Do I need a permit for a Deck?

Do I need a permit for a deck at my home? To help answer some of your questions, decks do require a permit called a zoning certificate with Clayton.  

You do not need a building permit if you can answer yes to all of the following:

  • 200 Square feet or less in size
  • 30" or less above grade (deck walking surface to grade/ground)
  • The deck is not the front entrance door
  • The deck is detached from the house

Zoning Certificate application may be found here

Directions on how to obtain aerial for the ‘Site Plan’ http://clayton.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/2802/MC-Website---How-to-use-GIS

Have further questions? Contact Seth at sdorman@clayton.oh.us or (937) 836-3500 ext.114

Zoning Certificate Application

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1. Do I need a permit for a Swimming Pool?
2. Do I need a permit for a Fence?
3. Do I need a permit for a Deck?
4. Do I need a permit for a Shed?
5. Do I need a permit for a Garage Sale?
6. May I have Chickens?