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Department of Building Inspections

Board of Appeals

File An Appeal

An appeal may be filed by the owner of the property or his representative, who must be present at the public hearing.

To file an appeal:

1. Prepare an explicit typewritten statement (7 copies, no smaller than 8-1/2 x 11) addressed to the Board of Building Appeals, setting forth the following:

• Request for hearing of appeal from decision of the Plan Examiner

• Clear and accurate description of the construction or use

• All facts and reasons why the determination sought should be granted.
   

2. Provide seven (7) sets of drawings pertinent to the appeal for the Board's examination.
   
    

3. An appeal fee is required when the appeal is filed.  All checks are made payable to the Board of County Commissioners.  The fee charged is as follows:

• $50    Appeals filed under the Hamilton County Building Code (1, 2 & 3 family dwellings and accessory structures.

• $100    Appeals filed under Ohio Building Code
   

4. Submit the aforesaid typewritten statement, required drawings and application fee to the Department of Building Inspections, 138 E. Court Street, Room 803, Cincinnati, OH   45202
   
    

5. All items listed above must be filed at the same time.  No partial submittals will be accepted.
    

All preparations, including notices, necessary for the hearing of an appeal will be executed by this office after the receipt of all the items listed above.

For further information call Joy Peak, (513) 946-4550.