Documents & Forms

This library contains documents generated and maintained by the Department of Building and Zoning Services.

Most Requested Documents: 
2024 Fee Schedule 
Board of Zoning Adjustment Application
Graphic and Sign Installation Permit Form
Building Permit Application Form
Certified Address Form
Approved Minor Work Permit
Record Search Guideline(PDF, 618KB)

All Documents:

Building Permit Applications and Request Forms

Building Policies and Standards

Building Project Information

Citizens Access Portal Help – Online Permitting and Plan Review

Electronic Review for Building Permits Submission Standards(PDF, 334KB)
CAD Standards(PDF, 908KB)
Clearing Browser Cookies(PDF, 265KB)
Creating an Account User Manual(PDF, 2MB)
Final Site Compliance Plan - Creating a New Application(PDF, 2MB)
Final Site Compliance Plan - Electronic Review Submission Standards(PDF, 749KB)
How To Schedule Inspection - English(PDF, 947KB)
How To Schedule Inspection - Somali(PDF, 888KB)
How To Schedule Inspection - Spanish(PDF, 943KB)
Inspection Scheduling User Guide(PDF, 1MB)
Manual for Purchasing Inspection Trips Online(PDF, 591KB)
Public Service E Plan(PDF, 6MB)
RSWD User Manual(PDF, 2MB)
User Manual for Online Building Permits(PDF, 2MB)
User Manual For Online Permitting(PDF, 3MB)

 

Code Enforcement

Construction Industry Communication (CIC) Reports

Contractor License and Registration Applications

C404 Reports - Building Permit Activity

C404 Reports 2023

C404 Reports 2022

 

C404 Reports 2021

Engineering Requirements and Applications

Fee Schedule

2024 BZS Fee Schedule(PDF, 588KB)

GIS/Map Room - Addressing

Certified Address Request Form(PDF, 212KB)
AutoCAD Template – Multi-family and Commercial(DWG, 1MB)
AutoCAD Template – Single Family(DWG, 1MB)
GIS Addressing Site Plan Digital Submission Requirements(PDF, 437KB)

 

Graphic and Sign Applications

Inspection Information and Applications

Miscellaneous Forms and Applications

Records Research

Trade Permit Applications

Training and Documentation

Zoning Forms and Applications

Contact

Building and Zoning Services
111 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 645-7433

Additional Contacts(PDF, 146KB)

Directions to Our Office

Parking Map for BZS(PDF, 290KB)

Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please note that the Zoning Review room will be closed the second Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am - 10:30 am for staff training.

Related Links

Citizen Access Portal

Design and Construction Documents

2023 Observed Holidays

Monday, January 2
New Year's Day (Observed)

Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr Day

Monday, February 20
Presidents’ Day

Monday, May 29
Memorial Day

Monday, June 19
Juneteenth (Observed)

Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day

Monday, September 4
Labor Day

Friday, November 10
Veterans Day (Observed)

Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 25
Christmas Day

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