The owner or contractor may apply for this permit.

The application must include, but is not limited to the following:

 Application

 Owner-Builder Verification form if applicable

Plans, including:  site plan; floor plans; exterior elevations; structural plans; structural calculations, if required; energy compliance information; automatic fire extinguishing plans, if required.

Project review times vary.  Appointments through our Development Services Center may be scheduled for some projects for over-the-counter reviews, while some reviews may take up to four weeks.

The permit can be issued once the application is approved and fees are paid. Visit our Fees page for a complete list of fees.

 

Once the permit is issued work may begin.  The permit, approved plans and inspection record must be at the job site for the inspector to review.  Inspections are required at certain phases of the construction project and the owner and/or contractor are responsible for requesting these inspections.   Typically, the first inspection is the foundation excavation inspection and the work is considered complete once the final inspection is approved.

Smoke detectors must be in place at the time of final inspection of this permit.  More information can be found under Residential Smoke Detector Requirements.

 

This permit information can change at any time. Please contact the Development Services Center for the most current information.