building permit

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Phase 1 building permits are secured for the roadway project and design is 90% complete.

From Los Angeles Times

But now that the report is done, others in Sunset Mesa will have a much quicker time securing building permits.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite only four building permits being issued, Bundy said the collective rebuild is further along than the number suggests.

From Los Angeles Times

Though his building permits refer to basements, according to the New York Times, some of his neighbours call it a bunker.

From BBC

With building permits beginning to flow, Harris said, “for these guys to slow down or shut down job sites is more than infuriating. You’re going to see fewer people willing to start a project.”

From Los Angeles Times