Contractor & Home Owner Permitting – go to "Contractor Information" (link located on left side of this screen) and use the form titled Residential Plan Requirements, which includes a list of all required information necessary for permitting for new homes and additions to existing homes.

All accessory buildings such as detached carports, garages, workshops & storage sheds require a building permit. All swimming pools (in-ground or aboveground), non-portable spas & hot tubs require a permit. These structures have zoning requirements allowing them to be built or placed in side or rear yards only, and are required to meet a certain distance (setback) from the side or rear property line. Depending on what zoning classification (call our office for this zoning information) your property has been given (as established by City Ordinance), this setback will be either 5 feet or 10 feet on buildings and on pools will be 12 feet or 15 feet to the water’s edge. Pools also have certain barrier protection requirements to help prevent drowning. Also, certain P.U.D. zoned areas could have a special setback requirement.

Historic Districts: Exterior renovations, additions, demolitions, and new construction in historic districts require approval of the Historic Preservation Board prior to submission of a building permit application. Click Here For More Information On Historic Districts

This list is not all-inclusive. Certain examples are listed. Call us for additional information if necessary.

Building

Usually, any work you are contracting out to a licensed contractor requires a permit. Call us and we can verify if the contractor is licensed and registered to do the type of work under his contract and if permits are required. A permit is not required for minor (non-structural) repairs less than $750, or painting, installing new carpet or flooring. Permits are required for most building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roof & gas work. All storage buildings (sheds) and other accessory structures (carports, garages, workshops, etc.) require a permit.