This article shows how to easily fill out a permit application. This is done on the Citizen Portal. The article will guide users through each step. This helps them quickly complete and submit their application online. This makes the whole process smoother and easier.
Instructions
Log in to the portal and select Apply for a Permit
On the permitting home page, users can search for the Permit Type or Permit Application and Use they want to apply for. Click the Apply Online link to begin the application
Note:
If the permit requires any documentation to be uploaded, the user will want to have that ready.
In Step 1, change the Permit Type and Permit Use, if needed
In Step 2, search for the specific location of the permit, and click Generate Search Results
View the search results. Then, select the Parcel Number link for the correct location
In Step 3, click the Create button to generate the permit application
In Step 4, fill out the permit application. When finished, click the Save button
Property Owner Information
Email Address: Enter the property owner’s email address. This may be used for application updates or questions
Phone Number: Enter the property owner’s primary phone number
Cell Phone: Enter the property owner’s mobile phone number, if different from the primary phone number
Project Information
Project Name: Enter a name to identify the project
Master Plan Number: Enter the master plan number associated with the project, if applicable
Describe Scope of Work: Describe the work being proposed
Contract Amount: Enter the total estimated cost of the project
Total Square Feet: Enter the total square footage included in the project
Estimate Project Start Date: Select the expected date construction will begin
Estimate Project End Date: Select the expected date construction will be completed
Type of Construction: Select the construction type of the project
Building Height: Enter the height of the building, measured in feet
Stories: Enter the total number of stories for the building
Sprinklered: Indicate whether the building will be equipped with a fire sprinkler system
Fire District: Enter the fire district that serves this project location
Utilities
Water: Select whether the project will connect to a city or private water source
Sewer: Select whether the project will connect to a city or private sewer source
Contractor Information
Name: Enter the contractor’s full legal name
Cell Phone Number: Enter the contractor’s mobile phone number
E-Mail: Enter the contractor’s email address
State Contractor’s License Number: Enter the contractor’s state-issued license number
Expiration: Enter the expiration date of the contractor’s license
Certification
Signature: By signing, I hereby certify that I have the authority to make the foregoing application, that the information given is correct, and that all construction will comply with the Municipal’s ordinances. The structure shall not be occupied or used until a final certificate of occupancy or use has been issued
Date Signed: Enter the date the application is signed
Step 5 allows you to upload any applicable documentation for the permit by clicking the Click here to attach files to the case record link
The available file types are available to upload: JPG, PDF, PNG, GIF, TIF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, TXT, EML, MBOX, MSG, OGG, MP3, WMA, WAV, MP4, MKV, AVI, MPEG, WEBM, MOV, ZIP
On Step 6, click Complete Application
Note:
If you successfully complete the application process, a permit application number will be generated. Additional options will be available to select based on your needs:
Click on My Dashboard to return to your dashboard.
Click on Permits Directory to create another application.
Click on Complete Application to continue working on updates to this application.
Step 7 allows you send a message to the signatory user of the permit, or anyone who has sent you a message in the permit routing. Use this step if needed
