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Overview
The Adams County Building and Planning Department has jurisdiction over the rural areas of Adams County as well as the Towns of Geneva and Monroe.
Services
The Planning Department’s function is to shape the orderly development of Adams County and the towns of Geneva and Monroe in order that adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, and other danger may be secured:
The Adams County Building and Planning Department has jurisdiction over the rural areas of Adams County as well as the Towns of Geneva and Monroe.
- We keep and maintain current flood zone maps
- We keep records of new construction and remodels
- We oversee processes relative to Plan Commission and BZA functions
Services
- Inspect projects in all phases of construction to insure the State and Local Building codes are upheld and enforced
- Issue Building permits for all new construction and remodel projects on both residential and commercial buildings
- Issue electrical permits for any new electrical service or electrical upgrades
- Issue Location permits for any new construction ensuring it is in compliance with zoning and flood map parameters
- Issue new addresses
- Make recommendations and implement actions to keep all ordinances and comprehensive plans current with State and Local Planning Laws and standards
- Schedule and hold Public Hearings relative to the enforcement of said ordinances
The Planning Department’s function is to shape the orderly development of Adams County and the towns of Geneva and Monroe in order that adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, and other danger may be secured:
- That congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided
- That the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general welfare of the people may be promoted
Contact Us
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Mark Wynn
Plan Commission Director
Building & Planning
313 W Jefferson Street
Suite 338
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone: 260-724-5305
Fax: 260-724-5306
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.