Johnstown, OH · Licking County

No notary required

Deck Permit Application

Johnstown property owners or contractors use this application to request city approval for a residential or commercial deck before obtaining a county building code permit.

What this form is

The application requests a Johnstown deck permit and records applicant and owner details, property address and zoning district, contractor contact information, deck dimensions, attachment status, and height above ground. The form says a Johnstown-approved deck permit and Zoning Certificate are required before receiving a Licking County Building code permit. Applicants must include one scaled plan showing the lot, house, and proposed deck location, plus any requested supporting documents.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a Johnstown permit for a residential or commercial deck should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and provides the scaled plan and any requested supplemental or necessary documentation.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Deck Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant, property, contractor, and deck information, then sign the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include one scaled plan showing the lot, house, and proposed deck location, plus any requested supporting documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Deck Permit Application?
No. The application has an applicant signature line but no notary block; the applicant signs and provides the required scaled plan and any requested supporting documents.
How do I submit the Deck Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What must I include with the application?
Include one scaled plan showing the lot, house, and proposed deck location. The form also requests any supplemental or necessary documentation.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant, property owner, property, and contractor details, along with the deck's dimensions, whether it is attached, and its height above ground.

Need something notarized?

This Deck Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Johnstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.