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Permits, violations & licenses

Building and repair permits

How to get permits and approvals to do building and repair.

Get permits without plans (EZ permits)

Get a permit for construction or renovation without submitting plans.

Get an Excavation Site Permit

You need an Excavation Site Permit for any excavation that results in a cut, trench, or depression that is five feet below an adjacent grade

Get a Building Permit

How to get a building permit for an interior or exterior construction project.

Get a Foundation-only Building Permit

How to get a permit to build foundations without other building permits.

Get a Complete Demolition Permit

How to get a permit to completely demolish an existing building or structure.

Get a Use of Explosives Permit

How to get a permit to use explosives in blasting operations.

Get a Make Safe Permit for a dangerous building

How to get a permit to fix a structure marked as unsafe or imminently dangerous.

Get a Mechanical Permit

How to get a permit for work on HVAC systems, ductwork, and other regulated equipment or appliances.

Get an Electrical Permit

How to get a permit for work on electrical systems or equipment.

Get a Plumbing Permit

How to get a permit to install or alter plumbing.

Get a Fire Suppression Systems Permit

How to get a permit for work on fire suppression systems.

Get a building permit to install signs

How to get a building permit for an interior or exterior sign.

Get a building permit for a tank to store hazardous materials

How to get a permit to install or remove hazardous material tanks.

Get a Retaining Wall Permit

How to get a permit to build a retaining wall.

Get a Fence Permit

How to get zoning and building permits to put up fencing on your property.

Get a Sidewalk / Shelter Platform Permit

How to get a permit to install sidewalk protection.

Get a Site Work and Site Utility Permit

How to get a permit for site work, not including foundations or building construction.

Get a Tower Crane Permit

How to get a tower crane permit if your construction project requires the use of a tower crane.

Get an Antenna Permit

How to get a building permit to install antennas.

Get a permit to install solar panels

How to get a permit to install, replace, or repair solar panels.

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