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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bay City
Building permits required for all construction within city limits
- Zoning Permit Application Form
- Plans signed by property owner(s)
- Site plan (3 copies) drawn to measurable scale with north arrow
- Current survey (or lot survey) showing property boundaries
- Depiction of all structures, excavation, fill, stockpiles, stormwater drainage and erosion control measures, driveways
- Grading and Erosion Control Permit Application if applicable
- Official survey required for any new construction or alterations increasing structural area toward lot lines
- Building code
- 2014 Oregon Specialty Codes
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license required for most construction work
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit Zoning Permit Application Form with plans signed by property owner(s)
- 02 Provide site plan (3 copies) drawn to measurable scale with north arrow, lot survey, depicting all structures, excavation, fill, stormwater, and erosion control measures
- 03 Submit Grading and Erosion Control Permit Application with plans if applicable
- 04 Pay System Development Charges (SDCs) when zoning permit application is submitted
- 05 Schedule appointment for permit submittal with City
- 06 City reviews and approves permits
- 07 Schedule inspections: setback inspection prior to foundation construction; final inspection prior to occupancy certification
Fee schedule
Bay City building permit fees
See City of Bay City Forms page for detailed fee schedules
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- City Building Department (in-person)
Typical sequence: City handles setback inspections prior to foundation construction. City handles final inspection prior to occupancy certification. Additional inspections per code requirements.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bay City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bay City, OR? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bay City, OR? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bay City, OR? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bay City, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.