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Applications, Forms and Registration
Registration
Most contractors providing services within the City of West University are required to register with the Development Services Department prior to commencing work. Registration fee is $100 (with the exception of electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors). We require a copy of the driver's license for each owner(s), corporate officer(s) or partner(s) of the company and at least a $300,000 general liability insurance policy that names the City of West University Place as the certificate holder. The certificate can be faxed, emailed or bought in person when you register. Email inspections to turn in the certificate. The fax number is 713.662.5304. We also need a copy of the driver's license and state license for any company registering that requires a state license. Registration is valid for one year from the time a company registers with the City. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa and Discover as payment.
Forms and Applications
Building permits are required to build, repair or add additions to structures in West University Place. All construction must be in conformance with the city amendments and ordinances. Applicants are required to apply in person in order to satisfy the need for original signatures, license verification, and payment. We do not accept applications to be faxed or emailed.
The Development Services Department issues permits for:
- Air conditioning unit and water heater replacement
- Building demolition
- Commercial business construction
- Driveway or patio extensions
- Electrical repairs and re-adjustments
- Gas re-connections
- House construction
- House or building moves
- New roofs or roof repairs
- Patio covers, porches and sun rooms
- Permanent signs
- Swimming pools, including hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep
- Trade work - electrical, plumbing, HVAC
- Tree Removal
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Work requiring permits cannot start until the permit is issued by the Development Services Department. Permit applications must be reviewed and approved by department staff and all fees are calculated at that time.
- Acquiescence to Encroachment (PDF)
- Alternate Side Yard Setback Application (PDF)
- Attic Ventilation Calculations (PDF)
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Certified Test Report (PDF)
- Benchmark Locations - 2019 (PDF)
- Building Height Certification (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Building Site Designation Form (PDF)
- Concrete Driveway and Sidewalk Detail (PDF)
- Contractor-Registration-PDF
- Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
- Demolition Time Extension Request
- Driveway, Sidewalk, Drainage, Curb Cub and Commercial Occupancy Permit Application (PDF)
- Electrical Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
- Fence Wall Permit Application (PDF)
- Fire System Permit Application (PDF)
- Foundation Certificate (PDF)
- Framing Certificate (PDF)
- General Notes on Plans (PDF)
- Generator Requirements (PDF)
- HVAC - Mechanical Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- HVAC - Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
- Inspection Card (PDF)
- Inspection Flowchart (PDF)
- Inspection Request Form (PDF)
- Low Impact Exception Application (PDF)
- New Home & Additions Information Packet (PDF)
- Plan Submission Requirements (PDF)
- Plan Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Plumbing Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
- Property Owner's Exemption Form (PDF)
- Sample Letter - Fillable
- Shared Fence Agreement Form (PDF)
- Sign Application (PDF)
- Sign Permit Checklist and Fees (PDF)
- Site Drainage Requirements (PDF)
- Standard Base Level Certification (PDF)
- Structural Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Conditioned of Permit Form (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Packet (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Spa Plan Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Spa Zoning Code Checklist (PDF)
- Temporary Release Letter (PDF)
- Truss Plan Deferred Submittal Standard Form (PDF)
- Water Tap and New Meter Permit Application (PDF)