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New Single Family Residence

For the construction of a new single family residence, see below for permit submittal requirements and for general construction information.

Application Requirements

Permit Application Packet - Documents below have been combined into this one PDF file.
- Architectural Control Commission Application
- Building Permit Application
- Building Site and Utility Data Worksheet
- Contractor of Record (Contractor License Requirements / Contractor License Application)
- Fire Protection – Letter of Understanding (separate Fire Protection permit required)
- Water Service and Meter Worksheet
- Whole House Mechanical Ventilation System Worksheet
- Zoning Worksheet – Residential

Application Fees & Deposits

Building Construction and Inspection Fee - $1.70 per square feet of floor area (One of the fees due at time of permit pick-up)
Permit Application Deposit - $1,000 (Due at time of permit application submission)
Additional fees may apply at time of permit pick-up

Drawing Requirements (To Be Submitted With Permit Application)

Please review the Residential Plan Review Checklist prior to submitting your drawings and read through the Common Residential Plan Submission Mistakes.

Civil Engineering Drawings - 4 rolled sets (see Civil Engineering Submittal Guidelines)
Construction Documents - 5 rolled sets (see Architectural Drawing Requirements)
Plat of Survey - 4 copies (survey must be sealed and be “to scale”)

Separate Permit Requirements

The following may occur with the construction of a new single family residence and require a separate permit:

Back-Up Generator
Deck/Patio (if not shown on the approved drawings for the new residence)
Elevator
Fence
Finish of Basement/Attic Space (if not shown on the approved drawings for residence)
Fire Protection (Fire Sprinkler System)
Lawn Sprinkler (Irrigation)
Mission Brook Sanitary District Sewer Application - For properties located within the Mission Brook Sanitary District
Swimming Pool (Indoor or outdoor)
Tree Removal

Construction Submittal Requirements

The following will apply during the course of construction:

Energy Certificate and Instructions - Included in permit documents returned to applicant upon permit pick-up
Permit Revision Application
Spot/Location Survey Approval

Required Inspections

Inspection Information For New Single Family Residence
- Final Inspection Checklists - Building, Electrical/Mechanical, Plumbing

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