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Williams building permits
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Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in the City of Williams. Reviewed against the current Building and Design Criteria (2024-cycle ICC codes per the City's published submittal-requirements sheet, layered with the still-codified administrative/fee/expiration amendments of Ordinance No. 956). Applications are submitted in person or by mail to the Building Department; there is no online permitting portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit and an approved plot plan are required prior to construction, remodeling, or placement of any building or accessory building within Williams city limits (Code of Ordinances § 158.126)
- Plot plan/building permit application procedure follows Code of Ordinances § 154.018: plot plan and fees submitted to the City Planner; staff review within six working days; applicant meets with the Chief Building Official; four copies of the approved plot plan submitted; building permit application and two sets of building plans then submitted to the Chief Building Official for review and issuance
- Plans must comply with the City's current Building and Design Criteria (60 PSF ground snow load; 40 PSF roof load design; 105 MPH wind speed, Exposure B or C; Seismic Design Category C; 30-inch frost line; 4°F winter design temperature; ice barrier required) and City of Williams Energy Efficiency Standards (R-38 ceiling, R-19 frame wall, R-19 floors, minimum 90 AFUE heating, minimum 14 SEER/8 HSPF cooling)
- Residential single-family detached structures are exempt from the Arizona Design Professional (architect/engineer stamp) requirement under A.R.S. § 32-121 et seq. unless circumstances dictate otherwise
- Two complete sets of plans required: Plot Plan (survey showing drainage, structure locations/setbacks, utility locations and sizes, easements) and House Plans (foundation, floor, roof framing, four elevations, cross-sections, details), on uniform-sized paper (minimum 8.5"x11", maximum 24"x36"), drawn to scale minimum 3/16"=1 ft per the Residential Required Submittal Documents List (or 1/4" per foot minimum per the older Procedure sheet)
- Manufactured Truss Calculations and wood floor calculations required if applicable; two sets of engineered truss calculations
- Waste water/septic system approval letter from Coconino County Environmental/Health Department required if applicable (not on City sewer)
- Defensible Space / Vegetation Management Plan required if the property is located within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone — relevant given Williams' surrounding Kaibab National Forest / ponderosa pine forest setting
- Flood Management Plan required if the property is determined to be in Flood Zone A (FIRM Community Panel #040027-0001B-4B, effective 12/15/1983, revised 09/03/2010)
- Signed and approved Building Moratorium Exception Form required as part of the standard residential submittal packet
- Builder/Contractor Information Form required
- $500.00 non-refundable Plan Review Deposit due at submittal (new construction), credited toward total permit cost; applicant has 90 days after acceptance notice to resolve issues and pick up the permit or the deposit is forfeited
- Work within the Main Street District (including the Historic Preservation District) requires additional review/approval by the Main Street Design Committee / Historic Commission before permitting
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form (2025 fillable version available) listing owner, contractor, architect/engineer, proposed use, and utility/appliance detail; Building Official Tim Martinez, 928-295-5478, tmartinez@williamsaz.gov
- RequiredResidential Required Submittal Documents ListCity of Williams Building Department checklist covering permit application, moratorium exception form, plan review deposit, plot plan, house plans, defensible space plan (if WUI), septic approval (if needed), and flood management plan (if Flood Zone A)
- RequiredPlot Plan (2 sets)Survey of the lot showing drainage, structure locations relative to property lines and other structures with distances in feet, utility sizes/locations from source to house, and all easements
- RequiredHouse Plans (2 complete sets)Foundation plan, floor plan, roof framing plan, four elevations, cross-sections, and construction details, drawn to scale on paper sized 8.5"x11" minimum to 24"x36" maximum
- RequiredBuilder/Contractor Information FormCity of Williams form listing contractor licensing details
- OptionalDefensible Space / Vegetation Management PlanRequired if the property is located within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit (New Residential Construction) | $500.00 (non-refundable, credited toward total permit cost) | City of Williams 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit'; 'Residential Required Submittal Documents List' — due at time of submittal |
| Building Permit Fee / Plan Review Fee / other trade fees | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended: 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council.' No itemized valuation table or… Show full citationHideCity of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended: 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council.' No itemized valuation table or resolution document was found published online as of July 2026 — confirmed gap after exhaustive search; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205) for current project-specific fee quotes. |
Residential Remodel / Addition Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, and alterations to existing dwellings in Williams. Reviewed against the same current Building and Design Criteria as new construction, but with a reduced $100 application deposit reflecting the typically smaller scope.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit and approved plot plan required prior to remodeling or adding to any building or accessory building within Williams city limits (Code of Ordinances § 158.126)
- Plans must comply with the City's current Building and Design Criteria and City of Williams Energy Efficiency Standards
- Residential additions: plans must show adjacent rooms to the new construction per the 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit' plan-content requirements
- Two sets of plans required, including plot plan and house/addition plans
- $100.00 non-refundable Plan Review Deposit due at submittal, credited toward total permit cost
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form; select Addition, Alteration, or Remodel under Type of Improvement
- RequiredPlot Plan (2 sets)Showing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (2 sets)Foundation, framing, floor plan (showing adjacent existing rooms for additions), electrical, and elevation drawings for the addition/remodel scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit (Residential Remodel/Addition) | $100.00 (non-refundable, credited toward total permit cost) | City of Williams 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit' — Application Submittal Deposit schedule |
| Building Permit Fee / Plan Review Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended. No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Williams, processed through the same general Building Permit Application used for all trades, governed by the National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the City (2014 NEC codified by Ordinance No. 956; 2023 NEC per the City's current Design Criteria sheet).
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Requirements
- Electrical permit required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work, submitted via the same Building Permit Application form (Electrical checkbox under Type of Improvement)
- Governed by the NEC as adopted by the City of Williams (2014 NEC per codified Ordinance No. 956; 2023 NEC per the current Building and Design Criteria sheet)
- Conductors carrying current must be copper only, except aluminum approved for feeders/service-entrance conductors (not branch circuits)
- Overhead service conductors prohibited for new/replacement building service equipment (limited exceptions for sub-1-year-disconnected replacement or where underground is infeasible per the Building Official)
- Grounding electrode conductor minimum #4 solid bare copper; bonding jumpers for metal water/other piping minimum #4 AWG
- Electrical service entrance sections of 600 amps or greater require an Arizona-licensed design professional's stamp on plans
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing electrical service type, size, panels/circuits, and appliance detail
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended (electrical fees follow the same Council-resolution fee schedule as building permits generally). No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Williams, governed by the International Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by the City (2015 IPC codified by Ordinance No. 956; 2024 IPC per the City's current Design Criteria sheet), including local sewer-depth, urinal flow-rate, and tracer-wire amendments.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems and fixtures, submitted via the same Building Permit Application form (Plumbing checkbox under Type of Improvement)
- Governed by the IPC as adopted by the City of Williams (2015 IPC per codified Ordinance No. 956; 2024 IPC per the current Building and Design Criteria sheet)
- Sewer lines connecting to the public sanitary system must be installed not less than 12 inches below grade; private sewage disposal systems (septic) are regulated by Coconino County Health Department
- Urinal maximum flow rate is locally amended to 1.0 pint per flushing cycle (IPC Table 604.4)
- Non-metallic building sewer piping must include a plastic-covered #14 AWG type UF 600V green tracer wire taped to the top of the pipe (minimum 10-mil tape)
- Waste water/septic system approval letter from Coconino County Environmental/Health Department required where applicable
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing plumbing/water/gas service details
- OptionalSeptic System Approval LetterFrom Coconino County Health Department, required if the property uses a private disposal system rather than public sewer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IPC §§ 106.6.2/106.6.3 as amended (cross-referencing the IBC § 109.2 Council-resolution fee schedule). No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Williams, governed by the International Mechanical Code as adopted and amended by the City (2015 IMC codified by Ordinance No. 956; 2024 IMC per the City's current Design Criteria sheet). Williams' high-elevation, cold-winter climate makes heating-system code compliance especially relevant.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, and ventilation systems, submitted via the same Building Permit Application form (Mechanical checkbox under Type of Improvement)
- Governed by the IMC as adopted by the City of Williams (2015 IMC per codified Ordinance No. 956; 2024 IMC per the current Building and Design Criteria sheet)
- Heating systems (gas or oil fired) must meet a minimum 90 AFUE per the City of Williams Energy Efficiency Standards; cooling systems (HVAC units/split systems, with or without heat pumps) must meet minimum 14 SEER / 8 HSPF
- Elevation of ignition source exception: clothes dryers or manufactured sealed ignition (pilot) systems installed in private garages are not required to be elevated (local amendment to IMC § 1307.3)
- Whole-house mechanical ventilation systems (IMC § 1507.3) are amended to be optional rather than mandatory
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) is not an allowed fuel source citywide except under three narrow exceptions (natural gas service over 1,000 feet away; temporary construction heat up to 25-gallon storage; exterior recreational use up to 10-gallon storage)
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing heating system type, gas service, and appliance detail
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IMC §§ 106.5.2/106.5.3 as amended (cross-referencing the IBC § 109.2 Council-resolution fee schedule). No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Williams, treated as one of the City's 'fixed fee' permit categories with a shorter 180-day validity period than standard building permits.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing; classified as a 'fixed fee permit' under Ordinance No. 956 alongside plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fences
- No published like-for-like re-roof permit exemption was found on the City's Building Department page or in Ordinance No. 956's IBC/IRC § 105.2 work-exempt amendments (which instead address accessory structures) — a permit should be assumed necessary for re-roofing scope
- Roof design must account for the City's 40 PSF roof load design and 60 PSF ground snow load (per the current Design Criteria sheet), and ice barrier is required per the Design Criteria table
- Fixed-fee re-roofing permits are valid for a maximum of 180 days per Ordinance No. 956
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form; select Re-Roof under Type of Improvement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofing Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended. No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in Williams. The City publishes a dedicated Solar Policy: solar designs are reviewed by APS (the City's contracted electric-system operator) before the City's Building Department processes the permit and fees, and the City explicitly does not offer a net-metering/billing-credit program.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Building Permit Application submitted with solar plans, per the City of Williams Solar Policy
- Solar plans/design must be stamped by a certified electrical engineer or an approved solar design specialist
- Plans are reviewed by APS (the City's contracted operator of its electric distribution system) for approval before the City's Building Department processes the permit and collects fees
- The Solar Policy itself must be signed by the property owner (not just the installer), acknowledging that the City of Williams does NOT participate in any net metering/billing credit program — any electricity produced by the solar system in excess of the owner's use receives no billing credit, and any electricity metered off the City's system is billed accordingly
- The Building Permit itself may be signed by the installer, but the Solar Policy acknowledgment must be signed by the owner
- A schedule of required inspections is noted directly on the issued Building Permit
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form, submitted together with the solar system plans
- RequiredCity of Williams Solar Policy (signed)Owner-signed acknowledgment that the City does not offer a net-metering/billing-credit program; separate from the permit signature, which may be the installer's
- RequiredStamped Solar Plans/DesignStamped by a certified electrical engineer or approved solar design specialist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar/Electrical Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended; no dedicated PV-specific fee line was found published separately from the general electrical/building fee schedule — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in the City of Williams, processed through a dedicated Demolition Permit application form (distinct from the general Building Permit Application), signed off by both the Public Works Director and the Building Inspector.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition permit required before demolishing a structure within Williams city limits, using the City's dedicated Demolition Permit application form
- Site plan/utility connections must be shown on the application; contractor must contact Arizona Blue Stake (1-800-STAKE-IT) at least 2 days before any digging
- Blue Stake ticket number must be recorded on the permit application
- EPA NESHAP Notification of Demolition and Renovation is referenced directly on the application form as a required consideration/attachment
- Permit requires sign-off from both the Public Works Director and the Building Inspector
- Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if construction/work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Demolition Permit ApplicationDedicated application form (2025 fillable version available) requiring owner, contractor, parcel, Blue Stake ticket number, and site plan/utility connection information; countersigned by the Public Works Director and Building Inspector
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published; application form itself shows a fillable '$0.00 Permit Fee' field with no pre-printed amount) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended. No itemized demolition-specific fee figure was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for new fence construction in Williams, processed through a dedicated, low-cost Fence Permit application with a published flat fee. One of the clearest examples of a fully verified fee AND process in the City's permit inventory.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for all new fences; a fence permit is NOT required to replace an existing fence, but any replacement must still meet current zoning laws
- No fence shall exceed six (6) feet in height, with exceptions per Zoning Ordinance Article V, Section 2, Paragraph 4
- No wall or fence shall be constructed or maintained over three (3) feet in height within the front-yard setbacks of each zone
- Any fence constructed outside the applicant's own property line, without proper approvals/permits, must be immediately removed at the owner's expense
- No more than one fence may be built on a given lot line
- Fences must be constructed with the finished side facing outward (toward neighboring properties/the street)
- A sketch plot plan showing the fence location and indicating materials/style must accompany the application
- Highland Meadows subdivision fence permits do not need to go through standard City review, due to that development's own design review process — bring a copy of the developer's design approval instead
- Final inspection must be requested from the City of Williams Building Department upon job completion
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Fence Permit ApplicationDedicated two-page application form including fence regulations text and a sketch-plot-plan section; Building Official Raul Hatch, 928-295-5478, rhatch@williamsaz.gov
- RequiredSketch Plot PlanShowing fence location and indicating fence material/style
- OptionalHighland Meadows Design Approval CopyRequired in lieu of standard City plot-plan review only for properties within the Highland Meadows subdivision
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit Fee | $37.95 | City of Williams Fence Permit Application form (printed fee amount); permit is valid for 1 year from date of issue |
Excavation / Grading / Public Works Permit
VerifiedRequired for excavation, grading, engineering construction, floodplain development, or clean-fill dumping activity in Williams, processed by Public Works/Engineering with a fully published, itemized unit-price fee schedule — one of only two permit types in this record with complete dollar-figure fee transparency (the other being the Fence Permit).
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Requirements
- Public Works/Engineering Permit required for Engineering Construction, Floodplain Development, Excavation/Grading, or Clean Fill Dumping activity
- Work must conform to City of Williams Engineering Standards and Specifications
- All waterlines, sewer lines, and required drainage must have ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) approval prior to commencement of construction
- All applicable buy-in and tap fees assessed by City Statutes apply in addition to the itemized fees listed on the permit
- Permit requires sign-off from both the Public Works Director and the Building Official
- Permit expires one year from its approval date
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit ApplicationDedicated application form with an itemized unit-price fee worksheet, countersigned by the Public Works Director (Aaron Anderson, 928-635-4451 ext. 252, aanderson@williamsaz.gov) and Building Official (Tim Martinez, 928-635-4451 ext. 205, tmartinez@williamsaz.gov)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $32.00 | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form, base application fee line |
| Sidewalk/Flatwalk | $0.25 per linear foot | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Pavement | $0.06 per square foot | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Water/Sewer Line | $0.21 per square yard | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Water/Sewer Service | $0.83 per linear foot | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Fire Hydrant | $9.38 each | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Manhole | $43.75 each | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Catch Basins | $43.75 each | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Drainage Channels | $35.16 each | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Storm Culverts | $0.03 per square foot | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Additional Work | $0.71 per linear foot | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule |
| Excavation/Fill | 1.55% of estimated cost | City of Williams Public Works / Engineering Permit application form itemized fee schedule; special provisions per UBC Chapter 70 |
EV Charger Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of an EV charging station (EVSE) in Williams, processed through the same general Building Permit Application used for all trades and governed by the National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the City (2014 NEC codified by Ordinance No. 956; 2023 NEC per the City's current Design Criteria sheet). EV charging has no dedicated permit category — it is billed and classified the same as the standard electrical-permit entry, one of the City's 'fixed fee permit' categories.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the charger circuit and any associated panel/service work, submitted via the same Building Permit Application form (Electrical checkbox under Type of Improvement)
- Governed by the NEC as adopted by the City of Williams (2014 NEC per codified Ordinance No. 956; 2023 NEC per the current Building and Design Criteria sheet)
- Overhead service conductors are prohibited for new/replacement building service equipment — relevant if a charger installation requires a service upgrade
- A building permit is additionally required if the installation includes a new canopy, carport, or other structural mounting component
- Electrical service entrance sections of 600 amps or greater require an Arizona-licensed design professional's stamp on plans
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form; select Electrical under Type of Improvement, listing electrical service type, size, panels/circuits, and appliance detail
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended (electrical fees follow the same Council-resolution fee schedule as building permits generally); Show full citationHideCity of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended (electrical fees follow the same Council-resolution fee schedule as building permits generally); no dedicated EV-charger fee line was found published separately. No itemized fee table was found published — confirmed gap; contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205). |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction & Tenant Improvement)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction AND commercial alterations/tenant improvements in the City of Williams — the City's published 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit' contains a dedicated 'Commercial Plans' and 'Commercial Submittals' track covering both 'new construction and alterations' under a single process with a single $500 Commercial application deposit. There is no separate tenant-improvement permit category. Given Williams' tourism-heavy economy (Route 66 historic downtown, Grand Canyon Railway), two commercial-specific gates matter frequently here: Historic Commission approval before permitting for any work in the Historic District, and Coconino County Health Department approval-to-construct before permit issuance for all motels and restaurants.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit and approved plot plan required prior to construction, remodeling, or alteration of any building within Williams city limits (Code of Ordinances § 158.126); plot plan/building permit procedure follows Code of Ordinances § 154.018 (plot plan and fees to the City Planner, staff review within six working days, then Building Permit Application and plans to the Chief Building Official — commercial plans may be reviewed by city staff or a referred architecture/engineering consultant)
- Commercial Plans design-professional threshold: new construction and alterations for buildings of 3,000 sq ft or more, major electrical/mechanical/plumbing improvements or replacements, housing of more than 4 units, or public improvements must have plans sealed by a qualified registrant (architect and/or engineer) holding an Arizona State License per A.R.S. § 32-144 ('Procedure to Obtain Building Permit', Commercial Plans section)
- Motels and restaurants: the City must receive a copy of approval-to-construct from the Coconino County Health Department (928-679-7120) prior to issuing a permit — a hard pre-issuance gate for Williams' dominant hospitality/food-service project types
- Commercial Submittals per the City's published checklist: (A) complete Permit Application with required deposit — an incomplete application will not be accepted; (B) five (5) sets of Civil Plans; (C) three (3) sets of Construction Plans with civil drawing attached; (D) Soils Report; (E) Structural Calculations; (F) Life Safety Plan; (G) SWPPP — submit Notice of Intent (NOI) if required; (H) Floodplain determination and documentation, sealed by a registered design professional, if required; (I) Deferred Submittals listed on the construction-plan cover sheet, reviewed by the architect/engineer for design conformance and approved by the Building Official prior to construction or installation
- Plan cover sheet must list: design codes, design criteria, legal description (APN), site address, floodplain, floor area, design professionals, deferred submittals, type of construction, occupancy, occupancy load, number of employees, and special inspections
- All work within the Historic District must have approval from the Historic Commission prior to permitting ('Procedure to Obtain Building Permit', Planning & Zoning section) — directly relevant to Williams' Route 66 historic downtown commercial corridor; work in the Main Street District is forwarded to the Main Street Design Committee under Code of Ordinances § 154.018
- Commercial soil pressure design is per engineered design (not the 1,500 psi residential default); building shall not be built on fill material unless the fill is engineered and tested by an approved agency ('Building and Design Criteria Requirements')
- Commercial fire-protection amendments (Ordinance No. 956, IFC §§ 903.2/903.2.3/905.3): automatic sprinklers required for new buildings unable to meet fire-flow requirements as determined by the Fire Chief, for Group E occupancies more than one story, and for any commercial building greater than two stories; standpipe systems required in any commercial building greater than two stories — relevant to multi-story hotel/lodging projects
- $500.00 non-refundable Commercial application submittal deposit due at submittal, credited toward total permit cost; applicant has 90 days after acceptance notification to resolve all application/plan issues and pay for/pick up the permit or the deposit is forfeited
- New-construction permits are valid one (1) year with an inspection no less than every 180 days; revisions to approved plans must be submitted by drawings or addendum letters BEFORE the revised work is commenced
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Williams Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form (2025 fillable version available) — the same form is used for commercial and residential work; an incomplete application will not be accepted
- RequiredCivil Plans (5 sets)Five sets of civil plans per the Commercial Submittals checklist in the 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit'
- RequiredConstruction Plans (3 sets, with civil drawing attached)Three sets of construction plans with cover sheet listing design codes/criteria, type of construction, occupancy, occupancy load, number of employees, special inspections, and any deferred submittals
- RequiredSoils ReportRequired commercial submittal item; commercial soil pressure design is per engineered design
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired commercial submittal item
- RequiredLife Safety PlanRequired commercial submittal item
- OptionalSWPPP / Notice of Intent (NOI)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan — submit NOI if required for the project
- OptionalFloodplain Determination and DocumentationSealed by a registered design professional, if required (FIRM Community Panel #040027-0001B-4B, effective 12/15/1983, revised 09/03/2010)
- OptionalCoconino County Health Department Approval-to-ConstructCopy required before the City issues a permit for all motels and restaurants within the City of Williams (Coconino County Health Dept: 928-679-7120)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submittal Deposit (Commercial) | $500.00 (non-refundable, credited toward total permit cost) | City of Williams 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit', Application Submittal Deposit schedule — the single 'Commercial' deposit line covers both new commercial construction and commercial… Show full citationHideCity of Williams 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit', Application Submittal Deposit schedule — the single 'Commercial' deposit line covers both new commercial construction and commercial remodel/alteration (tenant improvement) applications; there is no reduced commercial-remodel deposit tier equivalent to the $100 residential-remodel tier |
| Building Permit Fee / Plan Review Fee / trade fees | Fee schedule as established by City of Williams resolution of the City Council (exact dollar amounts not published) | City of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended: 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council.' No itemized commercial valuation-based… Show full citationHideCity of Williams Ordinance No. 956, IBC § 109.2 as amended: 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council.' No itemized commercial valuation-based fee table or plan-review-fee percentage is published online — not on the Building Department page or in the 'Procedure to Obtain Building Permit' PDF; the Building Department page itself states 'Because fees are subject to change, actual amounts are not listed.' Contact the Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205) for a project-specific quote. |
Sign Permit
Required before constructing a new sign, altering the size, shape or location of an existing sign, or displaying any sign in the City of Williams. The requirement is codified at Code of Ordinances § 158.199(A) (Zoning, Signs, General Provisions): 'A sign building permit shall be obtained from the city prior to the construction of a new sign, or alteration of the size, shape or location of an existing sign, and/or display of any sign' (Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014). The City publishes two distinct paper application forms for this: a Sign Permit Application signed off by the Building Inspector, and a separate Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement administered by a City Representative, which is one of the few Williams permit forms that prints its own fee amounts on the face of the form. Fourteen categories of sign are exempt from permit under § 158.200.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- § 158.199(A): a sign building permit must be obtained from the City prior to the construction of a new sign, alteration of the size, shape or location of an existing sign, and/or display of any sign
- § 158.199(B): all signs shall be constructed and attached, mounted, supported or erected in conformance with the adopted building codes of the City, including the electrical code
- § 158.199(C): all signs and sign structures shall be maintained in a safe condition; if the City determines a sign is not safely maintained, the Zoning Administrator notifies the sign owner to repair it within 48 hours, and if it is not repaired or removed the City Council may cause the repair or removal at the sign owner's cost
- Height and placement (§ 158.199): a sign within 25 feet of a street and/or two feet of a sidewalk must have a minimum height of eight feet above the grade immediately below it; eight feet minimum above a sidewalk; 14 feet minimum above a driveway; and, except as provided in the chapter, signs shall not project beyond the property lines
- Location (§ 158.199(E)): except where specifically allowed otherwise, each sign shall be located on the lot for which it advertises, informs or otherwise attracts attention
- Sign Permit Application contents (City of Williams Sign Permit Application, form dated 7/10/2025): business license number, cost of project, parcel number, job address, owner name/mailing address/phone, contractor and license number, type of sign, mailing address and phone, electrical, attachment/structural, plus a lot and building sketch showing the location of the sign(s) and a sign sketch indicating dimensions and materials
- Permit expiry (Sign Permit Application, printed on the form): the permit becomes null and void if the work or construction authorized is not commenced within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days
- Temporary signs and banners use a separate form — the Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement — with a detailed drawing including size, location, wording, and attachment method provided on a separate sheet
- Temporary sign conditions (printed on the Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement): signs or banners may not exceed 24 sq. ft. in size; only one sign or banner may be displayed per property street frontage; no public right of way/property may be used for display; the sign or banner must be kept in good repair; location is limited to the described location provided by the applicant; and the applicant is responsible for all damage caused by or to the sign
- Exempt from permit (§ 158.200): nameplate and address signs; official signs of a public or governmental agency; on-premise agriculture signs not exceeding six square feet; on-premise bulletin boards for charitable or religious organizations not exceeding 32 square feet; on-premise real estate signs not exceeding six square feet; open signs mounted inside a window (may include lighting); political signs as provided in the chapter; private and commercial name plates and street address identification or no trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet; public utility signs; signs not visible beyond the lot or parcel; signs on a vehicle operated in the normal course of business; holiday signs and decorations within the chapter's date windows; and temporary on-site signs such as window signs
- Work in the Historic Preservation District requires Historic Commission approval prior to permitting (City of Williams Procedure to Obtain Building Permit, Planning & Zoning section); the City publishes a separate Historic Preservation District - Approval to Permit form
- Submitted on paper to the Building Department at 113 South 1st Street — the City operates no online permitting portal
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Williams Sign Permit Application (fillable PDF, form dated 7/10/2025), signed by the Building Inspector; Building Official contact printed on the form is Raul Hatch, 928-635-4451 ext. 205, rhatch@williamsaz.gov
- RequiredLot and Building SketchShowing the location of the sign(s) on the lot and relative to the building; attach a separate sheet if necessary
- RequiredSign SketchIndicating dimensions and materials of the proposed sign
- OptionalTemporary Sign / Banner Application/AgreementSeparate City form used instead of the Sign Permit Application for banners, special event banners, grand opening / new owner signs, and state/country flags; includes the applicant's signed agreement to the temporary-sign conditions
- OptionalHistoric Preservation District - Approval to PermitRequired where the sign is within the City's Historic Preservation District; Historic Commission approval must precede permitting
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Sign Permit Fee | Not published — set by resolution of the City Council | The City of Williams Sign Permit Application prints a 'Permit Fee' field for office use but no amount. Show full citationHideThe City of Williams Sign Permit Application prints a 'Permit Fee' field for office use but no amount. The governing provision is Code of Ordinances § 150.20, which amends IBC Section 109.2 (Schedule of Permit Fees) to read 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council'; § 154.057 does the same on the planning side ('A fee schedule for planning and zoning fees shall be adopted by Council resolution at a duly constituted meeting'). No adopted fee-schedule resolution is published on williamsaz.gov — the Building Department's own FAQ states plainly that 'Because fees are subject to change, actual amounts are not listed'. Checked this pass: the Building Department page, the Planning and Zoning page, and the Finance page (which publishes budgets, audits, AELR and impact-fee reports but no fee schedule). Call 928-635-4451 ext. 205. |
| Temporary Sign / Banner Permit Fees | Banner (3 day maximum display time) $25.00 each / $50.00 annual; Special Event Banners (30 day maximum display time) $25.00 each; Temporary Grand Opening / New Owner (30 day maximum display time) $25.00 each; State / Country Flags (no more than 5 flags) $50.00 annual; Other — display time and fee determined by City Representative | Printed on the face of the City of Williams Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement, a single-page PDF hosted under the Planning and Zoning department, 2025 folder. Show full citationHidePrinted on the face of the City of Williams Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement, a single-page PDF hosted under the Planning and Zoning department, 2025 folder. The form also carries a penalty: failure to comply with the temporary-sign conditions results in revocation of the permit and 'a $100.00 renewal fee for permit following any violation'. |
| Temporary Sign Violation Renewal Fee | $100.00 | Printed on the Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement: failure to comply with the listed conditions for temporary signs or banners places the applicant in violation of the City of Williams Zoning Ordinance; Show full citationHidePrinted on the Temporary Sign / Banner Application/Agreement: failure to comply with the listed conditions for temporary signs or banners places the applicant in violation of the City of Williams Zoning Ordinance; 'The permit will be revoked and there will be a $100.00 renewal fee for permit following any violation.' Read from a 200-dpi render 2026-08-16. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
The City of Williams is its own fire authority — verified, not assumed. Code of Ordinances § 35.30 creates a City Fire Department consisting of a Fire Chief and such other personnel as the City Council sets (Ord. 808, 2001; Ord. 1004, passed 2-22-2024), and § 150.24 adopts the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition as 'the Fire Code for the City of Williams', amending IFC Section 103.1 so that 'The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the Fire Chief or their designee... The Fire Chief or their designee shall be one in the same as the fire code official, as used throughout this code.' No outside fire district holds jurisdiction inside city limits. The Williams Fire Department (established 1912, full-time Fire Chief since 2023, one full-time fire inspector plus roughly 30 volunteers, three stations, ISO 4/4Y) runs its own fire prevention and inspection program from City Hall at 113 South 1st Street. Fire-protection system work is filed with the Building Department: the City's adopted IFC amendments set locally expanded sprinkler and standpipe thresholds, and a Life Safety plan is a required component of every commercial submittal.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- § 150.24(A): the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition is adopted as the Fire Code for the City of Williams, together with Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, adopted for reference and use as acceptable alternate methods and optional considerations or requirements as determined or approved by the Fire Chief; the adoption 'in no way allows enforcement of a less stringent section of the code than the most current adopted Fire Code by the State of Arizona' (Ord. 1007, passed 9-12-2024)
- § 150.24(B)(3): IFC Section 103.1 is amended so the department of fire prevention is established under the direction of the Fire Chief or their designee, whose function is the implementation, administration and enforcement of the Fire Code, and who is one and the same as the fire code official
- LOCALLY EXPANDED SPRINKLER THRESHOLDS — § 150.24(B)(9)(a) replaces IFC Section 903.2 so that approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures are required in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 AND if either of the following exists: (1) a commercial building or structure is unable to meet the fire-flow requirements as determined by the Fire Chief (Appendix B, Section B105 may be referenced), or (2) any commercial building greater than two stories in height
- § 150.24(B)(9)(b): IFC Section 903.2.3 (Group E) is amended by adding condition 4 — sprinklers throughout all Group E fire areas that are more than one story in height
- § 150.24(B)(9)(c)-(e): the second condition of IFC Sections 903.2.4 (Group F-1), 903.2.7 (Group M) and 903.2.9 (Group S-1) is each amended to trigger where that fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane
- § 150.24(B)(9)(f): IFC Section 903.2.11.3 (buildings 55 feet or more in height) is deleted in its entirety
- § 150.24(B)(9)(g): IFC Section 905.3 is amended so that a standpipe system shall be installed in any commercial building greater than two stories in height
- § 150.24(B)(10): IFC Chapter 11 (Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings) is deleted in its entirety
- § 150.24(B)(8)(e): where automatic fire sprinkler systems or other approved fire protection systems or features are installed, the fire apparatus access specifications of IFC Section 503 may be modified at the discretion of the Fire Chief where firefighting or rescue operations will not be impaired
- Related IBC amendment (§ 150.20): new R-2 apartment buildings exceeding 4 units or 4,000 square feet in fire area are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8
- Commercial submittal: the City's Procedure to Obtain Building Permit requires a Life Safety plan as item F of the Commercial Submittals list, alongside five sets of civil plans, three sets of construction plans with civil drawing attached, soils report, structural calculations, SWPPP notice of intent if required, floodplain documentation if required, and any deferred submittals listed on the cover sheet for the Building Official's approval
- Deferred submittals (a common route for sprinkler and alarm shop drawings) must be listed on the cover sheet of the construction plans for approval by the Building Official, reviewed by the architect or engineer for conformance with the building design, and approved by the building official prior to construction or installation
- Appeals under the Fire Code go to the 'Board of Adjustment' of the Williams City Code § 158.025, substituted for 'Board of Appeals' throughout the code (§ 150.24(B)(7))
- Submitted on paper to the Building Department at 113 South 1st Street — the City operates no online permitting portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Williams Building Permit Application (fillable PDF, 2025). Note the form's 'TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT' checkboxes are New Building, Addition, Modular, Plumbing, Alteration, Repair, Re-Roof, Mechanical, Demolition, Remodel, Equipment, and Electrical — there is no fire sprinkler or fire alarm checkbox, and the City publishes no separate fire permit application
- OptionalLife Safety PlanItem F of the City's Commercial Submittals list in the Procedure to Obtain Building Permit
- OptionalDeferred Submittal listing (sprinkler / alarm shop drawings)Deferred submittals shall be listed on the cover sheet of the construction plans for approval by the Building Official; they must be reviewed by the architect or engineer for conformance with the building design and approved by the building official prior to construction or installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Code Permit and Inspection Fees | Not published — established by the fire code official and approved by resolution of the City Council | § 150.24(B)(6) amends IFC Section 108.2 (Schedule of Permit Fees) by adding: 'The fire code official is authorized to establish and collect fees for any inspections or operational services determined necessary. Show full citationHide§ 150.24(B)(6) amends IFC Section 108.2 (Schedule of Permit Fees) by adding: 'The fire code official is authorized to establish and collect fees for any inspections or operational services determined necessary. Fees shall be approved by resolution of the City Council.' No adopted fee-schedule resolution is published on williamsaz.gov. Checked this pass: the Building Department page (whose FAQ lists the fee CATEGORIES — Permit Application Deposit, Building Plan Review Fee, Building Permit Fee, Plumbing Permit Fee, Electrical Permit Fee, Mechanical Permit Fee, Water and Sewer Connection Fees, Grading Permit Fee — and states 'Because fees are subject to change, actual amounts are not listed'; note no fire category appears in that list), the Fire Department page, the Planning and Zoning page, and the Finance page. Recorded as a documented absence rather than an estimate. |
| Application Submittal Deposit (non-refundable) | Residential Remodel $100.00; New Residential $500.00; Commercial $500.00 | The City's one published permit-fee figure, applying at intake to the building permit a fire-protection scope is filed under. Show full citationHideThe City's one published permit-fee figure, applying at intake to the building permit a fire-protection scope is filed under. City of Williams Procedure to Obtain Building Permit (PDF), section 9 'Application Submittal Deposit'. Per the Building Department FAQ, once an application is accepted the applicant has 90 days to resolve all application and plan issues and pay for and pick up the permit, or the deposit is forfeited and a new application and deposit are required. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
A change of use in Williams runs on two tracks that must both close. On the building-code side, Code of Ordinances § 150.20 adopts the International Building Code, 2024 Edition (including Appendices C, F, I, J and K) as the Building Code for the City, amending only Section 111.3 of the certificate-of-occupancy article (by adding Section 111.3.1 on temporary occupancy) — so IBC Section 111's requirement that a building not be used or occupied and that its occupancy classification not be changed until the building official issues a certificate of occupancy applies as adopted. Section 150.27 separately adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition 'as the code for regulating and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings.' On the zoning side, § 158.126 requires a building permit and an approved plot plan, applied for under Chapter 154, and the City's own Procedure to Obtain Building Permit states that all building permits are subject to Planning & Zoning review for compliance with the Zoning and Development Procedure Ordinance, with Planning & Zoning determining whether a public hearing (variance, zoning change, conditional use permit) is needed. The City publishes no dedicated change-of-use application form.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- § 150.20(A) adopts the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendices C, F, I, J and K, as the Building Code for the City of Williams, 'providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore' (Ord. 1007, passed 9-12-2024). Within the certificate-of-occupancy article the City amends only Section 111.3, adding Section 111.3.1: if required work is not completed on or before the expiration date of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, the Building Official may request the utility companies to de-energize the building and the building may not be occupied, with neither the City nor the utility companies liable for damages or delays
- § 150.27(A) adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix B, as the code regulating and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings; § 150.27(B)(2) makes the Chief Building Inspector or their designee the 'code official' under that code, and § 150.27(B)(3) routes IEBC fees to IBC Section 109.2 as amended
- § 158.126(A): prior to the construction, remodeling or placement of any building or accessory building, a building permit and an approved plot plan are required; § 158.126(B) directs that the application be made in accordance with Chapter 154 of the code of ordinances
- All building permits are subject to review by the Planning & Zoning Department for compliance with the Zoning and Development Procedure Ordinance; Planning & Zoning also determines the need for a public hearing, and public hearing issues include variance, zoning changes and conditional use permits (City of Williams Procedure to Obtain Building Permit, section 2)
- All work within the Historic District must have approval from the Historic Commission prior to permitting; work within the Main Street District is forwarded to the Main Street Design Committee under § 154.018
- Where the new use is a motel or restaurant, a copy of Coconino County Health Department approval to construct must be received before the City will issue a permit (928-679-7120)
- Where the change of use involves commercial construction or alteration of 3,000 square feet or more, major electrical, mechanical or plumbing improvements or replacements, housing of more than 4 units, or public improvements, plans must bear the seal of an Arizona-licensed architect and/or engineer (A.R.S. § 32-144)
- Cover sheet requirements for the plan set include the occupancy and occupancy load along with type of construction, design codes, design criteria, floor area, site address, legal description (APN), flood zone, deferred submittals, design professionals, number of employees and special inspections
- Filed on the City's standard paper Building Permit Application — the form's 'TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT' checkboxes (Alteration, Remodel, Repair, Addition) and its 'PROPOSED USE' block (Single Family, Multi-Family with unit count, Garage attached/detached, Commercial, Restaurant, Motel with unit count, Other/Non-Residential specify) are where the use change is declared; there is no separate change-of-use form
- Permit term (§ 150.20 amendments): all construction permits for new, remodels, additions and alterations are valid for a maximum period of 365 days, with one written-request extension of up to an additional 365 days; after that extension a further 180-day extension requires payment of one-half the permit fee, and permits not passing final inspection after 1,000 days expire and require a new permit and all associated fees
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Williams Building Permit Application (fillable PDF, 2025), with the applicable Type of Improvement box (Alteration / Remodel / Repair / Addition) and the Proposed Use block completed; no dedicated change-of-use form is published
- RequiredApproved Plot PlanRequired by § 158.126(A) and applied for under Chapter 154; § 154.018 routes the plot plan through each reviewing city department and, for the Main Street District including the Historic Preservation District, through the Main Street Design Committee
- RequiredConstruction PlansTwo complete sets for residential scope, or the Commercial Submittals package (five sets of civil plans, three sets of construction plans with civil drawing attached, soils report, structural calculations, Life Safety plan, SWPPP notice of intent if required, floodplain documentation if required) for commercial scope; the cover sheet must state the occupancy and occupancy load
- OptionalCoconino County Health Department approval to constructRequired before permit issuance where the new use is a motel or restaurant (928-679-7120)
- OptionalHistoric Preservation District - Approval to PermitRequired where the building is within the City's Historic District; Historic Commission approval must precede permitting
- OptionalPlanning & Zoning ApplicationCity of Williams Planning & Zoning Application, used where the change of use requires a conditional use permit, variance or rezoning under Chapter 154
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee | Not published — 'Fee schedule as established by the City of Williams and passed by resolution of the City Council' | Quoted from § 150.20's amendment of IBC Section 109.2 (Schedule of Permit Fees), read this pass. Show full citationHideQuoted from § 150.20's amendment of IBC Section 109.2 (Schedule of Permit Fees), read this pass. No adopted fee-schedule resolution is published on williamsaz.gov; the Building Department FAQ lists the fee categories (Permit Application Deposit, Building Plan Review Fee, Building Permit Fee, Plumbing Permit Fee, Electrical Permit Fee, Mechanical Permit Fee, Water and Sewer Connection Fees, Grading Permit Fee) and states 'Because fees are subject to change, actual amounts are not listed.' No change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy fee category appears in that list. On the planning side § 154.057 likewise provides only that 'A fee schedule for planning and zoning fees shall be adopted by Council resolution at a duly constituted meeting.' Recorded as a documented absence rather than an estimate. |
| Application Submittal Deposit (non-refundable) | Residential Remodel $100.00; New Residential $500.00; Commercial $500.00 | The City's one published permit-fee figure, charged at intake. Show full citationHideThe City's one published permit-fee figure, charged at intake. City of Williams Procedure to Obtain Building Permit (PDF), section 9. Once the application is accepted the applicant has 90 days to resolve all application and plan issues and pay for and pick up the permit, or the deposit is forfeited and a new application and deposit must be submitted (Building Department FAQ). |
| Permit Fee Refund (if the change of use is abandoned) | Up to 80% of the permit fee, and up to 80% of the plan review fee | § 150.20's amendment of the IBC refund provision: the building official may authorize refunding not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid if no work has been done under the permit, and not more… Show full citationHide§ 150.20's amendment of the IBC refund provision: the building official may authorize refunding not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid if no work has been done under the permit, and not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee assuming no review has been performed; no refund may be authorized except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. |
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