Business & Development Process
The City of Noblesville is dedicated to increasingly improve the business and development process as individuals, developers and contractors navigate their way through our requirements. You can navigate the process for developing property by clicking on the titled headings below. This guide was developed to assist the general public with understanding and navigating the City's development review process. The goal is to provide a basic understanding of various City requirements when seeking to develop property within the city. Each project is unique so if you find that the chart does not answer all of your questions please contact the Noblesville Planning Department.
Whenever you are changing a structure, whether it's a structural component, electrical, plumbing etc the process requires a permit and other important steps to make sure all changes are up to code.
Significant remodeling will require a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Fire & Building Services Division and a local permit from the Noblesville Planning Department.
Change of use in a particular part of the building could trigger Road and/or Sewer Impact Fees.
If you need any further information please contact the City's Planning and/or Engineering Departments.
All additions to your home or place of business require permits from the City's Planning Department. The permit ensures the structure is safe, complies with regulations, and is not harmful to utilities, the environment, etc.
Construction plans (prepared by a civil engineer) are required to be submitted to the Planning Department for review by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Performance sureties (bonds, letters of credit, etc) will be required to be posted for any public improvements proposed to be installed and/or modified and for erosion control installation.
Following TAC review, make necessary revisions to plans and submit for an Improvement Location Permit (ILP) and Construction Release at a Pre-Construction meeting scheduled with the Engineering Department.
A building permit is released following review, approval and payment of applicable fees.
A schedule of building permit inspections will be provided by Planning for direction.
Certificate of Occupancy is issued following approval of all inspections.
If you need any further information please contact the City's Planning and/or Engineering Departments.
Downtown Noblesville is unique in its setting, history and importance to our residents and visitors. Because it is unique it has different standards than much of the rest of the city.
Significant remodeling will require a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Fire & Building Services Division and a local permit from the Noblesville Planning Department.
Erecting a sign will require obtaining a sign permit from the Planning Department.
A facade improvement may be eligible for a grant from the local Facade Improvement Grant Program.
Work within the City right-of-way will require an encroachment permit.
If you need any further information please contact the City's Planning and/or Engineering Departments.
Before beginning development on any non-residential project there are several steps you will need to take to make sure your new building will be in compliance with local regulations regarding land and construction. Some examples of non-residential buildings may by: offices, churches, retail, factories, warehouses, daycare centers, etc.
Use of building should comply with existing zoning.
Architecture of building should follow guidelines set forth in the zoning ordinance.
Industrial and Office buildings may be eligible for a tax phase-in.
Construction plans (prepared by a civil engineer) are required to be submitted for review by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Performance sureties (bonds, letters of credit, etc) will be required to be posted for any public improvements proposed to be installed and/or modified and for erosion control installation.
Following TAC review, make necessary revisions to plans and submit for an Improvement Location Permit (ILP) and Construction Release at a Pre-construction meeting which can be scheduled through the Engineering Department.
A building permit is released following review, approval and payment of applicable fees.
A schedule of building permit inspections will be provided by Planning for direction.
Certificate of Occupancy is issued following approval of all inspections.
Erecting a sign will require obtaining a sign permit from the Planning Department.
If you need any further information please contact the City's Planning and/or Engineering Departments.
Developing an existing commercial lot entails coordination with various City departments and includes information regarding drive locations, offsite roadway improvements, drainage issues, general site layout and more.
Use of building should comply with existing zoning.
Determine if existing infrastructure will support intended use (roads, sewers, utilities) Contact Engineering.
Architecture of building should folow guidelines set forth in the zoning ordinance.
Industrial and Office buildings may be eligible for a tax phase-in.
Construction plans (prepared by a civil engineer) are required to be submitted for review by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Performance sureties (bonds, letters of credit, etc) will be required to be posted for any public improvements proposed to be installed and/or modified and for erosion control installation.
If outside of the City limits and if sanitary sewer is needed a petition for annexation will be required (no fee).
Following TAC review, make necessary revisions to plans and submit for an Improvement Location Permit (ILP) and Construction Release at a Pre-construction meeting which can be scheduled through the Engineering Department.
A building permit is released following review, approval and payment of applicable fees.
A schedule of building permit inspections will be provided by Planning for direction.
Certificate of Occupancy is issued following approval of all inspections.
Erecting a sign will require obtaining a sign permit from the Planning Department.
Work within the City right-of-way will require an encroachment permit.
If you need any further information please contact the City's Planning and/or Engineering Departments.
