Construction Permits and Inspections

The Construction Inspection Division is responsible for the permitting and inspections of new construction and remodeling/renovation work carried out in the City.  This unit is also responsible for the registration and licensing of contractors wishing to do work within the City of Danville.  The duties of the inspectors in this unit include: explaining to developers the City’s Building Code requirements, reviewing and approving specific construction plans, issuing construction permits, and inspecting the work in progress to insure code compliance.

Do I need a Building Permit? 
If you are performing the following type of work, a permit is required.

• Construct or alter a structure.
• Construct an addition.
• Demolish or move a structure.
• Install or alter any equipment which is regulated by this code.
• All other structures placed either above ground or inground such as
• Fences
• Patios and Decks
• Swimming pools
• Satellite earth stations
• Microwave relay antennas
• New windows, replacement or others.
• Exterior siding, all trim coverings.
• Roofs : All roofing being either new or recover involving more than one (1) square of shingles or more than 100 square feet on other type of roofing. Less than that amount is a minor repair.
• Interior partition walls.
• New Concrete sidewalks.
• Concrete, asphalt, and brick driveways.
• New concrete, asphalt, and brick parking lots.
• Retaining walls in hazardous locations and / or abutting public property.

The Property Maintenance Inspection Division is responsible for enforcing the Property Maintenance Code within the City.  The inspectors in this unit look for violations involving tall weeds/grass, abandoned vehicles, substandard housing, and illegal dumping of trash or garbage. Staff in this unit are also responsible for administering the City’s Rental Housing Registration and Vacant Structure Registration Programs.  
Tenant complaint forms may be filled out by stopping by our offices at 17 West Main St.

If you have a concern about private property and want to report a possible violation, contact Jim Meharry or fill out the online complaint form