Although we have gone to great effort to inform applicants what must accompany permit applications, the following list outlines general documents required to be submitted for a plan review. Many projects have unique features or characteristics and may require additional information or specification to be submitted that have not been outlined below.

Please provide the following:

1.Completed Building Permit Application, Utility availability approval (if applicable).

2.Two (2) sets of site/plot plans to scale specifying:

a. Dimensions of property on all sides with North indicated.

b.Size and location of all structures on lot. Show dimensioned setbacks to all property lines and between buildings or structures located on property.

c.Location and dimensions of all easements.

d.Location of walks, driveways and approaches.

3.Two (2) sets of floor plans to scale specifying:

a.Residence square footage.

b.Garage square footage.

c.Building layout, room dimensions, door and window sizes. Label all rooms i.e. bedroom, kitchen, restrooms, storage, hall, location of all plumbing fixtures, etc.

4.Two (2) sets of structural plans specifying:

a. Foundation design (requires the seal of a professional engineer).

b.Building structural design (must identify all component sizes. Where non-conventional construction is to be used, drawings must have a registered professional engineers seal).

c.Type of construction.

d.Detail plans.

5.Two (2) sets building elevation plans showing;

a.Building elevations from all sides. (Front, rear, right, left)

6.Two (2) sets of electrical plans that include;

a.Lighting plan.

b.Power plan.

7.Two (2) sets of mechanical plans that include;

a.System type and equipment location.

8.Two (2) sets of plumbing plans that include;

a.Location of all plumbing fixtures.

9.Two (2) sets of an energy code analysis demonstrating compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code 2003. Show all calculations.

Software can be downloaded from the Internet at energycodes.gov

Each set of residential plans (items 2 – 9) shall be bound and stapled together and individually rolled.

After submittal documents have been received and accepted by the Building Inspection Division, please allow 5 to10 working days for the review to be completed at, which time the Building Inspection Division will contact the owner or the owner’s representative to pick up the approved plans and the building permit. Permit fee’s are due when the permit is picked up.

It is a violation of City ordinance to occupy a residence prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.