Building & Safety Plan Check

Plan check is the first stage of all construction projects. Plans are prepared to show all work that is intended to be accomplished in the proposed project. The plans should include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy compliance plan sheets. Up to five sets of plans may be required when submitted and two sets of any supportive documentation. Once submitted, the plans are routed to the planning and engineering departments for review. Plan check is complete when all departments have approved the plans.

Planning, Engineering and Fire Department. An Environmental Health Transmittal must be obtained for any food handling practices including retail food facilities, restaurants, markets, bakeries, public and private schools, mobile food facilities, temporary events (fairs and carnivals), vending machines and caterers.

Initial submittal turnaround time is 14 business days, resubmittal turnaround time is 10 business days. Plan check is
complete when all departments have approved the plans.

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