Zoning
Permits, Variances & Fees
See below for information on our various permits and fee. Unsure what you might need? Contact our Community Development Administrator at 937-848-4666 or email jfoster@cityofbellbrook.org

Common Projects & Required Permits

 Project  Zoning  Permit  Building  Permit  Zoning  Permit Fee  Comments
 Fence/Wall  Yes  No $25  
 New Construction  Yes  Yes $100+

Up to 1,000 square feet

+ $20 for each additional 500 square feet
 Addition  Yes  Yes $50+

Up to 100 square feet

+ $5 for each additional 100 square feet
Accessory Building (e.g., detached garage, shed)  Yes  Yes $25+

Up to 100 square feet

+ $5 for each additional 100 square feet
 Remodeling  Yes  Yes Varies Contact the City Administration Office at 937-848-4666 for details 
 Deck  Yes  Yes $50+

Up to 100 square feet

+ $5 for each additional 100 square feet
 Swimming Pool (Including Required  Fence)  Yes  Yes $30 In-ground and above-ground pools
 Temporary Tent  Yes  Yes $10  
 Sign: Permanent  Yes  Yes $50  
 Sign: Temporary  Yes  No $25 Per occurrence (30 days, four times per year - $25 per 30-day period)
 Temporary Uses  Yes  Yes Varies See fee schedule for details

 

Other Fees

 Other Zoning Permits $10
 Certificate of Zoning Compliance $50
 Application for Variance $200
 Application for Conditional Use $200
 Petition for change, amendment, supplement, repeal, or modification to the zoning ordinance $250
 Zoning ordinance book and map including subdivision regulations and mobile home regulations $25
 Map Only $5
 Subdivision Regulations $10
 Standard Construction Drawings $20
 Comprehensive Plan Book $20
 Platting of Land See fee schedule for details
 Fees for Inspections, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Standards See fee schedule for details

Processing and Fee Payment

Permits and fees are accepted and processed at the City Administrative Offices located at 15 East Franklin Street on the second floor. Returned checks will be charged a non-refundable fee of $45 and collected prior to the processing of any permits.