Permits needed for Shelby County repairs, reconstruction of flood damaged structures

Residents of Shelby County are reminded that with the recent flood, many structures in the community may have experienced structural damage.

All repairs and/or reconstruction activities to structures damaged due to the flood that are located in the floodplain will require a local floodplain development permit and applicable construction permits from the Shelby County Plan Commission and Building Inspector Office as required by the Shelby County Unified Development Ordinance.

The office is located at Room 201, 25 W. Polk St., Shelbyville.

Failure to obtain the necessary permits may result in fines up to $7,500. In addition, depending on location of a property, a permit may be required from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources prior to the start of any reconstruction activity.

Shelby County will waive permitting fees for repairs and/or reconstruction of structures with documentation showing damage due to the recent flood. Shelby County officials will be conducting damage assessments of structures impacted by the recent flood in the coming weeks.

Owners of property in the floodplain located in the municipal limits of Shelbyville, Morristown, and Fairland are encouraged to contact their local planning and building office to inquire about required permits.

For more information on the permitting process, please contact Desiree Calderella, Planning Director at 317-392-6338 or dcalderella@co.shelby.in.us.

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