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Plumbing Permit

When is a Plumbing Permit Needed?

Plumbing permits are required for the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system or plumbing fixture associated with any building or structure. Sewer, storm drain, and medical gas systems are also defined as plumbing.

The following are some examples of when plumbing permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.

Projects that require a plumbing permit:

Electrical Permit

When is an Electrical Permit Needed?

Electrical permits are required for any electrical work performed in conjunction with the construction, alteration, repair, or conversion of a building. Permits are also required for the installation, alteration or relocation of an electrical branch circuit, service or feeder.

The following are some examples of when electrical permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.

Parking Lots

When is a Parking Lot Permit Needed?

Permits are required for parking lots proposed to be constructed, expanded, or reconstructed. Parking lot reconstruction is work such as removing and replacing 50% or more of the existing paving but would not include adding a lift of asphalt, resealing the surface, or other standard maintenance activity.

Who May Purchase this Permit?

Structural (Building) Permit

When is a Structural (Building) Permit Needed?

In general, building permits are required to construct, enlarge, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.

The following are some examples of when building permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.

Projects that require a building permit:

One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Development Services Permits & Plan Review

Do I Need a Permit?

In general, permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system. If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, see our Do I Need a Permit guide (for residential projects) or contact us.

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