Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?

The form lists the City of New Philadelphia at 150 E High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Make any check payable to the City of New Philadelphia.

What must I do before applying for a commercial building permit?

The packet says to contact ECOBA first. Provide its permit number on the application, or sign the indicated statement if ECOBA told you a permit is not needed.

What attachments are required with the application?

Include plans for the proposed construction and a site map with setbacks marked. A lot split or combine request also requires a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).

New Philadelphia, OH · Tuscarawas County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

Property owners use this application to request a New Philadelphia commercial building permit after addressing permitting requirements with ECOBA.

What this form is

This packet explains the city’s commercial building permit process and provides an application for new commercial construction and upgrades. Applicants must first contact the East Central Ohio Building Authority (ECOBA); the form asks for property, owner, contractor, project, zoning, and ECOBA information. Include plans and a site map with setbacks marked. Lot split or combine requests also require a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a New Philadelphia commercial building permit complete this application after contacting ECOBA about required commercial permitting.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of New Philadelphia, 150 E High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Make checks payable to the City of New Philadelphia; fees listed are nonrefundable.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the certification does not require a notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Commercial Building Permit Packet and review its application instructions.
2
Contact ECOBA
Contact ECOBA about commercial permitting and enter its permit number, or sign the application statement if ECOBA says a permit is not needed.
3
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, project, zoning, and ECOBA information, then sign and date the application.
4
Gather Required Documents
Include construction plans and a site map with setbacks marked. Lot split or combine requests also require a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).
5
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the City at the address listed on the form. Make any check payable to the City of New Philadelphia.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?: The form lists the City of New Philadelphia at 150 E High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Make any check payable to the City of New Philadelphia.
What must I do before applying for a commercial building permit?: The packet says to contact ECOBA first. Provide its permit number on the application, or sign the indicated statement if ECOBA told you a permit is not needed.
What attachments are required with the application?: Include plans for the proposed construction and a site map with setbacks marked. A lot split or combine request also requires a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).

Need something notarized?

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