City of Falmouth

Any construction beyond normal maintenance on commercial buildings, multi-family units, or other public-use structures must obtain a state commercial building permit, floodplain permit (if in the floodplain), and zoning permit; temporary signs in the right-of-way are prohibited.

Note: Sign exemptions (Article 10 of the zoning ordinance) are detailed in the ordinance document, but no broad exempt-work catalog beyond signage is published on the planning page.

Building code

Kentucky State Residential Code

Permit validity

Not specified on the planning page or the applications, so confirm duration with the administrator.

Owner-builder

Owner/authorized agent signature is required; the city does not offer an owner-builder waiver on the form.

Contractor requirements

Applicants must meet the National Electric Code and Kentucky state plumbing, HVAC, and building codes when applicable.

Source: City of Falmouth Planning & Zoning ↗

1. 01
   Confirm with Planning & Zoning that any commercial, multi-family, or public-use construction requires a state commercial building permit, a floodplain permit if located in the floodplain, and a zoning permit before material work begins.
2. 02
   Complete the appropriate zoning permit application, including owner/applicant data, zoning information, floodplain/hillside checkboxes, utility/sewage providers, disturbance acreage, setback measurements, and a description of the proposed work plus site plan and deed/plat attachments.
3. 03
   Submit the packet to the office at 230 Main Street, pay the applicable fee per the city's resolution, and note that fees are non-refundable.
4. 04
   Call (859) 654-6937 after excavation but before foundation to verify setbacks, wait for the Zoning Administrator signature and permit number, and coordinate the required state building/electrical/plumbing/HVAC inspections.
5. 05
   Remodeling, change of use, and projects with occupancy exceeding 100 must also plan for development-plan review and utility inspections.

Typical processing time: Not published on the planning page; contact 859-654-6937 for current lead times.

Source: City of Falmouth Planning & Zoning ↗

Fees are noted as non-refundable on the permit applications.

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

• (859) 654-6937 (phone)

Inspection hours

Not listed online; confirm availability with Planning & Zoning.

Typical sequence: Setback verification, then the required state building/electrical/plumbing/HVAC inspections and utility inspections; remodeling and occupancy changes also require inspections.