NEWARK/LICKING COUNTY BUILDING CODE DEPARTMENT

675 Price Road

Newark, Ohio 43055

Phone - (740)670-7900

Fax - (740)670-7901

Division of Building and Zoning Codes

The Newark/Licking County Building Code Department is responsible for the enforcement of building codes for all residential and commercial projects for the City of Newark and throughout the majority of Licking County. Our department is also responsible for the enforcement of the Zoning Code for the City of Newark. We are located in the lower east wing of 675 Price Rd., Newark (old TB Sanitarium). Our office hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Our office phone number is (740) 670-7900; our office fax number is (740) 670-7901.

Governing Codes are as follows:

1, 2 & 3 Family Dwellings
and Accessory Structures 2006 Residential Code of Ohio
2008 National Electric Code
2006 Inter. Energy Conservation Code

4 or more Family Dwellings
and All Commercial Buildings 2007 Ohio Building Code
2008 National Electric Code
2006 Inter. Energy Conservation Code

Before applying for a permit from our office, you must first obtain a Zoning Certificate from your local zoning Inspector. Our office issues zoning permits only for projects located within the City of Newark. If your project is located in a township that does not have zoning enforcement, you must obtain approval from the Licking County Health Department. For information regarding whom to contact for zoning approval, please click on the “Zoning Contact List” attachment.

To submit for a building permit, please provide a completed Application, a copy of the Zoning Certificate (or Health Department Approval for areas without zoning) and construction plans and specifications for the project. If your project is residential, you must submit at least two complete sets of construction plans and specifications. If your project if commercial, you must submit at least three complete sets of construction plans and specifications.

For further explanation of the above, or additional information, please see the attachments below. These attachments include an Application for Permit, Fee Schedule for projects within the City of Newark, Fee Schedule for projects outside of the City of Newark, various checklists and procedures for obtaining permits and plan approvals, and supplemental handouts that you may find useful.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Building & Zoning Forms
Building & Zoning Full Application
Projects Requiring A Residential Permit
Residential Plan Submission Checklist
Building & Zoning Contact List

Building & Zoning Permit Fees
City of Newark Fees 2009 Dated 03-03-09
Non-Newark Fees 2009 Dated 03-03-09

Building & Zoning Appeals
Building & Zoning Appeals Application (Newark)
Building & Zoning Appeals Instructions Checklist

Building & Zoning Ordinances
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Rev 08-33

 

Source: City of Newark, Ohio        http://www.ci.newark.oh.us/city/citydepartments/departments2.asp?method=dept&dept_id=43

PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

141 East Broadway

Granville, Ohio 43023

Phone (740)587-0707

Fax (740)587-0128

Contact: Alison Terry - Village planner

The Zoning Code requires that any new construction, addition, remodel, or modification to any building, structure or land with in the Village limits must be approved by the Village Staff or by the Granville Planning Commission. This would include homes, garages, air conditioning units, fences, swimming pools, antennas, signs, driveways, or anything which is fixed to the ground. In any of these situations, a property owner who desires approval for a Zoning Permit must file an application with the Planning and Zoning Department to be considered. A permit is also required for any excavation, demolition, or construction of a building, structure, or land in the Village. The only types of construction that are exempt from acquiring a zoning permit are exact replacements (such as replacing steps), the re-roofing of a building or structure, or the re-painting of a building or structure. However, if any replacement, re-roofing, or re-painting alters the building or structure architecturally, the property owner is required to pursue the issuance of a zoning permit.

If any application does not meet the criteria found in the Zoning Code, the application will be denied. However, the applicant may request a variance hearing with the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals to be granted reprieve from that portion of the Code (i.e. setback requirements). The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals meets once a month to hear the variance applications.

If you plan any activity that is not exempted or your project requires a variance, you are required to apply for a permit at the Village Offices and submit the required fee. If your property is located in the Architectural Review Overly District, you are required to meet additional architectural standards, which can be found in Section 1161 of the Zoning Code, and you are required to receive approval from the Granville Planning Commission. The Planning Commission considers all applications on a bi-monthly basis. Generally, if your property is located outside the Architectural Review Overlay District, the Planning and Zoning Staff will review the application and render a decision.

When you are considering any project it is best to contact the Planning and Zoning Department to find out what the regulations are and what approval may be needed prior to starting the project. If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Planning and Zoning Director by phone at (740) 587-0707.

Additional Information

Application submittal deadlines for Planning Commission review

Application submittal deadlines for review by Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Planning and Zoning Code
Zoning Fees
Sign Code

Please contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 587-0707 for information about application forms:

Conditional Use Application
Demolition Permit Application
Excavation Permit Application
Flood Hazard Overlay District Application
Home Occupation Permit Application
Non-Conforming Use Application
Sign Permit Application
Subdivision and Development Regulations
Variance Application
Zoning Amendment Application
Zoning and Architectural Permit Application

 

Source: Granville Village: http://www.granville.oh.us/page.cfm?ID=39