The building inspector shall be responsible for administering and enforcing all building code requirements as set out by the Canton City Code.

A building permit is required for all new construction. Applications are available at the City Office at 100 S. Main.

Section 4-213. The fee for a building permit shall be $ 15.00 per estimated building cost up to
$ 10,000.00. For all buildings for which the estimated cost is greater than  $ 10,000.00 the fee is
an additional $ 1.50 per $ 1,000.00 of value. The fee herein shall be paid to the city clerk upon obtaining a building permit and the same shall be credited to the general operating fund of the city.
 

 

 

1.For single family dwellings--6000 square feet - 50 feet.
2.For two or more family dwellings--3000 square feet per family.
3.For other permitted use - 6000 square feet.
 

1. For lots having a required minimum of 6000 square feet--50 feet
2. For lots having a required minimum of more than 6000 square feet.--50 feet, plus 25 feet 3000 feet required over 6000 square feet.

 

Location--No building or structure shall be constructed within 12 feet of the center line of any alley, or easement of access.

Maximum structure height.--35 feet or 2 1/2 stories, measured from the lot ground level to:

1.The highest point of a flat roof.
2.The deck line of a mansard roof or
3.The mean height level between eaves and ridges for gable and hip roofs.


Maximum lot coverage. --35 percent of the total lot area.

Minimum ground floor area -- 900 square feet.