Building Department

Silas Zartman

Karen Smalley

Building Commissioner

Silas Zartman

Code Enforcement Officer

Karen Smalley 

Administrative Assistant

Jeff Knee

Building Commissioner

The Building Department reviews plans and issues building permits for new construction and the remodeling of existing structures.

The Building Department also issues permits for electrical upgrades, garages, accessory buildings, pools, signs, sanitary sewer taps, roofing, and demolition.

Additional Permits may be required, please call Karen Smalley at 260.274.1491.

The Building Commissioner is responsible for the various inspections performed during the construction process and the final inspection to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy upon project completion.

Other duties of the Building Department include:

  • Enforcement of City Code 
  • Sidewalk Replacement Program
  • Contractor Registration List 
  • Tree Removal Program

The Building Commissioner serves as the Plan Commissioner Secretary and the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary. Included in these issues are:

  • New Subdivisions
  • Subdivision Exclusions
  • Variance Packet
  • Special Exceptions Packet
  • Zoning Petitions

The Building Commissioner serves as Floodplain Coordinator for the City of Wabash to insure construction in the floodplain complies with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Karen Smalley, Administrative Assistant to the Building Commissioner is your first point of contact for assistance, forms, and for scheduling inspections. Please call Karen 260-274-1491

Frequently used forms: 

1. Improvement Location Permit Fillable Application 2024

2. Contractor Registration Form Fillable 

3. New Residence Construction Requirement 

4.  Petition for Special Exception and/or Variance for BZA

5. Sidewalk Program Application 

6. Sewer Tap Application Fillable

All forms should be emailed to: Karen Smalley at buildingdepartment2@wabashcity.in.gov 

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