City of Butler

Butler uses the same triggers as the unincorporated county—new construction, new uses, additions, demolition, accessory structures, fences, parking, and signage all require a zoning permit.

Note: No Butler-specific exempt-work list is posted; Butler relies on the county's published list of permit triggers and Falmouth's ordinance covers sign exceptions.

Building code

Kentucky State Residential Code

Permit validity

Not listed on the public county materials; verify with the Planning & Zoning office.

Owner-builder

The form only lists owner or authorized agent signatures; no separate owner-builder instructions appear.

Contractor requirements

Applicants must comply with the National Electric Code and Kentucky state plumbing, HVAC, and building codes.

1. 01
   Contact Pendleton County Planning & Zoning at 859-654-1108 before buying or leasing in Butler to verify zoning, conditional uses, parking, and building permit requirements (even if only changing occupancy).
2. 02
   Fill out the county's permit application with owner/applicant data, parcel info, floodplain/hillside checks, disturbances, utilities, and construction details; attach site plans/deeds consistent with the county's instructions and confirm compliance with state codes.
3. 03
   Submit the package to the county office at 233 Main Street, pay the general fund fee, and submit supplemental forms when sign, home occupation, or encroachment reviews are needed.
4. 04
   Call the county office after excavation but before pouring the foundation for setback verification, wait for the permit to be signed, and coordinate the required building/electrical/plumbing/HVAC inspections plus any utility inspections mandated for renovations or high-occupancy spaces.

Typical processing time: Not published on the county's Applications, Fees & Permits page; contact 859-654-1108 for current turnarounds.

Source: Pendleton County Department of Planning & Zoning ↗

Fees are payable to the Pendleton County General Fund and are non-refundable.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 859-654-1108 (phone)

Inspection hours

Not listed; discuss scheduling with the county office.

Typical sequence: Setback verification, then required state building/electrical/plumbing/HVAC inspections, with remodels needing utility inspections before occupancy.