Building Permit Application

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Applicant Information

Applicant

First Last

Date

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Project Details

Location of Proposed Construction

Lot

Block

Subdivision

Requesting to

Build

Alter

Move

Improvements Proposed

Area of the Lot (L & W) - in Square Feet

Height of the Building - in feet (35 ft limit, measure from lowest to highest point)

*Can not build on top of fill added to increase height elevation of structure.

Front Yard (depth) in feet

Rear Yard (depth) in feet

Side Yard (left) in feet

Side Yard (right) in feet

Zoning District

R Residential (165.04)

LF Lake Frontage Residential (165.05)

C Commercial (165.06)

The Building or Buildings will be used for the following purposes:

Site Plans

The following detailed information is required. Incomplete applications will be returned.

Site plans shall be drawn to a measurable scale and include a detailed drawing of the subject lot with all existing and proposed improvements. Structures and buildings to include dwellings, garages, sheds of all kinds, decks, patios, retaining walls, fences and signs. The site plan shall indicate all lot dimensions, all exterior dimensions of all existing structures and improvements and distances of all improvements and existing structures from lot lines. New construction will include a drawing of proposed floor plan and front and rear elevations (Chapter 165.09)

Site plan shall include but not be limited to the type of construction proposed, lot area, number and size of dwelling units, floor area of office or commercial building, child capacity of a day nursery, buffers, landscaping, parking area, walls, density, floor area ration, anticipated expansion, and other information deemed necessary to illustrate compliance with Chapter 165 of the Wahpeton Code of Ordinances. (Chapter 165.10)

The site plan shall include drainage plans to show that adequate drainage has been provided for while project is under construction and after completion. Silt Fence Screening Required (165.10.13) and DNR permit for work done below the OHWM Ordinary High Water Mark.

Site Plans

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB.

For the main level of the structure, what is the lot ground level elevation of the construction site before construction?

After construction?

Will you be adding any fill to the lot?

If so, how many cubic yards (Chapter 165.01.7)?

Will you be removing any trees (Chapter 165.10.12.2)?

If so, where and how many?

Will you be constructing any retaining walls, walls or fences on the property (Chapter 165.10.7)?

If so, where?

Will you be making any changes to the lakeshore bank (Chapter 165.10.12)? If so, you will need a Lakeshore Landscaping Permit.

Yes

Plat of Survey

Every applicant for a building permit shall provide with the application, a current copy of a plat of survey, including current structure(s) a ground counter elevations, prepared pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 355 (Standards for Land Surveying) of the Code of Iowa, for the property on which the structure is to be constructed. The property owner shall also uncover and make visible the corner monuments of the property that have been placed pursuant to the survey. Any failure to comply with these provisions shall be grounds for denial of the requested permit. Lot stakes need to be visible (Chapter 165.15.4).

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Total Green Open Space (Pervious) on Lot After Construction. Please give % (needs to be 35% or more, 165.10.1)

Approximate Construction Cost

Contractors & Subcontractors

This information should be completed to the best of your knowledge. It is understandable if not all subs have been designated for a job at time of application. However, it is your responsibility to submit this information when it does become available.

General Contractor

General Contractor Name

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Excavation

Excavation subcontractor

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Concrete

Concrete subcontractor

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Carpenter

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Plumber

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Electrician

Address

City State

Phone

Fax

Permit Fee ($1.50/$1000 Valuation or $50 minimum).

Please mail or drop off check at the city office.

Construction needs to start in 6 months and be done in 1 year. Chapter 165.15.3. Extension of permit is $200 plus original permit fee.

Signature