Welcome to DPS

Our Mission is to provide professional, responsive, efficient and cost-effective government and community services to provide assistance to and improve the quality of life of the people in Allen County.

As of March 3rd 2008 the Fort Wayne Land Use Management and Zoning Department and the Allen County Department of Planning Services became one department. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. If you have questions about the new permit or about changes to department processes please contact our office at (260) 449 - 7607.

What's New?

City Site Plan Routing Review Process Survey Results

For the results of the internal customer survey click here

For the results of the external customer survey click here

To access this months agendas, public notifications, and notebooks for this months Boards and Commissions meetings please click here.

City of Fort Wayne Zoning Ordinance

Title XV, Chapter 157: Zoning Ordinance

Title XV, Chapter 154:  Sign Ordinance

Title XV, Chapter 155:  Subdivision Control Ordinance

These ordinances regulate development of the jurisdictional area of the City of Fort Wayne. Please call staff if you have questions. Click here to access the City's GIS website.

City Code
Signs in Right-of-Way

Allen County Zoning Ordinance

Title 2:   General Planning

Title 3:   Zoning Ordinance

Title 4:   Subdivision Control Ordinance

These ordinances regulate development of the jurisdictional area of the Allen County Plan Commission.  Please call staff if you have questions.