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1. Is a permit required for a shed or fence?

A Zoning permit is required for both. A building permit is also required for storage buildings over 200 sq. ft.

Please see more information at How to Obtain Permits.

2. Is a permit required for my project?

Please see Are Permits Required for a list of required building, electrical, HVAC and zoning permits.

3. How do I obtain a permit for a shed, fence or pool?

Please see How to Obtain Permits for  Step by Step Instructions for Obtaining shed, fence,pool and more permits.

Provide the Building/Planning Department with a Residential Bldg/Zoning Permit Application and a site plan (a copy your construction site plan, an aerial view of your lot available at medinacountyauditor.org , or a sketch showing the dimensions of the shed or pool and how far it will be from the side or rear property lines. Fences should be shown in the areas they would located and include the height, and whether it is solid or picket.

4. How do I obtain a permit to build a deck?

Please see How to Obtain Permits for  Step by Step Instructions for Obtaining a deck permit

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Provide the Building/Planning Department with a Residential Bldg/Zoning Permit Application, a site plan (a copy your construction site plan, an aerial view of your lot available at medinacountyauditor.org , or a sketch showing the dimensions of the deck and how far it will be from the side or rear property lines, and construction plans for the deck, that include dimensions, a down view with post and beam locations, and a completed Your Deck Design form.

5. Do I need blue print drawings? Or what is an acceptable drawing?

Construction drawings need to show all dimensions and components of the structure including a cross section showing the footer, foundation (or post), beams, joists, studs, rafters, floor/wall/roof sheathing,  etc., a dimension down-view of the foundation and framing, and any elevations (straight on views) if relevant.

6. As a general contractor do I need to be registered with the City?

General contractors are not required to be registered with the City. However Electrical and HVAC contractors are required to be registered at this time.

7. What size of drawings need to be furnished for new home construction, planning commission and Board of Zoning Appeals?

Site plans should be to a designated engineering or architectural scale. Building plans should be a minimum 1/8” architectural scale.

8. Who do I make the check out to?

City of Wadsworth

9. What is the mailing address of the Building and Planning Department?

Building and Planning Dept. 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth OH 44281.

10. What is an easement and why should a home owner be concerned?

An easement is a portion of a property where an entity such as a municipality or utility company has a legal right to utilize the space as necessary to protect and maintain the service located there. The land is owned by the property owner but it’s use is restricted.

11. How do I become a registered Electrical or HVAC contractor in the City?

Provide the Building Department with a copy of your State license, and proof of Worker’s Compensation along with a completed application and a $50 payment for new registration. Annual renewal is then $20. 

12. What do I do if I can't download the zoning map reader?

A pdf download is located directly below the reader link.

13. Do you require a point of sale inspection?

Point of sale inspections are not required in the City.

14. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

Temporary garage sales are permitted in the City. There are no permits required.

15. What can I do if my neighbor neglects to maintain their property?

Contact the Building Department at 330-335-2780, or mnussbaum@wadsworthcity.org . Provide a detailed description of the issue, the address, and how it can be seen. A complaint form is also available at City Hall or on the Property Maintenance Website where more information is available..

16. Do I need a permit to pave my driveway?

If the new driveway extends through the sidewalk or into the approach, a permit is required from the Engineering Dept.

17. Where do I obtain alarm registration?

An alarm registration application can be obtained in the Safety Director's Office.

18. Where do I obtain a vendor's license?

A vendor's license (solicitor's permit) can be obtained at the Mayor's Office.

19. Do I need a permit to run new downspout lines?

Only if the new lines extend into the right of way (under sidewalk to street) is an Engineering Right of Way Permit required.