A residential building permit is needed for the following improvements:

• New Single Family Residence or Duplex Units
• Room Addition
• Interior Remodel
• Other: Garage (Attached/Detached), Carports, Sheds (over 200 SF), Decks (above 30"), Deck with a roof covering, Patio roof covering, Gazebo, Pools (In-ground & Above ground)

In order to obtain a residential building permit, the following information must be submitted for review and approval:

• One copy of original sealed plot plan/survey of lot
• One copy of original sealed construction plans (unless established as a Master Plan)
• One CD of plans in .TIF or .PDF format
• Johnson County Sewer Permit (if served by JCWW)
• Plan Review /Permit Fee is payable to City of Olathe at issuance of permit

Timing
It is our policy to review and return comments for residential builidng permits within 3 working days (beginning the first working day after submittal).  Incomplete applications or incorrect information may delay plan review and permitting.

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