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.
Planning & Building
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]
Planning & Building Administrative Assistant
Sarah Waldron
Phone: (317) 482-4059
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 OR ONLINE.
- Application Instructions - Change Of Use Permit 8.1.22
- 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
- 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 8.1.22
- 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
