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

Rules another office applies inside Madison Township

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

• Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

  On-site sewage (septic) systems in Putnam County, including land inside Madison township: the Putnam County Health Department issues residential and commercial septic permits, and the Indiana State Department of Health approves commercial system designs.

  • Commercial systems also require Indiana State Department of Health design approval.
  • The packet is county-wide and does not name Madison township; the health department's service area was not separately confirmed.

  “the following steps are required in order to obtain a permit for both commercial and residential on-site sewage disposal systems in putnam county. design specifications and approval are also required from the indiana state department of health for all commercial systems installed in the state.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New or repaired on-site septic systems in Putnam County, including land inside Madison township (county-wide packet; no Madison-specific statement found).

  • A soil evaluation must be completed by a professional soil scientist registered with the Indiana registry of soil scientists and submitted to the health department.
  • The system design must be submitted to and approved by the health department; the health department issues the permit before any work begins.
  • Installers must contact the health department two business days before starting installation.

  new septic system permit fee: 225 USD (Other application types on the same form are priced differently (for example $50, $25, $15 or $10); repair of existing system is also $225.)

  “no work on any septic system – new or repair – is allowed until a permit has been issued!”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Final inspection of new on-site septic systems in Putnam County, including land inside Madison township (county-wide packet).

  • Installation may proceed only after the permit is issued and the installer has given two business days' notice to the health department.
  • Final inspection is conducted by the health department after installation is complete.

  “a final inspection conducted by the putnam county health department will be completed and a copy will be provided for the homeowner, and a copy will be kept on file in our office.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  Homes in Putnam County that use an on-site septic system, including land inside Madison township, when a sanitary sewer becomes available.

  • Connection is required only if a sanitary sewer becomes available; the packet says the owner 'may be required' to connect.
  • No distance or availability rule was stated in the packet.
  • Public water availability is not addressed in this source; water connection status unknown for Madison township.

  “if sanitary sewers become available you may be required to connect.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  On-site septic permit fees only, in Putnam County including land inside Madison township. Building, improvement location and other county permit fees were not located.

  • Fee schedule is on the application form in the packet; the packet is revised 03.25.
  • Fee is paid with the application.

  new septic system permit fee: 225 USD (other septic permit types are listed on the form at lower fees)

  “a permit application must be completed and returned to the putnam county health department along with a check for $225.”

• Permit processPartial

  Septic permit process only in Putnam County, including land inside Madison township. The county improvement location permit and building permit processes were not located in an official source.

  • Steps: registered soil evaluation, permit application and fee, review sheet, design submission and approval, permit issuance, installation with two business days' notice, final inspection.

  “the putnam county health department will contact the applicant when permit has been issued.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Building or improvement permit for new homes inside Madison township, Putnam County, Indiana
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for homes inside Madison township, Putnam County, Indiana
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption for land inside Madison township, Putnam County, Indiana
• Inspections — Building inspections for new homes inside Madison township, Putnam County, Indiana
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes inside Madison township, Putnam County, Indiana

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.