Building Standards

Helping Wooster Build Safe Places to Work and
Live

“Building safety is something we often take for granted.  The Division of Building Standards and its staff work diligently, professionally, and cooperatively with our local Fire Authority to ensure that new structures are constructed and existing structures are maintained in accordance with the adopted Codes.  The Public's safety is paramount in what we do, and why we do it." Joe Bodnar, Chief Building Official

Paperless since 2017

OpenGov's permit management software is a web-based electronic and document workflow solution that allows Owners, Architects, Contractors, and Homeowners to initiate and complete the building permit plan submission, review, approval, inspection, and payment processes online from anywhere, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

In some cases, we also provide remote video inspections when in-person inspections are not possible. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our customers while ensuring safe code-compliant construction.

About the Building Standards Division

The Division is under the direction of the Director of Administration and the Mayor and controls the construction, erection, repair, alteration, demolition, removal, and occupancy of all buildings and structures within the City of Wooster's jurisdiction. We are a project review, approval, and code enforcement agency for a variety of municipal ordinances and State codes. Also, we are an agent of the State of Ohio for inspection and plan review services for all construction within the City of Wooster. The Division maintains certification of the Division and personnel with the State of Ohio Department of Commerce. The Division’s trained and experienced staff emphasizes excellent service by creating customer involvement and inviting designers, developers, and contractors to participate in the code enforcement process.

We are committed to improving the way government works.

Apply for Permits Online

  APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVALS AND PERMITS   FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS:    BUILDING,   PLANNING AND ZONING, ENGINEERING,   UTILITIES, PARKING, AND SPECIAL  EVENTS.


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  Property Maintenance and Zoning Code enforcement for all   existing buildings

  Learn about code enforcement   in the City or submit a   complaint.

       Code Enforcement