What is the permit process for new commercial construction?
Typically for the City of Indianapolis, permitting new commercial construction begins, after any special district approval, with the infrastructure review process and drainage permit. Infrastructure submittals may be mailed to our office with attention to the Infrastructure Section. Infrastructure forms are available from /dmd/permits/AvailableForms.htm under “Infrastructure Legal Document List” and “Infrastructure Plan Review Submittal Form.” See the fee schedule at /dmd/permits/fees/index.htm for required submittal fees. For questions regarding infrastructure submittals, contact Dana Brill at 317-327-5245. While the infrastructure review takes place, submittals are often made to the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services for a State Design Release so that once the infrastructure review is complete, the Improvement Location Permit and the Structural permit can be reviewed together.
