Permit Revision

Permits that qualify for a revision

Get a permit revision for an issued permit:

• Commercial (CO)
• Residential (RS)
• Zoning (ZP)
• Site Development (SD)
• Development Review (DR)
• Trade permits that require plan review:
  • Electrical (ET)
  • Mechanical (MT)

When you need a permit revision

You may need a permit revision if:

• You have proposed changes to a project after you received a permit.
• You did the work differently from the approved plans.
• An inspector asked you to make changes to your plans. In this case, the inspector may ask that you apply for a permit revision.

Application requirements for a permit revision

View full size image of red cloud or bubble around changes on a construction drawing under review

• Show all changes on your drawings. Draw clouds around the changes so the updates are easy to spot.
• Upload only the sheets that changed. Do not include sheets that aren't affected.
• Remove old approval stamps and permit numbers before you upload your revised sheets.
• Your associated main permit must already be issued or under inspection before you can submit a revision.
• You can't submit a revision if another revision for the same permit is already under review.

Rules for commercial building permits

• If the commercial permit is issued, adding a dwelling unit might be allowed as a revision. It depends on the main permit.

Rules for residential building permits

• Your revision cannot change the permit type or add a dwelling unit.
  • Example: If you have a permit for an addition, you cannot convert it to an ADU through a revision.

Application form and process for a permit revision

Submit a permit request for a revision.

We'll review your updated plans to confirm the changes meet current code and any requirements from the review groups.

Use the Permit Revision Application and apply for your permit revision online on DevHub. 

Apply for a permit revision on DevHub

How to apply for a permit revision on DevHub

1. Log in to your account on DevHub.
2. Select "Apply for a New Permit".
3. Select "Building Permit Request".
4. Continue and agree until you get to "Search by Address".
5. Pick your address and continue.
6. On the "Additional Info" step, fill out the required fields.
7. Under "Request Type", select the drop-down option, "Revision of an Issued Permit". Please refer to the image below.
8. In the field "Permit Number for Revision or Deferred Submittal", enter the IVR number of the issued permit you want to revise. Please refer to the image below.
9. Continue to fill out the application and submit your permit revision request.

View full size image of An online form on Devhub with the Request Type drop-down and a red arrow pointing to the option of "Revision of an Issued Permit". Another red arrow points to a text field for "Permit Number for Revision or Deferred Submittal" where you'll enter in the IVR number of the existing permit you want to revise.

Get help

If you have any questions about the permit revisions, please schedulea free 15-minute appointment. We can help you with the permitting process!