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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Park City
Every new structure, alteration, or change of use needs a permit before work begins (Park City Ordinance §16.1).
Local public utilities (pipes, transformers, meters)
Public streets and traffic control
Horticulture and landscaping
Agricultural buildings other than dwellings
Agricultural-only buildings on ten or more acres
- Exempt Local public utilities (pipes, transformers, meters)
- Exempt Public streets and traffic control
- Exempt Horticulture and landscaping
- Exempt Agricultural buildings other than dwellings
- Exempt Agricultural-only buildings on ten or more acres
Note: Park City Ordinance §14.17.1 lists no building permit requirements for local public utilities, public streets/traffic control, horticulture/landscaping, and agricultural buildings other than dwellings. Other exemptions follow the Kentucky Residential Code.
Required documents
- Scaled plans showing lot dimensions and structure placements
- Use descriptions and yard depths
- Statements of compliance with zoning and the adopted building code
- Building code
- Park City references the Kentucky Residential/Building Code with enforcement shared between JCCPC and the Glasgow/Barren County inspector.
- Permit validity
- A permit expires after 180 days unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-occupants may perform electrical work on owner-occupied property; rental properties and third-party projects require licensed electricians.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical contractors must be licensed; other trades must meet Kentucky licensing standards enforced via plan review.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: The Zoning Administrator has ten working days to act on the certificate of zoning compliance; permit reviews are managed by the inspector.
- 01 Do not begin construction, relocation, alteration, or change of use until the Building Inspector grants a permit (Park City Ordinance §16.1).
- 02 Submit a scaled plan with lot dimensions, structure footprints, uses, and yard depths to obtain the certificate of zoning compliance before requesting a permit (Park City Ordinance §16.1.1).
- 03 Zoning certificates are approved if the project conforms to the ordinance and adopted building code; the Zoning Administrator must act within ten working days and provide written refusals when necessary (§16.1.1A-E).
- 04 File the approved certificate and building plans with the Glasgow/Barren County Building Inspector through Cloudpermit or at the office, paying plan review fees and any additional JCCPC fees (maximum aggregate building permit fee of $2,500 per the JCCPC fee schedule).
- 05 Schedule inspections by calling (270) 651-3921; final inspection must be completed within five days of the notification that the structure is ready for occupancy (§16.2.2).
Typical processing time: The Zoning Administrator has ten working days to act on the certificate of zoning compliance; permit reviews are managed by the inspector.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Park City building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$475
02
Plan check fee
$25 for residential plan review; $285 for assembly occupancies; $385 if over 10,000 square feet
03
Permit fee formula
15 cents per square foot for new construction with a $475 minimum; accessory/new work has specified flat fees; JCCPC can levy an additional building permit fee with a $2,500 aggregate limit
04
Reinspection fee
$50 per reinspection
Fees are collected via Cloudpermit or at 200 South Green St. once the permit is issued.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (270) 651-3921 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Calls received before 9:00 AM CST are usually handled the same day.
- Inspection hours
- Five days per week
- Time windows
- Same-day inspections available for calls before 9:00 AM CST.
Typical sequence: Kentucky Residential/Building Code phases (footing, foundation, framing, rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing, final) with the final inspection due within five days of occupancy readiness (§16.2.2).
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Park City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Park City, KY? ▸
Every new structure, alteration, or change of use needs a permit before work begins (Park City Ordinance §16.1).
02 How much does a building permit cost in Park City, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Park City, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $475. Fees are calculated as: 15 cents per square foot for new construction with a $475 minimum; accessory/new work has specified flat fees; JCCPC can levy an additional building permit fee with a $2,500 aggregate limit. Plan check fee: $25 for residential plan review; $285 for assembly occupancies; $385 if over 10,000 square feet.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Park City, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Park City, KY, follow these steps: 1. Do not begin construction, relocation, alteration, or change of use until the Building Inspector grants a permit (Park City Ordinance §16.1). 2. Submit a scaled plan with lot dimensions, structure footprints, uses, and yard depths to obtain the certificate of zoning compliance before requesting a permit (Park City Ordinance §16.1.1). 3. Zoning certificates are approved if the project conforms to the ordinance and adopted building code; the Zoning Administrator must act within ten working days and provide written refusals when necessary (§16.1.1A-E). 4. File the approved certificate and building plans with the Glasgow/Barren County Building Inspector through Cloudpermit or at the office, paying plan review fees and any additional JCCPC fees (maximum aggregate building permit fee of $2,500 per the JCCPC fee schedule). 5. Schedule inspections by calling (270) 651-3921; final inspection must be completed within five days of the notification that the structure is ready for occupancy (§16.2.2).
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Park City, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Park City, KY typically run The Zoning Administrator has ten working days to act on the certificate of zoning compliance; permit reviews are managed by the inspector.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Park City, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Park City, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Local public utilities (pipes, transformers, meters); Public streets and traffic control; Horticulture and landscaping; Agricultural buildings other than dwellings; Agricultural-only buildings on ten or more acres. Note: Park City Ordinance §14.17.1 lists no building permit requirements for local public utilities, public streets/traffic control, horticulture/landscaping, and agricultural buildings other than dwellings. Other exemptions follow the Kentucky Residential Code. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Park City, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Park City, KY via: (270) 651-3921. Calls received before 9:00 AM CST are usually handled the same day..
last verified April 2026
source Park City Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Park City Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.