Area Planning

The Area Planning office issues building permits and takes variance, special exception and rezoning applications. The office also handles complaints in regards to trash and junk. The office is located on the first floor of the Government Center. Hours are:

Contact Information

Proposed Zoning Text

Proposed Subdivision Text

Metamora Commissoners Council

Building Code

Comprehensive Plan Part I      Part II      Comprehensive Plan Map

Meetings

The Area Plan Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month and

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets immediately following the Area Plan Commission meeting.

Franklin County Building Permit Application and Information on the permit

Forms

• Permit Application
• Complaint

Driveways

Obtain Driveway Recommendations from the County Highway Department. If a state highway you must contact the Indiana Department of Transportation (812)926-0376. If you have an existing driveway you will still need to file an application with the Highway Department. Once you receive recommendations from the Highway Department, you must write that information on the building permit application.

Septic Systems

Obtain a Septic Permit from the Health Department (765) 647-4322 or a letter of availability from the Brookville Lake Regional Waste District, if available (765)458-7461. If you have an existing system that you wish to use, you must get a signed statement from the Health Department stating that it's ok to use it. You must put the septic permit number and receipt number on the building permit application.

Parcel Number

Obtain a Parcel Number along with your legal description from the Auditor's Office or from your tax statement. Once you have obtained your parcel number, you need to put it on your building permit application.

Building Plans

Submit Two Sets of Plans that are correct and complete with a cross section of the foundation plan, stair section, wall section, floor plan, attic access location, smoke detector locations, dimensions and square footages. On manufactured Homes (double wides, modulars, single wides, etc.) you must have the information packet, showing tie down systems, foundation installation; if outside contractor will be doing your foundation, that contractor must provide a layout of the foundation that meets state code. One (1) set of plans will be returned to you.

Other Documents

Copy of Survey, if a new survey. This will ensure the Surveyor's Office can give you an accurate 911 mailing address. Deed Must Be Recorded in the Recorder's Office. Provide a Site Plan (See Sample Attached). The site plan needs to be exact on measurements

Mobile Home transfer

Copy of Both Titles of the mobile homes. This only applies if you are removing your older mobile home and replacing it with a newer or larger manufactured home or mobile home.

Approval in writing is needed if there is a Corporation or Property Owner's Association involved.

Permit Fees

Building permit fee is $300.00 plus $5.00 per 100 square feet over 960 square feet including garage and includes basement if finished for a stick built home(rounded to the nearest dollar) and $200.00 if a Manufactured Home (Double Wides, etc.) $250.00 and $100.00 if basement. Fees are non-refundable under Section 90.11 Forms and Fees states; No part of the fees shall be returnable to the applicant.

Inspections: footer, basement floor plumbing, wall, rough-in (framing, electrical and plumbing(air test) and permanent electrical service) and final are included in the building permit fee, unless an inspection fails; then there will be a reinspection fee of $45.00 due.

A building permit is good for one (1) year, but work must be started within six (6) months. If a permit is expired and the work is continuing; an additional $45.00 will be charged per inspection due to the permit being expired.

Address will be assigned after the building permit is issued. A brief description of what is needed for an address is attached. Code Reference Sheet is attached on common code questions. Detach and keep this for your information. Certificate of Occupancy will be issued once all inspections are completed and passed; and all additional fees are paid, if any.