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CITY OF PARIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT P. O. Box 9037 ■ Paris, Texas 75461 ■ 903-784-9234 BUILDING PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? A building permit is required to erect, construct, enlarge, add to, alter, repair, replace, improve, remove, install, or maintain any structure or building. This includes accessory buildings such as storage sheds, garages or car ports, etc. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT? VERIFY ZONING: Check the official Zoning Map to verify that the proposed use of the property is permitted. A copy of the zoning map and zoning ordinance is available at the Community Development Office at 150 1 st Street S. E. Community Department Staff are available to assist you in locating current zoning and determining whether the proposed use is permitted. VERIFY PLATTING: Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 provides that a building permit may not be issued unless a property has been platted or the plot, tract, or lot faces upon a dedicated street and was separately owned prior to April 12, 1965, prior to annexation to the city. If the latter does not apply, confirm that the lot on which the proposed construction will take place has been platted and obtain a copy from the Lamar County Clerk. If the property is not platted, you will be required to complete the piatting process before applying for a building permit. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL: After reviewing the building permit application, prepare all the information requested on the application. A complete application must including the foilowing: Copy of plat of property Copy of site plan (minimum 1/8" = 1 sf) showing the following information: • Size, shape, and dimensions of the platted lot • Location and dimension of all existing buildings (if any) • Location and dimensions of all existing and/or proposed driveways • Location and dimensions of proposed buildings, including exact distance the proposed building will be from the platted lot lines and/or any other existing buildings • Location and circumference of existing trees • Location of nearest fire hydrant One (1) set of building plans. Construction documents must be drawn to scale and include sufficient ciarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of the work. All drawings and specifications must bear the name, address, phone number, and fax number of the person responsible for the design. Building plans should include, as a minimum, the following information: • Plumbing fixture schedule indicating the type of material and the service tine size • Gas schedufe indicating the appliance BTU and service line size • Energy Code Verification List of contractors 4. SUBMITAPPLICATION:SubmitalltherequiredappticationmaterialstotheCommunityDevelopment Department at 150 1st Street S.E. The Community Development Department Staff cannot accept an incomplete application. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE A BUILDING PERMIT? Upon receiving a complete application, City Staff will review the application for compliance with applicable City codes. Depending on the complexity of the project, the review may take up to five (5) working days. If changes to the plans or additional information are required, City Staff wilf notify the project manager. A building permit will be issued when all plan review requirements have been addressed. Work on the project can not commence until a building permit is issued. • OqQlyB