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Building, Zoning, Permits, Contacts

The City of Shelby adopted the State Residential Building Code. Building permits for residential construction are now issued by Richland County Building Codes & Permits.  A zoning permit is required before a building permit will be issued by Richland County Codes & Permits. 

Please contact Joe Gies with questions about zoning permits.

Permits issued in the City of Shelby include:

Demolition permits for residential buildings....$20

Demolition permits for commercial buildings....$40

Fence permits....$10

Siding permits....$5

Sewer tap permits....$50

Zoning permits are needed for teh following items and may be obtained from the Shelby Building & Zoning Office.  A site plan indicating property lines, existing buildings and any new or proposed buildings will be needed.

One family dwelling unit....$25

Two family dwelling Unit....$35

Three or more dwelling units...$25 for the first unit and $10 per additional unit

Temporary building....$10

Accessory building, residential....$10

Accessory building, commercial/industrial....$25 and $1 per 1,000 sqare foot (Maximum $200)

Business use....$50 plus $1per 1,000 square foot (Maximum $250)

Sign permit....$10

Conditional Zoning Permits

Residential....$60

Business....$60

Industrial....$60

Variance....$60

Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals....$60

Appeal to Zoning Inspectors decision....$60

Application for amendment to resolution....$60

Richland County Building Codes & Regulations
99 Park Avenue East
Mansfield, Ohio 
Phone:  419-774-4417

City of Shelby Project Coordinator
Joe Gies
43 West Main Street
Shelby, Ohio 
Phone:  419-342-3600

MEETINGS

Shelby City Council
Council Chambers--43 West Main Street--rear--entry from Water Street
Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of Each Month at 7:00 PM
In case of a Monday holiday, Council meets on Tuesday

Shelby Planning Commission
City Hall Conference Room
43 West Main Street
Shelby, Ohio  44875
Planning Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of each month or call of the Chair Person.

Park Board
City Hall Conference Room
43 West Main Street
Shelby, Ohio  44875
The Park Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

Shade Tree Commission
City Hall Conference Room
43 West Main Street
Shelby, Ohio  44875
The Shade Tree Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:45 PM or at the call of the Chairperson