Permits Involving Plans

This page provides information on permits that require plan review. For information on quick permits, please visit our quick permits page.

A project requires plans when it is necessary to provide a greater level of detail to demonstrate compliance with adopted codes and ordinances. Building projects requiring plans include:

  • Additions
  • Remodeling involving:
    • Adding habitable space in garages
    • Moving walls
    • Patio covers and decks
    • Retaining walls

In general, plans do not need to be prepared by and architect or engineer, but they must be of sufficient quality to show the scope and nature of the work. Informational handouts to aid applicants in submitting sufficient plans for review can be located below.

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Submitting Plans for Review 

To submit an application for new permits and plan check, email the Building Division the following:

  1. Building Permit Application (PDF) or Re-Roofing Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Credit Card Authorization (PDF)
  3. Any other supporting documentation; e.g., electronic PDF files of your drawings/plans, calculations, etc., as necessary (you may also provide us with a downloadable link to a digital cloud-based storage service to retrieve your files)
  4. Resubmittals to plan review comments shall be submitted through the Building Division email as well.

Timeline of Plan Review  

Initially submitted plans are generally reviewed within 15-working days from the date of routing. Any comments from the review will be compiled and sent to the contacts on the permit. Resubmittal documents should be emailed to the Building Division. 

If plans are approved, our office will provide the applicant with the approved, digitally-stamped plans for printing along with instructions on providing any additional items required to obtain the permit.