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Permits
The Department issues required permits under the City of Huntington Building Code and other applicable codes. The City requires permits for applicable construction, reconstruction, remodeling and demolition activities to ensure the safety and welfare of residents, workers and visitors.
The permit process begins with a visit to the Department to obtain and apply for a permit. Submission of the appropriate permit application form is required prior to commencing any construction activity. Department staff will ask general questions in order to evaluate the scope of your project and identify the applicable permit requirements. The Department utilizes a variety of permit forms for each type of construction activity. Once applied, the form, site plan and additional documentation is reviewed by various members of the Department staff. This verifies that the scope of work is in compliance with the Building Code, Zoning Code and other applicable codes. Permit review also helps ensure that the project is compliant, per the application and plans, so that time and money are not wasted by the applicant on a project that fails to meet the minimum standards established by code. Once the permit is approved, the applicant may return to the Department to obtain the permit. On average, it takes between 3-5 days to obtain a building permit depending upon the complexity of the project, so applicants are encouraged to plan ahead. Failure to complete the application form in full or submit required plans or documentation may delay the review of your permit. After permit issuance, the applicant is ready to start construction activities and request required inspections as indicated on the Building Permit Card. If you are unsure of the proper permit application form, please contact us for assistance.
In accordance with Title XV of the City of Huntington Code of Ordinances, the following require a permit from the Department:
Building
Construction of new residential dwellings
Construction of additions to residential dwellings (including the enclosure of existing structures)
Construction of decks (both attached and detached)
Construction of porches
Construction of accessory structures (including garages, sheds - including pre-built, carports, gazebos and pergolas)
Construction of non-residential structures
Construction of additions to non-residential structures
Interior renovation to non-residential structures, including work which requires a State Design Release
Construction of new roof projections and structural changes to roofs (not re-shingling)
*NOTE: Building Code prohibits the installation of more than two layers of roofing materials
Location of a manufactured home (including those inside mobile home parks)
Construction of in-ground swimming pools
Construction of on-ground swimming pools that are capable of a water depth greater than 42" or located inside a residence
Replacement, movement or reconstruction of any structure which, if new would require a building permit
Temporary structures
Electrical
New service
Service upgrades
Relocation or alteration of service
Connection of a service to a manufactured or mobile home
Branch circuits
Plumbing
New homes
Residential additions
Commercial structures
Commercial additions
The addition of plumbing fixtures in any structure
Accessory structures with plumbing
Demolition
Demolition of structures larger than 200 square feet
Construction of a new fence
Reconstruction or modification to an existing fence (including changes to the type or height of fence)
Zoning
Construction, development or excavation in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
Installation of permanent signs
Installation of temporary signs
Home occupations
Livestock operation
Airport height
| Project | Permit Application Form | |
| Residential Only |
Sheds (including pre-built), garages, pole barns, detached garages, gazebos, pergolas, etc. < 200 SQ FT | Residential Accessory Structure under 200 SQ FT Permit |
| Sheds (including pre-built), garages, pole barns, detached garages, gazebos, pergolas, etc. > 200 SQ FT | Residential Accessory Structure over 200 SQ FT Permit | |
| New dwelling | Residential Dwelling Permit | |
| Addition to dwelling (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, attached garaged, etc) | Residential Dwelling Addition Permit | |
| Change in roof pitch or structural alterations | Roof Alteration Permit | |
| Residential swimming pools | Swimming Pool Permit | |
| Commercial Only |
New commercial structures and additions | Commercial Structure Permit |
| Sheds (including pre-built), garages, pole barns, detached garages, gazebos, pergolas, etc. < 200 SQ FT | Commercial Accessory Structure under 200 SQ FT Permit | |
| Sheds (including pre-built), garages, pole barns, detached garages, gazebos, pergolas, etc. > 200 SQ FT | Commercial Accessory Structure over 200 SQ FT Permit | |
| Residential or Commercial and Other |
Fences (including new, repaired, modified or replacements) | Fence Permit |
| Wood decks, deck roofs, handicap ramps, 3 season room (deck enclosure), etc | Wood Deck & Deck Roof Permit | |
| Open porch, porch with roof, roof over an existing porch, 3 season room (porch enclosure) | Concrete Porch & Porch Roof Permit | |
| New service, upgrades, branch circuits, temporary service, etc | Electrical Permit | |
| Plumbing work associated with new construction, remodeling or remodeling/alterations | Plumbing Permit | |
| Demolition of structures > 200 SQ FT | Demolition Permit | |
| New construction, development, substantial improvement, earthwork or other activity within the regulated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) | Floodplain Permit | |
| New, relocated, or altered permanent and temporary signs | Sign Permit | |
| Required by state law when using lightweight I-joists or lightweight roof trusses in a residential or commercial structure. |
Form 393 | |
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