Permits for a new residential building or addition may be applied for electronically or via paper application. The Drainage Ordinance also applies to New Residential Construction. Electronic applications can be made at any time; or you may submit in person at DPS offices during normal business hours. A non-refundable filing fee must be paid at application whether paid electronically or in person. Acceptable methods of payment are credit card, check and e-Check (if submitted electronically). Cash is only accepted if paid in person. Please visit our eServices page for to learn about performing tasks electronically.

Drawings and documents may be submitted electronically using the DPS eServices system or may be submitted in person at DPS offices during normal business hours. Paper submissions should include three copies of the drainage plan. Plans submitted electronically must follow the ePlans submittal requirements for Miscellaneous Permits. Most plans will be submitted with the building permit package. If submitted separately, the parent building permit number should be clearly referenced on the drainage plan. When a project requires an Engineered SC Plan, the drainage review is done as a part of that engineered plan review. There is no separate Drainage Plan submitted.

Once the plans are submitted, DPS will begin the review process. If the permit technician deems the proposed new residential building or addition requires a drainage plan, Land Development will be notified to perform a review. This review is done by Land Development Division staff. The drainage plan reviewer will contact the applicant if corrections are needed and the review cycles continue until an acceptable drainage plan can be approved.

The approved drainage plan will be provided to the applicant as part of their approved building plan set. A second copy will be given to the Sediment Control inspector. The related drainage review on the building application will be satisfied. Once all other reviews related to the building construction permit are satisfied, the building permit may be issued. Paper permits may be picked up at DPS offices or mailed to the primary applicant. If submitted electronically, the issued permit will be provided to the applicant electronically.