Building Inspections

After obtaining a permit and beginning construction work, inspections are required before any work can be covered or concealed. Building inspections are essential to ensure that all work has been done in compliance with code requirements. A construction project is not approved until it has been inspected and accepted by city inspection staff.

On the day of your inspection, your inspector will contact you by phone to set up an inspection time. Inspections are conducted in-person.

Please remember to have the building permit available onsite at all times throughout the construction period. Also, during an inspection a set of City-approved plans (stamped "APPROVED") will be required to be onsite.

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Drone Inspection Program

The Community Development Department is continuously exploring new ways to use technology to better serve our community. The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Inspection Program, also known as a drone, is an example of this commitment. This program will help our department meet the needs of our growing city while keeping our inspectors safely on the ground. Initially the drone will be used for solar panel inspections.

CDD has thoughtfully developed this program with resident’s safety and privacy in mind.

  • All of CDD’s drone operators hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate. 
  • All flights are flown in compliance with FAA regulations. 
  • When inspecting a building, the drone will not be recording. Inspectors will only take still photos of a portion of a building when a correction is needed. 
  • CDD inspection flights are tracked and logged to ensure transparency.

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