Fishers City Council President Pete Peterson calls it an “imperfect solution,” but the best option available, as the Council unanimously approved a new ordinance Monday night to implement residential parking permits in select neighborhoods.

The measure is aimed at addressing parking concerns in areas near two locations along Lantern Road: north of 116th Street near the Al Huda Mosque and south of 116th Street near King Jugg. Under the ordinance, parking permits will be required on nearby residential streets during specific times—most notably, Friday prayers and the month of Ramadan (scheduled for February 17 through March 19 in 2026) near the mosque, and during peak hours of operation near King Jugg.

The specific streets subject to the new permit rules will be designated by the Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety, which meets twice monthly. The board is composed of Mayor Scott Fadness and his two appointees, Jeff Lantz and Steve Orusa.

During the public hearing, six individuals addressed the Council—five spoke in favor of the ordinance, while one voiced opposition.

The Fishers Police Department will manage the permit system, with a process in place for residents in affected areas to request permits. Police Chief Ed Gebhart emphasized the department’s goal is compliance, not punishment, but violators will face a $150 fine.

At the most recent Board of Works meeting, Mayor Fadness stated that the board could begin identifying the impacted streets as early as its next session on July 29.

You can read the ordinance language at this link.