Municipal Codes — Elkhart County
At a Glance
| County | Elkhart County, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Population | 207,047 |
| Municipalities | 11 |
| Indiana Statutes | Indiana Statutes |
Legal Framework
Elkhart County and its municipalities are governed by layered law, from most specific to broadest:
- Municipal ordinances — each town, city, or village within Elkhart County publishes its own code. See the town pages under Elkhart County for municipality-specific codes.
- County ordinances — published by the Elkhart County Board of County Commissioners. Contact the County Clerk for the current code.
- State statutes — Indiana Statutes (Indiana)
- Federal code — U.S. Code · Code of Federal Regulations
How to Find a Specific Code
To find the code that applies to a specific address or situation, start with the most specific layer and work outward:
- Check the municipal code for the town, city, or village where the address is located.
- If the address is in an unincorporated area, the county code (Elkhart County ordinances) applies directly.
- State statutes (Indiana) govern matters not covered by local code.
- Federal code applies everywhere within the United States.
References
- Indiana Statutes — https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/
- U.S. Code — uscode.house.gov
- Code of Federal Regulations — ecfr.gov