Canal Winchester, OH · Franklin County
Application for OBC Plan Approval
This application is for owners or their agents seeking plan approval for construction, alteration, repair, or other work regulated by the Ohio Building Code.
What this form is
Use this application before beginning work on a building or structure that requires approval under the Ohio Building Code. It asks for project scope and location, owner and applicant details, design professional information, proposed use, work value, and project measurements. The directions also explain which construction documents to submit and state that fees must be paid before approval is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner's agent submits this application for each building or structure requiring OBC plan approval.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the building official with at least four copies of construction documents or drawings when required. The form lists the City of Canal Winchester at 45 E Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110-2101.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or the owner's agent signs and certifies the information.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for OBC Plan Approval and its directions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete all applicable fields on page 1; the directions say incomplete applications will be returned.
- 3
Gather Construction Documents
Include at least four copies of construction documents or drawings when required.
- 4
Submit To The Building Official
Submit the application and required documents to the building official. Fees must be paid before approval is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for OBC Plan Approval?
- No. The application has a signature and date line for the owner or the owner's agent, and it does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the Application for OBC Plan Approval?
- Submit the completed application to the building official with at least four copies of construction documents or drawings when required. The form lists the City at 45 E Waterloo Street.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for project scope, location, owner and applicant contact details, design professional information, current and proposed use, work value, and project measurements.
- What must accompany the application?
- The directions call for at least four copies of construction documents or drawings when required. They also state that fees must be paid before approval is issued.