Commercial New (C)

To Submit a Commercial Building Permit Application

Visit the User Account Link via the City of Westfield Citizens Portal to submit or to register.

  • Learn how to register an account with step-by-step instructions here.
  • For step-by-step instructions on how to submit a Commercial Building Permit Application for New Construction, please refer to the Commercial Building Permit Application Guide.

Required Documents

Please ensure all required documents are obtained and ready to be uploaded prior to submitting the Commercial Building Permit Application. Failure to provide complete documentation will result in processing delays and may result in the application being voided, requiring resubmittal.

  • Legal Description of Property & Copy of Recorded Plat
  • Site Plan Showing:
    • Property Lines
    • Location of Existing Structures (Labeling Size and Dimensions from Property Lines)
    • Location of Right-of-way and All Easements (Drainage, Utility)
    • Scale, North Arrow, Address with Unit/Suite Number
  • Improvement Drawings (MUST be stamped) of:
    • Scale, Address with Unit/Suite Number
    • All Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Sprinkler Plans
    • Life Safety & Code Analysis Plans
    • Foundation Plan
    • Floor Plan of Each Floor Showing Window Locations, Door Locations, etc.
    • Cross Section Drawing of Structure Showing Footing Through Roofline Denoting Sizes of
       thickness of All Material Members used in Construction
  • Elevations of All Sides of Structure Labeling:
      • Roof Pitches
      • Building Height
      • Exterior Building Materials (Including % of Facade of Each Material, if regulated)
      • Any Other Architectural Features Regulated by Applicable Zoning District
  • Manufactured Product Specification sheets (if applicable):
    (For example: Truss and Floor Joists)
  • Landscape Plan 
  • State Construction Design Release (CDR)

Reviews are limited to the submitted plans and does not guarantee full code compliance. Approval does not relieve the owner, contractor, or design professional of responsibility to comply with all applicable Indiana Building Code, Indiana Fire Code, local ordinances, and referenced standards. Additional code deficiencies may be identified during construction or inspection and shall be corrected prior to final approval.

Inspection Requests & Requirements

To request an inspection, login to the City of Westfield Citizens Portal and navigate to the Inspections section. 

  • Inspections are conducted within the standard inspection window of 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 
  • Changes and cancellations must be completed through the City of Westfield Citizens Portal. 
  • Same-day cancellations for scheduled inspections (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) will result in a fee equal to a failed inspection. This applies to all inspections except footing inspections.

Important Notes:

  • Footing inspections are the only inspections that may be requested for a specific time.
  • Commercial Final inspections must be scheduled by phone. Please contact Community Development at (317) 804-3150, option 5.
  • All other inspections may occur at any time within the 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM inspection window, regardless of a requested time.
  • When an inspection is scheduled, an email confirmation will be sent showing the confirmed inspection date, even if up to three preferred dates were originally requested.
  • The site must be accessible and ready for inspection throughout the scheduled inspection window (e.g., debris, standing water, snow, or other obstructions must be cleared). Failure to provide safe and accessible conditions may result in a failed inspection and applicable reinspection fees.

Commercial Permit Packet (PDF)

Required inspections and important information regarding Certificates of Occupancy, Fire Marshal final inspection requirements, construction site cleanliness, and other critical procedures.
This packet must be read in its entirety prior to requesting inspections or requesting final inspections.

Fees & Road Impact

Access the current City of Westfield Fee Schedule, review Road Impact Fee requirements and methodology, and submit a Road Impact Fee Estimate Request for preliminary traffic impact calculations prior to submittal.