Building Inspections & Permits Division
Ordinances

Here are a few ordinances we have frequent inquiries about.

Fence Ordinance

No fence shall be constructed or erected within the City of East Chicago unless the owner of the property upon which said fence is to be constructed or erected, or contractor performing such work for such owner, shall have first obtained a building permit from the Building Department of the City of East Chicago, according to the specifications stated in the ordinance. 

Weed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 0-0-0026 states that it is unlawful for any person to permit, suffer or allow any thistles, weeds, brush, undergrowth, or vegetation of any kind whatsoever to be, remain, or grow to a height above six inches (6”) from the ground on any lots, parcels, or tracts of land within the City.  The Building Department will be enforcing this ordinance throughout the summer months. 

Reporting Building Code Violations

Anyone can report building code violations by contacting the East Chicago Building Department and making a formal complaint.

Copies of the these ordinances can be obtained at the East Chicago Building Department, 4525 Indianapolis Boulevard, Suite 205, East Chicago.  For further information, please call (219) 391-8294.

If you need more assistance about city ordinances you can also contact the City Clerk's Office at:
219-391-8491.