The Building Codes Administration Department is dedicated to ensuring public safety. It collaborates with architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, and citizens to address building and electrical code issues. Enforcement of building codes is critical to this mission, as it guarantees that the minimum requirements for protecting public health, safety, and welfare are met. This includes ensuring structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety of life and property.

The department reviews building plans for residential and commercial projects, issues building permits, and conducts field inspections from the start to completion. These inspections ensure that projects are built according to approved plans and meet the minimum building code standards.

Department Staff

  • Gary Forsyth, II, CBO – Chief Building Official
  • Tim Tholemeier – Senior Building Official
  • Amy Eveler – Senior Building Official
  • Danny Arlinghaus – Principal Building Official
  • Brandon Marksberry – Principal Building Official
  • David Huesman – Associate Building Official
  • Liza Duncan – Associate Building Official
  • Sheila Spradling – Certified Permit Technician
  • Danielle Jefferson – Certified Permit Technician
  • Jill Hensley – Certified Permit Technician

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Permits are processed by the order date they are received.

  • Electrical permits: 5 business days
  • Zoning only permits (i.e., fence, small shed, driveway, etc.): 1-3 business days
  • Residential permits (i.e., new house, deck, detached garage, room addition, HVAC, etc.): 12 business days
  • Commercial permits (i.e., new buildings, multi-family, fire suppression systems, fire alarm, range hood, HVAC, etc.): 12 business days

Please note that permit approval times may vary depending on the workload and the information provided during the application process. Please contact our office at (859) 957-2408 or permits@pdskc.org if you have any further questions regarding permits.

Please use the checklists provided here. Please contact our office at (859) 957-2408 or permits@pdskc.org if you have any further questions regarding permits.

The permit will be considered expired if any of the following conditions are met:

  • Work does not commence within six months
  • Work is stopped for more than six months
  • No inspections are completed

Extensions may be granted upon request. Please contact our office at (859) 957-2408 or permits@pdskc.org if you have any further questions regarding permits.

  • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. 
  • Fences not over 7 feet (2.1336 m) high.
  • Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade, not over any basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route.
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.
  • Swings and other playground equipment accessories to one-and two-family dwellings.
  • Replacing windows and window awnings supported by an exterior wall.
  • New siding or residing.
  • Ordinary re-roofing (no sheathing and/or structural members are being repaired or replaced).
  • Ordinary repairs such as repairing/replacing drywall or a door. Repairs made to any structural element of your home are not considered ordinary repairs. Replacing any structural element in your home is not considered ordinary repair.
  • Note: The above items in bold will require a zoning permit.

Please contact our office at (859) 957-2408 or permits@pdskc.org if you have any further questions regarding permits.

Quick Points of Contact

CALL: 859-957-2408

Unless otherwise noted

Permit process/submittal questions:
Sheila Spradling

Commercial plan review and inspection questions:
Tim Tholemeier

Residential plan review and inspections questions:
Danny Arlinghaus

Zoning or code enforcement questions:
Rob Himes 859-331-8980

Subdivision regulations questions:
Michelle Allender 859-957-2405

Complaints, concerns, suggestions or other time sensitive issues:
Gary Forsyth II