What projects does this residential building permit application cover?

The application includes sections for new homes, upgrades, structures, pools, concrete work, and lot changes. The packet says permits are required for most projects, with listed exceptions.

What should I include with the permit application?

Include a site map. For fences, mark the fence location; for other structures, show dimensions and setbacks. Include contractor plans if you hired a contractor. Lot splits or combines also require a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).

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

No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary; the packet does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.

New Philadelphia, OH · Tuscarawas County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Property owners use this application to request a New Philadelphia permit for residential construction, additions, upgrades, pools, concrete work, and lot changes.

What this form is

The packet includes a residential building permit application and information about zoning, setbacks, lot coverage, fees, and required materials. The city requires permits for most projects, with listed exceptions including roofs, windows, gutters or downspouts, and interior work. Applicants provide property and owner details, project information, and a site map; contractor plans are requested if a contractor has been hired.

Who needs it

Property owners planning residential construction or other work covered by the packet’s permit application should complete it and include the required project information.

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 and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the certification, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Residential Building Permit Packet and review its application instructions and project sections.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, and project information that applies to your work.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include a site map with project details; add contractor plans if you hired a contractor. Lot splits or combines require additional documents listed in the packet.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What projects does this residential building permit application cover?: The application includes sections for new homes, upgrades, structures, pools, concrete work, and lot changes. The packet says permits are required for most projects, with listed exceptions.
What should I include with the permit application?: Include a site map. For fences, mark the fence location; for other structures, show dimensions and setbacks. Include contractor plans if you hired a contractor. Lot splits or combines also require a legal description, survey plat map, and deed(s).
Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary; the packet does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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