The following information has been prepared as a general outline of the steps and permits that might be needed when developing in the unincorporated areas of the county.

Steps & Permits

Single Family Residential
Sanitary Sewer Septic System
  • Official house number
  • Sanitary sewer permit
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit
  • Temporary house number
  • Septic system permit
  • Official house number
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit
Duplex and Multifamily Residentialon Unplatted Land
Sanitary Sewer Septic System
  • Subdivision review
  • Official house number
  • Sanitary sewer permit
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit
  • Subdivision review
  • Temporary house number
  • Septic system permit
  • Official house number
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit
Commercial and Industrialon unplatted land
Sanitary Sewer Septic System
  • Subdivision review
  • Official house number
  • Sanitary sewer permit
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit
  • Subdivision review
  • Temporary house number
  • Septic system permit
  • Official house number
  • Zoning permit
  • Building permit

Permit Requirements

The following is a list of projects that require a permit to be obtained. If you would like clarification on these projects, or if you are unsure if your project falls into these guidelines, please call our office. If work is started and no permit is obtained, you will be fined a 200% penalty on the application and permit fees.

Residential

  • 1, 2, & 3 Family New Homes
  • Deck/Porch/Ramp/Steps/Pergolas
  • Carport
  • Interior & Exterior Additions
  • Fire Repair
  • Roof Replacement/Reroofing
  • Solar Panels
  • Generators
  • Industrialized units
  • Detached Shed/Accessory Building (over 200 sq. ft.)
  • Attached & Detached Garage/Pole Building
  • Interior & Exterior Alterations (Some Exceptions)
  • Foundation Repair
  • Demolition
  • Fencing (if over 6 feet tall)
  • Electrical and HVAC repairs, replacements or upgrades
  • Pools and Hot tubs

Commercial

  • New structures/buildings
  • Additions and Alterations to existing buildings
  • Change of Occupancy
  • Interior & Exterior Alterations
  • Interior & Exterior Additions
  • Deck/Porch/Ramp/Steps/Pergolas
  • Fire Repair
  • Detached Shed/Accessory Building (over 120 sq. ft.)
  • Kiosks
  • Cell Towers (New and Existing Alterations)
  • Storage Tanks
  • Fencing (if over 6 feet tall)
  • Drive-thru
  • Site work
  • Wall Signs
  • Sprinkler Systems/Fire Suppression Systems
  • Fire Alarms
  • Refrigeration
  • Hoods & Fire suppression
  • Roof replacement/Reroofing
  • Demolition
  • Foundation Repair
  • Generators
  • Electrical and HVAC repairs, replacements or upgrades
  • Pools and Hot tubs
  • Water towers
  • Solar Panels
  • Wind turbines

Zoning

For zoning information please see our Township and Municipal Zoning Office Directory.