Commercial Building Permits

For any new commercial, industrial buildings, or multi-family/apartment buildings.

Refer to the Commercial Building Checklist for a list of the required information and documents before a plan review can begin.

For any addition to existing exterior of a commercial or multi-family structure.

For any remodel project of a commercial or multi-family structure with structural changes including:

• Adding or removing walls
• Adding or moving electrical outlets or wiring
• Adding or moving plumbing
• Adding or moving mechanical or HVAC

For infills (businesses that are moving into existing buildings) and Change of Occupancy where no structural changes are being made.

Commercial builders planning construction of any multi-family apartment complex with 3 or more units should complete this permit application form.

We have an online fillable form to apply for a permit for permanent or temporary signs or banners.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

Special Events are temporary in nature. Events may include fundraisers, seasonal promotional events, membership drives, etc. Please allow at least 10 days between the date of application and the date of your event.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

If you plan to conduct temporary or seasonal fireworks sales out of a tent or stand on any property inside city limits, you will need to submit this form.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

This permit is for the installation of solar panels. A net metering agreement must be submitted along with the permit application. Also see our Solar Guide for rules and regulations for solar system installation.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

This permit is required for temporary permission to dig in public right-of-way. This permit is required so that our public works inspector can ensure the right-of-way and any underground infrastructure is returned to the proper condition following the temporary encroachment into the right-of-way or easement.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

This permit is required for the construction of any fence on any property, residential or commercial.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

This permit is required for the construction of any shed or accessory structure on any residential or commercial property.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.

This permit is required for the construction of any storm shelter on any property, residential or commercial.

This permit may be applied for online through myNixa.