Building Permit Application Checklist

• 2 sets of plans
• 1 plot plan
• Copy of water and sewer receipt
• General Building Permit Application
• Subcontractors list - must be turned in before permit is issued
• Subdivision approval letter, if required
• BMP Plan with Land Disturbance Permit Application

Schedule of Fees

View the Building Inspection Schedule of Fees here.

Requirements for Calling an Inspection

On all inspections, a 48 hour notice is required. Please be prepared to give the following information:

• Permit number
• Builder/Company name
• Contact person and phone number
• Physical address of job site
• Lot number, unit number and subdivision
• Time needed
• Type of inspection

Additional Information Regarding Inspections & Permits

• All permit cards must be visible from street
• Signed contracts will be required on all new commercial and all residential and commercial renovations
• Public Works requests that contractors do not block streets on garbage days
• A container will be required on all construction job sites
• Port-o-lets will be required on all construction job sites
• A homeowner is not allowed to occupy a house until a final inspection and certificate of occupancy has been issued - failure to comply could result in a double permit fee or municipal offense ticket
• All lot corner pins must be clearly visible for footing inspections - if site lines are not clearly visible, you will be required to clear the lines and string the lot
• All disturbed areas on permitted sites have to be stable before a certificate of occupancy will be issued
• For information on piers, bulkheads, wetland permitting, or any other environmentally sensitive areas, contact Environmental Programs.