Village of Quitman

The public material reviewed says the department permits all construction and conducts inspections of all construction-related permits. The historic preservation materials also state that exterior construction or demolition in the historic district may require a Certificate of Appropriateness even where a building permit is not required.

Note: Painting is excluded from the Certificate of Appropriateness requirement, but exterior construction and demolition in the historic downtown and mill district are subject to review.

Building code

2018 International Building Code

Permit validity

The 2024 flat-rate building/demolition permit form states the permit becomes void after 180 days from issuance unless extended by the building official.

1. 01
   Read the permit instructions and complete the building permit application form.
2. 02
   Return the completed paperwork to city hall.
3. 03
   The department states it handles plan review, building permits, certificate of occupancy permits, fire prevention, special events, and inspections.
4. 04
   The city also requires additional review for some projects through planning and zoning and historic preservation.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗

Typical sequence: The building inspector signs before issuance; historic preservation and zoning approvals may also be required; the deputy city clerk issues only after all approvals and fees are complete.