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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Paris
Zoning permit required for new construction, additions, fences, walls, decks, permanent pools, signs over 6 sq. ft., garages/carports, and demolition.
portable storage buildings 120 sq. ft. or less
sidewalks and driveways
painting
spouting and siding
remodeling that does not change the footprint
portable pools seasonal
signs under 6 sq. ft.
- Exempt portable storage buildings 120 sq. ft. or less
- Exempt sidewalks and driveways
- Exempt painting
- Exempt spouting and siding
- Exempt remodeling that does not change the footprint
- Exempt portable pools seasonal
- Exempt signs under 6 sq. ft.
Required documents
- Zoning application is downloadable
- specific county building documents are required for building permits
- Building code
- County building regulations and Ohio code apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain village zoning permit before certain work.
- 02 For building work, obtain county building permit from Champaign County Building Regulations.
- 03 Follow any village-specific zoning restrictions and fee steps.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Zoning first, then county building permit and inspections.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about St. Paris permits
01 Do I need a building permit in St. Paris, OH? ▸
Zoning permit required for new construction, additions, fences, walls, decks, permanent pools, signs over 6 sq. ft., garages/carports, and demolition.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Paris, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in St. Paris, OH, follow these steps: 1. Obtain village zoning permit before certain work. 2. For building work, obtain county building permit from Champaign County Building Regulations. 3. Follow any village-specific zoning restrictions and fee steps.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in St. Paris, OH? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in St. Paris, OH. The following work is generally exempt: portable storage buildings 120 sq. ft. or less; sidewalks and driveways; painting; spouting and siding; remodeling that does not change the footprint; portable pools seasonal; signs under 6 sq. ft.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Village of St. Paris Planning and Zoning / Municipal Building; Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits ↗
entry id permits/ohio/champaign/st-paris
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of St. Paris Planning and Zoning / Municipal Building; Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.