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Carmel board denies private fireworks request under ordinance, approves weddings, a 'Climb' fundraiser and a Midtown cricket watch party
Summary
The board ruled it cannot approve a private fireworks display outside dates authorized in the city's fireworks subsection of the noise ordinance, approved a wedding street use permit and granted exceptions/permits for The Climb fundraiser and a last‑minute Midtown Plaza cricket watch party after department review.
The Carmel Board of Public Works on March 4 denied a private fireworks request for Carter Green because the city's noise ordinance limits fireworks to specific authorized dates unless the ordinance itself is amended. City counsel told the board the section specifically regulating fireworks controls dates and times and that the board may not authorize an exception for a private event under the broader noise exemptions. After counsel's explanation the board voted to deny the request.
Donald Ikes of Circle City Pyrotechnic had asked…
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