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CITYOF WADSWORTH BUILDING DEPARTMENT
120 Maple Street, Wadsworth, Ohio
Permit Information/Inspection Scheduling 330-335-2753 Fax 330-335-2715 TheCity of Wadsworth Building Department is the permittimg and inspecting agency for all 1, 2 & 3-family residential construction within the City limits. Residential construction in Wadsworth township, or other surrounding areas, as well as multi-family and commercial/industrial projects are under the jurisdiction of the Medina County Building Department. Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m to 4:30p.m. Department Personnel Jennifer Stefl - Admin. Assistant /Inspection Scheduling/Permit Processing Planning and Zoning Director Residential Construction Permit Applications Click Are Permits Required? for a list of construction activities that require a building permit and those that do not. Please note that many of the procedures that do not require a building permit do require a zoning permit. The application forms for residential building and zoning permits as well as electrical and HVAC permits, may be obtained from the Building & Planning Department during regular business hours. See the "Forms" section below.
Commercial/Industrial/Multi Family Permits Building Permits, Sprinkler Permits and Inspections for all Multi-Family, Commercial and Industrial Construction are under the jurisdiction of the Medina County Building Department - (330-722-9223). However, site plan approval and/orconditional zoning aprproval for these uses must be obtained from the City Planning Commission before the county will issue building permits. For more informationon the commercial and industrial development process, see the Planning Commission and Commercial and Industrial Projects sections of this site. Electrical and Heating Permits Electrical and Heating Permits are obtained at the Building Department, Application may be made by mail. Registration is required for all permit activity.See: City Code - Electric & HVAC Registration Electric & HVAC Registration Application City of Wadsworth Electric Service Requirements
Plumbing Permits & Inspections Contact the Medina County Health Department at 330-336-4136 for all plumbing permits and inspections. Forms Required for Permit Applications: Building & Zoning Permit Application (Print and Sign) Development & Zoning Permit Application (Commercial/Industrial Projects Only) Zoning Certificate (Print and Sign) Demolition Application SystemsDescription Form
SystemsDescription Form Electrical
SystemsDescription Form HVAC
Res-Check Download Additional Forms Required for Final Building Approval: Gasline Pressure Test Form
2006 IECC Energy Certificate Building Permit Fees Residential Fees: Construction Fees Non-Residential Construction Permit Applications & Fees: Planning Department Fees Medina County Building Department Inspections Inspection Guidelines Lot Grading Approval Please also note that individual lots grading plans must be approved by the City Engineering Department before residential building & zoning permits will be issued. For more information about grading review process and/or to obtain the required forms, please contract the Engineering Department directly at 330-335-2751 or see Engineering Forms - Lot Grading. Applicable Codes Wadsworth Building Regulations 2007 Wadsworth Zoning Code Code Books
Ohio Building Codes Online Information For New Homebuyers or Builders Before purchasing a new lot or existing home, it is advisible to know the zoning district in which your property is located, the minimum setbacks and if there are any public or private easements on your property. Zoning setbacks and easements may affect the placement of future building additions, decks, detached garages, storage sheds, swimming pools, fences or other structures. The builder, seller or realtor should be able to provide you with this information, but they may not if you don't ask first. Property encumberances such as easements, will be shown on the final subdivision plat. Copies of recently platted subdivisions are viewable at the City's Building & Planning Departments or the MedinaCounty Recorder's Office. For additional zoning information, please contact the Plannning Department at 330-335-2753.
Also See These Sections: Guide for New Homes
Builder's Checklist
Building Specification Information The following links provide specifications & information on some common topics that may arise during residential construction.
Accessory Structures
Basement Remodel Plan Review Copper Piping Deck Detail
Deck Construction Guide Fence Regulations
Masonry Fireplace Inspection
New Home Plan Review
Post Frame Standards
Post Frame Plan Review
Retaining Walls Roofing Guidelines Swimming Pool Regulations
Wall Bracing
(Wheel Chair) Ramps
Wood Stoves and Solid Fuel Appliances Building Permit Reports See Permit Reports Property Maintenance See Property Maintenance Page
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