Land Development Permits

A Land Development Permit is required if you are doing any of the following:

• Clearing, grading, excavating, or otherwise disturbing soil on a commercial property or properties
  directly adjacent to Lake Tuscaloosa

• Expanding a residential driveway

• Installing a Grease Removal Device

• Sanitary or Storm Sewer expansions

• Water Distribution System expansions

A Land Development Permit application may be required to be accompanied by:

• Drawings stamped by a licensed engineer within the State of Alabama.

• Copy of the deed to the subject property

• Authorized Agent Form

• Public Infrastructure Improvement - LDP Performance Bond

• Public Infrastructure Improvement - LDP Maintenance Bond

• Business License

• Drainage Report

Applicable depending on construction type:

• Right-of-Way Use Permit Application

Article XII - Regulation of Certain Land Development Activities Land
Development Activities Regulations Generally

You will receive comments within 14 business days of application submittal.

Yes, after approval, you have 18 months to begin work on your project. Otherwise, your permit will expire and you will be required to resubmit your documents for review.

Yes, if applicable. All required bonds must be properly submitted and paid in full prior to the issuance of the LDP. The permit will not be released until all bonding requirements have been satisfied.

If your development includes vertical construction, you will also need to submit a Commercial Building Permit Application. Additional permits or special approvals may be required.