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Improvement Location Permit

Planning & Community Development · Mishawaka, Indiana

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  1. 1Prepare the documentComplete here

    Select a blank on the city PDF and type directly into it, or use the accessible field list. Save your draft and review all pages.

    Official instructionsBlank city document
  2. 2Gather supporting documentsPrepare here, finish outside

    Upload applicable supporting files to keep the packet together. Original documents, physical items, and professional approvals still follow the city’s instructions.

    • Single-family residential: survey, plot plan, or other scaled hand drawing showing property lines/dimensions, sizes of existing/proposed accessory structures, and structure locations from property lines.
    • Commercial/industrial/certain residential/nonresidential: plans submitted and approved under Site Plan Approval Ordinance section 137-35 before applying.
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  3. 3Sign and verifyPrepare here, finish outside

    Applicant signature and date required; no original-only or notary requirement stated.

  4. 4Confirm payment timingPrepare here, finish outside

    Varies by project or selection. Confirm the exact city assessment, payment method, and due date before payment.

  5. 5Submit through the correct routeOutside step

    Confirm filing with Planning and Community Development. The current sources do not authorize automatic email or postal submission.

    • Single-family work needs survey, plot plan or scaled drawing with property dimensions and existing/proposed structures/setbacks.
    • Commercial, industrial and specified other projects require approved site plans before application.
    • No payee or check-submission instructions stated. Current fee varies by use and size: $20 accessory, $50 single-family home, $100 two-unit/attached condominium, $150/$250 commercial-size bands.
    Call 574-258-1625
  6. 6Track completionOutside step

    Keep the city’s receipt or case number and complete any review, inspection, hearing, or additional information request. Delivery alone does not constitute city approval.

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CITY OF MISHAWAKA IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION ADDRESS OF BUILDING/PROJECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION TAX KEY NUMBER (S) PROJECT TYPE (check one): Single Family Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Other Residential ZONING: R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 C-10 I-1 I-2 S-1 S-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT START DATE: ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: TOTAL HEIGHT: BUILDING ADDITIONS ONLY: SQUARE FOOTAGE: APPLICANT: APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: FAX PROPERTY OWNER(S): ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: FAX Single family residential projects: You must attach a survey, plot plan, or other scaled hand drawing that shows the property lines and dimensions, sizes of all existing and proposed accessory structures, and location of the structures from property lines. Residential accessory buildings and uses (additions, garages, pools, and fences, etc.) are $20.00. New Single Family Home construction is $50.00. New Two-Unit & attached condominium is $100.00. Commercial, industrial, certain residential, and other nonresidential projects: Plans must be submitted and approved in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Site Plan Approval Ordinance (Section 137-35) of the Mishawaka Zoning Ordinance prior to applying for this permit. The fee is $150.00 for 1,000 sq. ft. or less, and $250.00 for over 1,000 sq. ft. I hereby certify to the correctness of all information required for this application including any and all attachments. Failure to provide required information will result in DATE: delays or denial of permit. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: This application is for an Improvement Location Permit ONLY. A Building Permit may also be required from the City of THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF Mishawaka Building Department. APPROVAL Please note, “fence only” applications do not require a separate building permit. Department of Planning & Community Development  100 Lincolnway West  Mishawaka, IN 46544 Telephone: (574) 258-1625 Fax: (574) 968-6999 E-mail: planning@mishawaka.in.gov

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