Building Permits & Inspections

The Zoning Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for:

• Conducting building construction inspections
• Issuing building permits
• Issuing certificate of occupancy permits
• Reviewing building plans
• Working directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission

To obtain a permit for both residential and commercial uses, simply download the forms below (if available) or give us a call and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary forms.

Zoning Information

In 1989, the Village Council adopted zoning for Vanlue in an effort to manage growth and protect property owners’ rights. Listed below is information about the zoning requirements.

A Zoning Permit is required any time you:

• Enlarge a structure
• Build a structure
• Add a yard shed or accessory building
• Add a fence or a swimming pool
• Add a patio or a deck
• Pave a driveway or parking lot
• Request a change for the type of use of the property

If you are planning any of the above-mentioned changes, or splitting or combining property parcels, you MUST contact the Village Zoning Inspector PRIOR to starting any work. He will be able to answer any questions relating to your planned project.

 When you are ready to start a project, or make changes to your property, contact Zoning Inspector, Craig Bowman at 419-310-5817.

See the Relevant Documents below for a fill in zoning application form as well as the schedule of zoning fees for permits.

BE AWARE THAT IF CONSTRUCTION BEGINS BEFORE OBTAINING A ZONING PERMIT, THE FEES ARE DOUBLED FOR THE ZONING PERMIT.

Before performing any excavations, contact OUPS at 811 or 800-362-2764 for utility locates

Follow the link below to visit the Hancock County Auditor's site to view property records and perform queries.

Review the Relevant Documents for a fill-in zoning permit application as well as a schedule of fees.