Apply for Permits through OpenGov online
The City of Decatur has added the ability for residents and/or owners of property located within the city limits to apply for building permits on-line. Permits include residential/commercial building permits, trade permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc), demolition permits, etc.
This same system allows residents and/or owners to apply for Public Works permits, such as Land Disturbance permits, Right of Way permits and Water and Sewer Tapping and Capping permits
***Please allow 24 hours for payment to be processed.
Construction Standards
- Building Permit Fee Schedule — updated 6/14/2021
- Summary of Sign Regulations
Online Forms
The forms are for viewing and/or downloading only. Once downloaded, print the form, fill it out and submit the form to the appropriate City department along with any fees due.
***Please allow 24 hours for payment to be processed.
For general business license forms, including raffle license, visit the Finance Department Licensing page.
Maps
- Parking Map – Downtown Decatur Parking Map showing meter locations, parking garages, parking lots, etc.
- Snow Removal – Snow Route Information, including maps.
Zoning
- Example Site Plan – Example Site Plan for a Variance Petition
- Zoning Fee Schedule
- Zoning Change Petition
- 2022 Zoning Map
- 2021 Zoning Map
- 2020 Zoning Map
- Zoning Ordinance
- Zoning Variance Petition – petition form only
- Zoning Variance Instructions – instructions only
- Zoning Variance Instructions and Petition – both petition and instructions
- Zoning Variance Packet – complete packet including Citizen’s Guide, instruction and petition form
- Subdivision Ordinance