WHEN IS A PERMIT REQUIRED

A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure or any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.

Some Items Requiring a Permit

If floor area exceeds 120 square feet, height may not exceed 8 feet at its highest point.

If there are structural changes or an addition to square footage in living area.

Various work performed to repair or replace equipment may require a permit.

When erecting a new fence 4 feet and over in height, replacing a fence that fronts a street or right of way, or when performing maintenance on at least 30% of fence that fronts a street or right of way.

Various work performed to repair or replace equipment may require a permit.

Various work performed to repair or replace equipment may require a permit.

Each zoning district and Planned Development have certain requirements that need to be met.

When retaining wall is 4 feet or higher from bottom of footing to top of wall. Must also be structurally engineered.

Contact permitting department for details.

All new single family construction.

When the water depth is over 24 inches and/or the capacity exceeds 700 gallons. Above ground pools are prohibited.