Demolition Permits

Requesting a Demolition Permit

What type of demolition requires permission from City Council?

  • Removal of more than 25% of walls facing a public street
  • Removal of more than 50% of all exterior walls and /or roofs
  • Removal of an accessory structure that is affixed to a permanent foundation and has a footprint of 200 square feet or greater

Process for applying for a demolition permit if you met

  • A complete application must be submitted to the Community Development Department at least 40 days in advance of the requested City Council Meeting date
  • There is a $500.00 fee for the demolition of garage and other outbuildings and a $1,000.00 fee for resident and commercial structures
  • A complete demolition package includes the following:
  • Site plan and photographs of the existing structure
  • Site plan and elevations of new structure(s)
  • A block face elevation showing new design in context of adjacent homes

What happens once an application is processed and placed on a City Council agenda?

  • A front yard sign is posted and post card notifications are sent to property owners living 500 feet from the applicants property.

City Council Action

  • The City Council wants to make sure the applicants new project meets our single family zoning regulations, meets the definition of compatibility and that your neighbors are, in most part, supportive
  • City Council will decide to approve the demolition request, to deny it and place the applicant request on a 90-day delay that allows the applicant to revise the design and resubmit anytime during the period, or they may ask the applicant for more information in relation to the applicant request and continue your case to the next City Council meeting.

Next Steps

  • Once your request is approved, fill out a permit application form and pay the permit fee at Community Development Department to demolish the structure. Your permit must be paid and issued to you within six months of City Council's action granting you permission.