Permitting Process

Step 1

• Preliminary meeting with Plans Review Board.
• Obtain Clean Water Services (CWS) Provider Letter (and 1200-C Permit if over 1 acre).
• Submit 1 hard copy along with a digital copy of the site plan, CWS provider letter, and pay Site Review Fee.
  • Site Plans are reviewed by Planning, Engineering, Building, Fire, Police, and Light & Power.
  • Make corrections to plans if necessary.

Step 2

• Submit 1 full size set of plans and specifications along with a digital copy of construction plans. Pay Plan Review and Fire & Life Safety Review Fees.
  • Construction plans reviewed by the Planning, Engineering, Building, Fire, Police, and Light & Power
  • Make corrections to plans if necessary.
• Pay all permit and development fees which include Sanitary Sewer, Water Service, Building, Traffic Impact, Plumbing, and Mechanical. Electrical is through Washington County.

Step 3

• Receive building permit and begin construction.
• Schedule all required inspections and approvals. Follow steps outlined under "Schedule an Inspection" located on the left side of the page.
• Apply for City Business License prior to move in.

Step 1

• Submit building permit application by email (contact information on right hand side) or State's e-permitting website. 
  • Plans reviewed by Planning, Engineering, Building, and Light and Power.
  • Make corrections to plans if necessary.

Step 2

• Pay all permit and development fees. Fees include Sanitary Sewer, Water Service, Building, Traffic Impact, Plumbing, Mechanical, Parks, and Erosion Control.

Step 3

• Receive building permit. Begin construction.
• Schedule inspections during construction. Follow steps outlined under "Schedule an Inspection" located on the left side of the page.

Step 4

• Prior to move in, call for a final inspection and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.

Step 1

• Submit a digital set of construction plans and documents. Pay plan check and site review fees.
  • Are you altering the plumbing or mechanical systems? You can find permit applications on our website. My property is located in Forest Grove (review the Related Documents). My property is located in Cornelius.  
• Plans reviewed by Planning, Engineering, Building, and Fire.
• Make corrections to plans if necessary.

Step 2

• Pay fees.
• Receive building permit and begin construction.

Step 3

• Follow steps outlined under "Schedule an Inspection" located on the left side of the page.
• After the final inspection but prior to move in, you must apply for, pay fee, and receive Business Occupancy Permit.