City of Overton

The Community Development page states the city accepts permit applications for new construction and redevelopment. Chapter 90 states permits are required and construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to city inspection.

Note: The reviewed ordinance references the adopted code framework for when permits are required or exempt, but no city-created exempt-work summary was found on the public permit page.

Building code

2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 International Plumbing Code, 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code, 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2011 National Electrical Code

Permit validity

Chapter 90 contains a permit-expiration section.

Owner-builder

Chapter 90 includes a section for persons doing their own mechanical, electrical, plumbing or irrigation work.

Contractor requirements

Chapter 90 requires contractor registration before acting as a contractor where a building permit is required. Contractor registrations expire annually on December 31.

1. 01
   Use the Community Development page to select the correct permit application.
2. 02
   Submit the application and required plans to Community Development.
3. 03
   Register as a contractor if applicable. The city code requires contractor registration when a building permit is required.
4. 04
   Pay permit fees before work commences.
5. 05
   Request required inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy before occupancy when applicable.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development ↗

Permit fees are due before work commences.

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

• Community Development (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit application, permit issuance, required inspections, and certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.