Permits and Zoning Information
Permits are to be secured BEFORE Construction begins.
Owner or contractor may obtain the permit. Permits are required within the city limits and the two-mile area around the city. If you are unsure if a permit is needed, contact the Building Commissioner's Office.
Permits needed/costs - permits are needed for the following:
| Minimum Fee for Permit | .10 per square foot for the first floor |
Permit needed for siding, replacement windows, doors and re-modeling?
- No permits needed for any of these.
When a variance or conditional use is required?
A variance is a minimum departure from the strict application of the specific requirements and is granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. A conditional use permit is to allow a use other than principally permitted use within a district and is granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applications for variances and conditional uses may be obtained from the Building Commissioner's Office.
RED-TAGGED ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Contact Building Commissioner. He will inspect service and inform owner/electrician what needs to be done.
POOL AND FENCE REQUIREMENTS / PERMITS
Pools with a depth of 18" or greater must be surrounded by a wall or fence at least five (5) feet high with lockable latches. Pool and fence permits are required.
GRASS, WEEDS AND JUNK VEHICLE COMPLAINTS
Call (812-254-8208) or email complaints bpowden@washingtonin.us.
STRUCTURAL COMPLAINTS
Call (812-254-8208) or email complaints bldgcomm@washingtonin.us.
ZONING QUESTIONS
Call (812-254-8208) for the zoning of a piece of property.
Contact Us
- Phone: (812) 254-8208
- Staff Directory
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