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Learn when you need a permit, submittal requirements, apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections all from your home, office or mobile device.

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Permit Fees

On February 20th, 2024, th Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance 4603 to reasonably increase certain fees of the Community Development Department in an effort to appropriately and fairly account for the City's increased costs to provide such services. Please click here for the new fee schedule which will go into effect on March 1, 2024.

Plan Review Times

Plan reviews are completed in the order received, typically within the following timeframes:

REVIEW TYPE TYPICAL MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS
Commercial Building Review 21
Master Plan Review 14
MEP Permit Review 3
Residential Major Review 14
Residential Minor Review 10

Getting Started is Easy

  • 1.

    Learn

    Learn when you need to apply for a permit and the permit application process.
    Do you need a permit?
  • 2.

    Gather

    Each permit type has different submittal requirements, understand what you'll need to provide to get started.
    Submittal Requirements
  • 3.

    Register

    Register on our website, once registered you can apply for permits, view review status, schedule inspections and more.
    REGISTER Now
  • 4.

    Apply

    Once you've gathered everything needed for your application and registered on our portal you can apply and pay your permit application fees.
    Apply Now