Permit Application Information

Foundation

Foundation Permits are required for construction of a structural foundation, including:

• Manufactured building foundations
• Foundations constructed prior to a Building Permit being issued

Foundation Permits are not required for:

• Patios
• Driveways
• Sidewalks
• Slabs under sheds that are 120 sq. ft. or less

If a permit is required, this guide may help you though the permit process.

A Foundation Permit Package consists of:

• One Foundation Permit Application
• Three site plans
• Three wet stamped structural calculations
• Three sets of plumbing plans, if applicable 

Preparing the documents

1. Print off or pick up a Foundation Permit Application.  You or your contractor must fill out all information and sign application.
2. When plans are drawn by:
3. 1. Architect or Engineer – Plans must be wet stamped and signed on every page.
   2. Contractor – Plans must list contractor information and be signed on every applicable page.

Submitting the Application

1. Bring the Foundation Permit Package to the Mesquite Building Department, located in City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
2. A $40 submittal fee must be paid when application is submitted.  This fee will be applied to the permit.
3. Plan review time is approximately 10-21 working days each time the application is submitted.  Complete and accurate plans will shorten the time needed for review and resubmittal.

Corrections and Resubmitting

1. If corrections are needed on the plans, the plan reviewer will call for you to pick up the plans.  Plan Review Comments will be with the plans listing the corrections needed.
2. Make the corrections and resubmit a full Foundation Permit Package, Comment Sheet, and Sign-Off Sheet.  No further payment is needed for resubmittal.

Picking up the Approved Permit

1. The Permit Technician will call when the permit is approved and tell you if additional fees are required.
2. Come in to the Mesquite Building Department and pay additional fees, if any.  You will be given a copy of the permit, an approved set of plans, the site plan, an inspection card and your receipt.
3. If you are not sure of what inspections will be required, talk to the Permit Technician before you leave. 

What’s the Next Step?

See our handout How to Schedule an Inspection for instructions on scheduling inspections.