield, commercial vehicles of one-ton capacity or more, or more than 20 feet long, may not park on public streets in residential or business districts.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles of one-ton capacity or more, or more than 20 feet long, may not park on public streets in residential or business districts.

    Source: Westfield Code of Ordinances, § 72.54 Truck Parking Restrictions, City of Westfield, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Zionsville

Key rule: In Zionsville, trucks over 25 feet long or with three or more axles, and trailers or RVs over 40 feet long, may not park on any street, right-of-way or town property from dusk to dawn.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Certain large vehicles listed in the code may not park on any street, right-of-way or town property from dusk to dawn.

    Source: § 73.40 DUSK TO DAWN PARKING., Town of Zionsville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The dusk-to-dawn list includes trucks over 25 feet long or with three or more axles, and trailers or recreational vehicles over 40 feet long.

    Source: § 73.40 DUSK TO DAWN PARKING., Town of Zionsville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer that isn't self-propelled may not be left parked unhitched from a licensed towing vehicle from dusk to dawn on any town street, right-of-way or property.

    Source: § 73.41 TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES., Town of Zionsville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Northwest Indiana

Hammond

Key rule: In Hammond, a truck of 5,000 pounds or more can be parked on a city street for no more than two hours in any 24-hour period, unless it is being used for work in the immediate vicinity and no other suitable parking is available nearby.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks of 5,000 pounds or more, trailers, semi-trailers and similar vehicles may not be parked on any city street for longer than two hours in any 24-hour period.

    Source: Hammond Code of Ordinances, § 73.05 Parking, City of Hammond (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The two-hour truck and trailer limit does not apply to vehicles actually used for work or services in the immediate vicinity when no other suitable parking is available within a reasonable distance.

    Source: Hammond Code of Ordinances, § 73.05 Parking, City of Hammond (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Hammond's traffic code defines a truck as any motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily to carry property.

    Source: Hammond Code of Ordinances, § 70.01 Definitions, City of Hammond (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Crown Point

Key rule: In Crown Point, a portable storage container in a residential district needs a permit, which the Building Commissioner may issue for up to seven days at a time and 30 days total per calendar year.

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East Chicago

Key rule: In East Chicago, no one may park a trailer, camper, trailer coach or boat trailer on any city street or alley, except as the parking chapter allows.

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Gary

Key rule: In Gary, the city code bars trucks and trailers of more than three-quarter-ton capacity from parking on streets or alleys in residential and commercial zones, except for expeditious delivery or pickup of materials.

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Hobart

Key rule: In Hobart, trailers, motor homes, boats, mobile homes and recreational vehicles may not be parked on any residential street, alley or front yard.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Hobart's residential truck-parking section makes it unlawful to park a truck, trailer or property-carrying vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over 11,000 pounds in the residential areas the section covers.

    Source: Chapter 72: Parking Rules (§ 72.02 Trucks; parking restrictions in residential areas; exception), City of Hobart, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Such a heavy truck, trailer or vehicle may stop or park there only to deliver, load or unload material, or when parked at its primary place of business.

    Source: Chapter 72: Parking Rules (§ 72.02), City of Hobart, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Away from its primary place of business, a heavy truck, trailer or vehicle may stay only as long as reasonably needed to finish the delivery, loading or unloading.

    Source: Chapter 72: Parking Rules (§ 72.02), City of Hobart, Indiana, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Merrillville

Key rule: In Merrillville, a storage container may not be placed on a public street without a town permit, and the application must be filed with the clerk-treasurer at least 30 days before placement.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A storage container may not be placed on a public street without the permit the zoning code requires.

    Source: Merrillville Municipal Code, § 21-172 Off-Street Parking, Town of Merrillville, Indiana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A storage container may sit on a hard-surfaced private driveway while work is done at the residence, for no more than 30 days unless a permit extends it.

    Source: Merrillville Municipal Code, § 21-172 Off-Street Parking, Town of Merrillville, Indiana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The permit application must be filed at the clerk-treasurer's office at least 30 days before a storage container or dumpster is placed in town.

    Source: Merrillville Municipal Code, § 21-172 Off-Street Parking, Town of Merrillville, Indiana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Michigan City

Key rule: In Michigan City, a dumpster or other commercial trash container may not be placed on the public right-of-way without a permit from the city engineer.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster or other commercial trash container may not be placed on the public right-of-way without a permit from the city engineer.

    Source: Sec. 86-151. - Required; application., City of Michigan City, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster permit request must give the applicant's name and address, the dumpster's address and site, and the time frame it will occupy the right-of-way.

    Source: Sec. 86-151. - Required; application., City of Michigan City, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster permit can't be extended past 30 days without approval from the board of public works and safety.

    Source: Sec. 86-153. - Duration; extensions., City of Michigan City, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Portage

Key rule: In Portage, once snow on the streets is deeper than two inches, a vehicle may stay on the paved part of any city street for no more than 30 minutes to load or unload property.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Buses, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, tractors and class 8 trucks are restricted from parking on streets, shoulders and alleys in residential, semicommercial and commercial areas.

    Source: Sec. 78-335. - Bus, truck, trailer parking restricted., City of Portage, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those vehicles may park there only for quick delivery or pickup of materials or construction use, and never between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.

    Source: Sec. 78-335. - Bus, truck, trailer parking restricted., City of Portage, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer with a cargo area more than ten feet long, a semitractor or a semitrailer may not be parked on a residentially zoned lot, subject to the code's exceptions.

    Source: Sec. 78-334. - Trailer, tractor, semitrailer parking., City of Portage, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Schererville

Key rule: In Schererville, no truck over 9,000 pounds gross weight, or with a license plate class above truck-9, may park, stop or stand on any street, alley, right-of-way or private driveway or lot, except municipal vehicles.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No one may park, stop or stand a truck over 9,000 pounds gross weight, or one whose license plate class is above truck-9, under the town's heavy-truck parking rule.

    Source: Sec. 8-50 Trucks of Nine Thousand (9,000) Pounds or More-Parking Regulations., Town of Schererville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That heavy-truck ban covers any street, alley, public right-of-way, private property, private driveway or private lot in town, at any time, except municipal vehicles.

    Source: Sec. 8-50 Trucks of Nine Thousand (9,000) Pounds or More-Parking Regulations., Town of Schererville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The rule doesn't bar temporary, one-time access by semi-trucks or tractor-trailers into residential districts mainly to deliver requested merchandise, goods or services to a home.

    Source: Sec. 8-51 Limited Truck Exceptions., Town of Schererville, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Valparaiso

Key rule: In Valparaiso, a portable storage unit is allowed if it is removed within three days of placement and set back at least two feet from all lot lines, or within 30 days if it meets the accessory-building requirements.

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South Bend

South Bend

Key rule: In South Bend, a commercial dumpster or roll-off container in the street, parking lane, alley or tree lawn needs an Occupancy Permit, and residents can't apply for it themselves: a dumpster company bonded with the city files it for them.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing a commercial dumpster or roll-off container in South Bend's public right-of-way requires an Occupancy Permit.

    Source: Dumpster Permits in the City Right-of-Way (KA-04956), City of South Bend, 311 Service Portal. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Residents cannot apply for a dumpster Occupancy Permit themselves; a dumpster company bonded with the city handles the application.

    Source: Dumpster Permits in the City Right-of-Way (KA-04956), City of South Bend, 311 Service Portal. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles may not park on South Bend's public streets on Sundays and holidays or between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on any day, except while loading or unloading.

    Source: South Bend Municipal Code, Sec. 20-60 - Commercial vehicle parking restricted, City of South Bend (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Elkhart

Key rule: In Elkhart, a vehicle or combination of vehicles longer than 30 feet or wider than 8 feet, cargo included, may not park on city streets except to make a local pickup or delivery.

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Goshen

Key rule: In Goshen, parking can be banned on a street for snow removal once notice has been posted along it at least 12 hours ahead.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Board of Public Works and Safety may issue special permits allowing a vehicle to back up to the curb to load or unload merchandise or materials.

    Source: Goshen Code of Ordinances, § 72.007 Unloading Permit, City of Goshen, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Recreational vehicles, campers, trailers and boats may only be parked on a lot behind the front building line on an improved surface, unless zoning expressly allows otherwise.

    Source: Goshen Code of Ordinances, § 72.026 Prohibited Parking Areas, City of Goshen, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks or commercial vehicles over 20 feet long, counting any trailer, may not operate on Main Street from Pike Street/U.S. 33 to Madison Street except to make deliveries there.

    Source: Goshen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74, Schedule I. Commercial Vehicles, City of Goshen, Indiana (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Mishawaka

Key rule: In Mishawaka, trailers and commercial vehicles may not park overnight on any city street.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers and commercial vehicles may not park overnight on any city street.

    Source: Sec. 58-264. - All-night parking prohibited., City of Mishawaka, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In the traffic chapter, a commercial vehicle is one designed, maintained or used mainly to carry property or passengers for hire.

    Source: Sec. 58-1. - Definitions., City of Mishawaka, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In a marked freight loading zone, a stop to load or unload materials may not exceed 30 minutes unless the zone is listed otherwise in the parking schedules.

    Source: Sec. 58-296. - Standing in loading zones., City of Mishawaka, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne

Key rule: In Fort Wayne, a property-carrying vehicle longer than 20 feet or wider than 7 feet 6 inches can't park on a street, alley or driveway in a residential district except temporarily while it is actually being loaded or unloaded.

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Marion

Key rule: In Marion, large pick-up or panel trucks over one ton, other large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks and semitrailers are among the vehicles not permitted to be parked in residential or commercial districts.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Large pick-up or panel trucks over one ton, other large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, truck-tractors, semitrailers and buses are among the vehicles not permitted to be parked in residential or commercial districts.

    Source: § 90.07 PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS., City of Marion, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A pull-trailer that isn't hitched to an operable vehicle may not be parked in the street.

    Source: § 90.07 PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS., City of Marion, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Operable recreational vehicles, campers and boats may be parked only on an approved surface connected to the driveway, street or alley, and not in the street.

    Source: § 90.07 PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS., City of Marion, Indiana, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Lafayette

Lafayette

Key rule: In Lafayette, a temporary dumpster or portable storage container (POD) can't be parked, placed or left on a street, sidewalk or other right-of-way without first getting a permit from the Engineering Department.

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West Lafayette

Key rule: In West Lafayette, a temporary dumpster or portable storage container may not be placed in a metered parking space without a police department permit obtained at least 72 hours ahead.

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Bloomington

Bloomington

Key rule: In Bloomington, parking a moving truck, POD or dumpster on a city street goes through a Parking Services permit that needs at least 48 hours' notice, because the No Parking signs must be posted 24 hours ahead.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Bloomington's Parking Services Division needs at least 48 hours' advance notice to process a parking permit for a POD, dumpster or moving truck.

    Source: PODs, Dumpsters and Moving Trucks, City of Bloomington, Parking Services Division. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Same-day POD, dumpster or moving-truck permits aren't available because city code requires the No Parking signs to be posted 24 hours in advance.

    Source: PODs, Dumpsters and Moving Trucks, City of Bloomington, Parking Services Division. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Whether a Right-of-Way Use permit is needed to park a POD, dumpster or moving truck is decided case by case, so the Engineering Department asks people who are unsure to contact it directly.

    Source: Right of Way, City of Bloomington, Engineering Department. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Evansville

Evansville

Key rule: In Evansville, a motor vehicle over 21 feet long, 8 feet wide or 9 feet high, or one registered at more than 11,000 pounds gross, can be parked on a street for no more than 60 minutes a day without written permission from the Board of Public Safety.

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Jeffersonville (Louisville area)

Jeffersonville

Key rule: In Jeffersonville, commercial vehicles may not be parked in residential zoning districts, though the rule does not stop them from temporarily loading and unloading there.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking a commercial vehicle in residential zoning districts is prohibited, except that a resident may keep one commercial vehicle of up to 3 tons capacity or one work trailer longer than 12 feet in a garage or paved rear yard.

    Source: Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance (rev. 9/9/2026), City of Jeffersonville, Planning and Zoning Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The residential commercial-vehicle rule does not prohibit commercial vehicles from temporarily loading and unloading in a residential district.

    Source: Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance (rev. 9/9/2026), City of Jeffersonville, Planning and Zoning Department. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential districts, motor vehicles, boats and utility trailers must be parked on paved surfaces and may not be parked on grass, gravel or other unimproved surfaces.

    Source: Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance (rev. 9/9/2026), City of Jeffersonville, Planning and Zoning Department. Checked October 21, 2026.

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New Albany

Key rule: In New Albany, using a city right-of-way for anything other than traffic requires written permission from the Board of Public Works and Safety.

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What to ask before delivery day

  • Can the container go in my driveway, and does that need a permit here?
  • If it has to go in the street, who applies for the permit: me or the container company?
  • How long can it stay, and how far ahead do I need to apply?
  • Are there placement limits, such as distance from corners, driveways or hydrants?
  • Can a rental truck park on my street while we load, and for how long?
  • If it snows, will the street be plowed, and where can the truck stand?

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