The City of Gretna requires all builders to comply with the following building codes:

Ø     2006 International Residential Building Code

Ø     2008 National Electrical Code

Ø     City of Gretna Zoning Code

The City of Gretna requires the following to be submitted prior to issuing a building permit:

Ø     One complete set of plans/blue prints to be kept on file at the city office (no red lines accepted);

Ø     One surveyor’s certificate;

Ø     One plot plan (certified by a registered land surveyor) showing existing and proposed structures with measurements;

Ø     Completion of the Electrical Permit Application by your electrician.  If your electric company is not on file with us, they must provide a copy of proof of liability insurance, as well as a copy of the State of Nebraska Contractor’s license.

Ø     All structures must comply with the energy requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code, 1 & 2 Family Residential Dwelling.

Ø     Compliance shall be made in accordance with one of the following; (1) 2006 IECC-International Energy Conservation Code; (2) RES-Check, a signed compliance certificate must be submitted at this time; or (3) IRC-Chapter 11, Table N1102.1.                  

Ø     Completion of the building permit application;

Ø     Percolation test, if applicable.                                                                                        

 

Required property line setbacks shall be maintained.  These are as follows:

                                    R-1,R-2,R-3       RE        RE-A     TA        AG

Front Yard                     25 ft.                 50ft.      50 ft.     50 ft.     50 ft.    

Street Side Yard             *15 ft.              25ft.      25 ft.     25 ft.     25 ft.    

Interior Side Yard           7.5ft                  25ft.      25 ft.     25 ft.     25 ft.    

            Rear Yard                      25 ft.                 25 ft.     25 ft.     25 ft.     25 ft.

 

*In existing developed areas, the street side yard (corner lot) setback may conform to existing setbacks of existing structures along that street (15 ft.).  In new developments, the street side yard setback shall be equal to the front yard setback (25 ft.).

 

Building permit shall expire within 180 days (6 mos.) if a substantial beginning has not been made in the construction or establishment of the use applied for and within one year if not completed.

 

No occupancy will be permitted until water and sewer facilities are approved and final inspection has been obtained from the City of Gretna.  A $500.00 fine will be assessed to the contractor for occupancy without an approved final inspection.

 

Inspections Required:

Ø     Temporary Pole Inspection - After the electrician has set the pole-prior to contacting OPPD.

Ø     Footing Inspection - After the footings are dug and before concrete is poured.

Ø     Ground Work Inspection - Plumbing lines concealed below the floor slab.

Ø     Rough-In/Framing/Electrical Inspection - After all framing, plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems (heating and cooling ducts, controls, etc.) are "roughed-in", but before insulating and concealing work.

Ø     Water/Sewer Inspection - After installation of water/sewerline and taps have been completed and before covering.

Ø     Septic Inspection (if applicable) - Once system is complete, inspect tank and fields and before covering.

Ø     Final Inspection - After the completion of the ceiling, walls, installation of all plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, railings, steps, decks and all safety features have been completed.

 

 

Special Note: 

♦           Re-inspection fee of $50.00 per inspection will be charged in excess of two.

 

Please allow a 24 hour notice when calling for an inspection........................................................... 332-3336 ext. 209. 

 

Note: Building permit fee is based on square footage.

Please be advised this informational sheet is a summary guideline and is not conclusive of all codes and regulations.