BZS UPDATE: Please Read Carefully

 

To our customers, 

As we all navigated the COVID-19 pandemic this past year many BZS processes were adjusted to comply with CDC guidelines and recommendations. However BZS was still able to review and approve plans in a timely fashion.

On July 6, 2021 we again reacted to the CDC and Columbus Public Health guidelines and re-opened our front counter to customers but have left our online options in place.  Many customers have found the online options to be more convenient than traveling to our office.

In addition to our front counter re-opening, all BZS boards and commissions will now meet face to face at times and locations listed on our web site. (www.Columbus.gov/BZS) In the interest of safety we will adhere to the CDC recommendations regarding cleaning and social distancing.

The following services and activities have been modified to protect our staff and customers:

• The permit intake counter, at 111 N. Front St., is open to receive your plans with social distancing protocols in place.

• New building permits can still be shipped by US Mail, UPS, FedEx or other courier service to our office (FYI, no receipt signature is available) 
• New site plans can still be shipped by US Mail, UPS, FedEx or other courier service to our office (FYI, no receipt signature is available), or submitted online through the “Citizen Access Portal”

• Zoning applications can be dropped off at our front counter or emailed to [email protected]
  - Variance and rezoning applications may be submitted by email and will be processed.
• BZS licenses or registrations will need to be renewed if you have not already done so. 

The following services and activities are open and available:

• All online services, including building permits, Final Site Compliance Plans, scheduling inspections, and inspection trip purchases
• All permit inspection services
• Inspections can be scheduled online by clicking the “Citizen Access Portal” button on our web site or by phone at (614) 645-8235

 

Thank you for your past patience and understanding as we ramp back up for in person operation.

Scott Messer

Director

Building A Better City

The Department of Building and Zoning Services supports the safety and quality of life for City of Columbus residents and visitors alike.

The processes of plan reviews, permitting, inspections, zoning and engineering ensures proper land development and promotes high-quality design standards through the enforcement of state and local building and zoning codes.

We've organized this site into the following sections to help you quickly find information and resources that are relevant to your project or line of work.

To view and download the fee schedule visit Columbus.gov/bzsdocs

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2020 Winter School! To download a PDF of the Powerpoint Slides, please click here. Individual FSCP flow charts can be found in the Training and Documentation section of our Document Library.