Applying For Building Permits
Applying for a building permit happens after you have established the location of your new structure on your property based on the applicable zoning parameters like setbacks, lot coverage %, etc. At this point you would have already acquired building plans, decided who will build it and estimated total project costs. For most locations a building permit is required by your local city or county government. A permit to build may involve simply paying a fee and informing them about the proposed building project and then having the local inspector approve the project for building code and ordinance compliance. However, more likely, the building department must review and approve building plans in order to grant permission to build. Then the project is inspected at certain stages of construction to verify compliance with approved plans. Acquire Instructions Packet from Building Dept. which contains information about the process, which building and other codes govern, what documents must be