Town of Leo-Cedarville

Improvement Location Permits required for residential structures, additions, accessory structures, signs, and non-residential structures under the zoning fee schedule. Allen County building permit also required before construction begins.

Note: The reviewed Leo-Cedarville public materials do not publish a consolidated exemption list. Because the fee schedule specifically prices residential structures, additions, accessory structures, and non-residential work, applicants should not assume an exemption without checking with the town office.

Building code

Town zoning compliance under Leo-Cedarville's zoning code and subdivision control ordinance; building code enforcement through Allen County Building Department code set.

Permit validity

Improvement Location Permit valid for 12 months from date approved.

Owner-builder

Allen County owner-builder rules apply to the building permit component; Leo-Cedarville did not publish separate owner-builder rules.

Contractor requirements

County contractor licensing rules apply to the Allen County building permit portion.

Source: Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Complete the Leo-Cedarville Improvement Location Permit application.
2. 02
   Prepare a drawing showing the proposed improvement with dimensions, square footage, setbacks, utility easements, right of way, building height, and legal drains.
3. 03
   Deliver the application to the Town Office at 13909 Pony Express Run or arrange an appointment with the Zoning Administrator at 260-627-6321.
4. 04
   The Zoning Administrator examines the application within 10 working days and processes the ILP if the project complies with town zoning.
5. 05
   Pay the application fee at the time of filing.
6. 06
   Obtain the Allen County Building Department permit before construction begins; county highway and health permits required where applicable for driveways or septic/well work.
7. 07
   After project completion, submit Section 1 of the Certificate of Compliance with $45 fee to the town office. Planning Commission Administrator completes it within 10 days.
8. 08
   Take the completed Certificate of Compliance to Allen County for the final certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: 10 working days for ILP review; 10 days for Certificate of Compliance completion after final submission.

Source: Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department ↗

Application fee charged at time of applying; Certificate of Compliance submission requires check for $45 payable to the Town of Leo-Cedarville.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Town Office: 260-627-6321 (phone)

Typical sequence: Leo zoning approval first, Allen County construction inspections during work, Leo Certificate of Compliance after completion, then Allen County certificate of occupancy.

Source: Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department ↗