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Chris Wimmenauer Building Commissioner |
Building Commission
2113 Memorial Avenue
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8208
Email: bldgcomm@washingtonin.us
PERMITS AND ZONING INFORMATIONPermits 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:
New residences, any additions to structures, detached and attached garages, manufactured homes, in-ground and above ground pools, pole barns, storage sheds, demolitions, re-roofing & roof-line changes, fences, signs and temporary construction sheds or trailers. The cost for a new residence or any addition is $.10 per square foot; detached structures are $.05 per square foot; manufactured home permits are $50.00; in-ground pools are $50.00. Above ground pools, re-roofing, signs, fences, demolitions and temporary structures are free. Commercial building permits must have a state permit first before a local permit is issued. The cost for a commerical permit is $.05 per square foot for the first 3200 square feet. Anything over 3200 square feet is $.03 per square foot.
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 bldgcomm@washingtonin.us.
Structural complaints.
Call (812-254-8208) or email complaints bldgcomm@washingtonin.us.
Zoning questions.
Call office for the zoning of a piece of property.