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Goal for all permits is 4-6 weeks.

A Conditional Use Permit is required for any use listed under the conditional use section in a given zoning designation. Conditional use permits are generally required for a variety of uses, including but not limited to, schools, churches, signs, mobile home parks, some commercial businesses etc.

How long does it take to get a Building Permit? If all the required information is supplied with the Permit Application, the permit will usually be issued in 1-3 days. If some of the required information is not supplied, the permit will be held until all of the information is received.

If you build without a permit or fail to get a final inspection approval, we may fine you or take other enforcement action against you.

$70 permit fee for the first $2000 of value, plus $10 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.

Building Permit Certified (BA1) Once the application is lodged there is a legislated processing time of ten business days. A certified building permit application must be accompanied by a certificate of design compliance which is signed by a registered building surveyor.

An Administrative Use Permit is required for uses which are not normally permitted in a given zoning designation, but which may be approved at the discretion of the zoning administrator.