Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations regarding the parking and storage of Recreational Vehicles may be found here.

On July 16, 2019, Sharonville City Council enacted an ordinance to prohibit short term rentals (rentals of less than 30 days) of single-family homes, located in any single family zoning district.

View the legislation here.

View Hometown Guide Story here.

Building and Zoning Permits/ Plan Approval

To obtain a City of Sharonville Building and/or Zoning Permit, complete the Application for Building/Electrical/Zoning Approval form. Please visit: Application For Plan Approval

Projects Requiring a Building and/or Zoning Permit include:
 
• Above ground and in-ground swimming pools
• Attached or detached garages
• Building additions
• Building remodeling
• Carports
• Decks/porches
• Demolitions
• Driveways (both a Zoning Permit and a Curb Cut/Driveway Apron Permit are required from the Public Works Department)
• Electric
• Fences
• Downspouts
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• New residential construction
• Roof replacement and repair
• Parking Lots
• Portable Storage Units / Dumpsters
• Retaining walls
• Sheds or other Accessory Structures
• Window or Door replacements (if structural alterations are made increasing the size of the opening)

Building/Zoning Permit Fees (due once permit is ready for pick-up):  Please refer to PDF of Fee Schedule

Submit the completed application, along with two (2) sets of construction plans/drawings required for your project to:

City of Sharonville
Department of Community Development
10900 Reading Road
Sharonville, Ohio 45241

Application(s) and plans may also be emailed to permits@cityofsharonville.com

Failure to obtain building plan or zoning approval and/or doing work without an approved permit is not permitted.  If you have any questions please call 513-563-0033.

Please fill out the online form with as much detail as possible.

Please contact the Community Development department at 513-563-0033 and the complaint will be taken and assigned. An inspector will contact the property owner to cut grass of over 8 inches. Report a concern

Questions regarding the Utility Aggregation Program may be directed to:

Jen Kist

The Utilities Group

513-481-7954

Fees for Building Permits are assessed as follows:

Residential: 

Approval fee: 1% of project cost ($50.00 minimum) +

Plan Review fee: $75.00 / Hour +

1% State of Ohio surcharge

Commercial:

Approval fee:  1% of project cost ($100.00 minimum) +

Plan Review fee: $75.00 / Hour +

3% State of Ohio surcharge

Permit fees are assessed following approval of the submitted plans. Fees can be paid with cash, check or credit card (3.5% admin fee applies to card payments). 

The Community Development Department's complete fee schedule may be found here.

A comprehensive catalog of applicable Ohio building and development codes may be accessed here.