It is our intention to provide the families and residents of the City of Warsaw with efficient services . . . a "return on taxpayer investment," if you will.   Certain City ordinances insure the maintenance of public safety and the protection of neighborhood and personal property rights, as well.  Feel free to contact the Mayor's Office (574-372-9595) if you cannot find an answer to your question.

This Municipal Code constitutes a re-codification of the general and permanent ordinances of the City of Warsaw, Indiana.

Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the 1974 Code, as supplemented through April 20, 1998, and ordinances subsequently adopted by the Common Council.  The source of each section is included in the history note appearing in parentheses at the end thereof.  The absence of such a note indicates that the section is new and was adopted for the first time with the adoption of the Code. The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, and the various sections within each chapter have been catch-lined to facilitate usage.  Notes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant state law have been included.  A table listing the state law citations and setting forth their location within the Code is included at the end of this Code.

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Noise and Public Disturbances

The City of Warsaw has ordinances against loud noise and disturbing the peace.   The noise ordinance prohibits such things as radios or stereos played loud enough to be heard within 50 feet; loud car motor sounds; tire squealing; racing of car motors; and gasoline motors without mufflers within the City limits.  For further information or to report a disturbance, call the City of Warsaw Police Department at 372-9511.

Illegal Drug Sales

It is illegal to sell, use, conceal, or deliver any illicit drug or controlled substance in the City of Warsaw.  To report any suspected drug activity, please call the Warsaw Police Department at 372-9511, the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department at 267-5667, or CrimeStoppers at 288-STOP(7867).

Curfew for Minors

A curfew for minors has been established by the City of Warsaw in compliance with the State of Indiana's curfew for minors.  Minors accompanied by a responsible adult are excused from the conditions of this ordinance.  Parents are responsible for their children following these curfews, and are subject to fines of up to $25 for each curfew violation.

Please call the City of Warsaw Police Department at 372-9511 to report any violations of this ordinance.

Restrictions on Open Burning

There is to be no open burning permitted within the City limits at any time.   Special exceptions may be made to include scouting activities, campfires, and pep rallies.  If you have an event that requires open burning, please call the Fire Department for their permission.  The site will be inspected and permission will be subject to conditions such as weather, supervision, and products being burned.  For further information or to report unlawful open burning, please call 372-9501.

Garage, Large Items, Illegal Dumping

Recycling
The Warsaw recycling center is located at 220 S. Union Street.  Click Here for the recycling pickup schedule.  More information on recycling can be obtained from the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District at 574-372-3087.  The City of Warsaw recycles yard waste through its Mulch Program.

Graffiti
Visible graffiti on public or private buildings and/or fences will be covered or removed by the Warsaw Police Department.  Please call 574-372-9511 to report any graffiti.

Weeds, Debris, Junk Vehicles, and Other Nuisances
The most common property maintenance violations in Warsaw are as follows:

	Grass and/or weeds must be kept below 12 inches on platted property and below 24 inches on unplatted property.
	Trash, garbage, or junk accumulating on property must be removed within 5 days of notification.
	Junk vehicles stored on property will be tagged and must be removed within 72 hours of notification.
	Abandoned vehicles will be tagged and must be removed within 72 hours of notification.

For further information, please call 574-372-9511 or 372-9548.