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City of Enterprise

How to apply for a building permit in City of Enterprise, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$25
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Department of Engineering Services and Public Works

Street address
501 S. Main Street, Enterprise, AL 36330
Coverage
City of Enterprise. The permit authority is the city engineering/public works department.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Enterprise

Enterprise materials state permit requirements for structures, temporary uses, manufactured homes, and site development. All temporary uses require a temporary use permit unless exempted.

Note: The captured sources did not provide a full public exemption list for ordinary building permits. Temporary uses specifically note that all temporary uses require a temporary use permit unless specifically exempted.

Required documents
  • Cover sheet
  • Vicinity map
  • Zoning and land use information
  • Lot dimensions
  • Structure dimensions
  • Uses
  • Site layout
  • Setbacks
  • Parking
  • Fire lanes
  • Covenants
  • Drainage
  • Utilities
  • Related documentation
Building code
The city planning packet references the building code adopted and in effect by the council, but the captured excerpts did not surface the full code citation.
Permit validity
Temporary uses have permit duration limits by use. The cited packet notes temporary use permits can be limited to 30 or 45 days depending on use.
Owner-builder
For temporary uses, if the applicant is not the owner, a notarized owner authorization letter is required.
Contractor requirements
The captured sources did not surface a city contractor licensing rule, but Alabama contractor licensing and trade rules still apply at the state level.

Source: Department of Engineering Services and Public Works ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Prepare the required site plan and supporting documents.
  2. 02
    Submit the application to the city for review.
  3. 03
    Obtain approvals.
  4. 04
    Obtain the permit.

Source: Department of Engineering Services and Public Works ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Enterprise building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review $50 is shown in the captured fee table; commercial in-house plan review uses valuation-based formulas.
03
Permit fee formula
The fee excerpt in the captured ordinance shows building permit fees at $0.10 per sq ft for certain residential and commercial categories, with minimums of $25 or $35 depending on work type.
04
Reinspection fee
$75
05
Penalty (no permit)
$100 per day occupancy penalty prior to building final for some categories

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The planning packet says the Fire Marshal and Zoning Official must inspect temporary uses before occupancy.

Source: Department of Engineering Services and Public Works ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Enterprise permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Enterprise, AL?
Enterprise materials state permit requirements for structures, temporary uses, manufactured homes, and site development. All temporary uses require a temporary use permit unless exempted.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Enterprise, AL?
Building permit fees in Enterprise, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: The fee excerpt in the captured ordinance shows building permit fees at $0.10 per sq ft for certain residential and commercial categories, with minimums of $25 or $35 depending on work type.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $50 is shown in the captured fee table; commercial in-house plan review uses valuation-based formulas..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Enterprise, AL?
To apply for a building permit in Enterprise, AL, follow these steps: 1. Prepare the required site plan and supporting documents. 2. Submit the application to the city for review. 3. Obtain approvals. 4. Obtain the permit.
last verified April 2026 source Department of Engineering Services and Public Works ↗ entry id permits/alabama/coffee/enterprise

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Engineering Services and Public Works before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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