Inspections Division

Residential Construction

Basic Submittal Documents:

1. Residential Submittal Documents
2. Building Permit Applications
3. Sample Site Plan

Additional Documents that may be needed

1. Contractor Information Sheet
2. Link to State Contractor's Registration
3. SWPPP applications
4. Code Modification Request Application
5. Building Energy Codes Program: REScheck Residential Code Compliance on-line tools
6. Driveway/Curb Cut Application
7. Meter Request Form

Other Information:

• Home Improvement Information

Calculate Permit Fees
Click here for square foot calculation valuations for residential building permits. City Council resolution of July 2002 established a policy of using the City Assessor's current square foot construction cost data as the benchmark for calculating building permit fees for residential construction. These costs are considered minimum for what is termed "good" quality construction. Higher costs are naturally expected for buildings that include higher quality finish materials, more complex installation methods, and greater attention to architectural detail. Please use the construction costs shown in the linked table as your guide when preparing building permit applications, project cost estimates or bids.

Fees

Links to Building Code Information
  *Current Codes
  *Chapter 5 Municipal Code

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