For most building related projects inside City limits, permits are required. This includes new construction, remodeling, upgrades and improvements to not only the structural part of a building but also the mechanical systems and any additional structures to be erected on the property. If you are uncertain which permit application pertains to your project, you can reach out to the Building Official through email at Email City of Waynesville Missouri.
Building Code Enforcement

The Building Department is dedicated to serving the general public in the area of life safety matters pertaining to new construction, remodeling, repairs, additions and demolition of industrial, commericial and residential buildings within the City limits of Waynesville. If you have any questions pertaining to building permits, inspections, code, etc., please call us at 573.774.6009.
City Building Codes
The Building Official is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of adopted City codes. This includes the review of building permits and construction to ensure compliance with the 2006 International Building and the 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings. Other duties include oversight of the residential and commerical occupancy inspection program, the inspection of sewer hookups, and code enforcement of general municipal codes.
Listed below are the current adopted City Building Codes:
Building Permit Applications

If You Begin Construction Without First Obtaining Your Permit, You Could Be Mandated To Demolish Your Project As It Would Be Unauthorized And Potentially Non-compliant With The City's Building Codes. Also, Failure To Obtain A Building Permit For Your Project Is A Violation Of City Municipal Code And Could Result, If Convicted, In A Fine Not More Than $500.00 Or Not More Than Ninety (90) Days Confinement.
Applications
General Building Permit Application
Used for remodels, upgrades, fences and accessory buildings, etc.
New Construction Permit Application
Used for both Residential and Commercial new construction.
Sign Permitting
Specialized Permitting
2014 Zoning Map - City of Waynesville
Used to apply for an exception to the property's zoning classification. Example - Requesting a hair salon (which is authorized in Commerically zoned areas) to be allowed in a single-family home (which is classified as Residential).
Used to change the zoning classification of a property.
Used to request an exception, regarding building codes, regarding construction.
Used to request annexation of contiguous property into the city limits of Waynesville.
Regulations