REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING BUILDING PLANS
A minimum of three (3) sets of plans are required for all Commercial and Residential Projects. Two
(2) sets are required for separate submittals of mechanical work (HVAC, Electric, Plumbing) and for
all fire suppression and alarms.
For commercial projects, the Design Professional’s signature and SEAL must be on all plans.
If the project will require permits for Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing, the schematics should be submitted with your plans.
PLANS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION. SEE CHECKLIST BELOW:
Site Plan
Building Code Notes
Accessibility*
Architectural Plans
HVAC Schematic
Plumbing Schematic
Structural Plans
Electrical Schematic
PERMIT FEES
COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW FEES will be collected when plans are submitted.
Plan Review fees are 0.1% of the Project Value, with a minimum fee of $30.00, plus a 3% State surcharge.
Building permit fees are calculated in accordance with the “BOCA” type of construction method using the use
group, the type of construction and the square footage of the project or based on the Project Value.
Calculations for permits fees:
Note: A State of Ohio surcharge will be added to all the following permit fees. The state surcharge is 3% of
the permit fee for commercial projects and 1% of the permit fee for residential projects.
For Project Values less than $2000, the permit fee shall be $35.00 ($60.00 minumum for mechanical work) plus
the State of Ohio surcharge. NOTE: A Building Permit will also inc
lude the Zoning Certificate Fee.
this amount the State of Ohio surcharge. NOTE: A Building Permit will also include the Zoning Certificate Fee.
For Project Values $100,000 or more, the fee shall be $1015.00 plus 0.50% of the cost in excess of $100,000.
Zoning Certificate Fee:
Zoning certificate fees are charged on all building permits. Zoning fees are 0.2% of the cost, with a minimum fee of $75.00
and a maximum of $10,000. (The state surcharge is not added to this fee.)
Example: Project Value = $50,000; Zoning Fee = $50,000 x 0.002 = $100.00
Additional Fees:
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Revisions to Plans - A minimum fee will be charged for the second and subsequent filing of changes and/or additions
of $150.00 for commercial and $75.00 for residential plans.
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Certificate of Use and Occupancy (CUO) – The fee is $203.30
for commercial or $100.60 for residential property. The fee
for a replacement CUO is $36.05 for commercial or $35.35 for residential. The Ohio State surcharge is included in the fee
amounts shown. Fees for time limited occupancy CUOs will also include a $50.00 inspection fee and a
$30.90 plan review fee.
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Construction Water is charged for all NEW construction. Call the Department of Water for more information at
937-333-6804 or 937-333-3749.
Rev 06/20
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New construction, additions and changes in occupancy of buildings must meet ICC A117.1 Accessibility
Guidelines, including: handicap accessible restrooms, entrance ramps and parking spaces. These items must
be
shown on the plans for approval.
Example: Assume Project Value = $50,000; Permit Fee = {[($50,000 - $2,000) x 0.010 ] + $35} = $515.00. Add to
For Project Values more than $2000 but less than $100,000, the fee shall be $35.00 plus 1.0% of the costs in excess of $2000.
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Special Inspections - Inspections to assess vehicle, fire, or wind damage to buildings and to assess property listed as
a nuisance by Housing Inspection are limited to 1-, 2-, and 3-family dwellings with a fee of $50.00 for the inspection.
All other structures must have an assessment made by a licensed professional registered with the State of Ohio.
Fire Suppression w/Calculations
Fire Alarm System w/Strobes & Horns and calculations
Kitchen Hoods
Separate plan submittal (two sets of drawings) is required for the following types of projects.
Example: Assume Project Value = $500,000; Permit Fee = {[($500,000 - $100,000) x 0.005 ] + $1015} = $3,015.00. Add
to this amount the State of Ohio surcharge. NOTE: A Building Permit will also include the Zoning Certificate Fee.
