Permitting for New & Remodels

How do I know if I need a Building Permit? Permits are required on the following projects:

• Additions to a structure (residential or commercial)
• Building remodel that requires the addition or removal of an interior or exterior wall window or
  door or any trade work such as: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC.
• Building or replacing of a deck or porch.
• Electrical Work
• Plumbing work
• HVAC
• Roofing
• Fence
• Concrete work (driveways, sidewalks, patios, flatwork)
• In Ground and Above Ground Swimming Pools (storable pools are exempt)
• Hot Tubs or Spas
• Demolition of a building
• New construction of a building, main building, accessory buildings (permanent or portable),
  garage, carport, patio covers, and gazebos.

New Residential Packet

New Commercial Packet

I am building in your City, and I need to know what are the setbacks for a property?

I am glad you asked Per Ordinance 1988-3-06-00

Building Setback Lines:

The minimum front building lines upon any lot in the city, where the building has not been established by an approved plat or by any other city ordinance such as the subdivision regulations or zoning regulations, shall be determined by the City council prior to issuance of a building permit.  The minimum building setback lines shall be 25 feet in front, 10 feet in rear and 5 feet on each side.  For corner lots, a 15 foot setback shall be required on the side fronting the two intersecting streets.  

If you are building in a Sub-Division, check with them on their setbacks.  

I bought a new property, and I was told I had to have a culvert. What are my next steps?

If you have purchased a new property and there is no culvert, you either can contact the City and let them put it in and you pay for materials, or you can put it in yourself.  All culverts in the City limits shall be 15 inches in diameter and culvert pipe shall not extend more than 50 feet in length without a 5 foot length break for the purpose of cleaning out. Drainage Ordinance

What is the smallest a lot can be to build on?

The property that you are wanting to build on must be no less than 5000 sq feet Lot Size.  If the property is a few feet smaller you will have to fill out a Varient Request Form and bring it infront of Council to get your build either denied or approved.  Council Meetings are held at City Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Have your request in no later than 72hrs before meeting.

I want to put up a sign for my business. I did not see anything on this. What is my next step?

If you are putting up a sign for your business that is in the City limits, first you will need to state your business because it may already be included in your business.  If you are wanting to put up a sign to draw business to your business outside of the City limits.   You can come to City Hall and get a Sign Permit Application. 

If you are wanting a Billboard size sign, you will need to come infront of City Council and get approved for this size.  This will be considered a "New Business Permit Application".

 

When I am ready to submit my plans what is the next step?

When you have all your plans and approvals through the subdivisions (DelMar or Southwood Shores) & Contractors / SubContractors are registered, you can email all information to the email address at the top of the City Permit Application , as well as your Contractors.  ALL plans must be in PDF. 

If you are not building in DelMar or Southwood Shores then you will not need an approval application.