Building Permit Process

The actual length of time to process your permit can vary depending on the nature of your project.

  1. Building permit application submittal
  2. Plan review (city): 1st submittal, up to 14 calendar days for building reviews and up to 28 calendar days for planning and engineering reviews
  3. Plan revisions (applicant)
  4. Plan review (city): subsequent submittals, up to 14 calendar days for building reviews and up to 28 calendar days for planning and engineering reviews
  5. Building permit issuance
  6. Inspections (construction): 5 to 6 inspections (varies by project)

For some types of residential and small commercial projects, the city's Building Division offers a reduced timeline process (PDF) that can save significant time on building plan check and permits. These include "Over-The-Counter" permits, 1-day and 2-day permits and a 3-day Express Plan Check. See attached flier (PDF) for details.