Clayton, OH · Montgomery County
Permit Application Packet 2026
Property owners or authorized representatives use this packet to apply for Clayton zoning certificates and building permits for residential or commercial projects.
What this form is
The packet collects owner and project details and includes review selections, signature fields, submittal checklists, and fee schedules for residential and commercial work. Building permit applications are assessed for zoning approval, and the packet identifies plans and other materials to include with applications. Check the applicable checklist and fee schedule for your project; commercial certificate of occupancy applications are held until other forms are received.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives applying for zoning or building approval for a residential or commercial project in Clayton need this packet.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Clayton; digital submission is preferred. The packet says to include the required fee or deposit and applicable plans or site plan.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the application includes a swear-or-affirm statement, and the signer signs and dates it without a notary block.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Permit Application Packet and identify the zoning or building review and project type that apply.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, contact, and project details, select requested reviews, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the applicable checklist to gather the required fee or deposit, site plan, and building plans or other requested materials.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and materials to the City of Clayton. Digital submission is preferred.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Clayton Permit Application Packet used for?
- It collects project and property information for zoning and building reviews and includes submittal checklists and fee schedules for residential and commercial projects.
- How do I submit the permit application packet?
- Submit the application to the City of Clayton. Digital submission is preferred; include the required fee or deposit and the applicable plans or site plan.
- Do I need a notary for the Clayton Permit Application Packet?
- No. The application has a swear-or-affirm statement, but the signer signs and dates it without a notary block.
- What materials should accompany the application?
- The zoning checklist calls for a site plan drawn to scale and the applicable fee. The building checklist calls for a deposit and plans, typically including a site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, and cross sections.
Need something notarized?
This Permit Application Packet 2026 doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.