City of North Vernon Code Enforcement

City of North Vernon Code Enforcement Code Enforcement is the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of violations of ordinances regulating public health, safety and welfare.

Committed to working together with the community to improve the quality of life.

03/28/2026
03/24/2026

The Easter Egg Hunt is finally here! Join us this Saturday, March 28 at 11:00am at Tripton Park for an egg hunt and a bicycle giveaway!

Chugg Soda Shop and Desserts by Amanda, LLC will be there serving up fun treats! Don't miss out!

01/30/2026

Applications for PreservINg Main Street for local building owners within the downtown historic district are officially open. If you own a building within the Main Street district, this is your chance to apply to have funding assistance for transformational facade and structural improvements.

To have the opportunity to potentially be included in the grant, please note you have to fill out the formal application. Completed applications should be returned to the Mayor’s Office, located at 143 E. Walnut Street, North Vernon, IN 47265 by Friday, March 6, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Moore, North Vernon Main Street Executive Director, by phone at (812) 592-1425 or by email at [email protected].

The application will be available via North Vernon Main Street and The City of North Vernon's website by end of day Monday, but we wanted to get the link out as soon as possible. Paper applications will be delivered next week via in person or mail.

Link to document - https://northvernonms-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/director_northvernonmainstreet_org/IQAjbiKTGKZDQ55AehSP14cGAXoPADNF4P3yZ1Odm1iU9HA?e=KHLTsn

01/27/2026

TRAVEL UPDATED TODAY – ADVISORY IS CURRENTLY AT ORANGE WATCH STATUS
Road conditions have improved across Jennings County, and the Jennings County Commissioners moved to the Orange Watch Travel Advisory status. Continue to use caution if you must travel—slick spots and drifting may still be present on our roads.
WEATHER SHIFT: EXTREME COLD MOVING IN! (Have a plan)
BAM Weather - BAMWX.com reports dangerously low wind chills arriving soon. Limit time outdoors and keep yourself, your family, and your animals safe.
WARMING CENTERS OPEN- Wayside Inn and N. Vernon Fire St. #62
Please check on your neighbors.
Bring pets indoors and protect outdoor animals.
Hang in there, Jennings County. Spring is only 51 days away!
--Jennings County Emergency Management Agency

01/27/2026

🚫 Trash Collection Notice
Rumpke did not run trash routes on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.
These missed routes will not be made up this week.
Extra trash will be collected next Monday and Tuesday during the regularly scheduled routes.
Thank you for your patience.

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01/27/2026

Jennings County Commissioners, working with local elected officials and department heads from first responder agencies, have made the decision to leave our county under the red travel warning level at this time. Jennings County Government offices will also be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Officials will revisit this again at 11am tomorrow to discuss the status of the travel advisory. Thank you to the many employees working long hours to provide coverage in keeping our community safe these last few days. Your dedication and commitment have not gone unnoticed during this event.

01/26/2026

Temperatures are expected to drop to around -10° tomorrow morning, and travel advisories remain in effect for emergency personnel only.

Due to the ongoing winter weather, the City of North Vernon will be closed Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, for all non-essential offices and employees. Updates regarding additional closures later in the week will be shared as conditions change.

We sincerely thank our essential employees, along with state, county, and local partners, for their continued service during this time. Residents are encouraged to stay safe, limit travel if possible, and monitor weather conditions closely. Please follow the pages below for updates and important information.

Jennings County EMA
City of North Vernon Police Department

01/26/2026

Due to the ongoing winter storm, the Governor has declared a state of emergency for Indiana. Travel advisories remain in effect for emergency personnel only, and temperatures are expected to drop below zero tomorrow as snowfall continues.

As a result, the City of North Vernon will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026, for all non-essential offices and employees. Additional updates regarding closures later in the week will be shared as conditions evolve. The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed to a future date that is yet to be determined.

We thank our essential employees for their continued dedication and service. Residents are encouraged to stay safe, avoid travel if possible, and remain alert to changing weather conditions. Please follow the pages below for updates and important information.

Jennings County EMA
City of North Vernon Police Department

01/25/2026

Jennings County Commissioners have changed the travel Advisory level to Red Warning Level for Jennings County.
The highest level of local travel advisory means that travel may be restricted to emergency services, essential and emergency management workers only. During a "warning" local travel advisory, individuals are directed to:

• Refrain from all travel.
• Comply with necessary emergency measures.
• Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
• Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

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North Vernon, IN
47265

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