North Judson Issues Pool Permit Reminder

Posted on June 29, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI 
  
Now that summer’s here, the Town of North Judson is reminding residents about permits for pool installations. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says permits are required for both permanent pools, as well as temporary ones.

Collins says pools must be enclosed by a fence with a locking gate. Permits cost $100 for a permanent pool and $25 for a temporary a pool.

REMINDER TO NORTH JUDSON RESIDENTS FROM THE CLERK-TREASURER’S OFFICE

The Town of North Judson has several special circumstances that require permits. Below is a list of the more frequently required permits (list may not be inclusive):

• Pet Tags (dog and cat) – annually
• Temporary Pool – annually prior to installing
• Permanent Pool – prior to installing
• Yard Sale
• The following types of “construction” projects require a permit
• prior to beginning the project (list may not be inclusive):
• New Structure (Residential or Commercial)
• Additions
• Signs
• Porch
• Decks/Patios/Lean To
• Fences
• Electrical
• Sidewalk
• Demolition
• Utility Sheds
• Structural Improvements/Inspection

NOTE: Fees are associated with all of the above permits.

ORDINANCE VIOLATION CITATIONS MAY BE ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE INCLUDING ASSOCIATED FINES. These fees and fines are according to a schedule of fees/fines, as shall be modified from time to time by the Town Council and made available for public inspection in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office located at 204 Keller Avenue.

We remind the public that failure to be aware of the Ordinance requiring a permit is not a defense to the issuance of a ticket.

We encourage all residents to contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office (open M-F 8-4, closed noon to one) at 574-896-3340 for more information.