Building Permits

A building permit is required before you undertake most types of construction. On this page you will find application forms and information, as well as additional information you may need to submit prior to obtaining a building permit, or starting construction. For more regulations that may affect your project during construction, including permits or plans you may be required to submit before you commence certain types of work, visit our “During Construction” page.

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On this page:

1. Most used forms and information
2. Other forms and information commonly needed for building permit submittal
3. Permit fees
4. Tree protection forms and tree information
5. Public Works Department specifications (e.g. sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement)
6. Flood zone information
7. Utility Forms and Handouts
8. Green Building Applications

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2015
1. Most Used
Below are the most commonly used forms and information when applying for a building permit.
Revision Date: 7/24/2014
Post-Permit Plan Changes
Revision Date: 5/5/2015
Revision Date: 12/29/2014
Revision Date: 9/25/2015
EVSE Submittal Requirements - Commercial
Revision Date: 11/5/2013
EVSE Submittal Requirements - Residential
Revision Date: 11/5/2013
Revision Date: 12/29/2014
Utility Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Commercial/Multi-family Electric Service Application & Requirements
Revision Date: 7/27/2012
Application for Utility Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 3/24/2008
Single Family Residential Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 7/27/2012
Temporary Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Utility Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Residential - Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility Service Application - Load Sheet
Revision Date: 10/7/2010
Commercial / Multi-family - Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility Service Application (Load Sheet), and Guidelines for Service Design Load Information.
Revision Date: 10/7/2010
2. Other Forms
Other forms you may need when applying for a building permit:
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Alternative Materials and Methods Application
Revision Date: 7/2/2014
Revision Date: 7/23/2007
Revision Date: 12/22/2010
Revision Date: 8/12/2013
Revision Date: 7/23/2007
Revision Date: 1/1/2011
Revision Date: 8/13/2015
The number of plan set you must provide depends on a number of conditions. This worksheet will help you to determine how may plan sets you must supply.
Revision Date: 4/22/2015
Revision Date: 6/18/2013
Temporary Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 8/30/2010
Revision Date: 8/14/2015
Revision Date: 8/13/2015
Determine if Urban Forestry needs to review your permit plans
Revision Date: 5/5/2015
Revision Date: 7/23/2007
3. Fees
Revision Date: 8/20/2015
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Revision Date: 2/2/2009
Revision Date: 8/20/2015
Revision Date: 8/20/2015
4. Tree Protection
Forms and information related to trees on the property:
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Revision Date: 6/8/2006
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5. Public Works Specifications
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
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6. Flood Zone
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Revision Date: 6/16/2007
7. Utility Forms and Handouts
Utility Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
A Guide to Utility Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
A Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Utility Application for Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Commercial / Multi-Family Utility Service Application for Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater Facilities Installation
Revision Date: 6/9/2011
Packet for Commercial / Multi-family Utility Service Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Revision Date: 6/9/2011
Utility Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Revision Date: 8/25/2010
Electric Temporary Service Packet - Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 6/9/2009
Information on Installing Chargers for your Electric Vehicle
Revision Date: 6/9/2011
Revision Date: 1/1/2011
Single Family Residential Utility Service Application for Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater Facilities Installation
Revision Date: 6/9/2011
Packet for Single Family Residential Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Revision Date: 6/9/2011
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Revision Date: 8/25/2010