Council adopts sidewalk/street encroachment consent ordinance with technical amendments

The Zionsville Town Council approved on final reading an ordinance updating rules for consent to encroach in public rights of way, including two technical amendments clarifying written notice and cost responsibilities. Heather (staff) explained the amendments: if an item will remain in the street or on the sidewalk for more than 24 hours, the requester must provide written notice; and required safety equipment such as lamp lights or cones must be provided at the requester’s expense. The council accepted the technical changes and voted to approve the ordinance on final reading. The ordinance is identified as 2025-17 in the meeting record. Councilors moved and seconded the final-reading approval; the motion passed unanimously 6-0. Department of Public Works staff were present and available to answer operational questions during the discussion. The amendments were characterized in the meeting as technical clarifications rather than substantive policy changes; no member of the public spoke against the measure during the recorded discussion. The council did not discuss any specific enforcement timeline or permit fee changes during the meeting.