Permit Process Overview

Our goal is to provide the you with the most efficient and thorough plan review. During the Submittal appointments, our experienced staff is available to review your documents and to answer any questions you may have. Highlights: Customer Survey Commonly Overlooked Residential Building Permits Over-the-Counter Permit Process

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Permit intake process:

• Call Permit Center to set up a Submittal Appointment.
• Verify all necessary documents and sets are ready for submittal. (Number of documents are included in our document “ How to Obtain a Residential Building Permit” or OTC Required Document Matrix.
• Meet with city staff during appointment.
• Pay Permit fees.
• Receive Building Permit application number.

**Over-the-Counter: turn around within 1 hour, in most cases—Permit is issued same day.

Approximate Timelines by Permit Type:

First reviews take place as shown below. All times shown are from the date of submittal. [“First review” is defined as completion of first thorough review at which time either correction letters will be issued and transmitted, or the application will be approved by each appropriate department and forwarded to the Permit Center.] Corrections are required when we find discrepancies or items are not in compliance with code.