Q:  When do I need a permit?
A:  A permit is required for connection to any City utility, including water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. A permit is also necessary for street openings, curb cuts, and sidewalks. See Zoning Department  for other permits that might affect your property.

Q:  How much does the permit cost?
A:  Permit fees vary.  Please refer to our fee schedule 

Q:  When will my street be paved (or curbs replaced)?
A:  The Engineering Department tracks street complaints and is aware of pavement conditions throughout the City.  When choosing streets for a Resurfacing Project, the decision is made on a “worst first” basis, until the available dollars are spent.  Sometimes other factors can affect the decision to resurface a street, including: the amount of traffic traveling the street; needed waterline or sewer work that would require digging in pavement; excessive roadway failure requiring complete reconstruction of the street; or planned future maintenance or project.  For streets not included on the resurfacing list in a given year, the Findlay Public Works Department can often provide some relief through patching or other methods.

Q:  Why do I need a permit?
A:  A permit is necessary to assure that your project is being built according to city zoning and construction specifications. This way your project is reviewed before construction to avoid potential and sometimes costly problems.

Q:  What happens if I don’t get a permit?
A:  The cost could be as much as three times the normal permit fee. Your project could be stopped until you acquire the proper permits. In addition, if the project doesn’t meet city specifications you could be required to remove it.

Q:  Is there a time limit on a permit?
A:  Most permits are valid for one year, beginning at the application date.

Q:  What is a Rotary Fee?
A:  A rotary fee is charged to connect to a waterline or sanitary sewer that was constructed and paid for by someone else. This fee is then used to reimburse those who paid for the construction. In cases where no party is available to accept a reimbursement or when the waterline (or sewer) was originally constructed by the City, rotary fees are placed in a Rotary Fund, which City Council administers. Lots in subdivisions or parcels that were assessed for the original construction would not be charged a rotary fee.