Newark, OH · Licking County
Application for Demolition of Structure Permit
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Newark permit before demolishing a structure.
What this form is
The application requests project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and structure details for a proposed demolition. Newark requires the permit to be approved and issued before demolition begins. Applicants must also follow the listed utility-disconnection and site-safety steps and provide site plans; commercial and multiple-residential demolitions require a signed EPA notification before the city issues a permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants planning to demolish a structure in Newark need to complete this application and meet its listed requirements.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required attachments to the Engineering/Zoning Department, Engineering Department, 40 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055. The form lists permit fees of $75 for residential and $150 for commercial projects, plus $25 for an accessory structure.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; commercial or multiple-residential projects also require a signed EPA notification, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Newark Application for Demolition of Structure Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and structure information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the site plans and traffic-control plan; include the signed EPA notification for commercial and multiple-residential demolitions.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the Engineering/Zoning Department at 40 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the demolition permit application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization. Commercial and multiple-residential demolitions also require a signed EPA notification; the form does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the demolition permit application?
- Submit the application and attachments to the Engineering/Zoning Department at 40 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Provide site plans showing lot dimensions, structures, distances from property lines, and which structure will be demolished. Include a traffic-control plan and, when applicable, the signed EPA notification.
- When can demolition begin?
- The application states that demolition cannot begin until the permit has been approved and issued. It also lists utility disconnections and other requirements to complete before issuance.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Demolition of Structure Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newark form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.