The City of Lake Station's Building Department
administers the City's land use and development ordinances and
reviews applications for conditional use permits.
The department provides assistance with various
land use issues and ensures compliance with existing regulations.
Other functions of this department include the enforcement of
adopted building code regulations, and providing assistance with
community development projects.
Building Commission
Building Commission Meetings are held on the 2nd
Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
3625 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405 .
Building Permit
Requirements
R-2 (Single Family) Zoned Districts
[Dwellings, Garages; Room Additions; Accessory Buildings]
(NOTE: Inspectors have 48 hours to inspect)
1.
To submit a LEGAL PLAT OF SURVEY of property. (Re: All New
Construction). Must have stakes visible, and must have a
street address prior to bldg. permit issued.
2.
Location & Size of proposed construction & location to be indicated
on plat of survey.
3.
Plans & Specifications of the proposed construction. (one(1) set
required for our files)
4.
Permits to be obtained for: Building; Electric; Plumbing;
HVAC; Sewer.
All applicants requesting a “Homeowner’s Permit” and to be doing the
work themselves, shall have the approval of the inspector(s), prior
to issuance of a permit. When a contractor is doing the proposed
work, the contractor(s) must be licensed for the City of Lake
Station, and the contractor(s) obtain the permit(s).
No more than 30% of a residential lot shall be occupied by
structures.
Easements: All Structures: Minimum of 5 ft. side yard (corner lots
@ 25 ft. side yards)
Single-Family Dwellings: Minimum size @ 912 sq. ft. of
living area & 35 ft. max. hgt.
Min. Lot size: 60 ft. by 125 ft. (@ 7,500 sq. ft.) & Front yard
set-back @ min. of 30 ft.
Sidewalks; Two (2) Off-Street Parking spaces and an “Occupancy
Permit” are required.
State Energy Code for Insulation: R-38 (Ceiling); R-19 (Walls);
R-10 (Foundation)
New Construction: Additions; Attached Garages:
Foundations: 42” Deep (If no basement: 40” is allowed = 5 Blocks
High)
Footings: 8” Thickness by 16” Width; To project 4” on each side of
walls
Inspections Required @ 4
1) Footing (Prior to concrete being poured)
2) Foundation (Including: Beam; Anchor Bolts; Sill Plates)
3) Rough-In
4) Final
Detached Garages: Maximum size @ 676 sq. ft. (24x24’ or
26x26’) Max. Hgt. @ 14 ft.
Footing/Foundation: 12” Deep by 12” Wide, with a 4” Concrete
Floor. (Specs available)
Inspections Required @ 2
1) Footing/Foundation (Prior to Concrete being poured)
2) Final
(Note:
Electrical Permit required, if to install electric)
Accessory Buildings: Maximum of 100 sq. ft. and 10 ft. max.
Height.
Note: It is the responsibility of
the property owner(s) to verify locations & if accessible to all
public utilities on new construction. (Public Works Dept. @
962-8511)
