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To Report:

  • Neighborhood Traffic Problems
  • Streetlight Out New Window
  • Street/Traffic Sign Missing
  • Traffic Light Outage
  • Weeds/Junk
  • Littering
  • Animal Control Problem
  • A Dead Animal
  • Drainage Concerns
  • Broken Link/Web Site Problem New Window
  • Feedback Survey Citizen and Visitor Feedback Survey

To Request:

  • Sidewalk Repair
  • Pothole Repair
  • Speed Hump
  • Large Item Garbage Pick up
  • Oil/Paint/Battery Disposal
  • Chemical Collection & Disposal

To Get:

  • Building Codes
  • Business License Information
  • Business Tax Information
  • City Laws & Ordinances New Window
  • Directions to City Hall New Window
  • Directions to Pt. Mallard Park New Window
  • Directions to a Sports Venue New Window
  • Property History Reports
  • Prescription Discount Card
  • Historical Tour Downloads

To Apply For:

  • Yard Sale Permit
  • Boards & Commissions
  • Building Permits
  • Business License
  • Certificate of Occupancy
  • City Job
  • Permits & Licenses
  • Demolition Permits
  • Parade Permit (PDF)
  • Sign/Banner/Tent Permit (PDF)
  • Sound Variance Permit (PDF)
  • Temporary Street Barricade Permit (PDF)
  • Utility Services

To Contact:

  • Contact a Department Head
  • Contact the City Council
  • Contact the Mayor

Information About:

  • Opening a Business in Decatur New Window
  • Moving to Decatur New Window
  • Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule
  • Child Safety Seat Installation Checks
  • Neighborhood Watch Programs
  • Project Lifesaver Monitoring Program
  • Youth Programs
  • Youth Program - ACES
  • Decatur Parks & Recreation New Window

Online Services:

  • Citizen & Visitor Feedback Survey New Window
  • Vendor Registration
  • City Laws & Codes New Window
  • Property History Reports
  • Beautification Award Nomination
  • Bidder Application Form
Departments Building Department
· Building Department
· Construction Permit & Fees
· Certificate of Occupancy
· Board of Zoning Adjustment
· Federal Flood Insurance Program / Flood Plain Controls
· Outdoor Advertising Regulations
· Temporary Service Pole Inspections
· Administration & Certification Functions
· BuildFax Property History Reports
· Document Downloads

 

We're working for you.

The Director of Economic & Community Development is responsible for these areas.

 

Department Phone No:
(256) 341-4570
Department Fax No:
(256) 341-4572

Document Downloads

Online Documents and Forms
All documents and forms are in PDF or PowerPoint format.

Building Department Documents

  • Existing Building Code 2009
  • Landscape Ordinance
  • Landscape & Lighting Review Checklist
  • 2002 Sign Amendment
  • Sign Amendment Notice
  • Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance
  • Code Requirement for Housing Accessibility
  • Contractors 2002 Amendment Ordinance
  • International Building Code 2009
  • International Residential Code 2009
  • ICC Performance Code Ordinance
  • Intl. Energy Conservation Code 2009
  • Intl. Fire Code 2009
  • Intl. Fuel Gas Code 2009
  • Intl. Mechanical Code 2009
  • Intl. Plumbing Code 2009
  • ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions 2006
  • National Electric Code 2008
  • Acceptable Radon Control Systems for Single-Family Homes

Building Department Forms

  • Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness
  • Board of Zoning Adjustments (BOZA) Application
  • Application for Temporary Occupancy
  • Day Care Application
  • Customer Satisfaction Survey
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Tent Permit Certification Letter

Other Downloads

  • Comprehensive Drainage Plan (Draft) PowerPoint presentation (27mb)
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