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3. About Valparaiso
4. Recent News
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6. City Maps
7. Neighborhoods
8. Valparaiso Events
9. Valpo Parks
10. Valpo Transit
11. Visual Valpo
12. Valparaiso School Board Member Appointment Process

Departments

1. Building
   1. Builder Assistance
   2. Online Services
   3. Codes & Ordinances
   4. New Construction
   5. Contractor Registration
      1. Recording a Porter County Bond
   6. Fees
      1. New Construction Fees
   7. Inspections
   8. Permits
   9. Rental Registration Program
   10. Downtown Fire Safety Grant Program
   11. Mapping
   12. Collection Box Permit
2. Clerk-Treasurer
   1. City Budget
   2. City Council
   3. City Documents
      1. City Council Agendas
      2. City Council Minutes
      3. Ordinances
      4. Resolutions
      5. Board of Works Agendas
      6. Board of Works Minutes
      7. Redevelopment Commission Agenda/Minutes
   4. Codes
      1. City Codification
      2. Indiana Code
         1. Clerk Responsibilities
   5. Staff Members
   6. BOW
      1. Board of Public Works and Safety Minutes
3. Community Engagement
   1. City Government Academy
   2. Neighborhood Improvement Grant
   3. Neighborhood Directory
4. Code Enforcement
   1. Code of Ordinances
   2. Reporting Violations
      1. Submit a Complaint
   3. Unified Development Ordinance
5. Engineering
   1. Addressing
   2. City Projects
      1. Washington Street Project
      2. North Calumet Ave Project
   3. Field Inspections
   4. Mapping
   5. MS4 Program
   6. Permits & Fees
      1. Erosion Control
      2. Right-of-Way Cut
      3. Sanitary Sewer
   7. Site Review
   8. Street Division
   9. Stormwater
   10. Traffic Counts
   11. New Construction
   12. Forms
6. Economic Development
   1. Business Planning
   2. Business Opportunities
      1. Downtown Liquor License Information
   3. Economic Development Commission
7. Planning
   1. Awards & Grants
   2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Zoning Appeals
      2. Historic Preservation Commission
      3. Plan Commission
      4. Site Review
   3. City Projects
   4. Plans, Policies & Regulations
      1. Airport Zone Development Plan
      2. Annexation Policy
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Comprehensive Plan
         1. Growth Management Plan Maps
      5. Envision Valparaiso 2030 Plan
      6. Sign Standards
      7. State Route 49 Corridor Plan
      8. Unified Development Ordinance
         1. Previous Zoning Ordinance (Before 2009)
      9. Valparaiso Creative District Plan
         1. Valpo Better Block Project
         2. Valparaiso Creative Council
      10. ValpoNEXT
   5. Permits / Construction Forms
   6. Programs & Services
      1. Downtown Façade Improvement Program
      2. Downtown Outdoor Dining Program
      3. Mapping / Geographic Information Systems
      4. Downtown Temporary Restaurant Vestibule
   7. Public Hearings
      1. After the Public Hearing is Closed
   8. Online Resources / Links
   9. Request for Proposal
   10. Planned Unit Development
8. Fire
   1. About VFD
      1. Our Mission Statement
      2. Public Safety & Education
         1. Fire Prevention Resources
            1. Babysitting Safety
               1. Fire-Safe Sitters
            2. Test Your Fire Safety IQ
            3. Workplace Fire Safety
               1. Common Hazards
            4. Fire Safety Classes
         2. Fire Safety Classes
            1. Station Tours
         3. Child Safety Seat Fitting
         4. Smoke Detectors
         5. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
         6. Disaster Preparedness
         7. Early Warning Sirens
         8. How Can I Help The FD?
      3. Emergency Medical Services
         1. When to Call 9-1-1
         2. Before the Ambulance Arrives
         3. Patient Satisfaction Survey
      4. Fire Photos
      5. Inspection Bureau
      6. ISO Rating / Information
      7. Equipment
      8. History
         1. Establishment
         2. Past Fire Chiefs
         3. Department Mascots - Dogs
            1. Life with the Fire Department
         4. Betsy, the 1923 Seagrave Fire Engine
            1. Betsy's Sale
            2. The Return of Betsy
            3. Where's Betsy Now?
      9. Honor Guard
      10. IAFF Local 1124
      11. LODD
      12. Events Calendar
   2. Stations
      1. Station #1
      2. Station #2
      3. Station #3
      4. Conference and Training Center
   3. Personnel
      1. Chief's Message
      2. Administration
   4. Employment & Careers
      1. Employment Info
      2. CPAT Testing Locations
9. Human Resources
   1. Employment Opportunities
10. Parks & Recreation
    1. Golf
11. Police
    1. Community Programs
       1. Citizens' Police Academy
       2. Junior Police Academy
       3. Coffee With A Cop
       4. Community Sex Offender Registry
       5. Email Notification System
       6. Handgun Permits
          1. Rates
       7. National Night Out
       8. Online Case Reporting
          1. Report a Case
       9. Prescription Drug Drop Off
       10. Project Safe Way
       11. Public Safety Tips
           1. Beware of Scams
           2. Home Security Information
           3. Personal Safety Tips
           4. Reporting Suspicious Activities or Crime
           5. Crime Statistics
       12. Retail Notification System
       13. SafeCam Partner
       14. School Safety & Education
           1. Adopt-a-School
           2. Gang Resistance Education & Training
           3. School Resource Officers
              1. Current School Resource Officers
       15. Senior Care Program
           1. Activation
           2. Purpose, Policy & Procedure
       16. Tip 4-1-1
       17. Valparaiso Alert System
       18. Volunteers in Police Service
    2. Ask Us
       1. Citizen Complaint
    3. Divisions
       1. Administration Division
       2. Community Relations Division
       3. Investigations Division
       4. Parking Enforcement
       5. Patrol Division
          1. Emergency Response Team Members
          2. K-9 Division
          3. Bike Patrol
          4. Crash Reconstruction Team
          5. Evidence Division
       6. Records
          1. Handgun Permits
    4. Mission & Values
       1. Employment
       2. Crime Statistics
       3. Online Resources
       4. City Online Services
    5. CALEA Accreditation
       1. Agency Information
12. Project & Facility Management
    1. Current Road Closings
13. Public Works
    1. Observed Holidays
    2. Trash and Recycling
    3. Yard Waste
    4. Leaf Pickup
    5. Mulch and Compost
    6. Streets
    7. Snow Removal
    8. Sidewalks
    9. City Trees
    10. City Cemeteries
    11. Report a Problem
14. Utilities
15. Valparaiso Transportation
    1. ChicaGo DASH
       1. Alerts/News
       2. Tickets
       3. Bus Schedule
       4. Station Maps
       5. Accessible Seating
       6. Rider Input
          1. Complaints
             1. General Complaints
             2. ADA Related Complaints
             3. Title VI Complaints
       7. FAQ's
       8. Resource Links
       9. Request for Proposal
    2. V-Line
       1. Bus Schedules and Routes
          1. Brown Route
          2. Yellow Route
          3. Orange Route
          4. Green Route
          5. Route Map
          6. Holiday Service
          7. Transfers
       2. Tickets
          1. Half-Fare Cards
       3. Guidelines
       4. Deviations
       5. Rider Feedback
          1. Complaints
       6. Documents
       7. South Shore
       8. FAQs
    3. South Shore Connect
       1. Schedule
       2. Tickets
       3. FAQs
    4. About Us
       1. News
       2. Why Use Public Transportation?
       3. Promotional Videos
       4. Contact Us
       5. Who we are
    5. I Want To

Business

City Government

1. Boards & Commissions
   1. Board of Public Works & Safety
   2. Board of Zoning Appeals
      1. Petitions
      2. Public Hearings
      3. Supporting Documents
   3. Economic Development Commission
   4. Environmental Stewardship Council
      1. Recommendations
      2. Valparaiso's Green Initiatives
         1. Scheduled Events
   5. Ethics Commission
   6. Historic Preservation Commission
      1. About the Commission
      2. Architectural Styles
         1. Bungalow
         2. Colonial Revival
         3. Eclectic Period Revivals
         4. Gothic Revival
         5. Italianate
         6. Neoclassical
         7. Octagon
         8. Prairie
         9. Queen Anne
         10. Romanesque
      3. Design Guidelines
      4. Historic Districts
         1. National Register of Historic Places
      5. Neighborhood Tours
         1. Banta Neighborhood Tour One
         2. Banta Neighborhood Tour Two
         3. Courthouse Square
         4. Jefferson / Banta Neighborhood
         5. Lafayette Street
         6. Michigan Avenue
         7. Neighborhood Tours 2012
         8. North Franklin Street
         9. Washington Street
      6. Related Links
      7. Tax Credit Programs
      8. Request for Proposal
      9. Historic Preservation Ordinance
   7. Human Relations Council
      1. Mission, Vision, Values
      2. Meeting Agendas
      3. Meeting Minutes
      4. Statement of Support for a Diverse City
      5. Complaint Resources
      6. Human Rights Ordinance FAQ's
      7. HRC Community Cultural Grant
      8. HRO Complaint Form
   8. Initiatives for Substance Abuse Prevention
   9. Mayor's Advisory Council on Disability
      1. Americans with Disabilities Act Information
      2. Minutes and Agendas
      3. Accessible Transportation
   10. Park Board
   11. Plan Commission
       1. Petitions & Other Resources
       2. Plan Commission Minutes by Year
       3. Public Hearings
       4. Supporting Documents
   12. Redevelopment Commission
       1. Home
       2. Current Projects
       3. Past Projects
       4. Public Art
       5. Media Room
       6. Finances & Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
       7. RFP Parcel Information
       8. Staff Recommendation
       9. Environmental Reports
       10. ValpoNet
       11. Downtown Housing Incentive Policy
       12. Valparaiso Opportunity Zone
       13. Housing Initiative
   13. Site Review
       1. Site Review Minutes by Year
   14. Town / Gown Committee
   15. Traffic & Safety Committee
       1. Traffic & Safety Committee
   16. Valparaiso Art Advisory Committee
   17. Valparaiso City Utilities Board
       1. Valparaiso City Utility Board Minutes by Year
2. City Council
   1. Application for Appointment for Boards&Commissions
   2. City Budgets
   3. Member Information & Districts
   4. Ordinances By Year
   5. Resolutions by Year
   6. School Board Member Appointment Process
   7. Valparaiso School Board Online Application
3. City Projects
4. Clerk-Treasurer
   1. Financial Portal
5. Mayor
   1. Moment With The Mayor
6. Watch City Meetings

I Want To...

1. Apply For...
   1. Building Permit
   2. Register a Rental Property
   3. Register as a Contractor
      1. Recording a Porter County Bond
   4. Engineering Permit
   5. Planning Permit/Construction Form
2. Find...
   1. City Forms
   2. City Maps
   3. Parking
   4. Downtown Liquor Licenses
   5. Fire Suppression Rating
   6. Homelessness Prevention Services
   7. Trees: Planting for Our Future
      1. The Value of Trees
      2. Tree Stewards/Shade Brigade
      3. Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
      4. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
         1. EAB Info for Homeowners
         2. Reporting EAB in City Trees
      5. Invasive Species
      6. Keeping Our Urban Forest Healthy and Growing
      7. Partnering with the Community
      8. Recommended Trees
      9. Top 10 Invasive Trees & Shrubs
   8. Valpo Parks Programs
   9. Zoning Information for My Property
      1. Previous Zoning Ordinance (Before 2009)
3. Report...
   1. Submit a Code Violation Complaint
   2. Report a Problem
4. Request...
   1. Rent a Park Shelter / Facility
5. Contact...