Businesses and Commercial Buildings

What permits are required to locate a business in an existing building?

Zoning Clearance -appointment with the zoning inspector required
Occupancy Permit(s) -occupancy inspection required and additional requirements if the proposed “Use Group” differs from the existing or if the current building will be altered in anyway
Sign Permit -required for outdoor signs and banners
Development Permit -for construction on sites in FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas.
Wellhead Protection Registration -required when located in zone 1 or zone 2, contact Environmental Engineering at 687-6614 for information
Grease Trap –contact Water Pollution Control at 687-6664 and the Fairfield Health Department at 653-4489 for information
Food Service Permit -regulated by the Fairfield Department of Health at 653-4489
Water Tap – if altering the existing water tap, contact Water Department at 687-6631
Sanitary Sewer – if installing grease trap or increasing water tap size contact Water Pollution Control at 687-6664

What permits are needed to construct a new commercial building?

Zoning Clearance –required before construction begins, appointment with zoning inspector required
Submit Plans and Specifications –apply for permits and complete inspections. Permits must be issued prior to beginning of construction
Water Tap- applications in our office. Contact Water Department at 687-6631 for fees related to the actual TAP to the main water system
Sanitary Sewer- application and maps in our office. Contact Engineering at 687-6614 for availability and capacity information
Curb Cut/Driveway Permit- application in our office. Must be submitted with the construction application. If curb cut is not in a new subdivision, then the Engineering Department must review the plan prior to application with the Building Department
Wellhead Protection Registration- if new construction is within WHPP zones 1 or 2, contact Environmental Engineering at 687-6614
Development Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area -if new construction is within FEMA regulated special flood hazard areas.
Grease Trap Permit –for food service or auto/truck repair facilities. Contact Water Pollution at 687-6664 for more information
Construction Site Stormwater –if construction is over one acre disturbed. Submit stormwater plans to Engineering Department
Site Plan Development Approval –must be approved prior to construction, submit copies to Engineering Department