Buildings

Step 8 (Alternate): Premium Permit Review Process

For an additional fee, the City of Cincinnati's Department of Planning and Buildings offers these Premium Services:

• Walk-Through: Permit applications for commercial alterations (small to medium sized non-residential tenant improvements) are provided for same day review. The code official will determine if your project qualifies for walk-through service. Available 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
• Phased Permitting: Separate permits covering the different phases of construction of a building or structure
• After-Hours/Weekend Plan Examination (based on plan examination availability)
• Express Plan Examination: Proposed project construction team (architect, developer, contractor, etc.) meet face-to-face with City permitting team daily during business hours until the project plans are either approved and permit ready for issuance or changes/revisions required are beyond what is possible during the express meeting
• Same Day Permit Issuance: Permit applications approved by all reviewing agencies will be issued the same day as approval as long as the request is received by noon
• Same Day Building Inspections: If a request for an inspection is received by noon, the inspection will be performed after-hours on the same day and,
• After-Hours and Weekend Inspections

The additional fees that the developer or construction professional incurs when they ask for the premium services cover the cost of the enhanced service. This system enables those who don't seek the Premium Services to receive the same level of service currently provided by the City.