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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Porter County, IN (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Porter County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Porter County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Encroachment Permits

Anyone cutting into or tunneling under Porter County right-of-way, including for private utility or driveway work, must get a road-cut permit from the county highway department before starting under § 22-9, with costs tied to cut size and pavement age and a fine up to $1,000 for skipping it.

Porter County Right-of-Way Cut Permit

Some Restrictions

Porter County, IN Code of Ordinances § 22-9(a), (e)(5)

Who needs a permit. Anyone cutting into or tunneling under any portion of the county right-of-way must obtain a R/W cut permit before any construction is started. Emergency permits must be submitted the next business day. The permit application must be filed in duplicate. ... Penalty. Any person failing to obtain the proper R/W cut permit before starting construction may be fined a sum not to e...

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