Building Permits

The Village Administrator is responsible for approving applications and issuing residential building permits.  All commercial building permits must go through Mid-East Ohio Building Department.

Residential Building Permits are required for the following.  This list is not all inclusive.  Please refer to the Building and Zoning Codes document below for a complete listing.

  • Additions
  • Permanent Accessory Structures (ex. garages, car ports, shelters, gazebos)
  • Fences
  • New patio or deck, or extensions of existing
  • New sidewalk, curb or driveway
  • Signs

To obtain a permit for residential construction, simply download the form below or give us a call and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary forms.

Contact Info

Tammy Hicks
Village Administrator
113 E. Railroad St.
West Lafayette, OH 43845
740-545-5434
VILLAGEADMINISTRATOR@WESTLAFAYETTEVILLAGE.COM

Jason Baughman
Mid-East Ohio Building Department
22 N. 5th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740-455-7905
jrbaughman@muskingumcounty.org
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