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Plan Commission

Services:

  • Issue building permits and conduct inspections.
  • Issue Certificates of Occupancy.
  • Enforcement of Unincorporated Lake County Zoning Ordinances.
  • Zone changes, subdivision approvals, change of use permits, special exceptions and variances.
  • Enforcement of Subdivision Ordinance Regulations.
  • Enforcement of Contractor's Licensing Ordinance (test and license contractors).
  • Investigates all zoning ordinance violations.
  • Handles contractor, building and zoning complaints in unincorporated area of Lake County.

Jurisdiction authority extends to unincorporated Lake County. No jurisdiction in incorporated areas.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Meetings: Third Wednesday, monthly at Lake County Government Center.

See Meeting Dates tab for up-to-date meeting dates

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Contact Us By Mail Or In Person
2293 N. Main Street
Suite 11
Crown Point, IN 46307-1899
Contact Us By Phone or Fax
Phone: 219-755-3700
Fax: 219-755-3712

Contact Us By E-Mail
Click to email Plan Commission

Related Numbers
Name Phone Fax
Lake County Police Dept. (219) 755-3811 (219) 755-3820


 Director
Ned Kovachevich
Title: Director
Phone: 219-755-3700
Fax: 219-755-3712

Email Ned Kovachevich


 Planning Department
Steve Nigro
Title: Planning and Building Administrator
Phone: 219-755-3700
Fax: 219-755-3712

Email Steve Nigro
Linda Perryman
Title: Plan Commission and BZA Secretary
Phone: 219-755-3700
Fax: 219-755-3712

Email Linda Perryman


 Buidling Department
Bob Bakalar
Title: Building Administrator
Phone: 219-755-3700
Fax: 219-755-3712

Email Bob Bakalar
George Mose
Title: Building Inspector
Sherri Summers
Title: Building Department Secretary
MaryBeth Naujokas
Title: Building Department Secretary


 Zoning
Robert Bauer
Title: Zoning Administrator
Phone: 219-755-3717

Email Robert Bauer
Thomas Giorgi
Title: Draftsman