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Fence Application (Email Version)

2. Telephone Number:
   

   Where can you be reached between the hours of (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Type your telephone number here.

4. 1. SUBJECT PROPERTY

6. APPLICANT NAME:*

7. Telephone Number:*

   Where can you be reached between the hours of (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Type your telephone number here.

9. Street Address*

   (Subject Property should always be an East Chicago property).

11. City: East Chicago

12. State: IN

13. Zip Code: 46312

15. Lot:

16. Block:

17. Subdivision:

19. 2. PROPERTY OWNER

21. Name:*

22. Telephone Number:*

    Where can you be reached between the hours of (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Type your telephone number here.

24. Address:*

26. City*

27. State*

28. Zip Code*

30. 3. CONTRACTOR

32. Name*

33. Telephone Number:*

    Where can you be reached between the hours of (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Type your telephone number here.

35. Address*

37. City*

38. State*

39. Zip Code*

41. 4. PERMIT TYPE (Type of Work)
    List the type of fence work you are having done to the property.

    List the type of fence work you are having done to the property.

42. Type of Work*
    -- Select One --New fenceAddition to existing fenceReplacing existing fence with new fence.Alteration or Repair

    Please select only one.

43. Spending Estimate $*

    Provide spending estimate to install a fence.

45. 5. WORK DESCRIPTION*

    Please describe the kind of work you are planning to have done to the property.

47. 6. PROJECT DETAIL INFORMATION
    Please select the following property information and fence type you are installing on the property.

    Please select the following property information and fence type you are installing on the property.

49. Property*
    -- Select One --ResidentialCommercial

    Please select only one.

50. Type of Fence*
    -- Select One --Chain LinkWooden PicketWooden Split RailWoven WireOrnamental IronBrickPrivacy Fence (Opaque Material)PVIPVCShrubberyMasonry Walls (Commerical & Industrial Zoning Districts Only)

    Please select only one.

52. What kind of material?*

53. Height of Fence?*

    Provide the height of the fence you are installing. (4 Feet; 6 Feet or 8 Feet)

55. 7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT*

    We will require ONE of the following which must accompany the fence application for processing. Upload your Plat of Survey option provided.

    1. Plat of Survey of property (upload by applicant); or
    2. Aerial Photo (if Plat of Survey not available select this option)
57. Upload (Plat of Survey)

    Plat of Survey of property.

59. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    (Please check each line item after reading)

    1. The location of all fencing and associated bases shall adhere to all setback and yard requirements provided in the zoning ordinance and shall be within the property line.
    2. All fences shall be maintained in a state of repair.
    3. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrically charged fences are not permitted in residential zoning districts.
    4. Properties that have or undergoing new construction, demolition, and/or repair require a certain fence enclosed to secure the site.
    5. Fences in the front of the building line shall not exceed four (4.0) feet height unless approved by variance.
    6. Side yard fences shall not exceed a height of six (6.0) feet.
    7. Rear yard fences shall not exceed a height of eight (8.0) feet.
    8. In commercial and industrial zone fences shall conform to the Ordinance No. 0-02-0009 Section 7.09.080.
61. I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application that all statements are true and correct; furthermore, I certify that I am the Owner or Lessee of the Property, or Agent of either, or the licensed Engineer or Architect employed in connection with the proposed work and that the proposed work is authorized by the Owner in fee and I am authorized to make such application. I understand that the contractor must sign this application if the work is being performed by a contractor.

    I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application that all statements are true and correct; furthermore, I certify that I am the Owner or Lessee of the Property, or Agent of either, or the licensed Engineer or Architect employed in connection with the proposed work and that the proposed work is authorized by the Owner in fee and I am authorized to make such application. I understand that the contractor must sign this application if the work is being performed by a contractor.

63. ADVISORY NOTE FOR NO PLAT OF SURVEY
    I have been advised that a Plat of Survey is required for the purpose of establishing property lines. I understand that if I do not submit a Plat of Survey, I am assuming the responsibility of any issues that may arise and furthermore, will hold the City of East Chicago harmless.

    I have been advised that a Plat of Survey is required for the purpose of establishing property lines. I understand that if I do not submit a Plat of Survey, I am assuming the responsibility of any issues that may arise and furthermore, will hold the City of East Chicago harmless.

65. Applicant's Signature (Type):*

    By typing your name you certify that you willingly have signed and are agreeing to the terms of the application you are submitting.

66. Date*
    Date

    Date

    Electronic capture of the date and time of the application being submitted.

68. Applicant’s Signature - Upload an image (Optional)

    Select a picture of your personal signature and just upload it! It's that easy. By providing us with a copy of your personal signature you agree to the terms of the document you are submitting.

70. DEPARTMENT USE

72. Date Received:*
    Date Received:

    Date Received:

73. Name of Receiver:*
    -- Select One -- CD - Courtnee Dinkins ECR - Esperanza Ceja Ramirez

74. DEPT APPLICATION NUMBER: *

76. Existing Zoning:*
    -- Select One --C1 - NEIGHBORHOOD RETAILC2 - GENERAL COMMERCIALC3 - NORTH HARBOR BUSINESS DISTRICTM1 - LIGHT INDUSTRYM2 - HEAVY INDUSTRYP1 - PARKSR1 - SINGLE FAMILYR1a - SINGLE FAMILY, SEMI DETACHED DWELLINGR2 - TWO FAMILY DWELLINGR3 - MULTIFAMILY DWELLING TWO STORY ROWHOUSER4 - MULTIFAMILLY DWELLING THREE STORY OR LESSWD - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

77. Proposed Zoning; if Applicable:

79. Fence Conforms to Ordinance:*

    1. Yes
    2. No

80. Fence Variance Needed:*

    1. Yes
    2. No

82. VARIANCE INFORMATION

84. Staff comments needed for variance:

86. BZA Hearing Date:
    BZA Hearing Date:

    BZA Hearing Date:

87. Hearing Fee $:

88. Fee Received $:

90. Final Determination by BZA:

91. BZA Attachments:

    1. Yes
    2. No

93. FENCE APPLICATION APPROVAL

95. Signature of Planning Staff:*

96. Date of Application Approved:*
    Date of Application Approved:

    Date of Application Approved:

98. UPON APPROVAL PLEASE PROCEED TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE FENCE PERMIT. IF THE FENCE EXTENDS INTO OR IS PLACED WITHIN ANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT MUST SEEK REVIEW BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEFORE PERMITTING.

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