Inspections
(210) 659-0333, Extension 444 - 7 days a week/24 hours a day. A request for an inspection must be received no later than 4:00 pm daily for next day scheduling. However, a request for a Wednesday inspection must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday. Inspections are generally performed from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm daily with the exception of Wednesday afternoons when there are no inspections scheduled after 12:00 noon. Wednesday afternoons are reserved for plan review and construction conferences. E-mail requests for inspections will not be accepted.
Leave the following information when requesting an inspection:
Job address where inspection is to take place
Permit Number
Specific type of inspection needed
Contractor and sub-contractor company name
Contact phone number
Permits
Note to contractors and homeowners: Contractors and homeowners need to be aware of the 2015 Code requirement for the installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms. This requirement applies to plumbing, mechanical and electrical contractors as well. Click here to see a primer on the requirement.
The purpose of this section is to provide easy access to permits as they relate to the development process. These forms may be printed and completed prior to coming to the Development Services Department.
View an alphabetized list of all the permits and applications that are available online.
To shorten your online time, a list of the most frequently requested permits are listed below. Click on the name of the permit to be taken directly to the permit application. Please note, effective September 6, 2017, the permit fees for plumbing, irrigation, electric, and mechanical work has changed.
Banner Permit Plumbing Permit
Building Permit Sign Permit
Roof Permit Solar Permit
Electrical Permit Subcontractor Verification Letter
Food (Permanent & Mobile) Permit Swimming Pool Permit
Interior Finish Out Permit Temporary Food Permit
Mechanical Permit
You may fax you permit application to (210) 659-7062, attention Permits. Typically, the application for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical will be processed and available for pick-up the next business day. For same day processing, please bring a completed permit application in to the office with you and be prepared to pay for the permit at the time of pick-up. Permits for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical must be signed for in person by an authorized representative of the Contractor. Permits for new construction, additions/remodels, sheds, etc. require a plan review and will take 5 to 7 business days.
If you prefer to fill out the required forms at the Development Services Department, you may do so during normal business hours. The staff is here to assist you Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except for Tuesdays when the office closes at 4:30 pm for staff development.
Should you have question regarding the forms or need a form not listed, do not hesitate to contact the Development Services Department at 659-0333 ext 723, 725 or 720. We will be happy to assist you.