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Village Code Reminders for 2024 By Rod Holloway Building Dept. Administrator In 2023 the Village processed 300 building and zoning permits. Despite this record, compliance to the Ohio Building Code and our Village Zoning Code continues to be an issue. Of the 300 permits processed in 2023, 20 percent were the result of observing the non-permitted work and then confronting the contractor or homeowner to comply. Remember: It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure the project is permitted, not the contractor’s.
Additionally, documentation of permitted work for each address is maintained in a digital property folder at the Building Department. We often get contacted by
What Projects Require a Permit? For those new to the Village, permits fall into two categories: Building and Zoning. • Building permits are for items that are regulated by either the Residential Code of Ohio or Ohio Building Code. New residences, house additions, replacement HVAC systems, and many remodeling projects (see next page) would fall into this category.
Why Do You Need a Permit? Permitting is the only way we can effectively regulate the quality and safety of buildings in the Village as well as maintain a standard for development so that your property value is protected.
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for selling recently renovated property or to understand inspection remedies) or insurance agent contacts our office (in case of a damage claim).
architects asking for old house prints or surveys to be used for new works that can only be provided if the Village has a recorded permit. We can also verify the existence of a valid permit if a realtor (often requested
• Zoning permits are those unique to our Village, that incorporate land use principle and cover building setbacks, as well as accessory structures, fencing, tree cont'd on next page
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