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

Rules another office applies inside Boone Township

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

• Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

  Porter County zoning as administered by the county Plan Commission and Unified Development Ordinance. This countywide aggregate does not establish that the county UDO applies to unincorporated Boone township; see the township-level unknown claim.

  • The county Plan Commission holds hearings on rezoning and amendments to local zoning ordinances and makes a recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners, which takes final action.
  • Incorporated municipalities in Porter County are outside this countywide claim and may run their own zoning.
  • Boone township's own zoning status is not established by any opened official page.

  “the plan commission holds public hearings relating to petitions for rezoning, subdivision plats, development plans, and amendments to local zoning ordinances.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  County zoning districts published through the Porter County UDO interactive zoning map; whether the map covers land inside Boone township is not confirmed

  • The map lists the regulations and descriptions for each zoning type; district-by-district standards were not opened.

  “this unified development ordinance interactive zoning map allows users to view the regulations and descriptions for their zoning type from the unified development ordinance online by clicking on any zoning type in their area of interest on the map.”

• Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

  Residential septic systems in Porter County, including land inside Boone township; the county Health Department's Environmental Division issues residential permits. Commercial systems go to the Indiana State Department of Health.

  • The page does not name Boone township; applicability is inferred from the county health department's service of the county.
  • Commercial systems are handled by the Indiana State Department of Health Commercial Septic System Division at 317-233-1325.

  “contact indiana state department of health, commercial septic system division at 317-233-1325 and follow their instructions.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New residential septic systems and residential septic repairs in Porter County, including land inside Boone township

  • A soil test is required and may be obtained by hiring a private, certified soil scientist.
  • A septic/well field investigation report is issued within approximately two to four days and sets the requirements for permit issuance.
  • Site plan review by county staff takes about three to five days; revisions may be requested.
  • Septic permits expire two years from the date of issuance.
  • Residential repair permits are valid for two years.
  • Wells must be at least 50 feet from septic tanks, laterals, and sewer lines.
  • The page does not name Boone township; applicability is inferred from the county health department's service of the county.

  septic permit expiration: 2 years

  “septic permits expire two years from the date of issuance.”

• Well permitRequired

  Residential wells in Porter County, including land inside Boone township

  • A site plan drawn to scale showing the house, proposed well, and existing septic system or sewer line, plus a permanent address, is required.
  • Well permits have no expiration date per the page.
  • The page does not name Boone township; applicability is inferred from the county health department's service of the county.

  residential well permit fee: 50 USD

  “to obtain a well permit, the customer is required to visit the porter county health department's environmental division.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision plats in Porter County reviewed by the county Plan Commission, including land inside Boone township if the county UDO applies there (not confirmed)

  • Plat approval by the Plan Commission is final and is not forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.
  • Petitions must meet filing deadlines before a public hearing is scheduled; call the Plan Commission office for details.
  • Whether the county subdivision rules apply inside Boone township was not confirmed on the opened pages.

  “in matters regarding subdivision plat approval, the plan commission action is final, and is not forwarded to the board of commissioners.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Porter County well and septic permit fees published by the county Health Department, including land inside Boone township. Building permit fees are not covered by this claim.

  • Fees are listed on the Health Department page and may change; the page does not state an effective date.
  • Building permit fee schedule was not located on an opened official county page.

  commercial/residential well and septic permit fee: 275 USD · commercial/residential septic-only permit fee: 225 USD · minor septic repair (one component) permit fee: 100 USD · major septic repair permit fee: 225 USD

  “commercial/residential well and septic permit $275”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit process in unincorporated Porter County, including land inside Boone township

  • Permit guides and applications are linked as PDFs on the page, but their steps were not opened.
  • Contractors must register in the portal before applying for building permits.

  “all contractors will need to register in the new portal”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Whether an owner-builder exemption exists for a homeowner building in Boone township
• Building code adopted — Which building code edition governs new homes inside Boone township
• Certificate of occupancy — Whether a certificate of occupancy is required before occupying a new home inside Boone township
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size for the main single-family residential district inside Boone township
• Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size for the A1 General Agriculture district (and the main residential district) inside Boone township

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.