The twenty (20) business day period begins on the date the complete construction permit application arrives at the CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT. A building permit is required for all new construction, additions, renovations, decks, pools and most repair work.Five sets of plans printed and mailed directly to you and includes a license to build the structure one-time. The plan should demonstrate that the staging of construction will minimize adverse effects upon occupied buildings on the site and adjoining properties. There are four divisions within this department: 1) Construction Plan Review and Inspections, 2) Development Services, 3) Zoning, and 3) Neighborhood Resources. Construction Drawings - Two complete, legible, and identical sets of building plans drawn to no less than ¼" per foot scale must be submitted.