When is a permit needed?
A permit is required for all construction, remodeling and maintenance except those items classified as “Normal Maintenance” in the codes. Typical projects requiring permits include, but are not limited to:
- Additions
- Demolitions
- Electrical systems and services
- Exterior concrete
- Exterior siding
- Miscellaneous residential including fireplaces, pools, decks & garages.
- New buildings
- Plumbing systems- heating, ventilating & air conditioning.
- Prefabricated structures
- Renovations
- Replacement of furnace or air conditioning.
- Replacement roof and/or shingles
- Replacement of water heaters
- Replacement of windows
- Residential sheds over 200 square feet.
Normal Maintenance
The following repairs are considered normal maintenance if they are not part of a structural addition or remodel:
- Painting
- Repair of broken windows
- Repair of faucets
- Replacement of individual electric switches or outlets.
- Replacement of kitchen cabinets with no structural, drywall, plumbing or electrical changes.
- Tuckpointing of masonry
| File Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Building Permit Application | Download |
| Concrete Permit Application | Download |
| Contractor Registration Form and Information | Download |
| Deck Construction Guide | Download |
| Electrical Permit Application | Download |
| Fee Schedule Details And Policies | Download |
| Fence Permit Application | Download |
| Fire Alarm Application | Download |
| Fire Suppression Application | Download |
| Furnace Inspection Form | Download |
| Generator Permits And Inspections | Download |
| Handout Chart | Download |
| Hiring A Contractor | Download |
| Homeowner Affidavit | Download |
| Non-Owner Occupied Certificate | Download |
| Land Divison Lot Combination | Download |
| Mechanical Permit Application | Download |
| Plumbing Permit Application | Download |
| Returned Permit Form | Download |
| Vinyl Siding Manual | Download |