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Information Needed For Residential Building Permit

To purchase a building permit for New Construction in Union Count the following item are required.

> A copy of a recorded plat of the property on which you intend to build, or if in a recorded subdivision the street name and lot #.

> A copy of the recorded easement if the property does not front a County Road.

> A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate location of the proposed structure including the distance from the property lines, creek, stream, branch or any body of water located on the property.

> A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on.

> A copy of the approved culvert permit if required by Road Department.

To obtain a building permit for exterior appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures the following items are required:

> A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate square footage of the construction and the location of the proposed structure to the dwelling including the location from the property line.

> A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on.

To obtain a Mobile home permit:

> A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate location of the proposed structure including the setbacks from the property line.

> A copy of the recorded easement if the property does not front a County Road.

> A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on.

> A copy of the title or previous tax bill showing the serial number, make, and year model of manufacture.

1. No permit shall be issued for any lot not meeting the minimum lot ordinance.

2. 911 addresses will not be issued until the permanent driveway is in place. The driveway does not have to be paved or graveled but must be in it final permanent place at the time the E911 / Mapping office comes to assign the address

PERMIT FEES

Building;

Union County uses a one-permit building permit system. This means the builder pays all of the fees associated with the residential construction at the time the building permit is purchased.

       Residential Building Permit     =    1,000 sq. ft. or less        $300.00
                                                                 1,001 sq. ft. to 2,000      $450.00
                                                                 2,001 sq. ft. to 3,000      $550.00
                                                                 3,001 sq. ft. to 4,000      $800.00
                                                                 4,001 and over $900.00 plus $0.20 per SF

                   Decks / Porches           =    1,000 sq. ft. or less    $ 50.00
                                                                 1,001 sq. ft. and over $100.00

Building permit for exterior appurtenances, Mobil Homes and Up Grades;

One time permit         Exterior Appurtenances        =       600 sq. ft. or less       $ 75.00
                                                                                      =      601 sq ft. and over     $150.00
                                     Mobil Homes                                   Single Wide                $ 75.00
                                                                                                Double Wide              $150.00

Up Grades    Electrical, Gas and Mechanical     =          One Time Only           $ 35.00
                       Septic                                               =           One Time Only          $ 25.00
Re-inspection;
These fees are associated with inspection caused by failure of the inspection requested or not being ready for inspection or inspections not completed because of erosion control problems.

        First re-inspection                     =            $25.00 or Inspector Discretion (no Charge)
        Second re-inspection               =             $25.00 per inspection
        Three re-inspection                  =             $50.00 per inspection
        Fourth or more re-inspection   =            $100.00 per inspection

Replacement Permits

         Renewal or Expired                 =             $100.00
         (over 12 months)

To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy the following is required:

> Satisfactory completion of all required inspections.

> A copy of the approved final septic permit from the Health Department
(it is the responsibility of the builder to obtain the approved copy and provide it to the Building Department)

> Permanent and proper address numbers have been displayed in accordance with E-911

All building permit fees must be paid in cash or check at time of issuance and any re-inspection fees for any reason must be paid before a Temp/Partial Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion is issued. The fees listed above are the current fees and may be adjusted by the Commissioner or the Construction Board of Adjustment from year to year.

Guidelines and Schedule of Fees for Residential Construction

Guidelines and Schedule of Fees for Commercial Construction

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