Building Permits

Building permits can be submitted by the following methods:

Complete in person at 1234 Commercial Ave. SE
Mail to: Service Director, 150 East High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663
By fax to: Service Director, (330)-308-5752

Fees:

Fees must be submitted with the building permit application. Click here for a list of permit fees.

Forms: Click here for a Building Permit Information Packet

Building permit applications are in .pdf format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print them. Forms must be complete and contain the following information for:

Siding and Curbs - No drawings are needed.

Sidewalks and Driveways - Amount of concrete required. No drawing needed.

Signs - Type and size of sign and footage required, also type, size, and footage of any existing signs. Front footage of the building is also required.

Fences - A drawing is required showing where the fence will be located on the property. Maximum height for fences is 6 feet. Fences on the corner of streets and/or alleys must not exceed a height of 3.5 feet for a distance of 25 feet from the corner of the lot. Fences may be constructed up to the property line, but it is not recommended.

Garages, Sheds, Decks, Pools, Additions, Alterations, Etc. - Require a drawing with the following information:

Lot size
Measurements of existing structures
Measurements of proposed structures
All setback measurements ( frontage, property lines, streets, alleys, etc.)

* Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of 5 feet.

Setbacks -

Front - 25 feet minimum
Side - 5 feet minimum, 10 feet minimum for side lot bordered by an alley
Rear - 5 feet minimum, 10 feet minimum for rear lot bordered by an alley
Corner Lots - 25 feet minimum for each side adjacent to street

Lot Coverage - Lot coverage not to exceed 33%

Sewer Tap - Building permits for new homes must also pay a sewer tap fee that is determined by the front footage of the lot.

For more information, consult our Planning and Zoning Code.