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Building Development Services
Our services include:
- Issuing permits for all phases of building construction
- Implements building codes
- Implements zoning
- Monitors demolition and movement of existing buildings
- Monitors and issues permits for temporary (PDF) and permanent sign (PDF)
- Certifies trade crafts (PDF) (electricians, plumbers, gas, and mechanical licenses)
- Maintains minimum parking ratios
- Implements floodplain ordinances
- Inspects for buffer yards and tree planting in commercial areas
- Implements Dangerous Building Code
eCity
- Apply Online for: Pre-Development review and Commercial Projects, Residential Projects, Trade Permits, Public Improvements, Planning Applications, Driveway Projects, Excavation Projects, Wrecking Permits and more!
- View Dashboard of your project and permits
- Receive Project/Permit Status email Notifications
- Add Applicants/Contractors to your Permits
- Pay Online
- Print your own Permits
- Requests Inspections Online
- View Inspection Results in Real Time
- Current ePlans Submittal and Review Process stays the same
- View ePlans Review Comments in ecity
- Use Lookup Record to find any permits or projects
Fast Facts About the Department
The Department of Building Development Services:- Employs over 35 people
- Has an annual budget of about $5 million, or 5% of the general fund budget
- Serves the building and development needs of the community in an expeditious manner
- Gives tests and awards certificates to electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, and mechanical craftsmen for a license to operate in Springfield