The City of Wooster Permits

*Note: The information presented below is based upon commonly asked questions and the answers are based upon a generic set of circumstances. Your situation may be different than what is listed so please contact the appropriate City deptartment/divison to confirm any questions you may have.

Building Permits

• Building Permit Application
• Used to apply for a permit to remodel an existing building and for demolition.
• Plumbing, Electric, HVAC, and Fire Protections Application
• Used to apply for a permit for installation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection mechanical systems

Zoning Permits

• Sign Permit Application
• Used to apply for a permit to erect a commercial sign.
• Zoning Permit Application
• Used to apply for a change of zoning.

Engineering Permits

• Development Permit
• Used to apply for a permit to develop new commercial or residential projects.
• Petition to Change Street Names
• Used to request a street name change.
• Sewer Permit
• Used to request a permit to develop a sewer system.
• Water Service Permit
• Used to request water service connection for new commercial or residential development.
• Yard Pipe Installation
• Used to request installation of yard pipe systems.
• Right of Way Permit
• Used to request a change to the right-of-way of an existing street.
• Petition to Vacate Alley
• Used to request vacation of public alley.

Special Permits

• Special Event Permit
• Used for Special events within the City limits, including Races, Parades, Festivals, etc.
• Block Party Policy & Permit
• Neighborhood Block Party Policy & Permit
• Request for Police Security Services
• Used to request speacial security from Wooster PD.