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Additions Permit

Residential additions require a permit. This type of residential project requires you to submit a detailed plan which allows us to perform a plan review.

Additions are considered habitable spaces; therefore, heat needs to be provided. The energy code needs to be considered when building additions.

Plans do not need to be professionally drawn. However, plans should be drawn to scale, neat, legible, and include all the information requested. Plans should provide enough detail that would allow a plan reviewer to build the project themselves.

Documents required

The below information is what we require to be included on your plans. See our guide for more information.

Note: failing to submit all the required application materials will result in a rejected application.

Plans drawn to scale shall include:
- Foundation plan
- Floor plan(s)
- Cross section(s)
- Elevation plans (all sides)
- Lookout or walkout elevations (if applicable)
- Ledger attachment (if applicable)

Site plan or Survey
- Must show lot dimensions, property lines, distances from property lines for existing and proposed structures on the property.
- You will need to upload the site plan or survey with your plans.
- We may have a survey on file for your home, email us at permits@brooklynpark.org to inquire.
- Any new structure must meet the land use and setback requirements of the zoning code. zoning questions should be directed to the Planning Division at planning@brooklynpark.org.

Provide details on how you intend to heat the addition (Heat load calculations may be required).

Revising a plan

If you build your addition in any way that does not follow the city approved plan after the permit has been issued, revised plans shall be electronically submitted to the city for review. Your project cannot proceed until the revised plans have been approved.

Submitting documents

The required plans and documents listed above shall be submitted through our Electronic Permit Application.

Instructions can be found here.

Note: Construction work cannot begin until the permit has been approved, paid, and issued.

Electronic Permit Application

Plan review

A plan review is conducted to ensure the plans submitted follow applicable codes. This insures we are keeping people safe where they live, work and play, and keeping buildings and property safe, durable, accessible, and energy efficient. Review and approval will depend on the complexity of the project and completeness of the submittal documents.

Please allow five to seven business days for plan review. During the summer construction season wait times will be longer.

Once the plan review is completed and application is approved, you will be emailed letting you know the application is ready for payment.

Note: Construction work cannot begin until the permit has been approved, paid, and issued.

Fees

Fees are based on total square footage of the addition to be built. Click Here to see the city’s current fee schedules >

Required inspections

Footings – Shall be inspected after forms and reinforcing bars (if applicable) are in place but prior to the placement of concrete.
Foundations (if applicable)
- Foundation inspections for poured walls shall be made after all forms are in place with any required reinforcing steel and bracing in place, and prior to placement of concrete.
Sheathing – Shall be inspected prior to installing weather resistive barrier. This inspection can be combined with the framing inspection if you notify the inspector.
Framing – Shall be inspected after rough-in inspections for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fireplace (if applicable) have been approved.
Insulation – Shall be inspected once insulation and vapor barrier are installed, but prior to covering.
Building Final – Shall be inspected after final inspections for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fireplace (if applicable) have been approved.

Apply for a permit

Start your application here.