City of Vienna

Per Vienna codified ordinances Article 1721, permits are required for construction, alteration, repair, and occupancy changes consistent with the West Virginia State Building Code. Vienna requires a permit for any new shed regardless of size, with a required site plan showing where the shed will be located.

Note: Not detailed on public web pages. The Vienna codified ordinances govern exemptions; access at https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/vienna/latest/vienna_wv/ and review Part Seventeen (Building and Housing Code). Contact the Building Code and Inspection Department at 304-295-5070 ext. 338 for a current exemptions list before starting work.

Building code

West Virginia State Building Code (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2015 IECC, 2020 NEC) referenced in Article 1721 of the Vienna codified ordinances. A document titled 'Effective West Virginia Building Codes' is available from the department.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated on web pages; contact office.

Owner-builder

Not stated publicly; contact office.

Contractor requirements

West Virginia contractor license required per state law (WV Code 30-42-10). Contact the Building Code and Inspection Department to confirm local requirements.

Source: Building Code and Inspection Department, City of Vienna ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Building Code and Inspection Department at 304-295-5070 ext. 338 or visit the office at 609 29th Street during business hours (Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4 PM) to confirm whether your project requires a permit.
2. 02
   Obtain the building permit application (available at city offices or possibly downloadable from the city website forms section).
3. 03
   Complete the application with: lot dimensions and shape, exact sizes and locations of existing structures, location and dimensions of proposed building or alteration, proposed use of building and land, number of residential units (if applicable), existing conditions on lot, and other information required by the Building Inspector.
4. 04
   Submit application to the Building Code and Inspection Department.
5. 05
   Pay the applicable permit fee (fee schedule per Section 1721.03 of Vienna codified ordinances; fees are posted in the office of the Mayor).
6. 06
   Await plan review. The Building Inspector administers and enforces all building, construction, and occupancy permit requirements.
7. 07
   Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

Source: Building Code and Inspection Department, City of Vienna ↗

No online payment portal identified. Fees likely paid in person at 609 29th Street. Contact office to confirm accepted payment methods.

• 304-295-5070 ext. 338 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM

Typical sequence: Not detailed on public pages; the Building Inspector conducts inspections of properties throughout the city and enforces all code and occupancy requirements. Contact office for project-specific sequence.