Contact Information
- Phone: (937) 859-5783
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: (937) 859-3366
- Address:
300 E. Central Ave.
West Carrollton OH 45449
While obtaining a permit may see inconvenient, the purpose is to ensure the work meets code requirements to keep you and your loved ones safe and prevent damage to your property.
There is always something that can be repaired or improved when you own a house. Before you begin any project, on your own or through a contractor, make sure to check with the City of West Carrollton Planning and Community Development Department to determine whether or not a permit is necessary.
More home improvement projects require permits than you might think. Below is a lost of common home improvement projects that require permits:
If you want to… | Then you need a… |
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Construct a new house or addition | Zoning Review and Building Permit |
Construct or alter a deck or porch | Zoning Review and Building Permit |
Install or alter a swimming pool | Zoning Review and Building Permit |
Construct or alter an accessory structure over 400 sq. ft. (i.e., shed or garage) |
Zoning Review and Building Permit |
Construct an accessory structure under 200 sq. ft. (i.e., shed) |
Zoning Permit |
Install or alter a fence or wall | Zoning Permit |
Remodel the interior of a house or commercial building | Building Permit, Electrical Permit, and/or Mechanical Permit |
Erect a tent (residential or commercial) | Zoning Permit |
Occupy a commercial building | Zoning Review and Building Permit |
Erect or alter a sign (permanent or temporary) | Zoning Review and Sign Permit |
Engage in temporary outdoor sales | Zoning Permit |
Demolish a building | Building Permit |
Operate a business from your home | Zoning Permit |
The city does not require a permit for garage sales; however, we do ask that you register your sale with the Planning and Community Development Department. Please see our Garage Sales Brochure for more information and guidelines. To register, please call (937) 859-5783.
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