Building Permits

You will need to obtain a building permit if you are planning on building a structure that is 200 square feet or more.

With all Building Permits requiring a staff review, we are unable to issue building permits on an immediate basis.  Residential building permits will be available 1-3 days from date of submission.  One set of plans are to accompany the completed building permit for review.  Commercial building permits require extensive review and will be completed on a timely basis.  Two sets of plans are to accompany the building permit for review.  Staff will contact you when your building permit has been issued and is ready for pick up and you will be required to pay for the permit at that time. 

In addition, any new residential structure will be subject to a Seven Hundred Fifty Dollar ($750.00) Infrastructure Use Fee.  Water Meter Tap Fees are One Thousand Fifty Dollars ($1050.00) and Sewer Tap Fees are One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) if applicable. 

No construction is to begin without an authorized City of Piedmont Building Permit.  Any application shall be null and void if the foundation is not completed within six (6) months.

All improvements shall be one foot above the base flood elevation and comply with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. (Code of Ordinances, Part 12, Chapter 6)