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Construction & Land Use

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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

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

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