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What permits are required to build a house?

• Building Permit -must include the following with the application
  • Architectural Plans
  • Truss Certifications
  • Joist Certifications
  • Site and Grading Plan
  • Insulation and Energy Calculations
• Curb Cut Permit –submit curb cut application at our office with construction application
• Water Tap -applications in our office, contact Water Department 687-6631 for fees related to the actual TAP to the main water system
• Sanitary Sewer Tap -applications and maps in our office to determine sewer availability, contact Engineering at 687-6614 for information
• Development Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area -for sites located in FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas, contact Engineering at 687-6614 for information
• Construction Site Stormwater -contact Ohio EPA at 614-644-2001 and obtain a “Notice of Intent for coverage under General Construction” and include the approved form with your construction application. Contact Engineering at 687-6614 for information

What permits are required to build an addition or accessory building?

• Same as listed for a new house less the water and sewer taps

What Permits are required for a “permanently-sited manufactured home?

• Same as for a site built house as listed above

What permits are required to locate a business in an existing building?

• Zoning Clearance –required before construction begins, appointment with zoning inspector required
• Submit Plans and Specifications –apply for permits and complete inspections. Permits must be issued prior to beginning of  construction
• Water Tap- applications in our office. Contact Water Department at 687-6631 for fees related to the actual TAP to the main water system
• Sanitary Sewer- application and maps in our office. Contact Engineering at 687-6614 for availability and capacity information
• Curb Cut/Driveway Permit- application in our office. Must be submitted with the construction application. If curb cut is not in a new subdivision, then the Engineering Department must review the plan prior to application with the Building Department
• Wellhead Protection Registration- if new construction is within WHPP zones 1 or 2, contact Environmental Engineering at 687-6614
• Development Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area -if new construction is within FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas.  Contact Engineering at 687-6614 for application information
• Grease Trap Permit –for food service or auto/truck repair facilities. Contact Water Pollution at 687-6664 for more information
• Construction Site Stormwater –if construction is over one acre disturbed. Submit stormwater plans to Engineering Department
• Site Plan Development Approval –must be approved prior to construction, submit copies to Engineering Department

• Permit to Use the Public Right-of-Way –submit applications to the   Engineering office for review
  • For Additional Information “click” below

• Certified Building & Zoning Department Forms
• City of Lancaster Zoning Information
• Special Flood Hazard Areas