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Type of Permit
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Use of Permit
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Accessory Apartment Permit
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A land use permit that allows the creation of a
second dwelling unit which can be up to a 600SF, efficiency or
one bedroom apartment on a lot which is zoned to not allow a full
duplex. |
Allowable Use Permit
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A land use permit granted by the planning commission
that places conditions on the development of a lot to prevent negative
impact on neighbors and community. |
Building Permit
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A permit to build, add to, remodel, repair or replace
a building or component of a building. In Juneau, electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and grading permits are also
called building permits.
Click here for a list of Exemptions.
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Burn Permit
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Notify Fire Department of on-site burning of trash.
Call 907-586-0259 or go online to: Burn
Permit |
Conditional Use Permit
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A land use permit granted by the planning commission
that approves development of a lot and places conditions on the
development to prevent negative impact on neighbors and community.
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Deminimus Variance Permit
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A permit to allow a small variation from the required
setbacks
if the variation is caused by an error in construction. |
Demolition Permit
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A permit to demolish a building or a portion of a building.
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Driveway Permit |
A permit to create a driveway from a CBJ street onto a lot.
On State of Alaska highways, streets, and roads;
contact the Department of Transportation at 907-465-4526
or go online to:
DOT
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Early Start Authorization
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After submission of complete plans, authorizes applicant to
begin grading and foundation work on a building before plan review
is completed.
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Electrical Permit
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(See Building Permit)
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Fast Track Authorization
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Authorization to begin construction on specific
phases of work on a building before all the plans are completed.
This does
not expedite plan review. |
Fire Department Permits |
Fire Department permits other than Burn Permits are obtained at the CBJ Permit Center. These permits include permits for Childcare/Daycare Inspections, Courtesy Inspections, Liquor License Inspections, Special Event Structures, Events in Mall Hallways, Fire Watch Approval, Material Storage, Hot Work, Land Clearing Burning, Open Flame, Paint Booths, Fireworks or Pyrotechnical Events, Blasting, and Shipment of Explosives to an Established Site. |
Grading Permit
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A building permit to excavate and/or fill or grade a site.
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Mining Permit
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A permit to develop a mineral extraction operation.
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Minor Lot Consolidation
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A permit to combine up to four lots under common ownership into a single lot
without replatting the property.
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Noise Permit
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A permit to operate heavy construction equipment
in the nighttime. Covers work prior to 7:00am (9:00am weekends)
or after 10:00pm. |
Oil Tank Installation / Decommissioning – Home Heating Oil Tanks
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Currently, neither the City and Borough of Juneau nor the State of Alaska require permits for abandoning residential oil tanks. For useful information on home heating oil tank installation, self-inspections and decommissioning go online to HHOT or call 465-5340.
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Oil Tank Installation / Decommissioning – Commercial Underground or Above Ground Storage Tanks (UST / AST) |
The State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulates the UST program and has helpful information for tank owners of both UST’s and AST’s. Online at: UST or call 907-269-8149 |
Oil Spills From Oil Tanks |
The State of Alaska requires the owners of oil storage tanks to report spills of oil and to take cleanup actions. For reporting a spill and to receive technical assistance in taking appropriate cleanup actions call 465-5340. For more information on reporting requirements go online at Report |
Plumbing Permit
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(See Building Permit)
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Public Facilities Transmission & Excavation Permit
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Permit to allow utilities to be installed
or repaired in the CBJ right-of-way. On State of Alaska highways,
streets, and roads; contact the Department of Transportation at
907-465-4526. |
Sewer Permit
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A permit to connect to the CBJ sewer utility.
(On-lot water and sewer are regulated by the State of Alaska,
Department of Environmental Conservation at 907-465-5350
or online at:
DEC )
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Sign Permit
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Permit to erect a commercial sign. May also need a building permit.
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Special Expedited Authorization
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Authorization to work on a specific phase of a building before plan review is completed.
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Street & Sidewalk Use Permit
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A permit for temporary exclusive use of a portion
of a
street or sidewalk during construction activities. |
Street Closure Permit
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A Police Department permit to temporarily close
a street
for a scheduled event or for the exclusive use of a group.
Call 586-0600 for information. |
Street & Sidewalk Vending Permit
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Permit to operate a vending cart on a street or sidewalk. (Vending carts
operated within CBJ parks are permitted by the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department 907-586-0226. Vending carts operated on CBJ docks are permitted by
Juneau Docks and Harbors at 907-586-0292)
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Street Vacation Permit
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Permit to convert a CBJ right-of-way into private
land. On State of Alaska highways, streets, and roads;
contact the Department of Transportation at 907-465-4526 |
Subdivision Permit
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Permit to split or combine lots or adjust property line locations.
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Variance
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A permit to vary the dimensional requirements of
the land use (zoning) code such as reducing the land use
setbacks normally required for a lot. |
Water Connection Permit
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A permit to connect to CBJ water utility.
(On-lot water and sewer are regulated by the State of Alaska, Department
of Environmental Conservation at 907-465-5350
or online at: DEC
Water |
Wetlands Permit
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A permit to develop property in a Class C or D (minor)
wetland over which CBJ has jurisdiction. (For other
wetland permits, contact the US Army Corps of
Engineer's at 907-790-4490) |
Zone Change
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A process to amend the CBJ zoning map to allow broader use or restrict the use of a lot or lots.
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