The Town of Yorktown, Indiana

Code Enforcement

Building Inspections

When building permits are issued and construction commences, inspections must be performed by the Building Commissioner throughout the building phase.  Typically 3 inspections are required.  Foundation, Mechanical Rough in (water, gas, electric) and a final inspection.  When all inspections have been performed, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued to the contractor performing the work.  Please feel free to contact the Building Commissioners office @ 765-759-0142 if you have any questions.

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Parks

Morrow's Meadow

Morrow's Meadow is the location of Yorktown's annual Independence Day event  and many other events throughout the year, including the Yorktown Farmers Market, the annual Yorktown Fire Department Fire Prevention Car Show, Yorktown Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Reach Yorktown's Kids in the Meadow, and more.

Yorktown residents are encouraged to utilize the pavilion facilities located in Morrow's Meadow and Lion's Club Park and can make reservations calling 765-759-4003 or emailing ehurley@yorktownindiana.org.  

A public access canoe launch is available at Morrow's Meadow during daylight hours.  Please obey drop-off and parking restrictions and be a good steward of the park and our natural resources.  More boating information may be found at Indiana DNR.

Civic Green

In the heart of downtown, Civic Green is a versatile space that can be enjoyed by residents of all ages. Civic Green features grassy areas, shade pavilions, fire pits, and a sensory plaza with misters and lights (which doubles as a splash pad for kids). It also features a performance structure, making it a great place for community events such as the Summer Concert Series hosted by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. 

Yorktown Sports Complex

• Munciana Volleyball
• Delaware County Futbol Club
• Yorktown High School Athletics
• Yorktown JAA Baseball and Softball

The Yorktown Sports Complex is the result of a cooperative effort between the Town of Yorktown, Delaware County Commissioners, Yorktown School Corporation, Delaware County YMCA, and each of the organizations listed above. Click here to learn more about the Sports Complex.

Lion's Club Park

Lion's Club Park is located southeast of Downtown Yorktown along the south side of Buck Creek. It is home to the Carl Scott Memorial Disc Golf Course, a 24-hole course rated as one of the top courses in Indiana. Other amenities include a playground, small pavilion, and community garden as well as picnic tables and benches. Lion's Club Park is also home to one of the top sledding hills in Yorktown.

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Communications

Calling 911

Dispatchers at the Delaware County Emergency Communications Center can assist callers with pre-arrival instructions, get a clearer picture for incoming units, have equipment respond in the safest manner possible and reassure the caller/patient that help is on the way

What to expect when you call:

• The dispatcher will answer by asking "What is the address of the emergency?"  You need to know the address you are at.  If it is an apartment, know the unit number.

• Where, exactly, is the patient? Are they in the bedroom? Are they in the front yard?

• What's the phone number you're calling from? Even with enhanced 9-1-1 the dispatcher has to confirm the number you are calling from. This is important if you lose communications with the dispatcher they can call you back.

• What's the problem, tell me exactly what happened?  Tell the dispatcher exactly what happened.  "Martha slipped and hit her head. She is bleeding from a cut on her hand."

• Are you with her now?  Yes or No. "Martha is out front but I can take the phone out to be with her" or "Martha is in her room and there is no phone access

• How old is s/he? If you don't know exactly an approximate will do.

• Is s/he conscious? Yes or No

• Is s/he breathing? Yes or No.  If you have not checked the dispatcher will ask you to go check and tell them what you found

The goal of the dispatch system is to provide the best care to our patients not only when the fire department arrives but before their arrival at an emergency. By the information you give the dispatcher the Yorktown Fire Department can respond quickly with up-to-date information should you need medical attention.

Texting 911

Delaware County 911 can now receive and send text messages.  While this is not a preferred method for reporting emergencies, dispatchers understand that there are some situations in which texting may be the only option for communicating with 911.  

Smart 911

Delaware County now participates in the Smart 911 program.  It works like this:

1. Sign up at Smart 911 

2. Fill out a profile, adding as much or as little information as you'd like.  This can include- but is not limited to- descriptions of the home and how to access it, i.e. "down a long driveway", access codes if protected by a gate or security system, a list of people and pets in the home, medications, illnesses, allergies, physical attributes, and other medical information for each resident, vehicles owned, and even pictures of people, pets, or vehicles.

3. This information remains secure and can ONLY be accessed by the dispatchers if a 911 call is made from a phone number associated with the profile.  This information can then be passed on to first responders.

4. Account owners will be asked to confirm details or update their account every 6 months to ensure information is still current.

This service is an excellent way to be proactive about you and your family's safety.  By taking a few minutes to fill out the information that is important to you, emergency dispatchers will immediately have access to information that can otherwise take valuable time to discover.  While this service is highly recommended for everyone, it can be especially useful for people with special considerations they wish to pass on to first responders- physical descriptions and pictures of family members prone to wandering, codes for gated communities, bedridden or paralyzed family members, important medications for certain household members, etc.

Community Direction

The Town of Yorktown is a progressive and growing community in western Delaware County. The Town's formal history starts in 1913 when Yorktown was first recognized in the State of Indiana, but the community history is one of growth along the banks of Buck Creek and the White River. The first home subdivision in Yorktown was aptly named West Muncie, and today we continue to carve out a positive identity in East Central Indiana.

Yorktown has grown in a series of dramatic spurts. In the 1950s, the Town grew to the north and west, establishing itself on the north side of the White River. Then, in the late 1960s, it nearly doubled its population, extending east to Andrews Road. Less than 10 years later, it doubled again, this time by extending its borders east all the way to the western corporate limits of the City of Muncie.

In 2005 and 2006, the Town undertook two major voluntary annexations that extended its corporate limits north to State Road 332. In total, these two new annexation added more than 2,100 parcels, 3,500 acres, and 4,000 citizens to the Town of Yorktown.

In the past decade, more than a dozen new residential and three new commercial subdivisions have established themselves here. Through our state-of-the-art zoning and subdivision control ordinance, Yorktown is committed to careful, well planned growth, ever-improving municipal services, and strong fiscal responsibility.

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Council Meeting Information

• January 17 (on Tuesday due to MLK Day)
• February 21 (on Tuesday due to President's Day)
• March 13 (2nd Monday due to Spring Break)
• April 17
• May 15
• June 20 (on Tuesday due to Federal Holiday)
• July 17
• August 21
• September 18
• October 16
• November 20
• December 18

Building Permits

Building Permits for the Town of Yorktown must be obtained from the Building Commissioners office prior to the start of a project. This includes projects such as fences on your property, accessory structures (sheds) or other minor building projects.

If your Building Project is residential, you will need a drawing of the intended design that shows topographical (overhead) views as well as the front, side and rear views. This is to ensure that proper set-backs are maintained, utility easements are met and the design of the project meets Local Code.

The Town of Yorktown requires that if you hire a Contractor to perform the work, they must hold a Current License applicable to their trade and are registered within Delaware County. This prevents individuals from performing poor "low bid" work that may endanger the safety of your family and home or simply taking your money and never starting or completing your project.

Keep in mind that in the event of a home catastrophe from fire or substandard construction work, insurance carriers look closely to determine liability. If your Contractor is not licensed, they will not pay the claim, leaving you to absorb the financial burden of rebuilding. Properly-registered Contractors can protect you and inspections ensure the work is properly performed.

All construction sites must make every reasonable effort to minimize construction related pollutants from leaving the site.  A sediment and erosion control permit must be issued by Muncie Sanitary District Stormwater Management.

Please call the Building Commissioners Office for any questions you may have at: (765) 759-0142 (Office) or (765) 748-7985 (Cell). 

Fire and Life Safety Education

As of 7/13/2021, 48 Hoosiers have died in fires, 2 in Delaware County alone.

In 2020, 74 Hoosiers died in fires.

The Yorktown Fire Department is partnered with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to provide AND install smoke alarms to residents AT NO COST.  Up to 2 alarms per household are covered. 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED in all residences, but especially in all houses using natural gas for heating. 

To schedule an event, tour, or get a smoke alarm contact Public Education Officer Kelsey Mann at (765) 759-5836 or email kelseylmann00@gmail.com 

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Why Yorktown

Pairing the logistical advantages with a modern, vibrant downtown will make Yorktown a destination for those looking to explore on weekends, relocate their family, advance a business or career, or retire in a safe, relaxing community. Perhaps most noticeably, Yorktown offers a great school system, parks, and trails that are attracting many young families and retirees from the greater Muncie and Fishers/Noblesville areas. These factors, paired with other assets – such as prominent business leaders—means there is a generation of future innovators ready to support and advocate for downtown redevelopment. With the proximity to Ball State University (BSU), Yorktown has a pipeline ready and waiting to help rejuvenate its downtown and stimulate the area’s economy.

Award Winning School System

Consider including a description, images, and contact information. The Yorktown school system, in particular, is a primary draw for families to the region, with distinguished awards going to Yorktown High School, including:

• 2017 #9 School in Indiana (U.S. News World Report)
• 2016 National School District of Character (Character.org)
• 2012 National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)
• A Four-Star School since 2010 (Indiana Department of Education)

Business Retention and Expansion Program

Working in partnership with the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, business leaders, and key stakeholders lead a Downtown Business Retention and Expansion program designed to:

• Retain or keep existing businesses in the community
• Identifies hurdles and challenges facing local biz and provides assistance to address the issues
• Provide assistance for businesses to expand (i.e. finding property for expansion, securing financing for equip, helping find or train workers)
• Help small mom and pop shops to large employers, manufacturers, HQ

Median Household Income

• $59,759 (2016)

Ordinances & Resolutions

The Clerk-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the record-keeping of Town ordinances and resolutions. If you have a question about a specific ordinance, please call (765) 759-4002 or email lturner@yorktownindiana.org.

The Town of Yorktown codified ordinances are available online.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Town of Yorktown will not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Community Links

Site Selectors

Fireworks

Fireworks may be used only on the user's property; or on the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks; or at a special discharge location. Professional displays must obtain a permit.  Penalties for violating the fireworks law can range from a misdemeanor up to a felony in the case of the reckless or intentional use of fireworks that result in a person's death.  For your safety, the fire department encourages you to attend only professional fireworks displays. 

Indiana Code 22-11-14  Click the link and scroll down to read the fireworks ordinance. 

To help consumers use fireworks more safely, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) offers these recommendations:

• Do not allow young children to play with fire-works under any circumstances. Sparklers considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
• Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay
• Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
• Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off.
• Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
• Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
• Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
• Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
• Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions.
• Observe local laws.
• Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.
• Don't experiment with homemade fireworks.

To see more fireworks information from the CPSC please visit their website: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/012.html

Town Utilities

Streets

The Street Department is responsible for operation and associated maintenance for 60 lane miles of roads and streets in Yorktown.  Various services include, snow plowing, chuck hole (pothole) repair,  and collection of limbs and branches from storm damage.  The department is also responsible for obtaining contractual services including, road surfacing, crack sealing, slurry sealing, and road striping. 

Plans

Forum

Maps

Inspections

If you are in need of a Fire Inspection, Occupancy Load Update, or information regarding items of this nature please contact:

Nick Shirk

Fire Inspector

765-759-5836

Resources

Facade Grant Application
  

Indiana Small Business Development Center

The Indiana SBDC creates a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of Indiana’s small businesses by providing entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources.
 

Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes the unity of businesses and organizations with residents by providing resources, networking and promoting opportunities to encourage business patronage, thereby fostering a cohesive community thus enhancing our quality of life.
 

East Central Indiana Regional Planning District

ECIRPD is a state designated, multi-county regional planning district whose mission is to serve the economic development, planning and grant development needs of Delaware, Grant, Henry, and Jay counties.
 

Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

The Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) provides high value, affordable solutions to help businesses increase profitability. As advocates for Indiana's thousands of manufacturers, our staff leverages resources in both the public and private sectors to help identify areas of improvement, streamline processes, and ultimately increase competitiveness.
 

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

The State of Indiana’s economic development organization responsible for business attraction, retention, and growth.
 

Muncie-Delaware County Indiana Economic Development Alliance

The Alliance (EDA) represents a consortium of economic development entities dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana. Our purpose is to allocate and leverage economic development resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality and global competitiveness of Muncie-Delaware County as a superior business location. Services include site location assistance, retention and expansion of existing businesses, and customized research for business prospects considering Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana.

Officer Awards

Related Ordinances

Parks Board

Voting & County Links

Yorktown residents may register to vote at the Delaware County Building.  Information about precinct numbers and voting locations may be obtained by calling the Delaware County Voter Registration Office at (765) 747-7812.

Delaware County Voting & Elections

Trash & Recycling

Economic Development

We would be happy to provide information on available buildings and land to match your facility requirements and we will arrange and conduct site and facility tours of properties in Yorktown.

We can help you identify prospective locations by providing you with utility information, community profiles, lists of business contacts, comparative information and other economic data.  We will also assist you with business incentives that may be available such as financing programs, including tax abatements, training funds and infrastructure improvements.

For more information on Yorktown's Economic Development, please contact the Town Manager's office at (765) 759-4003 or visit the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce website.

Plan Commission

 2024 Planning Commission Members:                                         

Mark Darrall (I)                              

Jerry Hoffman (R)                             

Nanci Perry(Gov)                                  

Jason Gasaway (Gov)                                      

Public Records

The Yorktown Police Department provides public record information as it becomes available. The Yorktown Police Department also provides pertinent accident reports to individuals and insurance companies.  There is a $15.00 processing fee for all accident reports.  To obtain a copy of the report contact Dee Freed or come to the police department during normal business hours 8:00am-4:30pm M-F.  

Utility Permits

Wastewater Treatment

New Resident

Are you a new resident of Yorktown? First of all, welcome! We are so glad that you have chosen to call Yorktown home. We are certain that you will enjoy all of the amenities that we have to offer, including our beautiful park system, top-10 school district, and more.

We invite you to check out some of these links containing information for new residents.

• Yorktown Community Profile
• Yorktown Good Neighbor Guidelines
• We also provide a "New Resident" guide to our new residents.  The guide can be picked up at the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce.

For information concerning the utilities of the Town of Yorktown click here.

Investigations

Fire & Arson Investigations

Redevelopment Commission

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Redevelopment Authority

This board was created by Ordinance No. 428 passed by the Town Council on August 19, 2002. The board was created for the purpose of financing, constructing, and leasing public improvements to the Commission; financing and constructing additional improvements owned by the Authority and leasing them to the Commission; and issuance of bonds to finance local public improvements.  The Authority distributes and monitors the funds that the Redevelopment Commission designates for the improvement of the community.

Join the Department

Click here to start your application

Every day, in every community, emergency responders answer the call of our families, friends and neighbors who are in need of assistance.  From car accidents to heart attacks to house fires, emergency responders are there to protect lives and property.

Emergency responders are a special type of people, with many different reasons for answering the call of duty.  Some like the challenges and the adrenaline rush, while others like to sharpen their emergency skills and techniques.  Every one of them answers the call so that they can help someone in need.

Today's emergency responders do far more than put out fires or bandage wounds.  Emergency responders are the first line of defense in natural and man-made disasters.  They respond to vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, specialized rescue situations and a vast array of emergency medical complaints.

Becoming a volunteer emergency responder can be the most rewarding experience of your life, and allows you to reach out to someone in need. 

Thank you for showing interest in applying to the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department.  Currently our fire department serves approximately 35 square miles of territory and 20,000 lives.  This includes but is not limited to providing fire, rescue and a non-transport emergency medical service.  Currently our department runs approximately 800 - 1000 calls per year.

To be considered for membership, all applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. or be on track to get them
• Be of good mental and physical health
• Pass a physical examination
• Pass a comprehensive background check
• Pass a toxicology screen

Fire department participation requirements:

            All members must:

·         Follow all department guidelines and operating procedures

·         Participate in scheduled station duties

o   Attend at least one of two monthly meetings - meetings are held each month on the first Sunday at 9:00 AM and the third Monday at 7:00 PM.

o    Complete two overnight shifts each month between the hours of 10PM and 6AM

            In addition:

·        All department members are expected to participate in the equivalent of 10% of responses per month;

* Responses are based on either pulling hours on station between 6AM and 10PM or responding to a call.

Members of the Fire Department are also members of the Yorktown Volunteer Firefighter's Association.  The purpose of this organization is to support the fire department and the community.  The Association sponsors or supports local community events such as the Fire and Ice 5K.

In addition to the Fire Department requirements above, Association members must:

·         Attend one of two meetings every month (scheduled with the Fire Department meeting)

·         Attend community based projects (boot drives, Fire and Ice 5K, etc.) as required

·         Pay annual dues of $24

Training Requirements:

No prior experience is required and these classes will be offered at the Fire Department's expense.  Applicants with current certifications in these or other fire/medical areas should include documentation with this application.  Some or all of the above training may be waived for those applicants with current certifications.  If you are interested, please access the application by clicking on the Forms and Applications link on the left side of the page.

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Zoning Information

The Town of Yorktown has 15 zoning districts. The primary purpose of zoning is to segregate uses that are thought to be incompatible; in practice, zoning districts are used as a permitting system to prevent new development from harming existing residents or businesses and to preserve the "character" of a community.  

• PR       Parks & Recreation.
• PD       Planned Development.
• DD       Downtown District.
• R1        Low Density Residential.
• R2        Medium Density Residential.
• R3        High Density Residential.
• R4        Heritage Residential (Old Town Residential Character).
• M1       Low Density Multifamily Residential (Duplex, Triplex and Quadplex).
• M2       Multifamily Residential (Apartment Complexes).
• IS         Institutional Use (Institutionally Owned Land).
• OC      Office Commercial.
• HM      Heritage Mixed Use (Existing Use Only).
• C1       Small/Medium Commercial.
• C2       Medium/Large Commercial.
• LI         Limited Industrial.
• IN        Industrial.
• FM      Farming

 Please contact the Zoning Administrator, Matt Ray, if you have any questions @ 765-759-0142 or mray@yorktownindiana.org

Meet Our Officers

Wellhead Protection

Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Township Consolidation

Under the government re-organization statutes in the State of Indiana, Yorktown and Mt. Pleasant Township have become the second set of entities in the state to create a new government structure creating more efficiency at the municipal level. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, Mt. Pleasant Township and Yorktown consolidated into the new Town of Yorktown, where the previous responsibilities of each form of government are now handled by a single governing body. The new structure has decreased the number of elected officials and the taxing levy for residents in Yorktown.

The following links are dedicated to the procedures, minutes, study documents and other items related to the appointed study committee.

• Consolidation Plan Presented to Yorktown Town Council & Mt. Pleasant Township Advisory Board and Trustee
• Consolidation Financial Analysis

• Ed Smith
• John Mogush

• Bob Ratchford
• Phil Gregg
• Paul Cox

Training

• Accident investigations;
• Drug investigations;
• Child abuse;
• Emergency vehicle operations;
• Robbery investigations; and
• Firearm qualifications.
• Physical Fitness

• S.W.A.T.(special weapons and tactics) training;
• Reid Investigation Techniques;
• Crime Scene Investigation;                                                                    
• Instructor Development;
• Fingerprint Analysis

  Sergeant Jeff Whitesell coordinates all training for the Yorktown Police Department.

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Open Burning

Fact Sheet

What is open burning?

• Open burning is the burning of any materials that produce air contaminants that are directly emitted into the air, without first passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber.
• Residential open burning is the act of legally burning clean wood products at a private family dwelling.

Why is open burning a concern?

• All open burning activities produce smoke, which contains harmful pollutants - some of which are toxic.
• Smoke from five pounds of leaves contains about one pound of air pollution.
• Open burning contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone. Ground-level ozone is a harmful pollutant that damages human health, vegetation and buildings.
• Open burning can cause health problems including eye, nose and throat irritation; lung irritation and congestion; shortness of breath and coughing; stomach or intestinal upset; headaches or memory loss; skin irritations or burns; and eye damage.
• Repeated exposure to smoke can also cause developmental problems in children and increase people's chances of getting cancer.
• Children, the elderly, those with lung problems and pregnant or nursing women may suffer more serious health effects than other adults.

What about trash burning?

• It is always illegal to burn trash.
• U.S. EPA research in 2000 indicated that an average of 40 percent of households in rural areas illegally burn their trash.
• Toxins from burning trash can cause cancer, heart disease and other serious health problems.
• Firefighters and other emergency responders risk their lives each time they respond to a trash fire that burns out of control. These fires can cause serious damage to property as well.
• If waste cannot be recycled, landfilling is the proper method of disposal.

When is open burning legal?

• Indiana state law allows certain open burning activities with conditions that minimize its impact on air quality and public health.
• However, residents should always contact their local air pollution control agencies, local fire department or health department to check for local laws, rules or ordinances on open burning that may be stricter than state law.
• Burning of clean wood products including leaves and tree branches is legal when done properly.
• Burning household trash and outdoor waste, such as plastics and building materials, is illegal. The pollution that burning these products produces poses a risk to health and contaminates soil and water.
• Burning treated wood and asbestos is also illegal to open burn at anytime.

How can I properly open burn when legal?

• Burn only clean wood products. Wood products coated with stain, paint, glue or other coatings may not be burned.
• Burn only during safe weather conditions. Do not open burn during high winds or on Ozone Action Days.
• Attend fires until completely extinguished.
• Burn only during daylight hours and extinguish fires prior to sunset.
• Keep fire-fighting equipment adequate for the size of the fire nearby.
• Burn materials in a noncombustible and ventilated container, such as a metal drum with enclosed sides and bottom. Burning on the group is illegal unless the burning qualifies as agricultural burning.
• Residential open burning is not allowed at mobile home parks, apartments, condominium or buildings of more than four dwelling units.
• Extinguish fires if they create a hazard, nuisance, pollution problem or threat to public health.
• Comply with all other federal, state and local laws, rules and ordinances.