Thursday, January 26, 2023
The City of Goshen, Indiana is soliciting sealed proposals for the collection, transport, and processing of recyclable materials from the City’s public recycling drop-off site. Services include the supply and maintenance of collection containers. Services to be provided shall begin April 1, 2023 and... more
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Ord. 5147: Establishing Various Fees and Parking Regulations Regarding City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ordinance 5147, Establishing Various Fees and Parking Regulations Regarding City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, was passed by the Goshen Common Council and approved and... more
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
City of GoshenCDBG Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2023 The City of Goshen is preparing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2023 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024) and is soliciting public input. The following were identified as priority needs and... more
Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7:30am
Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District
Monday, February 6, 2023, 2:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82986722338 or call 309-205-3325. Webinar ID: 829 8672 2338. Comments are no longer taken online.
Monday, February 6, 2023, 6:00pm
To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84318865360 or call 309-205-3325, Webinar ID: 843 1886 5360. Comments are no longer taken online.
Annex Building |
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Building Commissioner/Commercial Building Inspector: |
Myron Grise |
574-534-2104 |
myrongrise@goshencity.com |
Residential Building Inspector: |
Jim Ramer |
574-537-3875 |
jimramer@goshencity.com |
Rental Inspector: |
Ryan Conrad |
574-537-3822 |
ryanconrad@goshencity.com |
Code Enforcement: |
Travis Eash |
574-533-5863 |
traviseash@goshencity.com |
Office Assistant: |
Betty Warlick |
574-534-1811 |
building@goshencity.com |
The City of Goshen Building Department was established in 1973 to instill pride in all properties around the City and to promote safe and secure occupancy for all of its residents.
The Goshen Building Department follows and enforces the Indiana Building Code, the City of Goshen Municipal Code, and the State Energy Code as they pertain to construction, electric, plumbing and mechanical phases of a project.
The Building Department issues permits that are required for the construction, alteration, remodeling, rehabilitation, or additions to any building or structure or the placement of a mobile home. This would include roof replacement, siding and windows. Permits are also required for new or altered electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems, which include water heaters and water softeners.
The Building Department also registers and inspects rental properties to insure compliance with the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance (City Ordinance 4860).
If you are unsure as to whether or not your project requires permits, please either contact the office by phone at 574-534-1811 or e-mail at building@goshencity.com.
Commercial: All new commercial construction (and some remodel / renovation ) projects will be required to follow the Site Plan Review Process (for questions regarding site review process, visit our Development Resources page at https://goshenindiana.org/developer-resources. Before any permits are issued, the following is required for Building Department review:
Residential: All new residential construction will also need to be reviewed by the Planning/Zoning and Engineering Departments. Before any permits can be issued, a zoning clearance form signed by both Planning/Zoning and Engineering Departments is required. Fees for electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits for new residential construction are included in the building permit fee; however, separate permits will be issued, but at no charge. Subcontractors are responsible for applying for their own permits, not the General Contractor. No inspections for electrical, HVAC or plumbing will be performed until the subcontractor permits have been issued.
Renewals: Electrical and HVAC licenses are approved for 3 calendar years. In November of the expiration year, a notice will be sent out to the contractor with renewal information. A late fee will be charged for licenses that are not renewed by January 31st.
Per Goshen City Ordinance 4860 (Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance) Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance 4860) and Goshen City Ordinance 5001 passed by the Goshen Common Council on July 2, 2019, all residential properties that are used for rent and/or lease, must be registered and inspected by the Building Department. For questions about rental inspections, please contact the Property Management Inspector at 574-537-3822.
Another responsibility of the Building Department is code enforcement of all structures in the City. Property owners are required to maintain structures in accordance with the standards established in the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance. For example, dilapidated structures, chipping and peeling paint, roof, soffits, siding, porches, trim, foundations and other parts of the exterior.
Code enforcement for trash, high grass, junk or unlicensed vehicles, parking in yards, etc. would need to be referred to the Code Enforcement Department at the City of Goshen Police Department. Please call the non-emergency phone number: 574-533-8661.
APPEAL OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT ORDERS
Board of Building Appeals
Pursuant to Goshen Municipal Code 6.1.1.19, all persons have the right to appeal a decision from the Goshen Building Department. Appeals will initially be heard by a five member panel known as the Board of Building Appeals. Any appeal from the Building Department’s decision shall be made within 15 days of that decision. If the Goshen Board of Building Appeals does not grant the request to modify the Building Department’s decision, the applicant may appeal to the State Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. The Commission may modify or reverse any order that is issued by the City of Goshen. Details on this appeals process can be found on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website: www.in.gov/dhs.
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