Before Applying – Before submitting an application, consult with municipal building official.

1. The Application – Submit application with supporting documentation to local building official, along with fee.
   1. Municipal staff members review submitted applications to make sure they are in accordance with the building code, local zoning, and other applicable laws.
   2. If problems occur with the proposal, building officials meet with the applicant to discuss the needed changes or alterations prior to issuing a permit.
2. Consideration – Application is reviewed for completeness and against local zoning laws, Building Code, and other legislation.
   1. When property to be developed is regulated by a local site plan or zoning law, a building permit will not be issued until all site plan requirements issued by the municipality are met.
3. Optional Consultation – Comments on proposals obtained from other municipal officials. Other approval may be required.
4. Decision – Application may be approved or refused. Inspections specified.
5. Appeal – Formal appeal to the Board of Appeals.
   1. If an applicant is refused issuance of a building permit, he can appeal that decision of the code official to the Board of Appeals.
6. Inspections During Construction – Building inspector checks major phases of construction to completion.
   1. Inspections required under the building code are listed on the building permit. Such inspections are performed by a building inspector, who checks each major phase of construction and makes certain that the work conforms to the building code, the building permit, and the approved building plans.
   2. The inspector must be able to see the part of construction required to be inspected, and normally 24 to 48 hours of advance notice is required. Should an inspection find that some work does not conform to approved plans, the inspector will advise and possibly send a notice asking that the situation be remedied.
   3. Another inspection may be necessary before work is resumed. If the work continues without resolving the problem, applicants can be subject to legal action.
   4. Applicants are also required to post their building permit in a window or other prominent place on the site, keep a copy of the building plan at the site and bring any proposed changes to the attention of the code official as soon as possible. These changes will require review and approval in the same manner as the original building plans.

Construction Completed

For more information concerning building permits and building code, contact the Construction Dept. Construction Official, Jody Mazeall.