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Document showing ownership, such as cash sale

State License or license exemption sheet (notarized)

Flood Zone A - Needs FEMA certificate (only needed if land is located in an A flood zone)

Flood Zone B & C - Needs elevation shots (if land is located in Flood zone B or C)

Survey - Current and stamped Note: Once the foundation is poured / set, an as-built elevation and setback survey (spot survey) must be submitted before any other inspections can be performed. This survey must include invert elevations for all culverts as well as setbacks and elevation at top of finished slab in comparison with the elevation of the crown of the roadway. The elevation of the slab must be at least 12” above the crown of the road.

Plot plan with house and accessory buildings on it - also showing all setbacks

2 sets of stamped plans - including foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings and detail drawings
(ONLY 11” X 17” DRAWINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED)

If in Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriate ness must be on file. Sewer and water determination - if an extension - all extension plans have to be approved by Public Works and the City Engineer before permit can be issued

Tree plot plan with trees marked that need to be removed

Note: All plans must state that they are designed according to the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code and will meet the 120 mph wind load requirements. The only item in the plan that is required to be stamped is the foundation plan. A professional engineer must stamp this plan.

Square footage under beam must be noted on plans

Signed by the Contractor/ Owner:

Signed by the Building Official:

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Addition means that square footage is being added to the existing structure.

Completely filled out & signed application

Document showing ownership such as a cash sale

State License or license exemption sheet (notarized)

Flood Zone A - Needs FEMA certificate

Flood Zone B & C - Needs elevation shots

Survey - Current and stamped

Plot plan with house and addition on it - also showing all setbacks

2 sets of stamped plans - including foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings and framing detail drawings

If in Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness must be on file.

Tree plot plan with trees marked that need to be removed

Note: Plans must state that the addition is designed according to the 2006 International Residential Code and can withstand the 120 mph wind loads.
If the plans include a foundation plan, it must be stamped by a professional engineer.

Square footage must be noted on plans

Signed by the Contractor/ Owner :

Signed by the Building Official:

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Document showing ownership, such as cash sale

State of Louisiana Commercial License

Flood Zone A - Needs FEMA certificate

Flood Zone B & C - Needs elevation shots
Survey - Current and stamped with flood zone included Note: Once the foundation is poured / set, an as-built elevation and setback survey (spot survey) must be submitted before any other inspections can be performed. This survey must include invert elevations for all culverts as well as setbacks, elevation at top of finished slab in comparison with the elevation of the crown of the roadway. The elevation of the slab must be at least 12” above the crown of the road.

Site plan with the following:
Lighting details - verify compliance with Appendix B, Section 2.2 and Tyler Street Overlay (if applicable)
Landscaping plan - Appendix B, Part 4.4. Verify street frontage buffer area, number and type of Class A & B trees, screening for dumpster area, new buffer requirements for commercial uses and if existing trees and vegetation exist, they should be denoted on the plan.

Drainage plan

Parking plan - Appendix B, Part 4.1 and 4.2. Verify width, number and length of parking spaces - definitions. Verify width and length of parking entrances and accessways - definitions and landscaping sections. Verify that islands are located in proper places and have correct number of trees. Verify off-street loading requirements if needed.

3 sets of stamped plans - including foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings and detail drawings. (1 full size set, 2- 11” x 17” sets)

DOTD permit if on a State Highway

State Fire Marshal review letter

Dept. of Health review letter (if applicable)

If in Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness must be on file

If located Tyler Street overlay, an ad must be run in the paper regarding commercial projects on Tyler Street

Sewer and water determination - if an extension - all extension plans have to be approved by
Public Works and the City Engineer before permit can be issued

Building permit department must forward City Engineer review letters to developer and engineer

Building Permit department must monitor progress of submittals for extension and be up to date as to where the
City stands with regard to the progress of the permit

Tree plot plan with trees marked that need to be removed

Note: All commercial building plans must state that the structure is designed according to the 2006 International Building Code
and can withstand the 120 mph wind loads.

Square footage under beam must be noted on the plans.

The foundation plan must be stamped by a professional engineer if 500 square feet or more.

Signed by the Contractor/ Owner:

Signed by the Building Official:

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City of Covington, Building Department, Covington, Louisiana, 985-898-4725

Tree Removal Application
Job Location:, Owner’s Name:

Owner’s Address:, Phone Number:
Tree Contractor:, State License No:
Contractor’ Address:, Phone Number:

PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL:
Defined as all Live Oak Trees in excess of 12 inches in diameter at 4 1/2 feet above the ground (DBH) shall be preserved.

A minimum of 50 percent of all existing Class "A" trees that are eight inches or more in diameter measured at diameter breast height (DBH) in the required yard setback area shall be required to be preserved.

Requirements:
Location of each tree to be removed must be located on either a survey or plot plan of the property on which it is located.
Trees to be removed must be marked at the job location with either surveyor’s tape or masking/ duct tape. The use of spray paint is prohibited.
The reason for removal of each tree must be clearly stated on the survey or plot plan.
Note: If the above requirements are not met, the permit application will be DENIED.

Signature of Owner/ Contractor Date

DRAW PLOT PLAN

REASON FOR REMOVAL
Number trees and write the reason why you want to remove them. (Be Specific – Size and Species must be provided.)

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City of Covington Right-of-Way Excavation Permit

Date Permit and $10.00 fee

Property Owner: Authorized Agent:
Address: Phone:

City, State, Zip Code:

Contractors Name: Authorized Agent:

Address: Phone:
City, State, Zip Code:
Any work anticipated to be performed after
Date Anticipated regular work hours (7:00-4:00) Mon.-Fri.
Date to Begin: to Complete: weekends/holidays (yes or No)

Location of Excavation’(s): Nearest intersecting street(s):

Which side of the street: North South East West, Excavating at: Front Back Side

Reason for work:, Length and width of Excavation: Type of backfill material:

Describe precautions to be taken to insure public safety during the course of this work:

Barricades Lights Signage Flag Persons Louisiana One Call
1-800-272-3020
Other (explain)

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE INFORMATION TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH.

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