The Town of Fortville is committed to fostering a livable, welcoming, and dynamic community for all residents. The Planning and Building Department supports this mission by developing both short- and long-term planning documents, reviewing rezoning and development proposals, and providing informed recommendations to the Plan Commission. This page offers access to information on current and past planning initiatives.
With questions regarding the Town of Fortville's development, planning, building, & permits, please contact:
Planning & Building Director
Adam Zaklikowski, AICP
Phone: (317) 482-4050
Email: [email protected]
Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Official
Jerry Santen
Phone: (765) 461-5866
Email: [email protected]
Online Permit Submittal / Permit Search
*To start the online permitting process, click on one of the options below:
- Permit Portal
- Code Enforcement Portal
- Request an Inspection (must have a Contractor Approval Form on file to receive Access Code)
*PERMIT APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON, AT TOWN HALL, OR THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL.
- Application Instructions - Change Of Use Permit 4.29.26
- Application Instructions - Non-Residential Permit 8.7.20
- Application Instructions - Residential Accessory-Alteration 8.1.22
- Application Instructions - Residential Dwelling 8.1.22
- Application Instructions - Sign Permit 12.26.19
- Application - Annexation
- Application - Demolition / Asbestos Abatement 4.22.25
- Application - Detached Residential Structure 8.12.22
- Application - Minor Subdivision 12.2.21
- Application - Non-Residential (including Electrical) 8.1.22
- Application - Planned Unit Development 7.14.22
- Application - Primary Plat 4.8.20
- Application - Replat 12.26.19
- Application - Residential Attached Alterations 8.1.22
- Application - Residential Dwelling 8.1.22
- Application - Rezoning 12.26.19
- Application - Row Permit
- Application - Secondary Plat 4.8.20
- Application - Special Exception - Fortville Advisory BZA 12.23.19
- Application - Variance - Fortville Advisory BZA 1.8.20
- Form - Contractor Approval 9.2.2025
- Form - Residential Rental Housing Registration 9.1.2026
- Info - Signing & Releasing a Subdivision Plat for Recordation - Requirements & Fees
- Info - Fee Schedule - Utilities 6.15.22
- Info - Fee Schedule - Applications 1.6.20
- Info - Building Inspection Procedures 6.16.2026
- Info - Ordinance No. 2018-2A Access Management & Row Dedication
- Utility and Street Standards 5.23
- 2014 Comprehensive Plan
- 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Land Use (2034)
- Info - List of Building Codes
- Development Process Approval Guide
- 2026 Submittal Deadline Calendar
- Comprehensive Plan Goals & Objectives
- Broadway Street TIF District Master Plan. The corridor improvements identified in this planning document provide desired and necessary pedestrian and vehicular connections and integrate a long-term vision for mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development.
- Report - Building Permit & Code Enforcement Activity 2017-2025
- South Madison Feasibility Study - Banning Engineering
- South Madison Street TIF District Master Plan
- Thoroughfare Plan
- Hancock County Trails Plan
- Mt. Vernon Trail Project
- Mt. Vernon Trail Limits Map
- Residential PUD Architectural Standards
