West Wendover building permits

Requirements

• Building permit required for new single-family, two-family, or manufactured home construction within city limits, submitted to Community Development (Planning Desk) at West Wendover City Hall
• All permits must be obtained by a Nevada Licensed Contractor, except One or Two Family Dwellings, which may be obtained by the owner-occupant building for personal use (not for lease or resale)
• For new home construction, plans must be stamped and signed by a Nevada Licensed Architect (owner-builder) or by a Nevada Licensed Architect/Contractor (contractor-built)
• Completed Building Permit Application (both pages), drawing sets, and a plot plan showing setback compliance must be submitted
• Verification of property ownership required — the permit applicant must match the property owner of record with the Elko County Assessor/Recorder, or provide written owner authorization if a contractor is pulling the permit
• New residential construction must meet the landscaping requirements of Resolution 2004-18 as a condition of Certificate of Occupancy
• Applicants should check FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov/portal) for a FIRMette of the project area; some areas of the city (Sections 7, 8, 17 and 18 of Township 33N, Range 70E) are unmapped and treated as Zone D
• All contractors/sub-contractors must hold a Nevada Contractors Board license for their trade plus a City of West Wendover Business License
• Inspections require 24-hour advance notice to the Building Official or designee; work concealed prior to inspection may need to be re-opened

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application (July 2020 version), both pages required, submitted in person to Community Development
• RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing setback compliance, submitted with the Building Permit Application
• RequiredConstruction Drawing SetsStamped/signed drawing sets per the Building Permit Application requirements (Nevada Licensed Architect for new home construction)
• OptionalFEMA FIRMetteFlood Insurance Rate Map excerpt for the project address, generated via the FEMA Flood Map Service Center

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• Completed Building Permit Application (2026 update), drawing sets (or manufacturer brochures/purchase documents for prefabricated sheds/kits), and a plot plan showing setback compliance; the 2026 application specifies one (1) set of plans for one- and two-family additions/remodels (carports, porches, sheds), prepared by a Nevada Licensed Contractor, Nevada Licensed Architect, or the property/home owner
• Verification of property ownership matching the Elko County Assessor/Recorder record, or written owner authorization if a contractor is pulling the permit
• Shed/accessory structures within side and rear yard setbacks, 200 sq ft or less, may instead use the Provisional Building Permit process (see separate permit type) — but standard permits remain required for additions/remodels affecting the primary structure
• All contractors/sub-contractors must hold a Nevada Contractors Board license for their trade plus a City of West Wendover Business License

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application (2026 update; PDF created 2026-07-28, page footer still reads "July 2020")
• RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing setback compliance for the addition/remodel/accessory structure
• OptionalManufacturer DocumentationBrochures or purchase documents for prebuilt/kit-form sheds or accessory structures, where applicable

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• Structure limited to R-3 occupancy only, maximum 12 feet height, maximum 200 square feet, single story
• Not permitted within front or exterior side yard setbacks
• No permanent surface treatments (concrete pads, asphalt paving, affixed decking) allowed under this permit
• May require review of current or future use of public utility/access easements associated with the property; the City may or may not allow placement over an active/inactive easement
• Site plan (scale no less than 1/8" = 1'), structure design/specifications (installation/erection instructions or cut sheets for prefabricated structures, or detailed construction drawings if built on-site), and engineered drawings/calculations for anchoring or spot footings (stamped by a Nevada licensed Structural Engineer) required
• Permit may be revoked at any time by the City for non-compliance or to protect public utility access/operation
• All permit fees due and payable at time of Provisional Building Permit issuance

Required documents

• RequiredProvisional Building Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover Provisional Building Permit Application (July 2026 edition), 3 pages, includes legal responsibility/indemnification clauses for placement over utility easements
• RequiredSite Plan DrawingScale no less than 1/8" = 1', showing lot lines, setbacks, existing structures, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, fences, utilities, and proposed structure size/location
• RequiredStructure Design and SpecificationsInstallation/erection instructions and cut sheets (prefabricated) or detailed construction drawings (site-built)
• OptionalEngineered Anchoring/Footing CalculationsStamped and signed by a Nevada licensed Structural Engineer or as otherwise required by Community Development

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• Conceptual plan submittal for City Staff/Engineering review and City Council approval — plans prepared by licensed architects/engineers
• Preliminary Site Plan submittal (site layout, landscaping, drainage/grading calculations, utilities, parking/signage, lighting, street access, building elevations, fire hydrant locations, FEMA flood zone determination) for City Staff/Engineering review and City Council approval
• Conditional Use Permit and/or Variance submittals if required by the project
• Final Site Plan approval by Staff/Engineering and City Council
• Building Construction Plans submitted to WC3 (third-party plan reviewer) for code-compliance review; can run in parallel with Site Plan review
• State Fire Marshal review of Fire Protection System Plans, also conducted by WC3 (fees paid directly to WC3 by the developer)
• State of Nevada Public Health Engineering review required if water/sewer service requirements apply
• Execution of bonding/service extension agreements as applicable, then issuance of Building Permit
• Large valuation projects (above $2 million) may require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the Plan Check Fee before plan review begins
• Project valuation should not be less than the ICC's current Building Valuation Data (BVD) tabulated value

Required documents

• RequiredCommercial Building Application (WC3)West Coast Code Consultants commercial building application, submitted alongside PDF plan sets via email or FTP/DropBox to WC3
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application
• RequiredSite Plan and Construction DrawingsBuilding code analysis, site plan, floor/roof plans, exterior elevations, fire-rated construction details, mechanical/electrical drawings, specifications, structural calculations, geotechnical report(s), energy compliance report(s), HVAC load calculations
• OptionalFEMA FIRMetteFlood Insurance Rate Map excerpt for the project area

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• Mobile Home Moving (Installation, Removal) Application required for units located into a Residential Mobile Home Park within city limits
• Unit type, age, and configuration requirements vary by specific mobile home park — confirm with Community Development and the relevant park
• Any additions/alterations to a mobile home's structure (e.g., adding a carport) require a standard Residential Building Permit Application instead
• Mobile homes/manufactured homes and the parks themselves are governed by the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing (mhd.nv.gov)
• Inspections for electrical grounding, utility connections, home electrical, and tie-downs are conducted by the City Building Official together with the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing

Required documents

• RequiredMobile Home Moving (Installation, Removal) ApplicationCity of West Wendover application for locating a mobile/manufactured home into a Residential Mobile Home Park

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• Building permit required for the structural/racking component of a solar installation, submitted to Community Development (Planning Desk) at West Wendover City Hall, using the same Building Permit Application as other residential or commercial construction — no dedicated solar-only form was found published
• Electrical permit required for the PV interconnection, reviewed against the city's adopted 2023 NEC (Resolution No. 2026-14; was the 2017 NEC under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17)
• For a residential system on an owner-occupied one- or two-family dwelling, the owner may pull the permit personally (not requiring a Nevada Licensed Contractor) provided it is for personal use and not for lease or resale, per the city's general owner-builder exemption
• Commercial-scale solar plan review is submitted to West Coast Code Consultants (WC3), the city's third-party commercial plan reviewer, rather than reviewed entirely in-house — WC3 fees are paid directly by the developer/builder, separate from City-collected building-plan-review fees
• Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee are calculated by comparing declared project valuation against the current ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table — no separate flat solar fee schedule was found published
• NV Energy interconnection approval is required statewide before a grid-tied system can be energized, separate from and in addition to the city's building/electrical permit

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame general application used for other residential/commercial construction; no dedicated solar-only form is published

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• Electrical permit required for the charger circuit/wiring/interconnection, submitted to Community Development (Planning Desk) at West Wendover City Hall, using the same Building Permit Application as other residential or commercial construction — no dedicated EV-charger-only form was found published
• Building permit additionally required if the installation includes a new canopy, carport, or structural mounting component
• For a residential charger on an owner-occupied one- or two-family dwelling, the owner may pull the permit personally (not requiring a Nevada Licensed Contractor) provided it is for personal use and not for lease or resale, per the city's general owner-builder exemption
• Commercial-scale EV charging installations are submitted to West Coast Code Consultants (WC3), the city's third-party commercial plan reviewer, rather than reviewed entirely in-house — WC3 fees are paid directly by the developer/builder, separate from City-collected building-plan-review fees
• Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee (where applicable) are calculated by comparing declared project valuation against the current ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table — no separate flat EV-charger fee schedule was found published
• NV Energy coordination/interconnection approval may be required for a service or panel upgrade tied to a Level 2 or DC fast charger installation, separate from and in addition to the city's building/electrical permit

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame general application used for other residential/commercial construction; no dedicated EV-charger-only form is published

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• Permit required before any person erects, enlarges, alters (except for normal maintenance), or relocates a sign within city limits, per City Code 7-4-9(A)
• Application for a sign permit must be made on City-provided forms and include: name, address, telephone number, and signature of the property owner; name/address/phone of the applicant (sign owner); name/address/phone of the contractor if applicable; a plot plan showing parcel boundaries and the location of the sign(s), other structures, parking, and landscaping; drawings of the proposed sign(s) showing design, dimensions, mounting height, materials, and structural details; drawings of all existing signs on the site showing their sizes and locations; and any other information deemed necessary by the building official, per City Code 7-4-9(B)
• Sign permit is issued by the building official, city clerk, or their representative once all Chapter 4, Uniform Sign Code, and City building code requirements are satisfied and fees are paid, per City Code 7-4-9(C)
• Signs subject to this chapter are inspected by City inspectors for compliance, per City Code 7-4-9(E)
• A permit issued in error or based on a falsified application may be revoked, and a sign erected under such a permit may be ordered removed at the owner's expense, per City Code 7-4-9(F)
• Off-premises signs (billboards, outdoor advertising not related to the on-site business) require a separate permit under City Code 7-4-14 and may additionally require a Conditional Use Permit depending on location, per City Code 7-4-16 — confirm which category applies before applying

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity-provided application form per City Code 7-4-9(B); no dedicated PDF of this form was located among the Community Development documents currently published online — confirm the current form directly with Community Development
• RequiredPlot PlanShows parcel boundaries, sign location(s), other structures, parking, and landscaping, per City Code 7-4-9(B)(4)
• RequiredSign Design DrawingsDesign, dimensions, mounting height, materials of construction, and structural details of the proposed sign(s), per City Code 7-4-9(B)(5)
• OptionalExisting Sign DrawingsDrawings showing the sizes and locations of all existing signs already on the site, per City Code 7-4-9(B)(6)

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• Fire protection system plans (sprinkler and/or alarm) for commercial and multi-family construction are submitted to West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), the City's third-party plan reviewer — the same firm and submission channel used for general commercial building-code plan review — rather than to an in-house City fire-prevention bureau
• WC3 conducts the Nevada State Fire Marshal review of fire protection system plans on the City's behalf. Per WC3's Nevada State Fire Marshal Plan Review handout for West Wendover (page 2, read from a page render on 2026-08-16): 'The plan review fee is taken from the SFM Fee Schedule (see attached) and is based on the project valuation. For fire sprinkler submittals, fire alarm submittals, or tenant finishes the valuation is taken as the Contractor's actual bid. For non-tenant finish building plan submittals the valuation is... obtained using the International Code Council's current Building Valuation Data (BVD). All plan review fees must be paid to WC3 prior to obtaining a permit from the City.'
• Fire protection systems must comply with the City's adopted 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), together with all appendices, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as adopted by the State of Nevada, per City Code Title 7, Chapter 1 and Resolution No. 2026-14 (adopted July 21, 2026, rescinding Resolution 2020-17 and its 2018 IFC)
• The City of West Wendover Fire Department (1113 N. Gene L. Jones Way) is an emergency-response/suppression department; its published city webpage lists no separate fire-sprinkler/fire-alarm permit application, fee schedule, or in-house plan-review process distinct from the WC3/State Fire Marshal channel used for commercial construction
• No stand-alone residential fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm permit process or fee schedule was found published; residential fire sprinkler requirements (where triggered by the adopted 2024 IRC/IFC) would be reviewed as part of the standard Residential Building Permit process already documented elsewhere in this record

Required documents

• RequiredFire Plan Review Application (WC3)West Coast Code Consultants 'Nevada State Fire Marshal Plan Review for the City of West Wendover' handout, with the 'City of West Wendover - Fire Review Application' attached as page 3 of the PDF. Referenced in the City's Commercial Project Development Guide and in the 2026 Building Permit Application.

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• No standalone 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' application form is published separately from the standard Building Permit Application; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the closing step of an active Building Permit, per City Code 7-1-3(B)'s definition of 'ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT' ('any building permit issued for which there has not been a certificate of occupancy granted')
• A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing building would be reviewed under the City's adopted 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Existing Building Code (Resolution No. 2026-14, adopted July 21, 2026, rescinding Resolution 2020-17), via a Building Permit Application submitted to Community Development (and, for commercial projects, through West Coast Code Consultants (WC3), the City's third-party plan reviewer) — there is no separate 'change of use permit' product
• For new residential construction, Certificate of Occupancy issuance is expressly conditioned on meeting the landscaping requirements of Resolution 2004-18, per the City's SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (already documented in the residential-building-permit entry)
• For commercial projects, Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon project completion and acceptance of any public improvements dedicated to the City, per the Commercial Project Development Guide (already documented in the commercial-building-permit entry)
• Verification of current occupancy classification and any code-upgrade triggers for a proposed new use should be discussed with Community Development, (775) 664-3081, before submitting a Building Permit Application for a change of use

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame universal application used for new construction, additions, and (per this finding) a change of use/occupancy — no dedicated change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy-only form is published

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