residential new build / remodel
what you need to complete the permit process
Please apply for your new build or remodel permit using the information below.
Ensure you have all of the following items as applicable to submit for a new build or remodel permit.
You will need to upload the following documents with your permit application:
- Application
- Site Plans (cannot be drawn)
- Legal Description (lot, block, subdivision)
- North arrow and scale
- Property lines and lot dimensions
- All easements
- Proposed structure and all existing buildings
- Driveways and sidewalk dimensions
- Existing and proposed location of utility poles, pad mounted transformers
- Setbacks for front, rear and sides of house must be shown on site plan
4. (2) sets of house plans to include floor plan, exterior elevations, roof design, mechanical design, electrical design, plumbing design, construction details, window/door schedule, masonry on wood details, sheer wall details. Must include one set of digital plans.
5. Engineered Foundation Plans (cannot be drawn) conventional rebar slab foundation, regionally accepted practices, foundation detail (Reference IRC 2021) or Engineered plans or post tension foundation – engineered foundation plans and letter. Engineered plans must state that the foundation was designed for the soil conditions on that particular lot and that the foundation meets the design criteria of the IRC
6. Residential Energy Code Compliance Document (www.energycodes.gov)
7. Driveway approaches and drainage culverts (engineered plans – driveways accessing State Highways requite TXDOT permit)
You will upload all of the above documents after completing the registration on the permit portal as described to the right.
DOWNLOAD THE PERMIT APPLICATION (HERE)
Using the portal button below, please follow the steps below for accessory structure permit.
Click Residential --> Next Step
Click New Construction --> Next Step
- Fill in all fields and ensure to choose CITY OF NEWARK as the jurisdiction. --> Next Step
- You will be required to enter a description of the project in the box at the top.
- Check the following box: Building (Structural & Non-Structural)
- Check any boxes that apply, such as electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
- Ensure to enter the full VALUATION of the project as well as filling in each field.
--> Next Step ---> Create Project
* Fees will be added once a permit is received if they are not automatically calculated and will need to be paid before plans are sent to plan review.
At this time, you need to submit the required documents
Click Review Project
Click First Review
Click Upload Documents for Review.
Upload all documents listed in the required documents listed to the left.