CITY OF ARLINGTON – BUSINESS LOCATION
Do I Need A Building Permit?
A building permit is required if you are considering any type of construction project that includes new, repair / alterations, remodeling, expansions, additions, or renovations to your business.
A building permit is your legal permission to start construction. Without a building permit, your project may not comply with zoning requirements, fire codes, structural safety standards, and other building code requirements. It is the property owner’ s or tenant’ s responsibility to make sure a building permit is obtained prior to commencing construction or demolition, when required.
Your construction project must comply with the locally adopted building codes for several reasons: 1. For your personal safety and that of your customers visiting your business. 2. To ensure the economic well-being of the community by reducing potential spread of fire and disease. 3. For the conservation of energy.
How Do I Apply For A Building Permit?
The ArlingtonPermits. com website is your online platform to apply and track the status of your permits, licenses and registrations for the City of Arlington.
Building permits may be applied for by the property owner or by an agent( contractor, engineer, architect, or tenant) on behalf of the owner. If your contractor is applying, be sure to ask them to include your contact information on the application such as your email address. This will ensure that you are kept informed by email updates throughout the plan review and inspection process. Please note, when your permit is approved for issue, the contractor can electronically download the stamped“ Approved” plans from ArlingtonPermits. com.
How Much Will It Cost To Apply For A Building Permit?
Commercial Building Permit fees are based on the value of the project. You can access the building permit fee calculator on the City’ s Planning and Development Services website to estimate the cost of your permit. Customers only need to enter the estimated construction value and the calculator will generate a fee estimate.
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