VILLAGE OF LITHOPOLIS BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT

P.O. Box 278 ▪ 11820 Lithopolis Rd. ▪ Lithopolis OH 43136
Ph: 614-837-2031 ▪ Fax: 614-837-2722 ▪ www.Lithopolis.org

Village of Lithopolis Council Members:  
Todd Brausch, Ginger Brenning, Linda Deem, Carli Hush, Ted Simon, Michael Long

The Building Department provides the Village of Lithopolis with inspection and enforcement to ensure safe structures.The standards applied are those of the Ohio Building Code and the International Residential Code model codes. Authority to enforce the Ohio Building Code (OBC) was granted to the Village of Lithopolis effective June 24, 2008 by the State of Ohio, Department of Industrial Relations, Board of Building Standards through Ammended Rule 4101:2-76-81. This certifies the Building Department of the Village of Lithopolis to exercise enforcement authority for residential and non-residential inspections with no exceptions.

The Village of Lithopolis Building Department enforces the OBC through its contract with its Consulting Architect who serves as Chief Building Official and provides plan review and inspection services. The Consultant serves as Administrator of the OBC Department for State of Ohio compliance purposes and makes all required inspections. The Village and its Consultant inspect and enforce the International Residential Code for all new one, two and three family structures, and all residential additions, in addition to major alteration and remodeling which involves structural changes.

Application Requirements: For all items inspected by the Lithopolis Building Department, the applicant must provide:

1 Two complete sets of plans and specifications
2 A total of three site plans
3 A plan review non-refundable deposit of $150.00

Fees: Fees in accordance with the fee statement, this fee schedule or notice received during construction are due and payable upon receipt of approved plans or notice during construction.

Building Permits Not Required: The following items do NOT require construction permits:

1. Any remodeling product which does not include structural changes and includes like-for-like replacement in the same location, such as:

a. Kitchen/Bath fixture replacement or remodeling
b. Interior refinishing
c. Door/Window replacement
d. Roof/Gutter/Downspout repairs
e. Driveway/Sidewalk repair, replacement, resurfacing if done to The Village’s standards (work in the right of-way requires a permit)
f. Tuck-pointing and/or repair of exterior masonry
g. Basement waterproofing
h. Uncovered patios under 120 s.f. i. Decks less than 30” from  grade.

2. The following projects require a zoning permit or a special permit as noted, other items also require zoning permits.

a. Certain radio antennas
b. Any construction in the required side, front or rear yard setback
c. Fire/Security detection systems (alarm owner’s permit from the local police and an installer’s permit).

Plan Examination Fee will be assessed according to the following schedule and will cover the cost of plan reviews by the plan examiner:

 Part 2 – Residential Permit Fees:

A. Blanket New Residential Permit

Each Building permit issued under this section shall be charged a zoning fee.

A blanket residential permit may be issued to construct a new residential dwelling unit(s) (less than three dwelling units), fee does not include: reinspection, after-hours inspection or temporary occupancy. The blanket permit fee includes Final Certificate of Occupancy and related accessory buildings such as carports and garages, but does not include community spaces, pools, signage, or mail shelters. Fee is calculated based on gross floor area of all occupied spaces, including halls, common areas, stairways, laundry rooms and carports. Blanket permit fees are not refundable. Change of contractor shall be accomplished only by a permit transfer. Fees do not include fireplace. See Schedule C (Misc.).

B. Residential Alteration/Renovation

Permits for alterations/additions of existing buildings shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans or specifications. A separate fee will be assessed for building/mechanical, plumbing, and electrical as applicable for the proposed alteration.

 C. Miscellaneous:    

Each permit issued under this section shall be charged per schedule. Additional inspections may be required based upon information submitted for plan review. Each additional inspection required will be per schedule. Additional inspections as required at the discretion of the Building Official shall be noted on the issued permit. Permits for miscellaneous structures shall be issued to include only work shown on approved plans, specifications, and sketches and/or described in letter form. Fees for miscellaneous structures shall be based on the following schedule:

1. Accessory Buildings larger than 120 s.f. (includes footer and final inspection) $100.00
2. Deck uncovered: Larger than 120 s.f. (includes foundation and framing inspection) $60.00
3. Parking Lots: Not constructed at same time as building (Includes sub-base and final inspection) $125.00
4. Carports: (Includes foundation and final inspection) $75.00
5. Pools / Hot Tubs: In-ground/above ground (Includes foundation/base electrical and final inspection) $200.00
6. Fireplaces: Prefabricated, coal, gas or wood burning with or without masonry construction $100.00
7. Signs: (Includes foundation, electrical and final inspection) + Zoning Fees (See Schedule) $150.00
8. Demolition Permit: (Includes final inspection)
   a. Accessory structure: Less than 120 s.f./porches $25.00
   b. Residential single family detached $50.00
   c. All other structures $150.00

Part 3 – Commercial Permit Fees

A. New Buildings, Additions, and Renovations

1. Permits for new buildings, additions, and renovations to existing building shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans or specifications.
2. Fees for the new buildings, additions and/or renovations to existing buildings shall be based on floor or surface area to be computed as follows:
a. All floor or surface areas include garage, carport, basement, cellar and sub-basement floors measuring the outside dimensions at     each floor level.
b. Crawl spaces and attic areas shall not be included.
c. In buildings or areas where there are not walls, the area enclosed by the outside dimensions of the supporting columns shall be included.
d. In buildings or areas where a roof is supported by a single row of columns, the horizontal projected area of the roof shall be included.
e. Square footage fee schedule applies to areas of work for addition and renovation projects.

B. Commercial Fee Schedule

Minimum Permit Fee: Renovation in areas less than 100 s.f for building or where a limited amount of work is to be performed for:
Plumbing: Less than 6 fixtures/devices: $80.00
Electric: Less than 6 fixtures/devices: $80.00
HVAC: Less than 6 fixtures/devices or tying into existing ductwork: $80.00

Part 4 – Miscellaneous Fees