After the plans (if required) have been approved, there are certain clearances that are required before a permit can be issued by the city. There may be fees to be paid outside of the city before a permit can be issued.
Permits for a certain type of work can be issued only to persons licensed by the state for the proper trade. Please review the complete list of contractors license categories (PDF) and the type of work that each category can perform.
Under certain circumstances a permit may be issued to a homeowner from the owner-builder information details.