In order to help you find the information you need, we have provided a list of commonly requested forms for Urban Development. If you do not see the form you need, please call 1-251-208-7198. Most of the files listed below are in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader, you will need to download it from the Adobe site.

NEW! Forms and Applications to Download: Permit and License Requests : Check the status of a of permit or license online Tips for using the Check on Status of Permits and License Requests Interface (pdf) Check on a Parcel of Land : Check the status of a parcel of land Comment on Public Hearings : Leave comments on Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment and City Council public hearings Land Use Zoning Certificate Online : Apply for a certificate online Smart Growth for Mobile: A New Alternative - Implementation Initiatives Document Incentive Matrix Incentive Breakdowns More Urban Development Forms and Applications: Urban Development: Code Administration City of Mobile Building Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Electrical Code 2008 (pdf) City of Mobile Mechanical Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Existing Building Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Residential Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Property Maintenance Code 2009 (pdf) City of Mobile Land Disturbance Permit (pdf) Inspection Matrix (pdf) Urban Development Department: Code Administration - Building Inspection Unit Building Permit Application (pdf) Exemption Form for Home Builders Licensure Board (pdf) City of Mobile Building Code (pdf) Building Code Summary for all Commercial Projects (pdf) Urban Development Department: Code Administration - Electrical Inspection Unit Bond Form (pdf) City of Mobile Electrical Ordinance (pdf) Electrical Permit Application (pdf) Electrical Plan Review Quick List (pdf) Examination Application (pdf) Permit by Fax Application Packet Application (pdf 79kb) Instructions for Contractors (pdf) Policies and Procedures for Faxing Permits (pdf) Letter of Authorization (pdf) Electrical Permit by Fax Application (pdf) Residential Homeowner Affidavit and Sample Homeowners Test (pdf) Six Month Investigation Application (pdf) Urban Development Department: Code Administration - Mechanical Inspection Unit Application for Mechanical Permit (pdf) City of Mobile Mechanical Ordinance (pdf) Bond Form (pdf) Mechanical Permit by Fax Application (pdf) Residential Homeowner Affidavit (pdf) Urban Development Department: Code Administration - Plumbing Inspection Unit Plumbing Permit Application (pdf) City of Mobile Plumbing Ordinance (pdf) Pluming Permit by Fax Application (pdf) Residential Homeowner Affidavit (pdf) Application for Renewal of Certificate of Competency Card (pdf) Urban Development Department: Code Administration - Permitting and Development City of Mobile Land Disturbance Permit (pdf) Plan Review Submittal / Cell Tower Information (pdf) Top Five Reasons for Plan Rejections (pdf) Building Code Summary for all Commercial Projects (pdf) Non-Utility Right-Of-Way Usage Application Form (pdf) Commercial Permitting Process (pdf) Permitting Procedures for New and Existing Structures Within the City of Mobile (pdf) Permit by Fax Application Packet (See individual trades for permit applications) Application (pdf) Instructions for Contractors (pdf) Policies and Procedures for Faxing Permits (pdf) Letter of Authorization (pdf) Urban Development Department: Technical Review Committee (TRC) Sample TRC Meeting Agenda (pdf) Urban Development Department: Planning - Land Use Administration / GIS (Zoning) Sign Permit Application (pdf) Banner Permit Application (pdf) Sandwich Board Application (pdf) Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement (pdf) Subdivision Regulations (pdf) Zoning Ordinance Non-conforming Affidavit - Use (pdf) Non-conforming Affidavit - Structure (pdf) Urban Development Department: Planning - Long Range Planning Comprehensive Plan Overview (pdf) Community Facilities Plan (pdf) General Land Use Plan (pdf) Transportation Plan (pdf) Urban Development Department: Planning - Board of Zoning Adjustment Board of Zoning Adjustment Application (Bulk/Site Variance, Use Variance, and/or Administrative Review (pdf) Sign Variance Application (pdf) Urban Development Department: Planning - Mobile City Planning Commission Zoning Extension Request (pdf) PROCEDURE FOR VACATION BY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, STREETS, AND ALLEYS (pdf) VACATION REQUEST FORM (pdf) Acquisition of Private Right-of-way Easement by Eminent Domain (pdf) Administrative Planned Unit Development Application (pdf) Appeal of Denial of Tree Removal/Trim Permit (pdf) Planning Commission Application (Planning Approval, Planned Unit Development and Rezoning Applications) (pdf) Sidewalk Waiver Request (pdf) Subdivision Application (pdf) Urban Development Department: Urban Forestry Mobile Tree Commission Removal/Trim Permit Application (for trees on City right-of-way) (pdf) Tree Trim, Removal and/or Relocation Permit Application (for trees on private property) (pdf) Mobile Tree Commission Filing / Meeting Schedule (pdf)