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Village of West Union

How to apply for a building permit in Village of West Union, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of West Union, zoning and development permit administration through the Village Clerk / Village Water and Street Office

Street address
11700 SR 41, West Union, OH 45693
Phone
(937) 544-5326 / (937) 544-5217
Coverage
Village of West Union corporate limits.
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for West Union

Development permits are obtained for work regulated by the village zoning policy.

Note: The public zoning materials captured did not provide a clean permit exemption list.

Required documents
  • Applicant name
  • Address
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Property address or description
  • Existing use
  • Proposed use
  • Zoning district
  • Site plan
  • Applicable project details such as building heights, off-street parking spaces, and dwelling units
Permit validity
Permit expires if work has not begun within 1 year or is not completed within 2 years from issuance.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No more than 10 business days should pass between application date and a decision for driveway permits.

  1. 01
    Request a development permit application from the Village offices.
  2. 02
    Submit two copies of a site plan showing lot dimensions, existing buildings, proposed buildings or alterations, and parking or driveway layout if applicable.
  3. 03
    Pay the application fee with submission.
  4. 04
    Village Administrator or designated agent reviews the application.
  5. 05
    If approved, the Village Clerk issues the permit.

Typical processing time: No more than 10 business days should pass between application date and a decision for driveway permits.

Source: Village of West Union, zoning and development permit administration through the Village Clerk / Village Water and Street Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

West Union building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Examples in the ordinance include $75 for single family dwellings, $50 for additions, accessory buildings, and detached garages, and $200 for commercial buildings up to 2,000 sq. ft.
02
Permit fee formula
Commercial buildings are $200 up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $0.25 per sq. ft. over 2,000 sq. ft.; industrial buildings are $500 up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $0.25 per sq. ft. over 2,000 sq. ft.

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

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about West Union permits

01 Do I need a building permit in West Union, OH? ▸
Development permits are obtained for work regulated by the village zoning policy.
02 How much does a building permit cost in West Union, OH? ▸
Building permit fees in West Union, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Examples in the ordinance include $75 for single family dwellings, $50 for additions, accessory buildings, and detached garages, and $200 for commercial buildings up to 2,000 sq. ft.. Fees are calculated as: Commercial buildings are $200 up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $0.25 per sq. ft. over 2,000 sq. ft.; industrial buildings are $500 up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $0.25 per sq. ft. over 2,000 sq. ft..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in West Union, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in West Union, OH, follow these steps: 1. Request a development permit application from the Village offices. 2. Submit two copies of a site plan showing lot dimensions, existing buildings, proposed buildings or alterations, and parking or driveway layout if applicable. 3. Pay the application fee with submission. 4. Village Administrator or designated agent reviews the application. 5. If approved, the Village Clerk issues the permit.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in West Union, OH? ▸
Building permit processing times in West Union, OH typically run No more than 10 business days should pass between application date and a decision for driveway permits.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
last verified April 2026 source Village of West Union, zoning and development permit administration through the Village Clerk / Village Water and Street Office ↗ entry id permits/ohio/adams/west-union
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of West Union, zoning and development permit administration through the Village Clerk / Village Water and Street Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.