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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stanton
A zoning permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, demolition, fences, patios, decks, and signs.
Dog houses smaller than 18 square feet and less than four feet tall
- Exempt Dog houses smaller than 18 square feet and less than four feet tall
Required documents
- Signed application
- Scaled site plan
- City/county water and sewer approval
- Floodplain compliance documentation
- Sign elevation drawings (where applicable per Article III Section 320)
- Building code
- Kentucky uniform building code enforced by DHBC; commercial construction follows state code via DHBC.
- Permit validity
- Not published; check permit records via portal after issuance.
- Contractor requirements
- Every business needs a city business license (including short-term rentals/mobile food). Commercial building work must go through DHBC.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Log into iWorQ portal, search existing permits if needed, and click 'Submit an Application' to begin zoning submittal.
- 02 Complete zoning permit application with required site plan, water/sewer certificate, floodplain compliance, and elevation drawings for signs per Ordinance Article III Section 320.
- 03 Upload additional floodplain materials such as FEMA FIRMette map and Kentucky stream application when requested.
- 04 Route commercial construction work through Kentucky DHBC as stated on zoning permit page.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective September 1, 2023
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
New construction fees are valuation-based at $0.20 per square foot after minimum thresholds; remodels/accessory/floodplain/demolition fees are flat.
02
Penalty (no permit)
Up to $250 per day for individuals; up to $5,000 for corporations per zoning ordinance
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective September 1, 2023) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- iWorQ portal (online)
- (606) 663-6474 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (drive-thru and lobby)
Typical sequence: Commercial inspections are handled through DHBC once state permits are issued.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stanton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stanton, KY? ▸
A zoning permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, demolition, fences, patios, decks, and signs.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Stanton, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Stanton, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: New construction fees are valuation-based at $0.20 per square foot after minimum thresholds; remodels/accessory/floodplain/demolition fees are flat..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stanton, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stanton, KY, follow these steps: 1. Log into iWorQ portal, search existing permits if needed, and click 'Submit an Application' to begin zoning submittal. 2. Complete zoning permit application with required site plan, water/sewer certificate, floodplain compliance, and elevation drawings for signs per Ordinance Article III Section 320. 3. Upload additional floodplain materials such as FEMA FIRMette map and Kentucky stream application when requested. 4. Route commercial construction work through Kentucky DHBC as stated on zoning permit page.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Stanton, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stanton, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Dog houses smaller than 18 square feet and less than four feet tall. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stanton, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stanton, KY via: iWorQ portal, (606) 663-6474.
last verified April 2026
source City of Stanton Planning & Zoning Department ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/powell/stanton
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Stanton Planning & Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.