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Note: Forms are provided in Word format (.doc) and PDF format for your convenience. However, the forms often require signatures and must be printed out and submitted to the Building Office on the 3rd floor of the Civic Center.

General Information for Application Submittal:

pdf icon Residential Project Information

pdf icon Commercial Project Information

Permit Applications:

pdf icon Building Department Permit Application (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Residential - One & Two Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist

pdf icon Commercial & Multi-Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist

pdf icon Sign Permit Application (.pdf) or word icon Word

word icon New Water/Sewer Application

pdf icon Sign Variation Application (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Certificate of Occupancy Request Form, Temporary & Final (.pdf) or word icon Word

Worksheets & Checklists:

Worksheets

word icon Backflow Device Inspection Report or pdf icon .pdf

This report must be completed and submitted by a licensed plumbing contractor.

word icon Electrical worksheet

If there is electrical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

 

word icon Fence Worksheet

For a fence permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted with 3 copies of your Plat of Survey.

 

pdf icon Garage Worksheet

For a garage permit, please complete the garage worksheet. Make 3 copies and attach a current Plat of Survey to each copy, making sure to show the location of the proposed garage. Submit the 3 sets along with with a completed permit application, and a completed electrical worksheet to the Building Office.

 

word icon Interior Remodeling Worksheet

For an interior remodeling permit, this worksheet must be submitted along with the permit application for remodeling/renovation. Required for interior remodeling projects greater than one and two family dwellings.

 

word icon Mechanical worksheet

If there is mechanical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

 

word icon Plumbing Worksheet

If there is plumbing work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

 

pdf icon Roofing worksheet

For a roofing permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.

 

pdf icon Storm Water Control Worksheet (.pdf) or word icon Word

This worksheet will be used to determine if storm water detention is required for the proposed work.  It is required for all new commercial and residential (larger than 3 units) buildings and for major additions/ rehabilitations to existing buildings.

 

pdf icon Tuckpointing worksheet

For a tuckpointing permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.

 

Application Submittal Checklists:

The following are checklists that will assist in preparing complete application submittals:

pdf icon Residential - One & Two Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist

pdf icon Commercial & Multi-Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist

pdf icon Residential Bath Remodel Checklist (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Residential Kitchen Remodeling Projects (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Porch and Deck Checklist-Multi-unit Residential

pdf icon Porch and Deck Checklist-One & Two family Residential

pdf icon Parking Lot Resurface Checklist

pdf icon Demolition Instruction Form (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Foundation Only Permits (.pdf) or word icon Word

pdf icon Lawn Sprinkler System Requirements

pdf icon Underground Lawn Sprinkler Liability Waiver

pdf icon Sandblasting, Tuckpointing and/or Grinding

pdf icon Temporary Tent Checklist

Owner Affidavit Forms:

For Single Family residences that are 100% owner occupied (no rentals), the owner of the property may act as their own contractor. "Owner Affidavit Forms" (Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical) must be completed and accompany the Corresponding worksheet above (i.e. Plumbing Worksheet and Plumbing Owner Affidavit) must be completed together prior to permit issuance.

These forms are not available online - contact the Building Office

Fee Schedules

pdf icon Building Permit Fees
Water and Sewer Fee Schedule - Please call 847.866.2932 to obtain the information.