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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Union City
Union City code requires permits for many exterior items including fences, carports, outside storage buildings, barns, dwellings and dwelling additions, workshops, garages, roof replacements, swimming pools, and storm shelters. It also requires permits for interior remodeling or improvements that require electrical, plumbing, or code verification.
- Application to the town clerk-treasurer
- Information required to determine ordinance compliance
- Building code
- Town code adopts the building code by reference and amends local administrative provisions in Chapter 9.
- Contractor requirements
- Town code states contractors including electricians, plumbers, and heat/air contractors must have required state certification or licensing and must apply for local permits.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project triggers a building permit under Section 9-1-4 of the town code.
- 02 Submit the permit application and any information the clerk-treasurer reasonably requires to confirm compliance with town ordinances.
- 03 Pay the permit fee set by the town.
- 04 Receive the permit before beginning construction, movement, replacement, or interior code-regulated work.
- 05 Coordinate inspections with the town's approved inspector and obtain final approval.
Fee schedule
Union City building permit fees
Permit fees are paid through town administration rather than an online checkout portal.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 405-483-5509 (phone)
- Town Clerk-Treasurer (in-person)
Frequently asked
Common questions about Union City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Union City, OK? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Union City, OK? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Union City, OK? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Union City, OK? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town Clerk-Treasurer / Town of Union City before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.