Engineering Permit Guide

Overview

If you are installing/removing pavers, asphalt, concrete or expanding your driveway, an engineering permit application is required. If you are working on a civil site project that includes a vertical build or is associated with a building permit, a building permit will be required. 

It is very important that you include certain items as part of your permit submittal package. Non-compliance with these standards will result in an immediate disapproval of the permit case.

Residential Plan Review Checklist

Please be advised that the standards listed here are general guidelines, which include information that may or may not be applicable to your project. Additional requirements may be requested during the permitting process based on the project scope. Make sure you initial next to each individual item confirming that it has been included in the submittal package. 

Download the Residential Plan Review Checklist

Refer to Chapter 7 of the Engineering Standards Manual for additional details on submittal requirements.

Commercial Plan Review Checklist

Please be advised that the standards listed here are general guidelines, which include information that may or may not be applicable to your project. Additional requirements may be requested during the permitting process based on the project scope. Make sure you initial next to each individual item confirming that it has been included in the submittal package. 

Download the Commercial Plan Review Checklist

Refer to Chapter 7 of the Engineering Standards Manual for additional details on submittal requirements.

Application

Remember, this application is for projects that are not associated with construction of a building. Please allow two business days for processing.

Review our Apply for an Engineering Permit page to fill out an application.

Residential Inspections

1. Do I have to put the sod in before scheduling a final inspection

Yes, installation of sod is required before a final inspection.

2. What is required for a zoning final?

All plant material (shrubbery, plants, trees) must be installed prior to scheduling a zoning final.

3. I’m just pouring a sidewalk/curb/driveway, do I need an inspection? 

Yes, inspections are needed for sidewalk and driveways. First schedule the sidewalk, curb, driveway inspection prior to a concrete pour. After the concrete pour, schedule a final inspection.

4. What do I need to have prior to scheduling an inspection? 

You will need the city-approved stamped plans, documents, permit, and inspection card printed and placed in a visible location for the inspector. 

5. Can I schedule a specific time for an inspection? 

At this time we cannot provide a specific time to schedule inspections. When scheduling your inspection you can request the inspector contact you to coordinate a time.

Commercial Inspections

1. As-built surveys and other documentation must be accepted by the reviewing departments (Survey, Water Reclamation, etc.) before the final inspection is approved.

Click here for the process.

2. Pre-construction meetings are highly encouraged in order for everyone to understand what is required of inspection and what is required in order to close out your permit.

Click here to schedule your preconstruction meeting after you have received an approval from all reviewers. The engineer of record and the site contractor must be in attendance of these meetings.