Permits are issued on the same day applied for if you have all requested information. All persons applying are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Your patience is appreciated.
STEPS:
- SEPTIC RELEASE NUMBER: Obtained from the Parke County Health Department located in the basement on the eastside of the Courthouse.
- WRITTEN APPLICATION (Front page of this document)
- SITE PLAN: Location, setbacks, building size and relativity.
- FLOOR PLAN: Required for all buildings intended for habitation.
- LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Copy of Warranty Deed or recorded contract.
- SIGNATURES: Of owners, contractors, and subdivision boards, if applicable.
- PAYMENT OF FEES:
- Single Family Dwelling $50.00
- Single wide or doublewide mobile home $50.00
- Public/Commercial buildings $100.00
- Public/Commercial Accessory Bldg. $100.00
- Industrial buildings $100.00
- Industrial Accessory Building $100.00
- Attached or Detached Garages $50.00
- Other residential accessory(room additions, etc.) $50.00
- Farm Buildings/Accessory, grain bins etc. $50.00
- PROOF OF E911 ADDRESS FOR ALL NEW RESIDENCES
There will be no charge on all exempt properties as long as it is being used and occupied by permit holder.
Post your permit where it can be seen and recognized.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE PLAN: (What the drawing must show)
- LOCATION ON LOT OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
- LOCATION OF ALL OTHER BUILDINGS
- LOCATION OF WELL (OR WATER SUPPLY)
- LOCATION OF SEPTIC SYSTEM
- DISTANCE IN FEET FROM SEPTIC AND WELL
- DISTANCE IN FEET FROM WELL TO BUILDINGS
- DISTANCE IN FEET FROM BUILDING TO SEPTIC
- LOCATION OF ANY UTILITY EASEMENT
- LOCATION OF DRIVEWAY (REQUIRES STATE RELEASE IF ON STATE OR FEDERAL HIGHWAY)
Keep in mind, you cannot place a building closer than 8’ to side property lines without special exceptions. You must meet front line setbacks, and all secondary structures must be behind the front line of the primary structure unless special exceptions apply. ALSO, all subdivision covenants and restrictions must be met including the approval of certain subdivision boards. KNOW YOUR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS!! Please show respect for those rules. They are your own rules for your own protections. They cannot be less restrictive than County ordinances, but may certainly be more restrictive. If you are building on land zoned AP (agriculture productive) or AFR (Agriculture Forest Recreation) you are required to have a minimum of ½ acre on which to build, provided suitable for a septic system.
You may not place a secondary structure on a residential lot prior to the placement of a primary structure unless you are simultaneously applying for a primary structure permit, submitting plans for that building and performing 30% completion within the first year. You then have up to three (3) years to complete the building or remove from property at end of the first year, if 30% completion of primary structure is not complete.