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Projects that require plans must be submitted to the permit desk at City Hall with the following requirements:
- One set of plans sized 11"X17", with no staples.
Failure to meet these submission requirements will delay the review of your project.
Click below for permit submittal requirements.
Accessory Structure
Permit Submittal Requirements (any new structure separate from the house)
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
AC/Heating/Plumbing Repair
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Demolition
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans Required | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Drainage
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Driveway Construction
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Electrical Panel (new or replacement)
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Fence Construction
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Foundation Repair
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Generator
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
In Kind/Same Kind (same footprint with no changes in shape)
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | PLANS MUST INCLUDE PHOTOS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Irrigation
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Minor Electrical Repairs
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
New Residential Construction
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Residential Addition
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Residential Remodel
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES, ONLY IF 50% OR MORE |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Roof Replacement
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Solar Panels
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submitttal | SUBMIT THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Subdivision of a Lot
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Swimming Pool & Spa (new pool or existing modification)
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Swimming Pool Remodel (replaster and tile replacement)
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION AT CITY HALL |
| Plans | PLANS MUST INCLUDE PHOTOS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS |
| Submittal Fee for Review | YES |
Tree Removal - Construction
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | YES |
| Application Submittal | INCLUDED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION |
| Plans | YES |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
Tree Removal - Resident Maintenance
| Action | Requirement |
| Pre-Development Meeting | NO |
| Application Submittal | SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION |
| Plans | NO |
| Submittal Fee for Review | NO |
