Greenwood and Franklin, plus Whiteland, New Whiteland, Bargersville and the rest of the county south of Indianapolis. Permit rules here range from 'no permit for a patio' to tripled fees for starting early.
Towns we serve in Johnson County
- GreenwoodPaver Patios guide
- FranklinPaver Patios guide
- WhitelandCovered on this page
- New WhitelandCovered on this page
- BargersvilleCovered on this page
- TrafalgarCovered on this page
- EdinburghCovered on this page
Permit rules at a glance
Greenwood needs no building permit for a basic patio, while Franklin triples fees if work starts early1,2.
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- Greenwood: the City says no building permit is needed to pour a concrete pad or patio, but nothing can go in an easement without Board of Public Works & Safety approval, and patios count toward lot coverage1,5.
- Franklin: decks are $50 and accessory structures $50 plus $0.10 per sq ft, and fees are tripled if work starts without a permit2.
- Whiteland, New Whiteland, Bargersville, Trafalgar, Edinburgh and unincorporated areas: we haven't published town-specific guidance yet. Contact your town hall or the county planning office to confirm what's required.
Ground conditions in Johnson County
The USDA soil survey for Johnson County is led by Crosby (about 30% of mapped acreage), Miami (about 19%) and Brookston (about 16%), with smaller areas of Ockley and Genesee3.
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Crosby and Brookston drain slowly6. Along the White River on the west side of the county, the ground is glacial sand and gravel outwash7, which drains much faster. Your contractor should check what's actually under your yard before specifying the base.
Indiana's residential code lists a 30-inch frost depth for Johnson County, which applies to footings for pergolas, seat walls, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens4.
