Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for reviewing building plans to ensure compliance with the International Building Codes.
All New Construction requires a Building Permit
- Single Family Homes (including condos and apartments)
- Commercial Buildings
- Additions/remodels
- Garages/Carports
- Accessory Buildings
- Sheds >200 sq.ft.
- Basements finish
- New signs for commercial buildings
- Swimming pools and pool houses
- Retaining wall >4ft from bottom of footing
- Fences >6ft height from bottom of footing
- Porches/decks
- Any modification or alteration of plumbing, heating or electrical system
Enforced Codes
- 2012 IBC
- 2012 IRC
- 2012 IPC
- 2012 IMC
- 2012 IFGC
- 2012 IECC
- 2011 NEC
Apply For a Building Permit
What you need to apply.
New Residential & Commercial Construction
- (1) Paper set of plans
- (1) Electronic copy of plans and engineering
- Site plan to a scale
- Structural engineering plan review
- Gas line layout with pipe sizes called out
- Heat loss analysis
- SWPPP (storm water pollution prevention plan)
- Plan submittal fee
- Contractor license number or owner builder form available at office
Most Other Types of Construction
- (2) Sets of plans to scale
- Wall section
- All rebar size, spacing and length
- Site plan
- Any other details pertaining to specific job
Submittal Fees
- New single family - $250
- New commercial - $500
- Commercial remodel/TI - $250
- All others - $75
- Submittal fee is applied towards cost of the building permit
Staff
Dave Houston
Chief Building Official
Brad Carlile
Building Inspector
Barbara Johnson
Building Technician