City of Marion

Kentucky law (KRS 67.410) requires local permits for construction, remodeling, or demolition, and the City's building inspector enforces those requirements through plan review and code inspections within the city limits.

• Exempt Painting
• Exempt Wallpaper
• Exempt Floor coverings
• Exempt Simple roof repairs
• Exempt Non-structural cabinetry

Note: Work exempted from local building permits follows the Kentucky Residential Code/International Residential Code exemptions for which the Kentucky Building Code does not require a permit.

Building code

Marion adopts the Kentucky Building Code framework by reference and enforces the state's property maintenance/International Property Maintenance Code for occupied structures.

Permit validity

The City does not publish a blanket validity period online; confirm the expiration date with the building inspector when the permit is issued.

Owner-builder

Not detailed online; applicants should review the code or speak directly to the Planning & Zoning office for owner-builder clarification.

Contractor requirements

The building inspector is tasked with ensuring construction trades meet all licensing and code requirements before approving the permit.

Source: City of Marion Planning & Zoning Commission / Building Inspection Office ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Planning & Zoning/Building Inspection office at City Hall to explain the project and request the correct application.
2. 02
   Complete the relevant City forms (zoning & signs, conditional use, dimensional variance, demolition, etc.) and assemble plans, plats, and material lists.
3. 03
   Submit the application packet to the building inspector for plan review and verification of Kentucky Building Code compliance.
4. 04
   Pay any required fees and schedule the initial inspection; the inspector will issue the permit when the submission meets code requirements.
5. 05
   Arrange rough, frame, and final inspections with the inspector during construction.
6. 06
   Obtain the final approval or certificate of occupancy once the inspector signs off on the completed project.

Typical processing time: Not posted on the Planning & Zoning page; applicants should ask the office for current review timeframes.

Source: City of Marion Planning & Zoning Commission / Building Inspection Office ↗

• 270-965-2266 (phone)

Inspection hours

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: The building inspector reviews plans, inspects foundations/footings, rough-in work, framing, and final completion to ensure compliance with the adopted codes and local ordinances.

Source: City of Marion Planning & Zoning Commission / Building Inspection Office ↗