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Documents & Forms
The City of Highland, to ensure compliance with all the applicable building codes and city regulations, has developed and/or provided the following informational handouts and code guidelines. These are designed to help you in obtaining the proper approvals and permits. Some designs are more complicated and go beyond the scope of the city standard handouts and will require further design and/or engineering provided by a design professional. Please consult with permit counter staff for any questions regarding form requirements related to building permits.
Applications and Forms
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy Packet (PDF)
- Common Wall Agreement (PDF)
- Construction and Demolition C&D Program Guide and Report (PDF)
- Demolition Information Packet 2022 (PDF)
- Deputy Inspector Registration Form (PDF)
- Smoke Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Water Efficiency Self Certification (PDF)
Sample Letters
Bulletins/Informational
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU Information Packet
- As-Built Structures (PDF)
- Cool Roof Requirements - Residential 2021 (PDF)
- General Information for Submittals (PDF)
- Inspection Requests (PDF)
- Permit Tips for Homeowners (PDF)
- Roof Recovering and Replacement - Residential (PDF)
- Water Heater Installation Detail (PDF)
- Water Heater Installation Notes (PDF)
- Windows - Escape and Rescue Window (PDF)
Handouts/Standard Plans
- Attached Patio Cover Standard (PDF)
- Masonry Pilaster up to 6 ft. Standard (PDF)
- Retaining Wall up to 6 ft. Standard (PDF)
- Sample Commercial Floor Plan (PDF)
- Sample Commercial Site Plan (PDF)
- Sample Residential Plot Plan (PDF)
- Wall - Freestanding Block up to 6 ft. Standard - (PDF)
- Window Flashing Detail (PDF)
Building & Safety Policies
- Policy 200 - Residential Electrical Futures
- Policy 205 - Setback/Pad Certification
- Policy 215 - Electrical Meter Pedestal
- Policy 225 - Utility Releases, Substandard Code Enforcement Cases
- Policy 230 - Tile Roof, Engineering Standard
- Policy 235 - Temporary Trailers
- Policy 240 - Special Inspections, Sub-Standard Properties
- Policy 245 - Material Stockpile in the Public Right of Way
- Policy 270 - Damaged Structures
- Policy 290 - Grading and Drainage Plans
- Policy 295 - Utility Releases for Final Occupancy
- Policy 305 - Demolition Permits
- Policy 325 - Furring Nails in Shear Panels
- Policy 330 - Gypsum Tile Backer Board
- Policy 335 - Construction Fencing Standard
- Policy 340 - Temporary Occupancy of a Custom Owner Builder SFR
- Policy 345 - Pool Demolition Standard
- Policy 355 - Non-Reinforced Retaining Walls