The City of Greenwood, IN

Concrete Pad or Patio
A building permit is not required to pour a concrete pad or patio. However, City ordinance does not allow anything to be placed in an easement without approval from the Board of Public Works & Safety. In addition, any work in a right-of-way requires a permit from the Engineering Division.

Decks, Pergolas, Gazebos
Any structure bigger than 3' x 3' requires a permit, regardless of whether it is attached to the house. Please use the residential decks, pergolas, and gazebos application packet for this permitting process.

Fences
A permit is not needed to install a fence. However, the City of Greenwood Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Sec. 10-03-09 does state that "any portion of a fence that extends along the front lot line, or between the primary structure and the front street which runs parallel to and faces the front of the building, may not exceed four feet (4') in height." The UDO also states that "No fence shall exceed six feet (6') in height" with the exception of fences in IM and IL zones. Also, a fence may not be placed inside any kind of easement without approval from the Board of Public Works & Safety. For information on requesting approval from the Board, please print the Encroachment Request Application Packet.

HVAC
The City of Greenwood does not require a permit for the “like for like” replacement of HVAC equipment. Should new equipment be installed that requires the replacement of electrical cables, increase in breaker size, or addition of a disconnect, an electrical permit shall be required. Should ductwork be added or altered, a permit shall be required. Commercial HVAC projects shall not require a permit for “like for like” replacement of equipment or RTU’s of similar size. An increase of CFM exceeding 2000, alteration of duct work, or increase/addition of electrical work shall require a permit.

Play House or Tree House
A permit is not required for a play house or tree house. If you are unsure whether or not your project meets the City's definition of a play house or tree house, please contact the Building Commissioner.

Roofing
If your roof project involves the removal of 25% or more of the decking, a permit is required. You would use either the commercial or residential remodel application packet for the permitting process. However, if you are only planning to lay new shingles and patch any areas of decking that are unsound, you will not need to apply for a building permit.

Shed
A permit is required for any shed or barn, regardless of whether it is to be placed on a permanent foundation. Please use the residential accessory structure application packet for this permitting process.

Siding
A permit is only required for siding work if you are in any way changing the structure of the building.

Window Replacement
If you are replacing windows with the same size, a permit is not required. However, any changes in window size will require a permit so that our inspectors can be sure all structural work meets building code. You may use the residential remodel application packet for the permitting process.

Wireless Facility
Any changes to the footprint of a wireless facility and any changes that would affect the height of the structure would need to apply for a commercial accessory structure permit. Additions and/or changes to antennas or equipment that do not affect the footprint or height would not be required to apply for a permit.