Mayor's Office

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Chris Jensen, Mayor

As a proud Miller, Mayor Chris Jensen is honored to serve the community he has called home his entire life.

Professionally, Jensen worked in business development for a civil engineering firm, assisting cities and counties across Indiana on infrastructure development. Before his current role, Jensen served on the Noblesville Common Council from 2016 to 2019. Jensen also served as executive director of the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Commission. Jensen worked for many years in the administration of former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He served as special assistant to Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and director of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he served as the key link between the Lt. Governor’s office and local units of government.

Jensen and his wife Julie, both Butler University graduates, are active members of the Noblesville community. They are the proud parents of CJ, Vivian, Hank and Emmy Kate.

The Mayor's Office oversees all city departments and employees.

SENIOR  STAFF  MEMBERS

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Deputy Mayor

Matt Light

Community Development Director

Sarah Reed

Clerk

The City Clerk is an elected office currently held by Evelyn Lees, who began her first term in 2016. The Clerk keeps the city seal, prepares agendas, takes minutes, and keeps all records for the Common Council, all Council committees, the Board of Public Works and Safety, and various boards and commissions. The Clerk is responsible for public advertisement of meetings and legal notices and assists the public with requests for information. The office manages city ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and Riverside Cemetery records. The Clerk also serves as the statutory Clerk of the Noblesville City Court.

Noblesville’s Online Code of Ordinances is available to view by clicking here. 

Public Records Requests can be made through our JustFOIA portal by clicking here.

Common Council

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The Common Council is the legislative branch of government.  The Council's primary functions are to pass the laws (ordinances) of the city and to approve the budgets and spending of money collected by the city.

The Council consists of nine members - three are elected across the city (at large) and six are elected specific to certain areas of the city (districts).  Council meetings are open to the public and held on the Tuesdays that follow the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street. Changes to regular meeting dates are advertised pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5. Meetings are also listed on the Events Calendar. In addition, Council members meet as four-person subcommittees to review the services and functions of our city and other issues.  

Common Council members are Mark Boice, Mike Davis, Evan Elliott, David Johnson, Darren Peterson, Pete Schwartz, Aaron Smith, Todd Thurston and Megan Wiles.
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Megan Wiles 
District 6
President

Mike Davis
District 1
Vice President

Pete Schwartz
At-Large
Evan Elliott Darren Peterson Todd Thurston
Evan Elliott
At-Large

Darren Peterson
At-Large

 Todd Thurston
District 2
Aaron Smith Mark Boice Dave Johnson
Aaron Smith
District 3		 Mark Boice
District 4

David Johnson 
District 5

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September 26, 2024: Noblesville Common Council with Mayor Chris Jensen at the ribbon cutting ceremony to open Pleasant Street from Eighth St. to River Rd., part of the Reimagine Pleasant Street Project. 

Finance & Accounting

The Office of Finance & Accounting is the central financial services support operation for the city. The financial services provided include payroll; accounts payable and receivable; banking and cash management; capital asset accounting; financial reporting; budget development and management; and strategic financial analysis.

City Court

Thank you for visiting the Noblesville City Court webpage. Here you will find information on how to resolve your traffic citations, answers to your questions, and much more.  If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please contact the court at 317-776-6344 and the Court Staff will be ready to assist you.  Court tours are available upon request. 
 
Noblesville City Court constitutes the judicial branch of city government and is a court of limited jurisdiction which handles City Ordinance Violations and State Infraction Violations.  

Judge S. Matthew Cook
Judge CookLifelong resident S. Matthew Cook was appointed to serve as the Noblesville City Judge by Governor Mike Pence and took the Oath of Office on December 7, 2016. He was then reelected to a four-year term starting January 1, 2020. Cook was a Noblesville High School valedictorian in 1987 before traveling to Bloomington to earn his business degree and later his J.D. from the IU School of Law, where he was named to the Order of Barristers. He and his father run the law firm, Cook & Cook, on the downtown square in Noblesville. Cook is a member of the Hamilton County and Indiana State Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Judge Cook currently serves as the Activities Chairman and Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 101 and serves on the Board of the Megan S. Ott Foundation, which assists women undergoing breast cancer treatment. His past community involvement includes being a board member of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Noblesville Schools Education Foundation, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, Fifty Club of Hamilton County and the Noblesville High School Alumni Association; serving as Deacon at New Hope Presbyterian Church and president of the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis; coaching Noblesville Babe Ruth and Youth baseball and basketball at the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club; being a member of the Noblesville Elks Lodge; and Pack 135 Cub Scout leader.

Judge Cook and his wife, Lynn, an elementary school counselor, have three sons.

911 Communications

Engineering Department

The Engineering Department manages the installation of all public works infrastructure for new residential, commercial and industrial developments. Such infrastructure includes, but is not limited to: sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roadways, concrete curb & gutter, multi-use trails and sidewalks. The Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Development, administers sanitary sewer and drive cut permits, as well as, improvement location permits.

A major responsibility of the Engineering Department is the administration of all capital improvement roadway projects. In general, the Department of Engineering manages all major roadway projects from preliminary conception to final completion. The Engineering Department also serves three additional functional purposes: construction management, support services for other city departments, and developing procedures and guidelines for prospective developments.

Fire Department

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In 1871, the Noblesville Hook and Ladder Company was organized to secure protection of the properties within Noblesville. Over the years, the Noblesville Fire Department (NFD) has seen many changes since its humble beginnings. Currently, the NFD has 140 career firefighters, including 10 full time staff positions, operating out of 7 fire stations. Station personnel consist of three shifts, each of those shifts operating on a 24-hour schedule. Each shift consists of a Battalion Chief, 8 Officers, and 38 firefighters.

NFD covers a rapidly growing area of 58 square miles within its jurisdiction. These 58 square miles consist of City and Township of Noblesville with a population of approximately 72,000 citizens. In addition to fire suppression, we provide emergency medical services (EMS), consisting of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS/Paramedics), providing transport in 4 ambulances. NFD also maintains a Hazardous Materials Team, Dive Team, and Tactical Rescue Team.

Fire Chief Matt Mitchell

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Fire Chief
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Uriah Eddingfield
Assistant Fire Chief
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Deputy Chief Murry Dixon

Murry Dixon
Deputy Fire Chief
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Human Resources

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Noblesville. Here at the City of Noblesville, we believe our employees are our most valuable resource. The Human Resources Department is here to help you answer important questions, whether you are a current employee, a retiree or you are considering a career with us. The Human Resources Department is responsible for coordinating development and administration of personnel policies and procedures, such as ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations. The department also maintains city personnel records and is the administrator for the city’s health plans and voluntary retirement plan.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Noblesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Noblesville to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non job-related factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Noblesville is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the applications or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at 317-776-6360.

GIS

Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a powerful information system that is designed to work with data referenced by spatial or geographic coordinates. Simply put, GIS is intelligent mapping that uses attached databases to provide citizen's robust information such as property information, trails, service routes, and many other informational boundaries within the City. The GIS Department is responsible for the City's mapping, data collection and maintenance, and online infrastructure upkeep. 

General Viewer Map Room
 
An interactive map based viewer that includes information about project currently underway.  Includes public infrastructure and road projects as well as private construction projects in design or under construction.  Includes basic information about the projects and a site plan or elevation.  
 
As-Built Drawings
Private construction projects are required to provide drawings to support the City's GIS as part of the permitting process. 
 
Requirements for drawings prior to the release of building permits. 
 
Requirements for drawings submitted prior to the release of a certificate of occupancy.
 
File Type Requirements 
 

Parks & Recreation Department

 

 

   

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Forest Park Inn serves as the administrative headquarters for the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Registration for RECREATION PROGRAMS are
now available online, please click the button below to register:


 
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* ALL CLASSES AT FOREST PARK WILL RUN AS SCHEDULED UNLESS A WEATHER EMERGENCY IS DECLARED.
 
In the event of class cancellations, makeup classes cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be issued for cancelled classes. However, if more than one (1) class is cancelled during the session, a household credit will be issued to your account.



 
 

Planning & Development

The Department of Planning and Development is responsible for administering the policies, programs and regulations that manage the development of the Noblesville community. The department is tasked with ensuring the sound management of Noblesville's growth, the protection of its quality of life, and its economic vitality through a variety of comprehensive planning measures.
 
The department also plays a central role in guiding the long-term development of the built and natural environment and is comprised of 13 staff members who monitor and update the city's Comprehensive Master Plan, ensure compliance of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and City Code, draft land use policy, administer building codes and compliance, and guide and support the work of the Noblesville Plan Commission (PC), Board of Zoning of Appeals (BZA), and Architectural Review Board (ARB).

Zoning Map Planning Checklists Click here to apply Building Inspections
Applications Permit Fees Development Dashboard Public Records Search Planned Development Ordinances
Zoning Ordinance (UDO) Board Deadlines Comprehensive Plan Code Enforcement

Police

Patrol Division Support Division Criminal Investigations Division Professional Standards Division

Thank you for your interest in the Noblesville Police Department. It is our mission to safeguard and serve our community using proactive approaches to law enforcement while respecting individual liberties and encouraging a positive work environment for our employees. To accomplish our mission, our department has implemented a variety of progressive and community-oriented tactics to help improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve.

Our community-oriented policing tactics are used to assist Noblesville residents with issues that are not solved by traditional police responses and resources. These issues are generally considered “quality of life issues” and are usually resolved by coordinated responses by the Noblesville Planning Department Code Enforcement Officers as well as the Noblesville Police Department Community Service Officers who bring on-going or repetitive problems to a permanent resolution using tools beyond infraction/ordinance citations and criminal charges.

We strive to make Noblesville the best community for all residents. If you are experiencing a problem or issue between friends, neighbors, family, or other residents, please feel free to get into contact with our department for resolutions.

The Noblesville Police Department understands the importance of creating partnerships with our local businesses. We have designed the Business Watch Program to provide that direct line of communication between the department and businesses necessary to keep our city safe and provide important training to your employers.

If you'd like to let us know about an on-going driving or speeding concern, our traffic unit responds to each individual complaint. Please complete this online form and we'll address your concern. 

The Noblesville Police Department is committed to firearm safety. If you have firearms at your home, we offer free gun locks at the Noblesville Police Department (135 S 9th St). They are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Our Video Surveillance Access Program allows us to find video around Noblesville that could help us identify suspects and suspect vehicles. Please add your information if you have a video surveillance system at your residence or at your business.

Our District Policing Program assigns officers to one of 8 districts in the city. If you live in Noblesville, please reach out to these officers for problems or concerns that are NOT emergencies and they will contact you within a day or two to work with you towards a solution. Follow the link and click on the district that covers where you live. This launches a pre-addressed e-mail to the officers in that district.  

The Noblesville Police Department partners with our neighbors on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Next Door. 

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Street Department

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The Street Department's mission is to provide Noblesville residents with services that improve their quality of life. We can maintain more than 600 lane miles of city streets through our central location and two satellite salt facilities. We can do this with the support of the department’s staff of 52 employees. Some services provided are urban forestry maintenance, roadside maintenance, asphalt and concrete repair, snow removal, right-of-way utility cut inspection, brush and leaf collection, street signs, traffic signals, and street light maintenance. The Street Department also maintains Riverside Cemetery.
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Street DepartmentThe Street Department also provides the following services for our residents:

  • Seasonal Services
  • Downtown Maintenance 
  • Street Sweeping
  • Maintenance of City Parking Lots
  • Maintenance of Riverside Cemetery
  • Traffic Signal Maintenance
  • Maintenance/Mowing of City Right-of-Ways
  • Berming

Republic Services will not provide trash/recycling service on these holidays in 2025: 

  • New Years Day 
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

View the Republic Services 2025 General Recycling & Holiday Calendar. 

Trash collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, your collection day will not change. Trash collection also may be delayed due to severe weather.

The City of Noblesville does NOT pick up grass clippings. Additionally, the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center no longer accepts drop offs.

  • Grass clippings should be included with resident's waste totes.
  • Overage bags can be purchased at the Street Department (exact cash/check only) for anything over the waste containers.
  • Bags must weigh no more than 40 lbs.

For information on Republic Services Bulk/Heavy Items On-Call Pick-Up, click HERE.

Residents with concerns about trash or recycling pickup from Republic Services, please contact (317) 567-6400.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2024 UTILITY RATE AND TRASH FEE

Utilities Department

The Noblesville Utilities Department is a 24-hour facility that handles wastewater treatment. Additionally, the department handles the monthly wastewater utility treatment costs, sanitary sewer line locations, sewer problem resolutions, and collection system assistance.

Trash service for City of Noblesville residents is billed through the Utilities Department. For information regarding trash pick-up schedules or issues with trash/recycling containers, call Republic Services at 317-567-6400. For unresolved issues regarding trash pick-up, contact the Noblesville Street Department at 317-776-6348. All trash billing questions should be directed to the Noblesville Utilities Department at 317-776-6353. 

The overall mission of Noblesville Utilities is to promote professional and personal services to their customers to adequately safeguard their investment in infrastructure and facilities, and to promote the long range economic development for the community in order to hold cost of services down. 

Start Service E-Bill Report an Emergency Customer Education
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Clean Storm Water Program (MS4)

The Clean Storm Water Program (also known as Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or MS4) is part of the Clean Water Act that is federally mandated and administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The program reaches across several city departments including parks with youth education during summer camps; street sweeping with the streets department, cleaning and repairs of the city utilities’ storm system; and plans, permitting and inspection with planning and engineering.

The program’s mission is to educate the public and promote practices that help improve the quality of rain water that runs off into our streams, reservoirs, lakes and rivers. Rain water can easily become polluted before running in to these bodies of water because of contact with pet waste, lawn fertilizers, litter, oil from leaking vehicles, and much more. The water that comes out of faucets starts out as rain water, so the goal is to keep rain water as clean as possible by educating the public about easy ways to prevent water pollution.
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The City of Noblesville is focused on a regional education program gathering forces with local communities to help protect the White River watershed through important stormwater issues.

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The City of Noblesville is also focused on ensuring companies and homeowners have the education they need to manage the stormwater infrastructure. In participation with the White River Alliance the following programs are offered.

Click below for Clear Choices Clean Water Monthly Updates. 

January

Septic

February

Litter

March

Pet Poo

April

Fertilizer

May

Natives and Pollinators

June

Adopt a Stream

July

Waterfowl

August

Conservation

September

Trees

October

Soil

November

Storm Drains

December

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The City of Noblesville and its regional partners have developed many ways for individuals interested in assisting in helping us maintain and improve our watershed.

 Clear Choices Clear Water offers opportunities for individuals of groups to  pledge to improve issues that directly impact our water quality.

The White River Alliance offers many opportunities to get involved in the active management of the White River and its watershed. Such as:

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STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Polluted stormwater run-off is a leading cause of impairment of many U.S. water bodies. Because of this, the system of conveyances (piping, drains, ditches, streets, etc.), designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater in urban areas, known as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), are considered “point sources” of pollution. Under the U.S. EPA’s Clean Water Act, all point sources of polluted stormwater runoff must be regulated under a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is the permitting authority for Indiana and requires municipalities to develop and implement a plan to meet the NPDES permit conditions. This is known as a Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP), and must address solutions for the following elements:

  • Public Education, Outreach, Participation, and Involvement
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
  • Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
  • Post-Construction Storm Water Management
  • Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

This is a copy of the current SWQMP for the City of Noblesville: SWQMP.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit (MS4GP) Annual Report 2023.

2024 kEY eLEMENTS

  1. Green Infrastructure Best Maintenance Practices (BMPs) (Stormwater Landscape Maintenance Training | The White River Alliance, Indianapolis IN)
  2. Construction Site Erosion Controls (Trained Individual Contractor Certification | The White River Alliance, Indianapolis IN)
  3. Litter (Litter & Water | Indiana Clear Choices Clean Water)

Community Engagement

**For a list of community events, click here**

Community Events
The City of Noblesville partners with the following partners to host hundreds of events each year including First Fridays, Street Dance, live music, Shakespeare in the Park, Small Business Saturday, and arts, culture and historical exhibits.  

Nickel Plate Arts Noblesville Main Street

Chamber
HCAA Peony Festival

Preservation Alliance
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Community Involvement
Community involvement is meaningful participation in activities that support and improve our social wellbeing. Depending on whether you are trying to get involved as an individual or as a business, there are plenty of options in Noblesville. For a list of volunteer opportunities, click here. 


Façade Improvement Grant Program
The City of Noblesville's Façade Improvement Grant Program is designed to stimulate downtown investment, maintain and expand the economic contribution of the Central Business District, promote architectural appreciation and initiate aesthetic improvements in downtown Noblesville. For more information and how to apply, click here.

Home Page

Welcome to the official website of the City of Noblesville, Indiana. We have created this resource to provide the residents of our community with quick access to information about local government - from trash pick-up dates to community events and planning to submitting online requests for services - it can all be found here! An additional focus of our design is to attract new businesses to the community so that our city will continue to thrive with a strong economic base.

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Register to Volunteer                         GIS Maps Report a Pothole

 

Public Safety

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A coordinated approach to public health & safety

The challenges facing first responders are rapidly changing. By adopting new techniques like paramedicine, establishing partnerships and processes to ensure mental health and addiction treatment and follow-up, and partnering with Noblesville Schools to proactively protect children, the Noblesville community can build public safety agencies that have the organization, staffing, training and leadership in place they need to prevent and respond to new public health and safety challenges.