Building Permit Application
Checklist For Building Applications Requiring A Site Plan, City Of Greenville
Application must be completed prior to requesting a permit.
City of Greenville Building Department
P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC 29602
Phone: (864) 467-4550
Please check-off all questions verifying that the required minimum information is submitted with your Application.
Incomplete or inaccurate submissions will not be accepted.
1.
The Applicant has completed all “Required Fields” on the “Application for Site Plan Permit” or an explanation is provided
as to wh
y an item is not completed.
2.
The attached Applications are signed and dated by the Applicant and Property Owner or Authorized Agent (some forms
must be s
igned by the “Owner”).
3.
There are separate Applications for each Permit requested (e.g., one for each “Sign”, etc.).
4.
If the proposed activity meets any of the criteria listed below, an “Application for Site Plan Permit”, a “Site Plan Permit
Standard C
onditions Acknowledgement” (‘Single Family’ or ‘Non Single Family’), and eight (8) copies of a Site Plan are
submitted:
a.
All new construction
i.
The Application is accompanied by a completed “Site Plan Permit Checklist” (‘Single Family’ or ‘Non Single
Family’) i
n addition to the Items listed above.
b.
If the proposed activity meets any of the following criteria, the Zoning Administrator or Permit Coordinator may
reduce th
e scope of the otherwise-required Site Plan information to reflect conformance with the relevant
standards.
i.
Modifications affecting the building or structure footprint (“building envelope”)
ii.
Modification, or enclosure, of building features originally exempt from zoning dimensional standards
(porches, b
alconies, breezeways, etc.)
iii.
Establishment of a land use at an existing, but currently-vacant, building location
iv.
Change from one use to another as reflected in Sec 19-4.1.2, Table of Uses, of the City Code
v.
Development requiring the correction of nonconforming parking, screening, or landscaping
c.
N/A
5.
If the Applicant answers “Yes” to any of the 3 questions below, the Applicant is submitting a Stormwater Permit
Application, Checklist, Report, and Plans.
a.
Does the proposed activity disturb more than 10,000 square feet (for example, 100’x100’)?
b.
Is the property part of a larger development? For example, is it located within a subdivision, shopping complex, or
an o
ffice park?
c.
Is the property located next to a creek or a large ditch that carries water or within a Floodplain? (If the Applicant
does n
ot know, he can use the “where is my house” web app from the City’s homepage to determine if he is in the
floodplain or th
e Permit Coordinator can assist in this determination).
d.
N/A
Applicants must answer the following questions to determine the type of Stormwater Permit required. If one is
required, the Applicant must seek the assistance of a licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, Land Surveyor, or
Engineer.
6.
If the Applicant answers “YES” to any of the following, a Major Stormwater Permit is required.
a.
Disturbs more than two (2.00) acres; or,
b.
Creates a total new impervious surface of 0.25 acres or more; or,
c.
Located in a Regulatory Floodplain; or,
d.
Modifies a riverine flood-prone area where the tributary drainage area is 40 or more acres; or,
e.
Modifies a non-riverine flood-prone area where the tributary drainage area is 20 or more acres; or,
f.
Located in a depressional storage area having a storage of 0.75 acres-feet or more; or
g.
Impacts a wetland or riparian environment of 1/10 acre or more within an area defined as Waters of the U.S. or
Waters of th
e State.
h.
N/A
