In the City of Centerville, proposed work may come under the purview of several different divisions/offices such as Zoning, Architectural Preservation or Building Inspection. Although some decks, fences, sheds, and signs may not require building approval, they MAY REQUIRE ZONING APPROVAL - please check with the Planning and Zoning department to make sure.

The following is a list of some changes and structures that require approval from the City of Centerville Building Inspection Office:

• New construction, additions or remodeling
• Patio covers & enclosures
• Covered or uncovered commercial decks
• Covered or uncovered attached residential decks
• Detached residential decks with a floor area greater than 200 sq. ft.
• Garages (attached or detached)
• Commercial storage sheds with a floor area greater than 120 sq. ft.
• Residential storage sheds or accessory structures with a floor area greater than 200 sq. ft.
• Swimming pools (Electrical permit for circuits and bonding)
• Electrical system installation, modification or replacement
• New installation or replacement of furnaces and air-conditioners
• Gas piping installation or replacement
• Plumbing system installation or replacement
• Dishwasher, water heater or water softener installation or replacement
• Fireplaces and inserts
• Moving or relocating buildings
• Demolition of buildings
• Permanent Signs
• Radio/TV towers/dish antennas
• Changes in occupancy or occupants in commercial buildings/spaces

If your project is not on this list and you are not sure if you need approval, call the Building Inspection Department at (937) 428-4786, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Although some decks, fences sheds and signs may not require building department approval, they MAY REQUIRE ZONING APPROVAL - please check with the Planning and Zoning department to make sure.