Building and Zoning Permits
Many projects require both Zoning Approval and a Building Permit. Please check carefully to ensure that you secure the correct permissions for your project. There is a chart below to help with the most common projects.
For Zoning Permits, contact Stacey Boumis at (614) 409-4405 or by email.
For Building Permits, contact Tammy Kitchen at (614) 491-1080 or by email.
Residential Permits
- Change of Occupancy or Use
- Deck Permit Application
- Drainage Certificate
- Electric Permit Application
- Elevation Certificate
- Home Occupation
- HVAC Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Residential Building Permit
- Residential Fence Permit
- Roofing, Siding, & Window Permit
- Yard Sale
- Zoning Clearance for an Addition or Accessory Structure (shed, garage, gazebo, patio, etc.)
- Zoning Clearance for a New Residential Unit
- Zoning Clearance for a Swimming Pool or Hot Tub
Other Applications/Permits
- Boundary Line Adjustment
- Comprehensive Sign Program
- Conditional Use
- Demolition Permit
- Driveway Permit
- Final Development Plan
- Final Plat
- Landscape Plan
- Lot Split and Minor Subdivision
- Major Site Plan
- Minor Site Plan
- Preliminary Development Plan
- Preliminary Plat
- Rezoning Application
- Right of Way
- Tree Removal Permit
- Variance
- Yard Sale
- Zoning Amendment
- Zoning Clearance for a Sign
- Zoning Clearance for a Temporary Sign
List of Common Projects
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PROJECT
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PERMIT(S) NEEDED
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COST
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Air Conditioning; Heat Pump; Furnace; Boiler
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Heating and Cooling
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Replacement – $0
New – $65
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Carport
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Zoning & Building
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Zoning – $0
Building – Based on square footage
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Chimney; Porch; Ramp; Stairs with 4 or more risers
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Building
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Based on square footage
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Deck; Covered Porch; Three Season Room
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Zoning & Building
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Zoning – $0
Building – Based on square footage
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Driveway
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Driveway
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$0
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Driveway Approach
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Right of Way
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$25
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Electrical Circuits; Rewiring or extensions of existing circuits; New, Temporary, or Permanent services
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Electrical
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Varies – minimum charge of $75 for alterations
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Fence
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Fence
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$0
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Gazebo; Greenhouse
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Zoning & Building
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Zoning – $0
Building – Based on square footage
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Patio Slab
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Zoning
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$0
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Residential dwelling unit including new construction, Additions, and Remodel/Repair involving structural elements
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Zoning & Building
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Varies based on square footage
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Roof; Siding; Window
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Building
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$0
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Shed under 196 square feet
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Zoning
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$0
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Shed 196 square feet or more
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Zoning & Building
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Zoning – $0
Building – Based on square footage
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Sidewalks
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Right of Way
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$25.00
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Permanent Swimming Pool; Hot tub
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Zoning & Electrical
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Zoning – $0
Electrical – $75
Building – $150
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Water Heater
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Plumbing
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Fee established by Franklin County Public Health
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