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Permit Applications
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The following is a summary of the building permits required for certain types of construction activity within the City.
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* Residential projects (new, basement finish, room additions, moving modular or mobile home onto a lot, decks, car ports, pools, garages, hot tubs, sheds/accessory structures over 200 sq ft, and fences over 6 ft tall; sheds/accessory structures 101-199 sq. ft require a zoning permit.
Generally any construction that is not routine maintenance (such as replacing shingles on a roof (unless there is truss work to be done), window replacement, siding, or replacing furnace or water heater) requires a permit. You may contact our office for clarification.
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* Residential: Any time there is a change of occupancy or ownership of a living unit and there has not been a certificate issued within the last 24 months is when an occupancy permit is required.
* Commercial: When there is a change of occupancy or ownership and there has not been a certificate issued within the last 24 months.
An annual inspection is required for R1, A1, A4, and H~Use Groups (hotels, B&B's, boarding houses, theaters, churches, etc...) , structures having automatic fire suppression systems, child care facilities having average daily attendance of 8 or more children, or any other structure within an assembly use which is determined by the code official to present a potential public safety hazard to occupants.
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Is required when only electrical work is being performed. This can include an upgrade of the service, replacing, or updating wiring. If other work is performed in addition to electrical work, a building permit will be required.
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Is required when a larger structure is demolished which has infrastructure/utility connections.
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Plumbing permits |
Is required when plumbing work only is being done. If other work is being done, then a building permit will cover the work.
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Required for outdoor event for promotional purposes, large picnics, carnivals, or festivals.
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Required for grading or filling on a lot that does not yet have final plat approval or building permit approval.
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Required when erecting, expanding, altering, relocating, or reconstructing permanent signage.
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Required when placing temporary signage.
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Required when a home based business is proposed within the City that is required to be registered with the State.
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