Who can do this: Applicant. Pick the person to act as them from Demo controls.

Go to Start an application

1. Open the City website and click "Apply for a permit", then click "Start an application" on the Permits page. On the application pages, "Start an application" is also in the top menu.
2. Click the "Residential deck or fence" card.
3. Choose "Fence" or "Deck" and type the property address and the size or height.
4. Press "Submit application" even if the form is not complete. It never stays disabled. A summary headed "There is a problem" lists what is missing and a message sits beside each field.
5. Fill in the missing items. Fields marked * are required, and optional fields say "(optional)".
6. Add the files with "Add file": a site sketch and a material specification.
7. Tick "I will not build over the property line" and the certification.
8. Press "Check my application". The button carries a Muse badge, and Muse explains the result in plain words when it is live. The findings are grouped under "Must fix", "Should check" and "Looks good". A "Must fix" holds "Submit application" until you press "Submit anyway" and write why you are submitting now.
9. Press "Submit application". A receipt headed "Application received" shows your reference number.

What you get: The status is "Awaiting intake agent". Keep the reference number to find the application later.

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