building permit

noun

1. an official certificate of permission issued by local authorities to a builder to construct, enlarge, or alter a building.

Example Sentences

That money was taken from special funds meant to be used only for activities related to building permits and plan checks, according to Ongele’s lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge issued a moratorium on building permits in Beverly Hills as punishment for the city not passing a blueprint for sufficient affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times

County Superior Court judge ruled that Beverly Hills could no longer issue any building permits — including those for pools, kitchen and bathroom remodels and other renovations — because of its failure.

From Los Angeles Times

This means it is not uncommon for Palestinians to build without an Israeli issued building permit.

From BBC

That height required approval by the county zoning administrator and a building permit, according to Crowley.

From Los Angeles Times