Building & Code Enforcement

Major Responsibilities

• Building
  • Conduct Residential Plan Reviews
  • Issue Plan Approvals and Permits for the following:
    • Residential Building,Electrical and Mechanical (does not include plumbing) 
    • Residential and Commercial Sidewalk, Curbs and Curb Cuts
    • Residential and Commercial Demolitions
    • Moving of Houses or Accessory Structures over 14 feet wide or greater than 450 square feet
  • Conduct Inspections
    • Residential Building, Electrical and Mechanical
    • Commercial Building, Electrical and Mechanical
    • Commercial Fire Alarms and Fire Suppression Systems
    • Certificate of Occupancy
    • Sidewalks and Curbs
    • Demolition
• Code Enforcement
  • Enforce Provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code
  • Enforce Provisions of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville
  • Enforce Provisions of the Zoning Code
  • Conduct Inspections and Investigations
  • Initiate Legal Proceedings for Code Violations
  • Provide Consultation on Code Requirements
  • Respond to Written Public Records Request

Standard Services Provided

• Consultation on Code requirements
• Initiate legal proceedings against code violators
• Issue miscellaneous permits (sign, moving)
• Provide lists of condemned properties (Procedure II and Procedure III)

Areas of Service Not Generally Known

• Issue Contractors License
  • Master,Journeyman and Apprentice Electrical License