Property & Structures | Elevate (V5)

  • Updated on Feb 18, 2026
  • Published on Feb 18, 2026
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Property and Structures includes key details about the property and any buildings involved in the project. Users enter information about the lot, structure size, layout, utilities, and other site features. This section helps give a clear picture of the work being done. It ensures the permit record reflects accurate property and building information.

Important Note:

This article applies to Elevate V5 permit applications. If your system matches the V4 image below, you may be using a different version. Please visit the V4 permit application guide instead.

A dashboard displaying inspection statistics, including expired licenses and past due inspections.

Property Information

The property information section gathers basic details about the project and the property. Users enter information about the building, lot, utilities, and planned work. This helps staff understand what is being built or changed. It also helps make sure the project meets local rules and requirements.

  1. Sign in to your site

  2. Navigate to Permitting System:

    Dashboard of the Permitting System showing various application statuses. The permitting system navigation is highlighted.

  3. Use the Search field to find the record:

    Dashboard view of a permitting system with search and filter options displayed. The search field is highlighted.

    • Search: Enter a permit number or keyword to search

    • Filter by Status: Filter permits by status. Examples include application in review, pending, building plans in review, closed, or expired

    • Filter by Type: Filter permits by type. Examples include commercial, electrical, plumbing, or residential

    • Filter by Use: Filter permits by use. Examples include roofing, zoning, fire inspection, or construction

  4. Select the Permit record:

    Permit details, including application status and applicant name. A permit number link is highlighted.

  5. Navigate to the Property and Structures tab:

    Overview of the permitting system showing property details. The property and structures tab is highlighted.

General Property Information

  1. Click General Property Information to expand the form:

    Form fields for general property information, including type, classification, and project details.

    • Type or Improvement: Select the type of improvement or work being performed

    • Accessory or Structure: Select the accessory structure associated with the property

    • Occupancy Classification: Select the current occupancy classification of the property

    • Proposed Occupancy Classification: Select the proposed occupancy classification after the project is complete

    • Property Type Code: Select the code that identifies the property type

    • Tax Parcel Group Code: Enter the tax parcel group code associated with the property

    • Current Zoning: Select the property’s current zoning designation

    • Proposed Zoning: Select the proposed zoning designation, if changes are planned

    • Project Cost: Enter the estimated cost of the project

    • Project Value: Enter the total project valuation

    • Neighborhood: Enter the neighborhood associated with the property

    • Subdivision: Enter the subdivision name, if applicable

    • Flood Plain: Enter flood plain information for the property

    • Description of Work or Current Use & Proposed Changes: Provide a summary of the work being performed and any proposed changes

    • Property Type Description: Enter additional details describing the property type

    • Commercial Field: Toggle on if the project is commercial in nature

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

Lot Information

  1. Click Lot Information to expand the form:

    Form fields for lot information, including dimensions, zoning, and coverage details.

    • Lot Width: Enter the width of the lot

    • Depth: Enter the depth of the lot

    • Total Area Building & Structures: Enter the total square footage of all buildings and structures on the lot

    • Zoning District or Map Number: Enter the zoning district or map number associated with the property

    • Total Area Man-Made Improvements: Enter the total area of all man-made improvements on the lot

    • Lot Area: Enter the total area of the lot

    • AC: Enter the lot size in acres

    • Lot Coverage: Enter the percentage of the lot covered by structures

    • Improved Coverage: Enter the percentage of the lot covered by improvements

    • General Notes: Enter any additional notes related to the lot

    • Restrictions or Variances: Enter any known restrictions or approved variances for the property

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

Other Information

  1. Click Other Information to expand the form:

    Form fields for entering construction, building details, and other information in a structured layout.

    • Construction Type: Select the type of construction for the structure

    • Number of Stories: Enter the total number of stories for the structure

    • Total & Habitable Square Feet: Enter the total square footage and habitable square footage

    • Structure Height: Enter the height of the structure

    • Structure Width: Enter the width of the structure

    • Structure Length: Enter the length of the structure

    • Number of Units: Enter the total number of units

    • Load Per Floor (lbs): Enter the load capacity per floor in pounds

    • Wall Construction: Enter the type of wall construction

    • Manufactured Truss: Toggle on if manufactured trusses are used

    • Sign Dimensions: Enter the dimensions of the sign

    • Lighted Sign: Toggle on if the sign is illuminated

    • Number of Bedrooms: Enter the total number of bedrooms

    • Number of Bathrooms: Enter the total number of bathrooms

    • General Capacity: Enter the overall occupancy capacity

    • Capacity with Chairs: Enter the occupancy capacity with chairs only

    • Capacity with Tables and Chairs: Enter the occupancy capacity with tables and chairs

    • Basement Square Feet: Enter the total basement square footage

    • Basement Finished Square Feet: Enter the finished basement square footage

    • Basement Unfinished Square Feet: Enter the unfinished basement square footage

    • Total Basement Area: Enter the total basement area

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

Foundation and Setbacks

  1. Click Foundation and Setbacks to expand the form:

    Form fields for foundation and setbacks, including material and setback dimensions.

    • Material: Select the foundation material

    • Type: Select the foundation type

    • Footing Depth: Enter the depth of the footing

    • Setback Front: Enter the front setback distance

    • Setback Rear: Enter the rear setback distance

    • Setback Right: Enter the right-side setback distance

    • Setback Left: Enter the left-side setback distance

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

Utility Information

  1. Click Utility Information to expand the form:

    Form fields for entering utility information, including water, electric, sewer, and gas systems.

    • Water System: Select whether the water system is public or private

    • Water System Details: Enter additional details about the water system

    • Sewer System: Select whether the sewer system is public or private

    • Sewer System Details: Enter additional details about the sewer system

    • Electric: Select whether the electric service is public or private

    • Electrical Details: Enter additional details about the electrical service

    • Gas System: Select whether the gas system is public or private

    • Gas Details: Enter additional details about the gas system

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

Miscellaneous

  1. Click Miscellaneous to expand the form:

    Form fields for miscellaneous information, including driveway width and off-street parking.

    • Driveway Width: Enter the width of the driveway

    • Number of Off-Street Parking: Enter the total number of off-street parking spaces

    • Number of Off-Street Loading: Enter the total number of off-street loading spaces

    • Other Information: Enter any additional relevant information

    • Sprinkler System: Toggle on if a sprinkler system is installed

    • Alarm System Provided: Toggle on if an alarm system is provided

  2. Click Update Record:

    Button to update record.

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