Building Resources                               

Building Permit Process

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1.  Application Process

a.    Submit a building permit application with the following:
b.    2 sets of blueprints (elevations, floor plans, foundation plan, and cross section.)
c.    2 copies of your site plan or legal grade survey.
d.    Building Permit Fee.

a.    City Building Department checks compliancy with the building code.
b.    Zoning review (building setbacks, lot coverage, building height, use of building)
c.    Architectural review (structural compliance, fire and safety.)
d.    Mechanical Review (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing requirements with building code.

a.    Application is approved and permit in stages.
b.    Post permit on construction site
c.    Keep copy of drawings on site.

a.    City building official inspects construction in stages.
b.    Inspections don't happen automatically you or your builder are required to ask for inspections.
c.    Work must conform to the authorized plans.