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City of Bexley

City of Bexley

2242 East Main St.
Bexley, OH 43209
www.bexley.org

Building Department: p: 614.559.4240   
City Hall: p: 614.559.4200   |    f: 614.559.4201
 
CONTACTS:


NEW POLICIES:

  • All permit applications are now online at www.bexley.org.
  • An architectural review is now required for all exterior changes to residential principal structures. 
  • All general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing and HVAC contractors are required to register to do business in the City of Bexley. There is a $125 annual registration fee beginning Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 each calendar year. All registrations expire Dec. 31 of the year issued.


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The City of Bexley offices will be closed the following holidays in 2024:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving - Nov. 28 & 29
  • Christmas Day

Bloom Township

Bloom Township

8490 Lithopolis Rd.
Carroll, OH 43112
p: 614.837.4387   |    f: 614.837.7576
www.bloomtwp.org

 

CONTACTS:

  • Anne D. Cyphert, Zoning Administrator
  • Teresa Philbrick, Administrative Assistant

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
  • Monday - Thursday
    9:30 AM - Noon (or by appointment)
  • Closed Fridays

POLICIES:
  • For detailed information regarding policies, please visit www.bloomtwp.org.
  • All zoning permits should be applied for and obtained from the office at 8490 Lithopolis Rd., Carroll, OH 43112.


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Bloom Township offices will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Eve
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Village of Brice

Village of Brice

5990 Columbus St.
P.O. Box 65
Brice, OH 43109
p: 614.864.8591   |    f: 614.864.0733
www.briceohio.com

CONTACTS:


All permit, inspections and zoning concerns may be directed to Jim McFarland at 614.864.8591.

Village of Brice Building and Zoning meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month, one hour prior to the Village Council Meetings.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Village of Brice offices will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Eve
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

City of Canal Winchester

City of Canal Winchester

45 E. Waterloo St..
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
p: 614.837.7493   |    f: 614.837.0145
www.canalwinchesterohio.gov

CONTACTS:

For building related questions:  Contact Liz Rodawalt
For zoning related questions:  Contact Andrew Moore
Building Inspection Call-In Number: 614.834.5104

The following information is required to schedule an inspection:
  • Name and phone number of person calling in the inspection
  • Type of inspection required
  • Lot number and address of the subject property
  • Permit number


REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
8 AM - 4:30 PM


POLICIES:

  • Contractor Registration: Canal Winchester does not require local registration.
  • Building permit applications are available from the city's website.
  • Two (2) sets of plans are required for residential submittals. 
  • Four (4) sets of plans, signed and sealed by the architect or engineer preparing the plans, are required for commercial or industrial submittals.
  • For plumbing inspections, contact the Franklin County Public Health at 614.525.3160.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City offices will be closed the following dates:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day

City of Columbus

City of Columbus

Department of Building & Zoning Services

111 N. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215
p: 614.645.7433  |    f: 614.645.0333
www.columbus.gov/bzs

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION:

  • Records Research Center: 614.645.6082
  • Zoning Clearance: 614.645.8637
  • Building Plan Review & Building Codes: 614.645.7562
  • Permits: 614.645.7433
  • Automated Inspection Scheduling: 614.645.8235
  • Engineering Plan Review: 614.645.0032

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER:
Hours:   Monday - Friday (9 AM - 4 PM)
p:  614.645.7433
www.columbus.gov/bzs  

OTHER CONTACTS:


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of Columbus Department of Building & Zoning Services offices will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day 
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

City of Dublin

City of Dublin

5200 Emerald Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
p:  614.410.4670    |    f:  614.761.6566
www.dublinohiousa.gov

CONTACTS:

 

POLICIES:

As of Dec. 9, 2019, all planning and permit applications will be processed online instead of via a paper application. The City of Dublin has launched a new program to improve the permit and plan application process. | read more |


PHONE NUMBERS:

Building Standards Division:

  • Permit Window - 614.410.4670
  • Review Services - 614.410.4608
  • Inspection Scheduling - 614.410.4680

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The City of Dublin will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

City of Gahanna

City of Gahanna

200 S. Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
p: 614.342.4010    |     f: 614.342.4100
www.gahanna.gov

 

CONTACTS:

Building & Zoning Division
p: 614.342.4010  |  www.zoning@gahanna.gov


NEW AS OF 2018:  General contractors along with remodeling contractors are now required to be registered with the City. Contractors previously registered as home improvement contractors will now be registered as general contractors or as remodeling contractors. Contractors installing new sidewalks and driveways, replacing driveway aprons and retaining walls requiring building permits are now required to be registered as general contractors or remodeling contractors.

Annual contractor registration for general contractors, remodelers, HVAC, electrical, fence, gas piping, plumbing and signs can now be completed online!

 

INSPECTIONS

Call the Building Division at 614.342.4010 and press 1 to leave your inspection request on the voicemail. Please be sure to include the following information: permit number, project address, type of inspection being requested, date of requested inspection, contact name and contact phone number. Omission of any information may delay the scheduling of the inspection. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide an accurate permit number when requesting an inspection.  Please note, electrical inspections are only performed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Inspection requests must be received by 4 p.m. for the following day.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The City of Gahanna offices will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Holiday

City of Grandview Heights

City of Grandview Heights

1260 McKinley Ave.
Columbus, OH 43222
p: 614.481.6220   |   f: 614.481.6222
www.grandviewheights.org

 

CONTACT:

HOURS: 7:30 AM to 4 PM

  • Building Inspections and HVAC inspections daily
  • Electrical inspections - Monday - Friday (Except on observed holidays) 
    30-minute call ahead AM or PM inspection.
  • Plumbing inspections by Franklin County Public Health:  614.525.3876
Permit requests and contractor registration(s) are processed through City Squared.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The City of Grandview Heights offices will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

City of Grove City

City of Grove City

4035 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
p: 614.277.3075   |   f: 614.277.3090
www.grovecityohio.gov

 

CONTACTS:

  • Michael P. Boso, Chief Building & Zoning Officer
    e:  mboso@grovecityohio.gov
  • Mike Chinn, Building Inspector
  • Paul Dummel, Electrical Inspector
  • Bill Felger, Plumbing Inspector
  • Matt Fitzpatrick, Plumbing Inspector
  • Amy Morrow, Building Account Clerk
  • Jed Plank, Property Maintenance Inspector
  • Laura Scott, Planning and Zoning Coordinator
  • Justin Taylor, Building Inspector

POLICIES:

  • The City of Grove City is pleased to announce improvements to the Building Division software and the implementation of a streamlined fee schedule. All users must visit the Building Division online portal to establish a new account.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Grove City offices will be closed the following dates:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Holiday

City of Groveport

City of Groveport

655 Blacklick St.
Groveport, OH 43125
p:  614.830.2045   |    f:  614.567.2498
www.groveport.org

CONTACTS:

 

POLICIES:

Our department has contracts with Madison Township to provide Building Department Services for commercial projects. A certificate of zoning compliance is required for the Madison Township prior to submitting building plans to the City of Groveport for approval.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The City of Groveport will be closed the following holidays in 2024:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving (Nov. 28 & 29)
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day

City of Hilliard

City of Hilliard

3800 Municipal Way
Hilliard, OH 43026-1696
p: 614.334-2557
www.hilliardohio.gov
Portal: https://hilliardoh.portal.opengov.com/

CONTACTS:


REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
Counter Hours: Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:30 PM)

POLICIES:
All submittals are through our OpenGov Portal: https://hilliardoh.portal.opengov.com/

Inspections are to be requested through the OpenGov Portal. (We are a paperless office.)


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of Hilliard offices will be closed the following dates in 2024:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Holidays - (Thursday & Friday)
  • Christmas Holidays - Dec. 25 & TBD

Village of Lithopolis

Village of Lithopolis

11820 Lithopolis Rd.
P.O. Box 278
Lithopolis, OH  43136
p: 614.837.2031   |    f: 614.837.2722
www.lithopolis.org

CONTACTS:
POLICIES:
The following information is required to schedule an inspection:
  • Name and phone number of person calling in the inspection
  • Type of inspection required
  • Lot number and address of the subject property
  • Permit number

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Village of Lithopolis will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

City of New Albany

City of New Albany

99 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
p: 614.939.2254   |    f: 614.939.2234
www.newalbanyohio.org

CONTACTS:
Inspection Phone Line: 614.939.2222   |   e: development2@newalbanyohio.org
  • Jennifer Chrysler, Community Development Director
  • Allison Criger, Administrative Assistant
  • Ryan Ohly, City Engineer
  • Cara Denny, Engineering Manager
  • Will Walther, Development Engineer
  • Ryan Hanigan, Assistant CBO
  • Beth Richardson, Development Coordinator
  • Pam Hickok, Permit Specialist
  • Alan Duffy, Building Inspector
  • Tim Schaffner, Building Inspector
  • Patrick Young, Building Inspector
  • Mike McSorley, Building Inspector
  • Steve Mayer, Planning Manager
  • Chris Christian, Planner II
  • Chelsea Nichols, Planner
  • Sierra Cratic-Smith, Planner
  • Sara Zeigler, Economic Development Manager
  • Jackie Russell, Economic Development Specialist
  • Kathy Whitley, Clerk
  • Erica Johnson, Clerk

POLICIES:
  • The Community Development Department is dedicated to safeguarding the quality of life, health, safety and welfare of New Albany's residents and the public through the enforcement of codes, ordinances, regulations, and to conduct business in a courteous and professional manner. We strive to support further growth, the orderly development and the future vitality of the city and surrounding communities.
  • Permit applications and inquiries are made at the city office at 99 West Main St. or by calling 614.939.2254.
  • All inspections must be requested by 4 PM to receive the inspection the next business day. All inspections that require both City Inspectors and Fire Department must be requested 48 hours in advance.
  • The inspection line 614. 939.2222 can be accessed 24 hours a day.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of New Albany will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Half-day Christmas Eve - Dec. 24
  • Christmas Day - Dec. 25

Note: If a holiday occurs on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday. If the holiday occurs on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday. 

Village of Obetz

Village of Obetz

4175 Alum Creek Dr.
Obetz, OH 43207
p: 614.491.1080   |    f: 614.491.7507
www.obetz.oh.us

CONTACTS:

Click on the following links for more information:


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Please check the Community Calendar section of the Obetz website for dates the building department offices will be closed.

Ohio Department of Commerce

Ohio Department of Commerce

6606 Tussing Rd.
P.O. Box 4009
Reynoldsburg, OH  43068
p: 614.644-2622 
 

CONTACTS: 

FOR INSPECTION REQUESTS
Hours of Operation:
Staff hours - M - F (8 AM - 5 PM)
Web Portal (requests may be made 24/7)
 

SERVICES PROVIDED:
  • Service Hours - Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)
  • Preliminary Plan Review - by appointment, request through portal
  • Expedited Plan Review - request "walk-in" plan review through portal
  • Building Plan Review - submit through portal
  • Plumbing Plan Review - submit through portal
  • Medical Gas Plan Review - submit through portal
  • Phased Construction Plan Review - submit through portal
  • Existing Building Certificate of Occupancy (ECOO) - submit through portal
  • Request Inspection Without Sealed Drawings - submit through portal
  • Pre-Construction Conference with Inspectors - call for appointment 614.752.1380
  • Construction Progress Inspections - submit through portal the DAY BEFORE needed
  • Additional details can be found at https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Division of Industrial Compliance will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Orange Township

Orange Township

1680 E. Orange Rd.
Lewis Center, OH  43035
p: 740.548.5430   |    f: 740.548.7537
 
CONTACTS:
  • Zoning Department
    p: 740.548.5430 
  • Michele Boni, Township Administrator
    e: mboni@orangetwp.org   |    p: 740.548.5430 x3125
  • Robin Duffee, Development & Zoning Director
    e: rduffee@orangetwp.org   |   p: 740.548.5430 x3106
  • Andrew Koenig, Zoning Inspector
    e: akoenig@orangetwp.org   |    p: 740.548.5430 x3124

ZONING APPLICATION FORMS
Those who are considering filing for rezoning, variances and conditional uses, please contact the Zoning Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM at 740.548.5430.

Current Zoning Code
  • The current zoning code was adopted June 1, 2019.
  • Comprehensive Land-Use Plan, "Planning Orange", 2018
  • Certain activities, primarily public utilities and agricultural uses, are exempt by law from zoning requirements. Others, such as schools and state or county government uses must conform to zoning requirements to the extent possible. For zoning requirement details, visit the Orange Township website. 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Orange Township offices will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and Friday after
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day

City of Pataskala

City of Pataskala

621 West Broad St.
Pataskala, OH  43062
p: 740.927.4910   |    f: 740.927.0228
 
CONTACTS:

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (appointment recommended)

POLICIES:
  • For building permits, contact the Licking County Building Department at 740.349.6671.
  • The  Pataskala Corporate Park is located at State Route 16 and Mink St. This large parcel of contiguous acreage is prime for development, located in an area offering tax incentives, is part of a community of residential and support services and is accessible by the north, south and west. 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of Pataskala offices will be closed the following dates:
  • New Year's - Jan. 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day

Perry Township

Perry Township

7125 Sawmill Rd.
Dublin, OH 43016
p: 614.889.1211   |    f: 614.791.7894
www.perrytwp.org (click on Permits)
 
CONTACTS:

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday, Friday (7:30 AM - 11 AM)
Wednesday (10 AM - 2 PM)
 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Perry Township will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday)
  • Christmas Day

Pickaway County

Pickaway County

124 W. Franklin St.
Circleville, OH 43113 
p: 740.477.8282   |    f: 740.477.8265
 

CONTACTS:

OTHER INFORMATION: 
Pickaway County Office of Development and Planning
p: 740.474.8897   |    f: 740.477.8265

The following forms can be found on the Pickaway County website: 
  • Building Department Form
  • Permit Application Forms
  • Contractor Registration Forms
  • Contractor Bond Forms

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Offices of the Pickaway County Building Department will be closed the following holidays:
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas 

City of Pickerington

City of Pickerington

51 East Columbus St.
Pickerington, OH 43147
p: 614.833.2221   |    f: 614.833.2273
 

CONTACTS:

POLICIES:
  • Requests for inspections may now be emailed to: inspectionrequest@pickerington.net.
  • Inspection requests and results are available on the city website under Business/Building Department.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of Pickerington offices will be closed the following holidays: 
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving - Nov. 23 & 24
  • Christmas Day

Note: If a holiday occurs on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday. If the holiday occurs on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday. 

City of Powell

City of Powell

47 Hall St.
Powell, OH 43065
p: 614.885-5380   |    f: 614.885.5339

CONTACTS:

NEW POLICIES:
Inspections can now be emailed on the Powell website.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Offices of the City of Powell will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Eve - Close at noon Dec. 31
  • New Year's Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day 
  • Independence Day 
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas

City of Reynoldsburg

City of Reynoldsburg

7232 East Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
p: 614.322.6802
 
CONTACTS:
  • Yeong Jiang, chief building official
  • Mike Robinette, building inspector
  • William Delong, code enforcement
  • Tyler Fitch, code enforcement
  • Shawn Lawson, code enforcement
  • Shelley Slota, permit technician
    e: sslota@ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us
  • Lisa Figueroa, permit technician

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - City of Reynoldsburg will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day (and following Friday)
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day

City of Sunbury

City of Sunbury

9 E. Granville St.
P.O. Box 508
Sunbury, OH 43074
p: 740.965.2684   |    f: 740.965.9633
 
CONTACTS:
Building & Zoning Division  
REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
Weekdays (8 AM - 4:30 PM)

POLICIES:
Commercial construction permits for the Village of Sunbury are obtained through the State of Ohio.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Village of Sunbury offices will be closed the following holidays:
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day

Union County

Union County

233 W. Sixth St.
Marysville, OH 43040 
p: 937.645.3018   |    f: 937.645.3161
 

CONTACTS:

OTHER INFORMATION:   

POLICIES:


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Offices of the Union County Building Department will be closed the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day - Jan. 1, 2025
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan. 20, 2025
  • President's Day - Feb. 17, 2022
  • Memorial Day - May 26, 2025
  • Juneteenth - June 19, 2025
  • Independence Day, July 4, 2025
  • Labor Day - Sept. 1, 2025
  • Columbus Day - Oct. 13, 2025
  • Veteran's Day - Nov. 11, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 27 - 28, 2025
  • Christmas Day - Dec. 25, 2025

City of Upper Arlington

City of Upper Arlington

3600 Tremont Rd.
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
p: 614.583.5070   |    f: 614.583.5065
 
  
CONTACTS:
POLICIES:
  • All general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing and HVAC contractors are required to register annually to do business in the City of Upper Arlington. There is a $100 annual registration fee beginning Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 each calendar year. All registrations expire Dec. 31 of the year issued. 
FEES: (Effective Jan. 1, 2017)
All fees and forms are located on the City of Upper Arlington website at www.upperarlingtonoh.gov. Go to Departments, Building & Construction, then select from Codes, Forms, Fees, Plan Review Process, Inspection, Contractor Registration, etc.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The City of Upper Arlington will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
NOTE: When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding work day shall be considered the holiday. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following work day shall be considered the holiday. 

Violet Township

Violet Township

10190 Blacklick Eastern Rd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
p: 614.575.5556   |    f: 614.575.5562

CONTACTS:

POLICIES:
  • You are required to apply and institute drainage, erosion and sediment control for construction projects.
  • Homeowners are to establish a plan for barrier around in-ground pools that is code compliant at plan review.
  • 2019 R.C.O - Ohio Residential Building Code 
  • 2017 O.B.C. - Ohio Commercial Building Code
  • Effective Jan. 1, 2005, Violet became a commercial state certified building department.   
  • Inspection requests will be accepted up to 2 PM the prior business day. Designated time requests for inspections are preferred.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Violet Township offices will be closed the following dates: 
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day 
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day 
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Note: If a holiday occurs on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday. If the holiday occurs on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday.

Washington Township

Washington Township

6200 Eiterman Rd.
P.O. Box 324
Dublin, OH 43016
p: 614.408.1007   |    f: 614.764.7227
 
For any matters regarding Washington Township / Dublin, contact the City of Dublin Building Department at 614.410.4670.
 
CONTACTS:

POLICIES:
  • The Zoning Department is responsible for enforcement of the Zoning Code within the unincorporated area of the township, issuing permits, assisting residents and property owners with zoning and land use questions and for providing informational assistance to the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The purpose of applying and enforcing zoning regulations is to foster good planning, strengthen community appearance, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
  • Washington Township's Land Use Plan Update (from Franklin County Development Dept.) was completed in Dec. 2005.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Offices of Washington Township will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day

Village of West Jefferson

Village of West Jefferson

28 E. Main St.
West Jefferson, OH 43162
p: 614.379.5250 
 
CONTACTS:
Building & Zoning Division  
Our Department of Development provides services for the Village of West Jefferson, Plain City, Mount Sterling, the City of London and Madison County Residential.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Village of West Jefferson offices will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

City of Westerville

City of Westerville

64 E. Walnut St.
Westerville, OH 43081
p: 614.901.6650   |    f: 614.901-6666
 
CONTACTS:

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE -  City of Westerville offices will be closed the following holidays: 
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day
Note: If a holiday occurs on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday; if the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceeding Friday. 

City of Whitehall

City of Whitehall

360 South Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, OH 43213
p: 614.237.8612   |    f: 614.338.3119
 
CONTACTS:

POLICIES:
  • To schedule an inspection, call 614.237.8612.
    Inspection calls received before 3 PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) may be scheduled for the next business day (as availability allows), except for life safety and occupancy inspections, which require a 48-hour business day prior notice.
  • Codified Ordinances for Whitehall, OH - Before you build, remodel, or open a business, check Whitehall's Permit Requirements online.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The City of Whitehall will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
  • Christmas Day

City of Worthington

City of Worthington

374 Highland Ave.
Worthington, OH 43085
p: 614.431.2424   |    f: 614.842.6336
 
CONTACTS:

POLICIES:
  • Effective July 1, 2019 - The City of Worthington enforces the 2019 Residential Code of Ohio.
  • Effective March 1, 2024 - The City of Worthington enforces the 2024 Ohio Building Code.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE -  The City of Worthington will be closed the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day 
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day 
  • Labor Day 
  • Veteran's Day 
  • Thanksgiving - Nov. 27 & 28
  • Christmas Day