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      From information about commercial construction to new home construction to home improvement projects and more, you'll find a wealth of information in the following links about construction and land use. To learn how to obtain a building permit, see our "How-to" publications. For the latest in land development news, view the DPWES Letters to Industry. Some online features include checking the status of a plan review and scheduling, modifying or canceling an inspection.
 
 
Building Inspections and Plan Reviews
 
Inspections - Schedule, Modify or Cancel
  New Home Inspections
Residential Inspector Look-up
Schedule Inspections by Phone
Special Inspections Manual
 
Plan Reviews - Check Status | Comment Letters
  Common Rejection Reasons
Current Review Times
Hours of Operation
Expedited Building Plan Review Program
Plan Review Submission Requirements

Construction
  Accessibility Fundamentals
Building Codes and Standards
Building Code Appeals (PDF)
Building Construction Forms
Code Enforcement and Unpermitted Work
Commercial Construction

Decks | Typical Deck Details

Home Improvement Projects
"How-to" Publications
Local Design Load Criteria
Materials & Components
New Home Construction

Solicitations & Bid Advertisements top of page

Permits and Fees
 
Fees -
  Fire Prevention Code Permits and Fees
Drainage Fixture Unit Table
Permit Fee Estimate: Building | Electrical
Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
 
Permits - Check Status
  Permit Application Center Hours of Operation
"How to" Publications
Forms
Permit Process | FAQs

Planning and Zoning top of page

Real Estate Assessment Information

Regulations, Codes and Guidelines
  Building Codes and Standards
Comprehensive Plan
Fire Prevention Code Reference Package (PDF, large file, 1,287K)
Noise Ordinance
Public Facilities Manual
Zoning Ordinance

Site Development
  Bonds and Agreements Processes
Grading Plans (PDF)
Land Development System (LDSnet)
Land Use and Zoning
Reporting Land Development Concerns
Site Development Forms
Site Development Publications

Special Programs
  Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
Expedited Building Plan Review Program
Historic Preservation
Home Improvement Loan Program
Home Repair for the Elderly
Modified Processing
Places of Worship and Non-profit Organizations
Revitalization and Blight Abatement
Window Safety for Children
   

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