Reference Guides

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Please submit completed applications and required submittal items to permits@bellavistaar.gov for intake. In addition, some applications can be submitted through our online portal such as subcontractor permits, new home construction, and accessory structures.

If submitting a planning application, please ensure that a pre-application meeting has been held with a City Planner prior to submitting the application for intake.

See below for development related applications and reference guides.
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Residential Building Documents and Applications7 documents

  • 2022 Residential Plot Plan Checklist
    Single family plot plan submittal requirements effective August 8, 2022
  • Grading and Erosion Final Inspection Checklist
  • Lot Clearing Burn Permit Application
    Required by Fire Department if burning on site after clearing lot
  • Residential building permit (application only)
  • Residential Building Permit Application Package
  • Residential Grading and Erosion Control Application
    Effective August 8, 2022
  • Residential permit review process information

Commercial Building Documents and Applications5 documents

  • Commercial building permit application package
  • Commercial building plan submittal checklist
  • Commercial certificate of occupancy procedure
  • Commercial permit review process information
  • Grading and erosion control application

Subcontractors1 document

  • Subcontractor Permit Application

Miscellaneous Applications and Reference Guides18 documents

  • ARDOT Driveway Access Permit Information
    Residential or commercial driveways that access 340, 279, or 71 require City approval and ARDOT permitting.
  • Deck reference guide
  • Dockside recreational improvements reference guide
  • Door-to-Door Solicitation permit application
  • Fence reference guide
  • Misc Plan Submittal Checklist
  • Misc./Accessory Improvement Application
  • Portable storage container permit application
  • Portable storage container reference guide
  • Retaining Wall/Sea Wall reference guide
  • Special Event Permit Application
  • Special Events Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Building Application
  • FAQs - Detached Garages
  • FAQs - Fences
  • FAQs - Generators
  • FAQs - Pools
  • FAQs - Sheds

Community Development Permit Fees2 documents

  • ICC Valuation Table
  • Permit Fee Schedule

Signs6 documents

  • Permanent sign permit application
  • Political sign fact sheet
  • Real estate sign fact sheet
  • Sign Reference Guide
  • Temporary sign permit application
  • Yard sale sign fact sheet

Miscellaneous Fact Sheets3 documents

  • Foundation and Footing Code
  • House number fact sheet
  • Properties eligible for sewer connection