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PERMIT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN UPDATED

Verify you have the most up-to-date permit application form when applying at the Forms and Applications link

 

Call-In Inspection Line:  614-246-7856

All inspection calls received before 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays) are scheduled for next business day, except for life safety inspections which require a 48-hour business day prior notice.

 

COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICANTS
Deposit Fees for Building Plan Review:
  1-2 Sheet Drawings - $200.00

  3-5 Sheet Drawings - $325.00

6-10 Sheet Drawings - $650.00

 More than 10 sheets  - $850.00

Deposit Fees for Site Development Plan Review - $1200.00

Permit Fee is $500 for first 1000 sq. ft. plus $50 each additional 500 sq. ft.

Mechanical and other permits fees listed on specific application, click here 

BEFORE YOU BUILD, REMODEL, OR OPEN A BUSINESS...
A building permit represents the City’s authorization to begin construction. Building permits are required for demolition, repairs and remodeling. Each permit has its own specific guidelines, which can be obtained from the City Building Department information desk.

Building permits may take up to five weeks for processing and approval after the correct drawings have been filed. For less involved projects, the review process takes considerably less time. An advanced permit can be issued upon request to authorize early construction starts when time is of a priority.

Building permit fees are specific to each case. At the City Building Department information desk, a list and description of each fee can be obtained.

Certificate Of Occupancy

Before you open a new business, you are required to complete an Occupancy Permit.  Call 614-237-8612 (Building Department) to identify the zoning classification and the allowed uses.  This will verify that the zoning for your business is allowed in the location you have chosen.  Once it is determined that zoning is correct, the completed Occupancy Permit will generate a safety inspection by our Building and Fire departments to make certain that the space is in compliance with current building codes.  Verify zoning is correct before signing your lease. 

 

All Whitehall Contractor Registrations issued on or after November 18, 2009:

    * Expire ONE YEAR from the date of issuance, and require

    * A complete application with all requested information provided
    * Minimum liability insurance of $500,000 with City of Whitehall as certificate holder
    * Original $25,000 surety bond (with seal) payable to the City of Whitehall

(Some registrations require copy of Columbus and/or State of Ohio license, see specific Registration Packet)

All incomplete applications packets will be returned.

Call-In Inspection Line:  614-246-7856
All inspection calls received before 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays) are scheduled for next business day, except for life safety inspections.
See "PERMIT INSPECTION:" below.

PERMIT INSPECTIONS:
Building, Electric, HVAC, and Plumbing permit inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance (business days); life safety inspections require 48 hours advance notice.  Schedule inspections through the call-in inspection line at 614-246-7856.

Inspections are only done Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
OUPS - Ohio Utilities Protection Service http://www.oups.org  (800-362-2764)  "Call BEFORE you dig" on your property to have your utility lines marked.  An ounce of prevention...