5. Building Requirements
Requirements
Once an applicant has received Planning approval, and prior to beginning work, the next step is to submit for a Building Permit. Submit your application materials using the Online Portal. Building Division plan review is 15 business days for Commercial/Industrial structure. An early site grading permit may be obtained before issuance of a building permit that will allow the applicant to go through the necessary steps to start early grading on the project. If a pre-construction meeting with city staff and contractors is needed, it will need to be scheduled before the issuance of permits. For Plan Review questions contact Jon Scott, Plan Reviewer/Inspection II.
Separate Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire permits including private site utilities are required for construction activities covered under the adopted specialty Codes.
A separate Engineering Public Works Permit is required for all public utilities located in the public right-of-way or public easement.
All commercial projects require a “fire flow” calculation to determine if the building is with in the allowable fire flow as determined in Appendix B of Adopted Fire Code. Fire Flow information can be obtained by emailing carlson@ci.wilsonville.or.us. Fire flow calculation worksheets may be obtained through the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue website. The number of required fire hydrants for the project is also determined through the fire flow calculations and is available in Appendix C of the Fire Code. Fire Department apparatus access will be reviewed by the Fire Department, early involvement with the Fire Department to review access and water supply is recommended before final submittal for a Building Permit.
Fees
System Development Charges may be estimated using the SDC Estimate Calculator, submit the completed calculator at time of application. Building Plan Check Fee and Fire Life Safety Fee are due at time of submittal, all additional fees are required to be paid before issuance of the permit. For additional assistance contact Becky White, Permit Tech 2.
Electrical Permits can be secured through Clackamas County at 503-742-4240 option 5.
useful links:
permits@ci.wilsonville.or.us 503-682-4960
