Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Centerville?
It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Centerville comes down to the details of your project.
In Centerville a minor site plan zoning permit is required when a patio or driveway extension adds more than 250 square feet of impervious surface. Work within the public right-of-way, including driveway aprons and sidewalks, requires a separate Public Works permit. Confirm whether your hardscape scope requires a permit with the Centerville Planning Department at 937-433-7151. Section 102.10 of the Residential Code of Ohio, work exempt from approval, covers sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. Patios are not on that list, so do not assume a paver patio is exempt in Ohio. Added impervious surface can also trigger local zoning, grading or drainage review, so confirm before you begin. A structural retaining wall over 4 feet high, or any wall supporting a surcharge, a raised deck, or landscape electrical work requires its own permit and is not exempt. Ohio words 102.10 as an exemption from approval rather than from the rules. Exempt work still has to comply with the applicable provisions of the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
Documents you may need
- Centerville minor site plan zoning permit applicationSometimes required
- Site plan showing paved area and drainageSometimes required
- Zoning / grading permit application (where required)Sometimes required
- Site plan showing coverage, setbacks, and drainageSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Zoning review as required
- Zoning / grading or drainage review where applicable
- Final inspection where a permit is issued
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Centerville?
- It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Centerville comes down to the details of your project. In Centerville a minor site plan zoning permit is required when a patio or driveway extension adds more than 250 square feet of impervious surface. Work within the public right-of-way, including driveway aprons and sidewalks, requires a separate Public Works permit. Confirm whether your hardscape scope requires a permit with the Centerville Planning Department at 937-433-7151. Section 102.10 of the Residential Code of Ohio, work exempt from approval, covers sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. Patios are not on that list, so do not assume a paver patio is exempt in Ohio. Added impervious surface can also trigger local zoning, grading or drainage review, so confirm before you begin. A structural retaining wall over 4 feet high, or any wall supporting a surcharge, a raised deck, or landscape electrical work requires its own permit and is not exempt. Ohio words 102.10 as an exemption from approval rather than from the rules. Exempt work still has to comply with the applicable provisions of the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
- Who issues the permit in Centerville?
- The local building department for Centerville handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.