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CITY OF PARIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT P. O. Box 9037 ■ Paris, Texas 75461 ■ 903-784-9234 BUILDING PERMIT - COMMERCIAL & MULTI-FAMILY 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 1501st Street S.E. Community Department Staff are available to assist you in locating current zoning and determining whether the proposed use is permitted. 2. 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 tot 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 platting process before applying for a building permit. PREPARE AN ASBESTOS SURVEY (Renovations): Federal and State laws require the building to be surveyed for asbestos by a licensed or accredited asbestos inspector before a building can be renovated, unless the building is a single-family dwelling oran apartment complex of 4 units or less. A list a licensed firms or individuals is available for review at the offices of the Community Development Department, or it can be downloaded from ihe TDH website at: http:/Iwww.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/asbestos/notification.htm. All asbestos must be removed or abated in accordance with the regulations outlined in State and Federal laws. If the structure proposed for renovation is exempt in accordance with Federat and State laws as shown on the attached flowchart, the applicant may skip this step. 4. NOTIFY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Renovations): State law requires an applicant for a building permit to notify the Texas Department of Health at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of any renovation activities. The Texas Department of Health Asbestos Programs Branch can be reached at (800) 572-5548 or (512) 834-6600. A copy of the Demolition/Renovation Notification Form is attached hereto. You may also download a copy from the TDH website at: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/asbestos/noiification.htm. If the structure proposed for renovation is exempt in accordance with Federal and State laws as shown on the attached flowchart, the applicant may skip this step. 5. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT - COMMERCIAL & MULTI-FAMILY: After reviewing the building permit application, prepare all the information requested on the application. A complete application must including the following: Copy of plat of property Copy of site plan showing the following information: • North arrow, scale of the site plan at a scale of 1" = 10' or a multiple thereof, and date the site plan was prepared • Size, shape, and dimensions of the platted lot • Location and width of all easements • Location of building setback lines • Location and dimension of all existing buildings (if any) • Location and dimensions of proposed building • The exact distance the proposed building will be from the platted lot lines 'o' O0Q2(s3