Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Union Township, Indiana

Rules another office applies inside Union Township

Union Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Residential construction of Class 2 structures and their accessory structures inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana, under the statewide 2020 Indiana Residential Code (675 IAC 14-4.4)

  • The state circular says the code applies to all construction on class 2 structures and their accessory structures.
  • The state circular says the 2020 Indiana Residential Code has been in full force and effect in every location within Indiana since December 26, 2019.
  • Local units of government are statutorily mandated to require compliance with the code (IC 36-7-2-9, as cited by the circular).
  • This is the statewide code; no Union township or Marshall County building ordinance that adds to or replaces it was located.
  • A draft 2026 Indiana Building Code LSA document surfaced in search but was not opened and is not relied on here.

  code edition effective date: 2019-12-26 date

  “there are no jurisdictions or locations in the state in which the code is not in effect.”

• Who permits septicCounty

  Onsite sewage (septic) systems on parcels inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana, handled by the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD)

  • The MCHD page states that all Marshall County onsite sewage system permits are issued through the health department.
  • The page does not name Union township; the authority is stated for all of Marshall County, which includes Union township.
  • Indiana state rules govern the underlying septic standards; this claim records the local permitting body only.

  “mchd has 30 days to review the plan and if any changes are to be made, the department has 30 more days to review the plan and issue the permit.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New construction or system replacement of an onsite sewage (septic) system on a parcel inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana

  • Homeowner must obtain a soil profile analysis from a certified and registered soil scientist before design; the page says a soil profile analysis is good for seven years if the borings area stays undisturbed.
  • Application must be submitted in person at the MCHD along with the proposed septic design and the relevant fee.
  • For new construction a copy of the building plans must be submitted to determine bedrooms and bedroom equivalents; the application must be received before design submission.
  • Repairs may not require a soil profile analysis; the homeowner should contact MCHD to confirm.
  • The page advises checking zoning on vacant ground for restrictions on the lot.

  “new construction or system replacement: follow these steps to obtain an on-site sewage septic system permit in marshall county, indiana:”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Septic (onsite sewage system) permit fees only, for parcels inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana

  • New construction septic permit fee is $60.00 and is non-refundable, per the same page.
  • Replacement septic permit fee is $30.00.
  • No building permit fee schedule for Union township was located.

  septic permit fee, new construction: 60 USD (non-refundable; submitted with application) · septic permit fee, replacement: 30 USD

  “the septic (onsite sewage system) application or repair onsite sewage system application must be submitted in person at the mchd along with the permit fee of $60.00 for new construction or $30.00 for a replacement.”

• Permit processPartial

  Septic (onsite sewage system) permits only, for parcels inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana; building permit process is not covered by this claim

  • Published steps cover soil evaluation, the lot-of-record (LOR) and application, system design, and the permit fee.
  • The page covers septic only; no building permit, inspection or certificate process for Union township was located.

  “the septic (onsite sewage system) application or repair onsite sewage system application must be submitted in person at the mchd along with the permit fee of $60.00 for new construction or $30.00 for a replacement.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Union Township or Marshall County directly.

• Building permit — Building permits for new dwellings inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for a homeowner building on their own land inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana
• Inspections — Building inspections for new dwellings inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for a new dwelling inside Union township, Marshall County, Indiana
• Local zoning — Whether Union township itself adopts and administers a zoning ordinance

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.