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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for New Lexington
The application states the applicant applies for a zoning permit for the proposed use.
Ohio code exempt work remains relevant for county building review where applicable.
- Exempt Ohio code exempt work remains relevant for county building review where applicable.
Required documents
- Application form and, if requested, triplicate scaled plans showing lot dimensions, existing buildings, and proposed work.
- Building code
- Local zoning ordinance governs village zoning. For building code regulated work, Perry County commercial authority uses 2024 OBC and related Ohio codes; plumbing is handled by the county health department.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Choose the residential or commercial zoning/building application.
- 02 Complete the zoning permit form and include any required scaled plans in triplicate.
- 03 Pay the fee at the Municipal Building.
- 04 Call zoning staff if questions arise.
§ 04
Fee schedule
New Lexington building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential zoning permit $75; commercial zoning permit $175
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published
03
Permit fee formula
Flat zoning application fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Zoning application first, then county building or health department permits where required
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Frequently asked
Common questions about New Lexington permits
01 Do I need a building permit in New Lexington, OH? ▸
The application states the applicant applies for a zoning permit for the proposed use.
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Lexington, OH? ▸
Building permit fees in New Lexington, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential zoning permit $75; commercial zoning permit $175. Fees are calculated as: Flat zoning application fees. Plan check fee: Not separately published.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Lexington, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in New Lexington, OH, follow these steps: 1. Choose the residential or commercial zoning/building application. 2. Complete the zoning permit form and include any required scaled plans in triplicate. 3. Pay the fee at the Municipal Building. 4. Call zoning staff if questions arise.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in New Lexington, OH? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in New Lexington, OH. The following work is generally exempt: Ohio code exempt work remains relevant for county building review where applicable.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Village of New Lexington zoning / permit office ↗
entry id permits/ohio/perry/new-lexington
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of New Lexington zoning / permit office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.