EDP Forms & Applications

Avoid delays and setbacks with your building project by making sure you've filed and paid for the right permits with Franklin County. Find the permits you need for your building project below, and download the forms to file with the Department of Development and Planning.

Fee Schedule(PDF, 2MB)

Frequently Needed Forms

Residential Zoning

The Residential Zoning Compliance Application(PDF, 291KB) is needed when you want to build the following. You can submit your electronic signature through DocuSign.

• A new residence
• Patio or deck
• Detached structure (pole barn, shed, etc.)
• Pond
• Interior remodel, fire rehab etc.
• Roofing, siding and/or window replacement
• Community Garden
• Room addition
• Swimming pool
• Home Occupation (having a business in the home)
• New driveway, driveway expansion, parking pad
• Land disturbance (grading, filling, etc.)
• Minor Subdivision (lot split, etc.)
• Apiaries (bee hives)
• Other

Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 2 of the application.

Fences

The Residential Fence Permit Application(PDF, 371KB) is needed for any vinyl, wood or chain link fence. Note that chain link fences are prohibited between the street and principal structure per Section 501.024(b).

Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 2 of the application.

Commercial Zoning and Signs

The Commercial Zoning Compliance(PDF, 447KB) application is needed for businesses that are undergoing commercial construction including:

• New Development
• Change in Use
• Interior Alterations
• Exterior Alterations
• Other

Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 3 of the application.

The Sign Permit Application - On Premise Application(PDF, 716KB) is needed for businesses that want to change their outdoor signage.

Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 4 of the application.

A-Z Forms

Annexations

Franklin County requires permits for the following annexation projects. This will need to go in front of the Board of Commissioners.

• Expedited Type I(PDF, 207KB)
• Expedited Type II(PDF, 190KB)
• Expedited Type III(PDF, 190KB)
• Municipal Annexation(PDF, 188KB)
• Regular Annexation(PDF, 192KB)
• Detachment(PDF, 583KB)

Building

These are the permits for building 1, 2, and 3 family dwellings/residential homes, per the 2019 Residential Code of Ohio.

• 3rd Party Inspections and Solar Permits(PDF, 17KB)
• Deck Guide(PDF, 3MB)
• 2024 Contractor Registration (General, HVAC, Electrical)(PDF, 607KB)
• Building Permit (BIA forms)(PDF, 60KB)
• Demolition Permit(PDF, 68KB)
• Electrical Affidavit(PDF, 12KB)
• Electrical Permit(PDF, 178KB)
• Heating Affidavit(PDF, 12KB)
• Heating and Cooling Permit(PDF, 44KB)

Commercial

• Commercial Zoning Compliance(PDF, 447KB)
• Conditional Use(PDF, 739KB)
• Sign Permit Application - Off Premise(PDF, 451KB)
• Sign Permit Application - On Premise(PDF, 716KB)

Floodplain

Make sure that you have flood insurance for your building project.

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Permit(, 0B)

Public Records

Request public records for an upcoming, current, or past building project.

• Public Records Request

Subdivisions

Find the permits you need for building a subdivision in Franklin County below.

• Lot Split/Lot Line Adjustment/Large Lot Development Application(PDF, 392KB)
• Conceptual Plan(PDF, 260KB)
• Subdivision Variance Application(PDF, 255KB)
• Preliminary Plan Application(PDF, 405KB)
• Final Plat Application(PDF, 402KB)
• Replat Application(PDF, 330KB)

Zoning

These forms are for all Zoning Permits in Franklin County.

• Administrative Appeal Form(PDF, 257KB)
• Chickens, Ducks and Rabbits Zoning Compliance(PDF, 274KB)
• PV Systems Form (Solar/Array)(PDF, 2MB)
• Residential Fence Permit Application(PDF, 371KB)
• Residential Zoning Compliance (Electronic Signature Only)
• Residential Zoning Compliance (Print)(PDF, 291KB)
• Rezoning Application(PDF, 466KB)
• Conditional Use(PDF, 739KB)
• Variance Application(PDF, 555KB)