Building & Zoning

Inside of an unfinished structureThe Building and Zoning Department is responsible for issuing all permits and enforcement of zoning and code issues. Permits are required for all construction projects including;

  • New homes
  • Additions
  • Decks
  • Sheds
  • Fences
  • Swimming pools
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing and heating

The department also schedules zoning hearings for variances or special exceptions to the zoning ordinance.

Zoning Board hearings are held on the second and third Monday of the month at 7 pm, as needed.

Applications

For all Building Permit Applications including the following listed below, please visit the SFM Consulting website. Select Permit Applications, then Forks Township.

  • Residential / Commercial Building
  • Shed / Fence
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Reroof
  • Swimming Pool
  • Finished Basement
  • Deck

Forms & Documents

  1. Application For Variance / Special Exception / Appeal (PDF)
  2. Certificate of Non-Conformity Application (PDF)
  3. Dumpster Permit (PDF)
  4. FOG Application Permit Template (PDF)
  5. Landlord Registration and Instructions Form (PDF)
  6. Moving Permit (PDF)
  7. Planning Commission Projects (PDF)
  8. Professional Escrow Agreement - Flood Plain Permit Escrow (PDF)
  9. Professional Escrow Agreement - Minor Subdivision (PDF)
  10. Professional Escrow Agreement - Non-Residential Land Development (PDF)
  1. Professional Escrow Agreement - Non-Residential Major Subdivision (10 Lots or Less) (PDF)
  2. Professional Escrow Agreement - Non-Residential Major Subdivision (10 Lots or More) (PDF)
  3. Professional Escrow Agreement - Residential Land Development (PDF)
  4. Professional Escrow Agreement - Residential Major Subdivision (10 Lots or Less) (PDF)
  5. Professional Escrow Agreement - Residential Major Subdivision (11-50 Lots) (PDF)
  6. Professional Escrow Agreement - Residential Major Subdivision (50 Plus Lots) (PDF)
  7. Professional Escrow Agreement - Sketch Plan (PDF)
  8. W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (PDF)
  9. Zoning Application Instructions (PDF)