Documents & Forms

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

Most Requested Documents: 
2026 Fee Schedule (Effective January 22, 2026)(PDF, 249KB)
Board of Zoning Adjustment Application
Graphics Commission Application
Graphic and Sign Installation Permit Form
Building Permit Application
Certified Address Form
Approved Minor Work Permit
Record Search Guideline(PDF, 618KB)
Application for Hearing -CBC/OBBA Appeals
Expedited After Hours Building Plan Review
Typical Residential Projects

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)
How To Schedule Inspection - English(PDF,947KB)
How To Schedule Inspection - Somali(PDF,888KB)
How To Schedule Inspection - Spanish(PDF,943KB)
How to Submit Graphics via Citizen Access Portal(PDF,2MB)
Inspection Scheduling User Guide(PDF,1MB)
Manual for Purchasing Inspection Trips Online(PDF,591KB)
Online Graphics Submission Instructions(PDF,517KB)
Online Plan Revision Instructions(PDF,289KB)
Plan Revision Online Submittal Instructions(PDF,289KB)
Applications for Plan Revisions (PLRE)(PDF,137KB)
Public Service E Plan(PDF,6MB)
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

Engineering Requirements and Applications

Fee Schedule

2026 BZS Fee Schedule(PDF, 249KB)
2026 Fee Calculator(XLSX, 18KB)

 

GIS/Map Room - Addressing

Certified Address Request Form(PDF, 128KB)

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, 215KB)

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

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