Building permit applications are available by request at City Hall, or for printing at home and bring to City Hall, For cosmetic changes in the Historic Building District, please request an historic district building permit.
Building Permit Submission Requirements
Building Permit Submission Requirements
Physical copies of the following must be signed and sealed by a registered design professional and then submitted in order to obtain a building permit:
- Site Plan
- Plot Plan
- Plumbing Plans
- Electrical Plans
- Mechanical Plans
- Structural Plans
Residential permits will require a minimum of seven (7) business days for review prior to granting approval. Commercial permits will require a minimum of thirty (30) business days for review prior to granting approval.
Building Permit Fees
| Type of Structure | Fee |
| Commercial & Industrial Building (up to 3,000 sq. ft.) | $750.00 |
| Commercial & Industrial Building (over 3,000 sq. ft.) | $750.00 + $0.10 per sq. ft. over 3,000 |
| Garage (Detached or Attached) | $175.00 |
| Residential Dwelling - Addition | $525.00 |
| Residential Dwelling - New (per dwelling) | $525.00 |
| Residential Dwelling - Removal (per dwelling) | $50.00 |
| Storage Sheds (up to 288 sq. ft.) & carports | $50.00 |
Plan Checking Fee: When it is deemed necessary by the Administrative Officer to employ a person or firm to determine compliance with the provisions of Chapter 500, the cost of the plan review and inspection to determine compliance shall be paid by the permit holder in the amount of $150.00 on top of any necessary permit fees.
Additional Requirements
Prior to submitting a building permit application, please review the following requirements:
- Building Inspection Requirements
- Concrete Specifications
- Plot Plan Requirements
- Site Plan Review Procedures
- Water and Sewer Connection Requirements and Fees
- 2012 International Building Code
- 2012 International Residential Code
- 2012 International Fire Code
- 2012 International Mechanical Code
- 2012 International Plumbing Code
- 2011 National Electric Code
