Building Commission
The New Castle Building Commission
Working With Others To Build A Strong - Sustaining Community
Commissioner: Kenny Melton
Code Enforcement: Jeff Marcum
Permits & Inspections: Kelly Allen & Brittney Holcomb
Planning & Zoning, Variance Applications, Permits & Inspections: Janet Davis
The New Castle Building Department performs several functions related to maintaining safe high quality housing in New Castle, including:
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Issue building permits and perform required inspections;
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Licensing and testing of all contractors performing work within the city per Ordinance #2864;
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Serving as Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission
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Enforcement of ordinances on substandard housing as specified under the Uniform Housing Code;
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Enforcement of nuisance violations as specified in ordinances;
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Bringing ordinance violations to the New Castle City Court for resolution;
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Maintenance of the City Building, Senior Center and Community Center;
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Local floodplain administrator for Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
More Information
- City Code
- Code Enforcement
- City Court
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Register A Complaint
- Forms & Permits
- Indiana State Building Codes
- Application for Contractors License
- New Castle PC & BZA & Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Recent
News - Useful
Links - Events
- Forms &
Applications
Usefule Links
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-2/19/25
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-1/15/25
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda-1/9/25
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-11/20/24
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-8/21/24
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-4/17/24
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda-1/17/24
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda-12/12/24
Upcoming Events
- Contractor License Board Meeting
Thursday Mar 20 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers - Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Wednesday Mar 26 at 8:00 am
City Council Chambers - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Thursday Apr 10 at 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers - Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday Apr 16 at 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers - Contractor License Board Meeting
Thursday Apr 17 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers
Contact Us
Kenny Melton,
Building Commissioner
Building Commissioner
- Phone: (765) 521-6823
- Staff Directory
- M - F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office may close from 12-1 pm on occasion due to staffing