Do I Need a Permit?

Project	Zoning Permit	Building/Electric Permit	Other Permit
Addition	YES	YES	NO
Assembly	NO	NO	YES
Block Party	NO	NO	YES
Car Port	YES	YES	NO
Certificate of Occupancy	NO	YES	NO
Change of Use	YES	YES	NO
Converting a Basement into Living Space	NO	YES	NO
Converting a Garage into Living Space	*NO	YES	NO
Deck	YES	*YES	NO
Demolition of Building Structure	NO	YES	NO
Driveway Apron (20' Max Width)/Curb	NO	NO	YES
Driveway New or Expansion	NO	NO	YES
Dumpster/POD on Street	NO	NO	YES
Dumpster/POD on Property	NO	NO	YES
Dumpster/POD (Private Driveway)	NO	NO	YES
Electric Service (New/Upgrade/Repair)	NO	YES	NO
Electrical Wiring	NO	YES	NO
Event	NO	NO	YES
Fence (New or Replace Existing)	YES	NO	NO
Finish Basement	NO	YES	NO
Fire Protection (Commercial Fire Alarm/Sprinkler)	NO	YES	NO
Flag Pole	NO	NO	NO
Garage Sale	NO	NO	YES
Garage, Attached or Detached	YES	YES	NO
Gas Line	NO	YES	NO
Gazebo	YES	*YES	NO
Generator - Standby/Backup	NO	YES	NO
HVAC New/Replacement - Furnace/Central Air	NO	YES	NO
Hood Suppression	NO	YES	NO
Hot Tub	YES	YES	NO
New Residential or Commercial Building	YES	YES	YES
Parade	NO	NO	YES
Patio	YES	NO	NO
Patio Cover/Deck Cover/Balcony	YES	YES	NO
Patio Enclosure	YES	YES	NO
Pole Barn	YES	YES	NO
Play Structure	NO	NO	NO
Private Walkway	YES	NO	NO
Remodel	NO	YES	NO
Roof Replacement	NO	NO	NO
Secondhand Dealer	NO	NO	YES
Shed	YES	*YES	NO
Sidewalk Replacement	NO	NO	YES
Siding	NO	NO	NO
Signage	YES	YES	NO
Solar Array	*NO	YES	NO
Solicitor	NO	NO	YES
Storage POD	NO	NO	YES
Sunroom	YES	YES	NO
Swimming Pool - Above Ground/In-Ground	YES	YES	NO
Tent	YES	YES	NO
Vendors	*NO	NO	YES
Window/Door Replacement (Same Size)	NO	NO	NO

*Conditions Apply

Questions? Call City of Franklin Building & Zoning Department 937.746.9921
- Plumbing Permits - Contact Warren County Health Department (513) 695-1228
- Right of Way Permit - Contact City of Franklin Public Works (937) 746-5001
- Outside Water/Sewer Line Repair/Replacement - Contact City of Franklin Public Works (937) 746-5001
- Earth Disturbing Permit - Contact Warren County Soil & Water at (513) 695-1337