Any accessory building over 150 square feet requires a drainage inspection. Please note that in addition to the permit fee there will also be a drainage inspection fee. For more information on accessory building requirements including fees, Accessory Building Information.

You will need a drainage permit in the following situations. First, if a building or septic permit are required. Secondly, for the relocation or improvements of a county tile or other regulated watercourse.,

The size of structure is approved through the Zoning Division. A one story accessory building may be constructed on a floating concrete slab not exceeding 720 sq ft. and no dimension greater than 30’.

Yes. After a zoning permit is obtained from Boardman Township, a permit is required for the following from the county: We recommend calling Mahoning County Building Inspection for any projects to see if they require a permit)

If it is an in-kind replacement, a permit is not required. If however, an electrical appliance is being replaced with a natural gas appliance (or vice versa) then a permit is required.

An approved set of plans (and revisions), valid permit, permit card, a copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement, and any engineering documents for that job must be on site.

Application for a Building Permit is made at the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Permit Application Center at 12055 Government Center Parkway on the 2nd floor. Normally, Building Permit applications require the submission of building construction plans and a plat. The application is then reviewed for compliance with various building code requirements and to ensure that the nature and location of the proposed construction complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements.

Building, demolition, plumbing, electrical and grading permits may be obtained at City Hall in the Planning & Codes department from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. All inspections should be requested a minimum of 24 hours before needed by calling 931-455-2282.

Yes, if the permit is for re-roofing, foundation repair, or constructing a fence on an interior lot only (not for a corner lot).

All occupiable structures, except detached one- and two-family dwellings, will need an approved fire safety inspection prior to occupancy. You can request a fire final inspection on your building permit by using PROMPT or our online services. Where the structure contains associated fire permits for items such as fire suppression or fire alarm systems, the respective inspections for each fire permit must be requested concurrently with the fire final inspection.

No detached accessory building shall occupy any portion of the front yard or more than thirty (30) percent of the rear yard. It cannot be located within three (3) feet of the side or rear lot line and no closer than ten (10) feet to the principal building.

Accessory buildings over 120 square feet require a permit. If the accessory building is 120 square feet or less, it does not require a permit. Although a permit is not required for buildings 120 square feet or smaller, they must not be placed in an easement and must meet set-back requirements. For more information on accessory buildings requirements, Accessory Building Information.

Building inspections are required before covering any aspect of construction. Specific types of inspections are outlined in the Ontario Building Code. Please call 856-9596 ext 126 to determine if an inspection is required and to arrange an inspection.

Call the Fire Prevention Division. 271-4623 or 271-4604 to arrange a time for a Fire Inspector to come out and inspect.

Development Permit and a Building Permit are required for the construction of accessory buildings exceeding 10 square metres. A Building Permit may not be required for accessory buildings less than 20 square metres used for cold storage if verification is provided showing that the building will not be insulated, heated, or have electrical power.

The Building Permit Technician can be reached buildingdepartment@ci.johnston.ia.us or at 515-727-7778 to obtain a permit and building regulations.