The City Clerk is Peggy Bates and the Executive Assistant to the Mayor is Donna Treslar. The City of Pelham employs approximately 268 employees with average salaries in the mid-thirties. The Building Department issues building permits and is responsible for inspecting all commercial and residential construction within the city limits. Submit one complete set of plans for residential, two sets of plans for commercial, with plot plan, wall detail, and grading plan. The builder is required to pay a sewer impact fee at the time the permit is purchased if the project is going on the sewer system.
Inspections are to be called in the day before an inspection is needed.
A foundation survey shall be provided to the Building Official after footing is poured to insure that all zoning requirements are met. All contractors, subs, and suppliers are to be licensed with the City of Pelham. We require proof of State certification for the classifications that carry such. Contractors are to check with the Building Department regarding zoning of property sites before submitting plans for construction. Builders and business owners should also check with the Building Department regarding the City of Pelham sign ordinance, which requires the issue of a permit to erect, change or alter any type of sign.