Applications & Permits
All applications and plans are to be submitted in pdf format to acopenhaver@franklinohio.org, along with hard copies to City of Franklin, Building & Zoning Dept, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005.
Permits & Approved Plans will be issued in pdf format to the applicant’s email address provided.
Inspections for all permits issued after February 1, 2023, the owner’s representative must have the permit and approved plans on site by one of the following methods:
1.) A printed copy or,
2.) An electronic copy on a tablet
Click the links below to download the following permits and applications in PDF format.
Building Permits
Building & Electrical Permit Application [PDF]
Please contact the Building and Zoning Department before submitting an application.
Use this Permit Application for:
- Commercial Building Permit
- Gas Line Permit
- HVAC Permit
- Electrical Permit
- Fire Alarm Permit
- Fire Sprinkler System Permit
- Residential Building Permit
- Tent Permit
Re-Submittal or Extension Application [PDF]
Use this Permit Application for:
- Corrections/Additional Information Requested for Plans Under Review
- Revisions to Approved Plans
- File for a Six Month Extension
Zoning Permits
Accessory Use Permit Application [PDF]
Please contact the Building and Zoning Department before submitting an application.
Use this Permit Application for:
- Antenna and Antenna Towers
- Sheds, Decks, Patios, Porches & Balconies (also requires a Building Permit)
- Dish-Type Satellite Antenna
- Fences & Walls
- Gazebos & Other Open-Sided Structures
- Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs (also requires a Building Permit)
Specific Requirements by Conditional Use
If you need a permit application that is not listed above or if you have questions relating to a specific project or construction issue you are proposing please contact the City Zoning Official at 937-746-9921 or bconway@franklinohio.org.
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Documents sorted by in Descending Order within category
Specific Requirements by Conditional Use45 documents
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bar or Tavern
- Bed & Breakfast
- Cemeteries
- Churches
- Commercial Entertainment
- Community Center
- Day Care
- Drive-Thru Retail
- Dwelling, Row House
- Elderly Housing
- Food-Related Drive-Thru
- Gas Station
- Group Home
- Health Care & Human Services
- Home Occupation Type B
- Hotel/Motel
- In-Law Suite
- Keeping Animals in R-1A
- Landing Field
- Large Format Retail
- Medical & Health-Related Office
- Motor Vehicle-Oriented Business
- Personal Services
- Recreation, Commercial
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Restaurant
- Retail Business, Consumer, General and Grocery
- Schools, Colleges, Universities
- Self-Storage
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Sexually Oriented Business
- Upper Floor Dwelling Unit
- Vehicle Dealer
- Vehicle Repair Services
- Veterinary Services
- Floodplain Overlay District Development Permit Application
- Major Site Plan Application
- Minor Site Plan Application
- Rezoning/Zoning Amendment Application
- Sign Permit Application also requires a Building Permit
- Subdivision, Major
- Subdivision, Minor
- Variance Application
- Well Field Protection Overlay District Application