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Forms and Applications

Information Guide

Incomplete applications will NOT BE ACCEPTED and shall be returned to the applicant. Please provide all required documentation and fee payment at time of submittal.

 Beginning November 5, 2025 a Business Certificate will be required for all permit applications.

For details on how to obtain a Business Certificate, please contact the Jessamine County Occupational Tax Office

  • The Residential Building Permit Application form should be used for New Single-Family Dwellings and Residential Accessory Structures over 200 square feet.
  • The Zoning Permit Application should be used for Accessory Structures under 200 Square feet.

Residential Permit Applications:

  • 1.1 – Agriculture Exemption Form
  • 1.2 – Manufactured Home Site Placement Application
  • 1.3 – Residential Building Permit Application
  • 1.4 – Swimming Pool Permit Application
  • 1.5 – Zoning Permit Application

Electrical Permit Applications:

  • 2.1 – Electrical Permit Application (Contractor)
  • 2.2 – Electrical Permit Application and Affidavit (Homeowner)

Applications for the Joint Board of Adjustment:

  • 3.1 – Conditional Use Permit Application
  • 3.2 – Dimensional Variance Application
  • 3.3 – Short Term Rental Application

Zone Map Amendment and Subdivision Applications:

  • 4.1 – Minor Plat Application
  • 4.2 – Major Plat, Construction Plans, and Development Plan Application (For Joint Planning Commission)
  • 4.3 – Zone Map Amendment Application (For Joint Planning Commission)

Other Forms and Applications:

  • 5.1 – Commercial Building Permit Application
  • 5.2 – Demolition Permit Application
  • 5.3 – Flood Plain Permit Application
  • 5.4 – Grading Permit Application
  • 5.5 – Open Records Request
  • 5.6 – Temporary Structure Application (Tents, Canopies, etc.)

All Forms and Applications Listed Below:

  • 1.1 – Agriculture Exemption Form

  • 1.2 – Manufactured Home Site Placement Application

  • 1.3 – Residential Building Permit Application

  • 1.4 – Swimming Pool Permit Application

  • 1.5 – Zoning Permit Application

  • 2.1 – Electrical Permit Application (Contractor)

  • 2.2 – Electrical Permit Application and Affidavit (Homeowner)

  • 3.1 – Conditional Use Permit Application

  • 3.2 – Dimensional Variance Application

  • 3.3 – Short Term Rental Application

  • 4.1 – Minor Plat Application

  • 4.2 – Major Plat, Construction Plan & Development Plan Application (For Joint Planning Commission)

  • 4.3 – Zone Map Amendment Application (For Joint Planning Commission)

  • 5.1 – Commercial Building Permit Application

  • 5.2 – Demolition Permit Application

  • 5.3 – Flood Plain Permit Application

  • 5.4 – Grading Permit Application

  • 5.5 – Open Records Request

  • 5.6 – Temporary Structure Application (Tents, Canopies, etc.)

Department Supervision and Contacts
Elaine Cartmell
Office Manager
Email
Christopher Montgomery
Deputy Director / Interim Director
Email
Tim Scott
Building Inspector
Email
Jay Willis
Planning and Zoning Technician
Email
Phone
General Inspection Requests
Location
  • 121 South Main Street Nicholasville, KY 40356
Office Hours
  • Monday - Friday 8AM to 4PM

Appointments Preferred:

Please make an appointment online, by phone or mail to meet with the Planning Director or Building Inspector in-person so as to ensure their availability and limit traffic through the office.

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