JIM MISCHEL
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

Jim Mischel, Associate Director, is responsible for the Building and Electrical offices. Jim joined the staff in July 1984 and later became Associate Director of the Housing, Building and Electrical Offices. He has maintained certifications with BOCA International and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He currently holds the following certifications:
• One and Two family Dwelling Inspector
• Level I Building Inspector
• Level II Building Inspector
• Level III Plans and Specifications Inspector

An Owensboro native, Jim graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1972. After receiving his Associate Degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 1980, he worked for seven years as a private building contractor in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jim is usually the first person that the public sees concerning building, zoning, signs, and parking lot projects. Below is a generalized summary of Jim's duties.
Building Projects:
• Assists with building permit applications
• Verifies setbacks to insure that all projects are in compliance with established ordinances
• Plan Review (insures that projects comply with the Kentucky Building Code)
• Acts as liaison between permit applicant and the various agencies such as Planning, Engineering and Regional Water Resource Agency
• Issues building, sign and parking lot permits upon approval
Zoning Projects:
• Provides zoning information to businesses and individuals
• Investigates complaints of zoning code violations such as excessive garage sales, fencing disputes, and operation of businesses in residential zones
• Provides zoning information to new businesses and existing businesses wishing to expand.

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