Changing, moving or repairing walls or floors and replacement of drywall that results in a total area of 16 square feet or more in any wall or ceiling requires a building permit.
All detached garages require building permits. There are specific zoning requirements associated with the location, height and square footage depending on the zoning classification of each property and whether or not they include habitable space. Fences in the front yard and projected front yard can be no more than 4 feet tall and open design picket style.
Chain link is prohibited in the front yard and projected front yard. Fences may require additional approval if the property is in a historic district.
Building permits are required for solid fences with a height above 7 feet and for open fences with a height above 8 feet. Retaining walls greater than 4-feet tall from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall require a permit. Replacement of decking material, lathing boards, sheathing boards, rafters or ridge boards requires a building permit. Shingle work does not require a permit, but there is a limit on the number of shingle layers allowed.
All accessory structures require a building permit. This may include gazebos, outdoor fireplaces, fountains with plumbing, wind turbines, solar panels, radio towers, swimming pools, retaining walls, etc. Changing, installing, moving or repairing plumbing, including water heaters and shower pans requires a plumbing permit. New sprinkler system installations and valve replacement requires a plumbing permit. Monitored alarm systems that notify the police department must have an alarm permit to receive police response.
All carports, including fabric carports, require building permits. Front yard carports require a special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. All foundation repairs or new foundations for residential structures require building permits and engineered building plans.
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