What permits are typically needed for a new building?
For new commercial and residential developments, a building permit application, along with building plans and a site plan, will need to be submitted to the department for review. The plans will be reviewed for zoning compliance and meeting the standards of development as set by the community. Some plans will be reviewed during the department’s site plan review meetings which involves the collaboration of others such as the Engineering, Fire and Police Departments. By involving other departments in the process, the City gets a comprehensive view on how the development will impact the community. The City may require plans for the larger, more complex buildings to be reviewed by an outside professional code consulting firm at the owner’s expense. Other permits may need to be obtained in addition to a building permit.
