DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PDFS
New Residential PDF
Land Disturbance Application
New Commercial PDF
Building Plan Submittal Application
Addition PDF (carports, sheds, decks, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS:
• New Residential
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of Architect or Engineered stamped plans or drawings that follow the 2018 Building Codes and meet the 160mph wind speed. ONE HARD COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC PDF FILE
• BOH septic tank documentation.
• New Commercial
Beginning January 1, 2023, all COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS will only be issued to a state licensed general contractor with a City of Semmes Business License. The property owner will not be allowed to obtain a commercial building permit.
Commercial Site Plans must be submitted and completed before applying for a permit- Planning.
Permit application filled out completely and correctly
2 sets of Architect/Engineered stamped plans. ONE HARD COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC PDF FILE
PDF of Architect/Engineered stamped plans emailed or on a jump drive for Fire Marshal inspection.
• Addition
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of Architect or Engineered stamped plans or drawings that follow the 2018 Building Codes and meet the 160 mph wind speed. ONE HARD COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC PDF FILE
• Decks that are 30 inches or higher requires railing
• 4 steps or more requires hand railing