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HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PERMIT?

TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING:

1. A completed permit application: 

• GENERAL PERMIT APPLICATION (revised 12/2020).

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY, 2019 

All permits for new construction, additions, alterations involving building envelope and/or alterations to mechanical or electrical equipment will be required to submit the Energy Code Compliance Checklist that is the second page to the Building/Zoning permit application above.

1. Drawings

• Three sets of drawings are required for all other work except fire protection systems which require four sets of drawings.

• Drawings prepared by a registered professional must bear the seal of the registered professional.

• Drawings are not required for reroofing using asphalt shingles or replacement heating, cooling and mechanical units where the replacements are like units in the same location as existing equipment.

2. Fees

• 1, 2 & 3 Family Residential Properties
  • Fees are not required for improvements to 1,2 & 3 family properties and individual condominium units except for new dwellings and room additions. A penalty fee of $50.00 will be required if work on these properties commences without first acquiring a permit. For new dwellings and room additions fees can be found in the SPRINGDALE BUILDING CODE or If you have the Microsoft Excel program, fees can be determined using the FEE CALCULATOR.
• All other properties
  • For all other properties fees can be found in the SPRINGDALE BUILDING CODE or If you have the Microsoft Excel program, fees can be determined using the FEE CALCULATOR.
• A minimum plan review fee in the amount of ½ of the permit fee but not less than $100.00 will be required to be submitted at the time of application. The balance of the fee will be required prior to issuance of the permit. Plan review fees are non-refundable.
• Fees are subject to a State of Ohio Board of Building Standards surcharge in the amount of:
  • 3% of the permit fee for all properties except 1, 2 and 3 family properties*
  • 1% of the permit fee for 1,2 and 3 family properties*

*These fees are additional to the permit fees