Forms and Permits

Typable forms may be saved and submitted online via the email address here. All documents required by the permit must be attached and submitted in one email (including scanned plats). Forms may also be printed out and submitted at the City Municipal Building.  Again, all forms required in each link must be turned in together.

For a list of fees, please visit Appendix A or our Fees Brochure.

Please also review our Plan Review Submittal Guide.

Covenants and Restrictions

Some subdivisions (Riverbend, Derby Estates, and Oak Creek Unit 4) have private covenants and restrictions which supersede City zoning requirements. The City does not enforce covenants and restrictions. It is recommended that property owners check with their homeowner’s association, builder, or developer prior to commencing any work.

Construction Standards and Specifications

The City of Genoa’s Construction Standards and Specifications can be found here.

Arboricultural Specifications Manual

The City of Genoa’s Arboricultural Specifications Manual can be found here.

Development Application

For annexations, amendments to the zoning ordinance or a zoning map amendment appeal to the Unified Development Ordinance, special use permits, variations, preliminary or final plats of subdivision, or preliminary and/or final planned unit developments,  please use a Development Application.

Building Permit Application:

• Above Ground Pool Permit Application
• Deck Permit Application
• Detached Garage Application
• Driveway Permit Application (City Residential)
• Driveway Permit Application (Hamlet Residential and Suburban Residential)
• Fence Permit Application
• Misc. Projects Permit Application
  • Electrical Service
  • Water Heater
  • Siding
  • Windows
  • HVAC
  • Patio
  • Other misc. projects, contact City Hall to see if you need a permit

• New Home Construction Permit Application Packet
• Permit Extension Request
• ReRoof Permit Application
• In-Ground Pool Permit Application
• Shed Permit Application
• Sidewalk Installation Permit
• Sign Permit Application

Other forms and permits

• Citizens Park Pavilion Rental
• Email Billing Enrollment Form
• Entertainment Permit
• FOIA Request Form
• Golf Cart/UTV Permit Application (New)
• Golf Cart / UTV Permit Application (Renewal)
• Keeping Chickens Permit
• Liquor License Application
• Mobile Food Vendor Permit
• Mobile Food Vendor Site Permit
• Public Event Form
• Raffle Application
• Right of Way Utility Permit
• Snowbird Form
• Solicitors/Itinerant Merchant Application