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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion)
Reynoldsburg posts commercial and residential permit applications, minor work permit applications, change of occupancy permits, demolition permits, driveway and sidewalk permits, flood hazard area permits, pool permits, and zoning certificate applications.
Note: Reynoldsburg posts a city document titled Work Exempt from Building Permit. The specific exempt-work list should be taken from the city's posted PDF before filing; the reviewed capture confirmed the document exists but did not expose the full list text line by line.
- Completed permit application
- Commercial plans in electronic format
- Project-specific drawings and fees
- Home Owner's Affidavit for owner-submitted work
- Building code
- Reynoldsburg posts a list of current building codes and standards effective March 1, 2024, including Ohio Building Code 2024, Ohio Mechanical Code 2024, Ohio Plumbing Code 2024, Ohio Existing Building Code 2024, and related standards.
- Owner-builder
- Home Owner's Affidavit is posted by the city, indicating owner-builder filings are recognized subject to affidavit requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Reynoldsburg posts contractor registration application and contractor registration bond forms. City contractor registration is therefore required for permit work handled by the city.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project needs zoning approval, building permit approval, or both by contacting permit intake at 614-322-6802.
- 02 Download the proper application from the Building Department application forms page or the Development Department zoning forms page.
- 03 Submit the completed permit package to the Building Department at City Hall or mail it with a check to City of Reynoldsburg, 7232 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
- 04 Provide electronic plans for all commercial permit plans.
- 05 Await plan review, zoning approval where applicable, and permit issuance before work starts.
Fee schedule
Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion) building permit fees
Checks for zoning submissions should be made out to City of Reynoldsburg; permit forms can be mailed or delivered to City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Building inspections can be scheduled by phone at 614-322-6821 (phone)
- Permit status and submission procedures available through permit intake at 614-322-6802 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Submit zoning and building applications as applicable, complete plan review, obtain permit, schedule inspections through the Building Department, and obtain final approval or occupancy.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion) permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion), OH? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion), OH? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion), OH? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Reynoldsburg (Licking County portion), OH? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Reynoldsburg Building Department for building permits; Development and Planning and Zoning Department for zoning approvals before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.