City of Urbana

City zoning permit required before structures are erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered.

Note: City zoning page notes exterior changes in some overlays require review; a direct no-permit work list was not fully captured in the source set.

Building code

City zoning code is local; building code remains Ohio Building Code via county building regulations.

Permit validity

Zoning permits expire if work does not begin within 1 year or is not more than 50 percent complete within 2.5 years.

Contractor requirements

City FAQ says a contractor's license is required to perform construction for pay in Urbana; county maintains contractor list.

1. 01
   Confirm whether the work needs a city zoning permit and, separately, a county building permit.
2. 02
   File the city zoning application with required deed, legal description, plat map, and project details.
3. 03
   For city engineering items, file the appropriate permit or application in person when required.
4. 04
   For building work, file with Champaign County Building Regulations and obtain county approval.
5. 05
   City zoning approvals may require board or commission review for overlay, variance, conditional use, or design review cases.

Source: City of Urbana Zoning and Compliance Division, with Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits ↗

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

Scheduling deadline

Applications should be completed and submitted 14 days before board meetings when review is needed; county building inspections are separate.

Inspection hours

Zoning officer hours M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Typical sequence: Zoning review first where applicable, then county building permit and inspections for building work.