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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.
Please review the Residential Plan Review Checklist prior to submitting your drawings and read through the Common Residential Plan Submission Mistakes.
The following may occur with the construction of a new single family residence and require a separate permit:
The following will apply during the course of construction:
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)
- Solar & Electric Vehicle-Ready Provisions
- Water Service and Meter Worksheet
- Whole House Mechanical Ventilation System Worksheet
- Zoning Worksheet – Residential
Application Fees & Deposits
- Building Construction and Inspection Fee - $2.05 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 - 4 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:
Required Inspections
- Inspection Information For New Single Family Residence
- Final Inspection Checklists - Building, Electrical/Mechanical, Plumbing
Additional Resources
- Insulation Change During Construction
- Inspection Information for a New Single Family Residence Permit
- Basic Zoning Information
- Certificate of Occupancy Request
- Civil Engineering As-Built Requirements
- Letter of Substantial Completion
- As-Built Drawing Approval Application
- Energy Code (2018 IECC) Information
- Impervious Surface Fee Information
- Impervious Surface Fee Map
- Code Amendments for Solar and Electric Vehicle Readiness
- Maintenance of Grass-Weeds on Construction Sites