Ordinances & Applications

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Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Citizen Access Portal Users can create an account and apply for a Septic Abandonment Permit through the Allen County/Fort Wayne Citizen Access Portal. 05/05/2026 Visit URL
Indiana Food Code Text of Title 410, ICA 7-26 04/28/2025
Indiana Food Code - Top Changes at a Glance Overview of Title 410, IAC 7-26 and changes to the state's Retail Food Establishment Sanitation requirements 04/28/2025
New Retail Food Establishment Application Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating food establishments in Allen County 12/19/2025
Retail Food Establishment Remodel Application Packet Information and guidelines on remodeling an existing retail food establishment 12/19/2025
On-Site Sewage System Permit Packet Checklist and required documents for applying for a septic construction permit in Allen County 04/17/2026
Onsite Sewage System Designers Contact information for Septic System Designers that frequently complete work in Allen County 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Certified Onsite Sewage System Professionals Contact information for Septic Installers & Evaluators. 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Soil Science Consultants Contact information for Septic Soil Scientists that frequently work in Allen County 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment Permit Application Application to operate a tattoo/body piercing establishment 02/08/2022
New Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility Application Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating a tattoo and body piercing establishment in Allen County 03/31/2023
Change of Owner Application Packet - Retail Food Establishment Information needed to obtain approval for operating a retail food establishment 12/19/2025
Annual Mobile Food Unit Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating mobile food establishments in Allen County 12/19/2025
Retail Food Establishments
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Indiana Food Code Text of Title 410, ICA 7-26 04/28/2025
Indiana Food Code - Top Changes at a Glance Overview of Title 410, IAC 7-26 and changes to the state's Retail Food Establishment Sanitation requirements 04/28/2025
IDOH memo on updated Food Code Announcement from the Indiana Department of Health, regarding adoption of Title 410, IAC 7-26 04/28/2025
Seasonal Mobile Ice Cream Permit Application Application to operate for one year a mobile ice cream operation 04/18/2025
Annual Food Service Off-Site Permit Application Application for permanent establishments to operate off-site food service operations 04/18/2025
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Application to operate a temporary operation running from one to 14 days 04/18/2025
Mobile Retail Food Establishment and Commissary Agreement Agreement provides information about mobile food establishment as well as an associated commissary 04/16/2025
Guidelines for Change of Owner/Operator of Food Establishments Information and guidelines required for businesses undergoing changes of ownership or operation 04/18/2025
Guidelines for Farmers’ Market Establishment (FFM) Permit Rules and requirements for obtaining a Farmers' Market permit 04/18/2025
Guidelines for New Food Establishments Requirements and rules for new food establishments 04/18/2025
Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments Rules and requirements for temporary food establishments 04/18/2025
Mobile Food Unit Requirements Must-haves for mobile food unit establishments 06/09/2025
New Retail Food Establishment Application Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating food establishments in Allen County 12/19/2025
Retail Food Establishment Remodel Application Packet Information and guidelines on remodeling an existing retail food establishment 12/19/2025
Temporary Handwashing and Warewashing Information about hand- and dish-washing requirements 04/23/2025
Food Establishment Plan Content Requirements Information about what must be submitted to the Allen County Department of Health for new or remodeled establishments 04/18/2025
Annual Food Market Permit Application Permit to operate a food market in Allen County 04/18/2025
Annual Food Service Permit Application Application for a food service operation, including schools 04/18/2025
Annual Food Venue Permit Application Application for a food venue in Allen County 04/18/2025
Annual Mobile Food Service Permit Application Application for a mobile food service operation in Allen County 04/18/2025
Annual Mobile Food Market Permit Application Application for a mobile food market operation in Allen County 04/18/2025
Annual Vending Machine Permit Application Application to operate vending machine(s) in Allen County 04/18/2025
Farmers' Market Permit Application Application available to vendors offering only pre-packaged potentially hazardous food items such as freezer meat, whole shell eggs or the sampling of potentially hazardous food items 04/18/2025
Change of Owner Application Packet - Retail Food Establishment Information needed to obtain approval for operating a retail food establishment 12/19/2025
Annual Mobile Food Unit Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating mobile food establishments in Allen County 12/19/2025
Onsite Sewage Systems (Septic)
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Citizen Access Portal Users can create an account and apply for a Septic Abandonment Permit through the Allen County/Fort Wayne Citizen Access Portal. 05/05/2026 Visit URL
On-Site Sewage System Permit Packet Checklist and required documents for applying for a septic construction permit in Allen County 04/17/2026
Residential On-Site Sewage System Construction Permit Application Septic system application for construction on residential properties in Allen County 12/26/2024
Commercial On Site System Pre Application for IDOH, with instructions State application form for commercial applicants 02/01/2024
Instructions on Obtaining a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit Guidelines on the step-by-step process of obtaining a septic system construction permit for a new septic system in Allen County 09/20/2024
Onsite Wastewater Management District Operating Permit Application Application for the Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District 12/26/2024
Onsite Sewage System Designers Contact information for Septic System Designers that frequently complete work in Allen County 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Certified Onsite Sewage System Professionals Contact information for Septic Installers & Evaluators. 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Soil Science Consultants Contact information for Septic Soil Scientists that frequently work in Allen County 05/01/2026 Visit URL
Recessional Moraine Soil Notice Document ensuring compliance with state Moraine Soil Protocol 02/08/2022
Indiana Department of Health Soil Moraine Protocol Letter State letter on Recessional Moraine Soils 02/08/2022
Notice of Onsite Sewage System & Bedroom Affidavit Document detailing onsite sewage (septic) system and number of bedrooms in the home where on the property where the system is located 10/09/2023
Notice of Onsite Sewage System & Use Affidavit Document detailing location and use of onsite sewage (septic) system 02/08/2022
Commercial On-Site Sewage System Construction Permit Application Septic system application for construction on commercial properties in Allen County 12/26/2024
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Creation Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 17, Article 3 02/08/2022
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Fees Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 17, Article 2 02/08/2022
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Provider Qualifications Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 17, Article 1 11/10/2025 Visit URL
On-Site Sewage System Seller Disclosure Form Form notifying prospective buyers of property that the property contains an onsite sewage (septic) system 02/08/2022
Allen County Private Sewage Disposal Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 4.5 03/31/2023 Visit URL
Commercial On-Site Sewage Systems Rule 410 IAC 6-10.1 State rules for commercial onsite sewage (septic) systems 02/08/2022
Residential On-Site Sewage Systems Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3 State rules for residential onsite sewage (septic) systems 03/28/2024
IDEM Licensed Wastewater Haulers List List of wastewater haulers licensed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management 01/05/2026
On-Site System Replacement Notice Information for homeowners replacing on onsite sewage (septic) system 02/08/2022
Application for Septic System Abandonment Application to abandon an existing onsite sewage (septic) system 12/26/2024
Application for 6-Month Extension of Septic Construction Permit If septic system not completed by the expiration date of the construction permit, you can apply for a 6-month extension. 03/31/2023
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Operating Permit Renewal Application Application for permit renewal for existing system 12/26/2024
Application for Use of a Holding Tank for Sewage Application to use a holding tank permanently or temporarily to contain sewage from a structure in lieu of a complete onsite sewage system 09/11/2025
Tattoo & Body Piercing Applications & Ordinances
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Permit Application for a Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist Application to operate as a tattoo/body piercing artist 03/31/2023
Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment Permit Application Application to operate a tattoo/body piercing establishment 02/08/2022
Tattoo Special Event Coordinator Guidelines Rules and basic functions for temporary special event coordinator for tattoo events 02/08/2022
Temporary Tattoo Facilities Guidelines Rules and information about operating temporary tattoo facilities in Allen County 02/08/2022
Temporary Facility (“Booth”) for Tattoo Event Permit Application Application to operate a booth - containing a maximum of two artists - at a tattoo event 09/06/2023
New Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility Application Packet Rules, requirements, applications and other information about operating a tattoo and body piercing establishment in Allen County 03/31/2023
Guest Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist Permit Application Application to operate as a guest tattoo/body piercing artist 03/31/2023
Special Event Coordinator Permit Application Application for the coordinator of a planned special event 11/14/2023
Tattoo and Body Piercing Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 7 07/23/2026 Visit URL
Declination of Hepatitis B Vaccine Form attesting to the declination of the hepatitis B vaccine 10/03/2024
Tattoo Shop Tips What to look for when selecting a tattoo shop 02/08/2022
Hotels & Motels
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Lodging Permit Application Application for annual operating permit for Allen County Motels/Hotels 09/21/2023
Lodging Expedited Re-Inspection Application This application is for lodging establishments wanting an expedited re-inspection. 02/08/2022
Allen County Lodging Sanitation Standards Find more information on local sanitation standards in Allen County. 02/24/2023
Public Swimming Pools & Spas
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Indiana Swimming Pool Construction Code State law concerning pools 02/08/2022
Guidelines for New Aquatic Venues Find information on state and local regulations, permit applications, guidelines on pool safety and other helpful resources. 02/08/2022
Injury & Illness Report State form detailing injury and/or illness 02/08/2022
Interactive Water Fountains (Splash/Spray Pads, spray parks, etc.) Information from the Indiana Department of Health on rules and regulations of interactive water fountains 05/01/2025
New Aquatic Venue Application Packet Contents List Information about applying for a new aquatic venue 02/08/2022
Swimming Pool Record of Operation Form detailing care and use of a swimming pool 02/08/2022
Pool Contamination Incident Report State form detailing pool contamination 02/08/2022
Swimming Pool Spa Permit Application Application to operate a swimming pool/spa in Allen County 09/06/2023
Indiana Swimming Pool Rule State rules for public and semi-public pools 02/08/2022
Allen County Public/Semi-Public Swimming Pool/Spa Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 5 02/24/2023
Aquatic Venue Pool/Spa Equipment Replacement Review Form Form outlining replacements or changes to an existing public or semi-public swimming pool 02/08/2022
Aquatic Venue Pool/Spa Plan Review Questionnaire Form designed to gather information about plans for aquatic venues/spas 02/08/2022
Aquatic Venue Interactive Water Feature Plan Review Questionnaire Form designed to gather information about planned interactive water features 02/08/2022
Eyelash Extension
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Eyelash extension - Final Rule State rule adds provisions governing standards of operation for facilities not currently licensed as beauty culture salons where eyelash extensions are applied to members of the public 10/10/2022
Railroad Camp Cars
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Indiana Railroad Mobile Camp Code State rules regulating railroad mobile camps 02/08/2022
Allen County Railroad Camp Car Inspection Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 9 11/10/2025 Visit URL
Railroad Camp Car Application Application to operate a temporary railroad mobile camp in Allen County 05/30/2023
Ordinances
Resource Name Short Description Date Posted Action
Allen County Lodging Sanitation Standards Find more information on local sanitation standards in Allen County. 02/24/2023
Allen County Public/Semi-Public Swimming Pool/Spa Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 5 02/24/2023
Allen County Railroad Camp Car Inspection Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 9 11/10/2025 Visit URL
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Fees Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 17, Article 2 02/08/2022
Allen County Onsite Wastewater Management District Provider Qualifications Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 17, Article 1 11/10/2025 Visit URL
Allen County Private Sewage Disposal Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 4.5 03/31/2023 Visit URL
Tattoo and Body Piercing Ordinance Allen County Code - Title 10, Article 7 07/23/2026 Visit URL
Public Health Hazards Outlines public health hazards for which the Allen County Department of Health may be responsible 12/11/2025 Visit URL
Fee Schedule Ordinance Outlines fees associated with permits, certificates, documents, etc. 12/11/2025
Food & Beverage Ordinance Rules for regulating sanitary operation of food establishments 12/11/2025