EXGTRA SPACE
Community Development Services is the integration of the Building, Engineering and Planning divisions. All divisions work together to help property developers, business owners, contractors and citizens develop the Greenwood area.
300 S. Madison Ave.
Greenwood, IN 46142
317.887.5230
EXTRA SPACE
Building Commissioner
The Building Commissioner assists citizens and contractors with the following:
- Building permits
- Inspections for permitted projects
- Building code questions
- Investigation of potentially unsafe structural issues
300 S. Madison Ave.
Greenwood, IN 46142
317.887.5230
Kenneth Seal, Building Commissioner
sealk@greenwood.in.gov
Engineering
Greenwood’s Engineering Division is responsible for a number of city projects and processes:
- Review site, subdivision and other proposed plans regarding land alterations, ensuring plans meet the city's subdivision
control ordinance specifications, as well as general engineering criteria. - Prepare construction and material specifications for public works projects.
- Design various city projects, including drainage, street and parking facilities.
300 S. Madison Ave.
Greenwood, IN 46142
317.887.5230
Planning
The Planning Division works to makes sure Greenwood develops in a way that benefits the entire community. The division regulates and assists businesses in various improvement and development areas, including land use, zoning, site plan review and construction.
The Planning Division is also responsible for land alteration and sign permits. Land alteration permits are required to begin preparing a site for development, and sign permits are required for all business signage within the city, including temporary signs.
2023 Meeting Date and Filing Deadlines
2024 Meeting Date and Filing Deadlines
300 S. Madison Ave.
Greenwood, IN 46142
317.887.5230
Gabriel Nelson, Planning Director
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) is made up of members from various city departments, school representatives, and area utilities. The committee reviews projects proposed for development, meeting to review:
- Site Development Plans
- Primary Subdivision Plans
- Secondary Subdivision Plans
- Plat Vacations & Amendments
The TRC maintains a Plan Review Status for all projects. Once projects are given final approval, Planning Division staff coordinates permit issuance to allow site work to begin.
Revised plans can be submitted to the Planning Division any time after the TRC meeting in which the project was addressed. Please refer to the Plan Submittal Guidelines for the needed quantity of plans, necessary accompaniments and the general procedures used to expedite your plan review.
For a copy of a TRC report for a specific project, or to review the status of a current project, contact the Planning Division at planning@greenwood.in.gov or 317.881.8698.
Sewer Availability Fee (SAF) Application
The Sewer Availability Fee (SAF) is a one-time fee to connect to Greenwood’s sanitary sewer system. The fee is based upon the size of the water meter installed in the building.
Sewer Availability Fee Application
Fees:
| 5/8 to 3/4 inch: | $2,073 |
| 1 inch: | $5,389.80 |
| 1 1/2 inch: | $12,023.40 |
| 2 inch: | $20,730 |
| 3 inch: | $47,679 |
| 4 inch: | $84,993 |
| 6 inch: | $190,716 |
| 8 inch: | $339,972 |
STEM in Greenwood
There are multiple departments across the City of Greenwood that offer opportunities for STEM careers. Community Development Services is the integration of the Building, Engineering and Planning Divisions. All divisions work together to help property developers, business owners, contractors and citizens develop the Greenwood area.
