Commercial Building Projects

Commercial permit applications

Commercial building permit steps

Step one: project submittal

• Submit project through online permit system.
• Project assigned to Plans Examiner.
• Submittal conference may be requested by City staff.
• Plan review fees collected in advance of plan review process.

Step two: plan review

• Departments, divisions or sections review plans.
• System development charges, electrical, plumbing and mechanical fees calculated.
• Inspector or examiner speaks with applicant and other plan reviewers for public facilities such as streets, water, sewer, storm, parks and fire.
• Additional information may be requested.

Step three:  construction, final inspection, certificate of occupancy

• When applications and plans are ready to issue, one final approved set of plans is returned to applicant to keep on the job site.
• Inspections conducted through all phases of construction work.
• Before occupancy is granted, final inspections must be completed.
• After final approval, occupancy is granted and a certificate of occupancy is issued.

Contact us at 503-618-2845 if you have specific questions about the timing for your project.