Residential Building Permits
The City of Northfield Building Inspections division handles all permits related to buildings and structures on both private and public property. Any work involving a structure that is erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved or demolished requires a separate permit. Call the Building Inspections Division for information about exemptions.
Construction documents need to be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material; electronic media documents are permitted upon approval by the Building Official. Construction documents should clearly indicate the location, nature and extent of work proposed, along with details that indicate conformity to code and relevant zoning.
Permit Application Process
Building a residential structure in Northfield starts with the process of submitting an application and required documents to the Building Inspection division. Most projects requiring a building permit must be accompanied with building plans and specifications, regardless of the size and scope of the project.Construction documents need to be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material; electronic media documents are permitted upon approval by the Building Official. Construction documents should clearly indicate the location, nature and extent of work proposed, along with details that indicate conformity to code and relevant zoning.