City of Star Harbor

No person shall erect, construct, or build a residence, dwelling, or other structure in the city without first applying for and obtaining a building permit

• Exempt Replacing an existing roof
• Exempt Repairing external siding (but not replacing exterior finishes or adding exterior features)
• Exempt Repairing structural damage from natural disasters
• Exempt Interior renovations that do not increase living-space square footage
• Exempt Repair or replacement of driveways and sidewalks

Building code

Ordinance 180, effective December 2024 (specific code edition not detailed in public materials)

Permit validity

Building permits are issued for a set number of days; renewal required if not completed in specified time

Owner-builder

No public owner-builder rule found

Contractor requirements

Property owner and contractor must sign the permit before it becomes active

Source: Building and Zoning ↗

1. 01
   Contact the city at the listed email and state the type of project.
2. 02
   Obtain the revised permit application before starting the project.
3. 03
   Submit the permit application, supporting documentation, and fees to City Hall.
4. 04
   Provide any clarification or additional documentation requested by the Building and Zoning Administrator.
5. 05
   After approval, the property owner and contractor sign the permit for it to become active.
6. 06
   Schedule required inspections and any remediation as required.

Typical processing time: No public permit review timeline found; city advises applicants to allow time for the permitting and inspection process

Source: Building and Zoning ↗

Submit fees with permit application to City Hall

• Contact Building and Zoning Department (email)

Typical sequence: Project-specific; permits are issued first, then inspections and remediations as required

Source: Building and Zoning ↗