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Notice of Update to Department Operations

*** Update September 2023:  Please expect permit reviews to take at least 3 weeks and expect email and voicemail responses to take at least 5 days. If you have emailed or left a voicemail, please do not send follow-up emails or leave additional voicemails. We will respond as soon as we are able. ***

Building Department

Update: The Building Department is back to normal operations for inspections. The office will be open for appointments only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to sit down with someone, please call 614-525-3166.

Building, Electrical and HVAC permits may be submitted online on our Permit Portal. Plumbing permits and private well and septic approvals will still need submitted and approved through the Franklin County Public Health Department.

Building Department Contacts

614-525-3166 or [email protected]

Planning and Zoning

Update: Complete applications (i.e. Zoning Compliance, Variance, Conditional Use, Floodplain, Lot Split and Annexation) and required application fees can be submitted through the following methods:

  • By mail to 150 S. Front Street, FSL Suite 10, Columbus, OH 43215
  • In person by appointment only
  • Online through the Permit Portal for applications currently accepted electronically (Residential Zoning Compliance, Zoning Confirmation Letter)

No applications will be considered formally filed until processed by EDP staff.

If you have questions about permit or application requirements, or just general enquiries, please contact the most appropriate staff member identified below before coming to the office.  Email is the preferred method of communication and voicemails will be returned as quickly as possible.
 

Planning and Zoning Contacts
Zoning Code Enforcement
Townships - Brown, Franklin, Norwich, Pleasant, Sharon
Kelsey Shires – [email protected]

Townships - Clinton, Hamilton, Madison, Mifflin, Truro
Kelsey Shires – [email protected]

Residential and Commercial Zoning Compliance, Fence Permits, Sign Permits
Austin Workman – [email protected]
Kayla Johnson - [email protected]

Variances and Conditional Uses
Tamara Ennist – [email protected]
Kayla Johnson - [email protected]

Rezonings
Tamara Ennist – [email protected]
Raimere Fitzpatrick – [email protected]

Lot Splits and Lot Line Adjustments
Kayla Johnson - [email protected]

Major Subdivisions
Tamara Ennist – [email protected]

Floodplain permits and Annexations
Tamara Ennist – [email protected]
Raimere Fitzpatrick – [email protected]


 

 

       
Updated August 30, 2024