Residential Construction
Residential construction (Building) projects are defined as projects such as: Interior remodeling, room additions, new homes, decks, porches, a new garage, sheds and stairs. Projects such as driveway extensions, sheds (under 200 sq. ft.), fences, and above-ground pools require a Zoning permit only. Please go to Planning & Development Department under Guides & Reference Documents for more information
Information about permit fees can be obtained by calling our office at 937-296-2441.
Note: Per the State of Ohio, there is a 1% state fee added to the cost of Kettering and Oakwood residential structure, electric, plumbing and heating permits. This fee does not apply to zoning permits.
Do I need a permit?
For details see Do I Need a Permit?
Codes
The Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings was due to change effective 3/1/2024. This has been postponed by the State of Ohio and the current 2019 version remains in place. The tentative new code date is 4/15/2024.
Who should make the application?
The owner or the owner’s authorized agent (i.e., contractor or architect).
Who can a permit be issued to?
To the property owner or his authorized agent. Both parties bear responsibility.
Can demolition or construction begin without a permit?
NO! Work that does not require a permit or emergency repairs may proceed. Work conducted without a required permit is subject to a Stop Work Order, Notice of Violation or Adjudication Order requiring removal of the work and/or other penalties prescribed by law.
Will I need permits from any other city departments?
When a property owner is doing work on a curb area along the street, a driveway apron, or sidewalk in a public right-of-way, a permit may be required for that work through the City’s Engineering Department. Please visit our Engineering Department’s page or contact them by phone at 937-296-2436.
Engineering Department
Right-of-Way Permits
Application Submission Requirements – Drawings
Building permit drawings are often required for many projects, especially new homes, additions, sheds, garages and remodeling projects. Homeowner-installed plumbing also requires an isometric drawing. Listed below are submission requirements for various residential projects:
Residential Zoning
(fences, sheds less than 200 sq ft, driveway expansion & pools)
NOTE: Above and Inground Pools
Homeowners will need to schedule a free consultation with City Inspector to determine the placement of the pool. Permits will not be issued until inspection is complete.
- Application made on City’s website following instruction for Accela/Building Permit application.
- One (1) plot or site plan that can be obtained in the Planning & Development Department\
Residential Building
- Application
- One (1) site plan and One (1) set of construction drawings uploaded as one (1) single combined pdf document.
- Site plan to have existing and proposed contours/grading. Provide either an on site geo-technical engineer during foundation excavation or a geo-tech report or soil borings report with recommendations
- When submitting documents, please put the address of property in subject line. Application must be sent as separate pdf in the same email as the drawings.
New single-family home
- Application
- One (1) site plan and One (1) set of construction drawings. These drawings must be emailed electronically in pdf. format as One (1) document to sherry.morse@ketteringoh.org
- When submitting documents, please put the address of property in subject line. Application must be sent as separate pdf in the same email as the drawings.
Construction drawings for most projects should include the following:
Many of the most common project types have sample drawings available on the Codes, Studies & References page to further demonstrate what is required (see the above list).
- Cover sheet with an index of drawings – provide submittal date on drawings
- Site Plan with:
- Dimensions, north arrow and scale
- House location (existing and proposed work)
- Rights-of-way
- Easements
- Drives
- Drainage
- Utilities
- Floor plans of all floors & basement with:
- Room dimensions
- Room names
- Ceiling heights
- Stairs and ramps
- Windows
- Structural data
- Drawing scale
- Elevations with material indications and floor-to-floor dimensions
- Structural framing plans and details
- Wall sections to show all materials and structure from foundation to roof
Wall Bracing Plan for residential additions and new construction
• All drawings require the name, address and phone number of the person responsible for preparing the drawings.
See section 106 of 2019 Residential Code of Ohio for more details.