Building Design & Permit Information

Code Used

Ground snow load is 18 pounds per square foot; roof design for live load is 20 pounds per square foot
Sewer line freezing protection depth 12 inches
Water pipe freezing protection depth 18 inches
Wind speed is 95 miles per hour based on USBC table 1609 (exposure is normally B)

Any architectural issues that require Architectural Review Board approval must be obtained and approved
Any plans that include facilities for cooking or serving food and/or sleeping and swimming pools must provide a copy of the Health Department approval letter with application
Site plan approval must be obtained

Asbestos Certification (PDF) (must use City form) for renovations, change of use, re-roof or re-siding, or alterations
Completed Building Permit Application (PDF) and Completed Non-Residential Application Checklist (PDF)
Completed Land Disturbance Permit (PDF)
Completed Right-of-Way Application (PDF)
Model energy code compliance calculations
One set of approved site plans
Soils report (new construction)
Statement of Special Inspections (PDF), if required
Structural calculations are typically required
Two sets of building plans to include all trades (one set must have original wet seal)