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BUILDING PERMITS

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Activities Requiring Building Permits

Building permits are necessary to safeguard health, property, safety, and welfare of citizens. Homeowners, contractors, or developers who build or undertake some structural improvements, repairs, or demolition must obtain a building permit. Permits are required for all construction work, ranging from a swimming pool or room addition by a homeowner to a major development site undertaking. Work completed without a permit will be fined an amount equal to double the permit fee.

Examples of activities requiring building permits:

Minor (Minimum) Permits

Minor Building Permits, as listed below, can be obtained on-line with a credit card. Many minor permits still require an inspection to confirm installation per Building Code. Inspection requirements will be provided at permit issuance.

Permit Expiration & Renewal

Once a permit is issued, there are 180 days to obtain the first inspection or the permit will expire. Each proceeding inspection must occur within 180 days of the latest inspection. A fee is required to reinstate an expired permit.

• Within 6 months of expiration a fee of 1/2 of the original cost is required
• If expired for greater than 6 months a re-application is required, and a full fee must be paid (calculated at the current fee schedule).

Revocation of Permits

The Zoning Administrator may revoke a permit or approval if any false statement or misrepresentation was made in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS

Certificate of Insurance Requirements (PDF / 172 kb / 1pg)

Activities Requiring an Encroachment Permit

Encroachment permits are necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. They are required for any construction activity in a public right-of-way, including easements where the city has an interest, such as Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) or drainage easements. Work initiated without an Encroachment permit will be fined an amount equal to double the permit fee.

Permit Expiration & Renewal

Improvement plan approvals are valid for a period of 6 months. An Encroachment Permit must be issued within this period or the plan approval expires. Expired plans must be re-submitted for approval, a full fee must be paid (calculated at the current fee schedule), and shall be subject to current standards and requirements. Once an Encroachment Permit is issued, an inspection must be obtained within 6 months, or the permit will expire. Each successive inspection must occur within 6 months of the previous inspection, or the permit will expire. If an Encroachment permit expires, the plan approval also expires and will require re-approval.

Permit Revocation

The city may revoke an Encroachment Permit or plan approval if any false statement or misrepresentation was made in the application of the plans for which the permit or approval was based.

PERMIT EXPIRATION

Building Plan Review Fee - Permits must be issued within 180 days of the date the application fee is paid.

Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits - Once a permit is issued, there are 180 days to obtain the first inspection or the permit will expire. Each proceeding inspection must occur within 180 days of the latest inspection.

A fee is required to reinstate an expired permit.

• Within 6 months of expiration a fee of 1/2 of the original cost is required
• If expired for greater than 6 months a re-application is required, and a full fee must be paid (calculated at the current fee schedule).
• If an Encroachment permit expires, the plan approval also expires and will require re-approval.

EXTENSION OF TIME

A one-time extension for a permit may be granted under certain circumstances. For specific information please contact the Development Services Department at 312-2500.

COMPLIANCE ORDERS

Building Inspectors will issue a Compliance Order if work is started without having acquired the necessary permits. The owner of the property or contractor must then obtain the required permits plus pay a double fee before continuing the work.

Walls/Fences built without a permit