Building Permit Steps

  To simplify the process, steps to obtain a building permit are listed below.

1. Talk to the Department of Building Safety if you have questions about your project.
2. Submit a building permit application.
3. Building permit application is reviewed by the Department of Building Safety.
4. Building permit is issued by the Department of Building Safety.
5. Applicant contacts the Department of Building Safety to schedule inspections.
6. Final project inspection approval and closure of permit by Department of Building Safety.

The fees charged for the building and zoning permits are used to defray the cost of the inspection and code enforcement.