BUILDING PERMITS

A building permit is required when any type of structural work is done on your home. This includes decks, pools, additions, garages, sheds over 200 sq. ft., changing the size of the existing windows, adding or changing interior walls or finishing interior attic or basement space. A building permit is NOT required for adding or changing the exterior siding or replacing roof shingles, up to two layers. Sheds less than 200 sq. ft. must still comply with the Zoning Ordinance.

To obtain a building permit, the following information must be submitted to the Building Department.

1. A completed Zoning & Building Application, which contains information you should compile before you come in to apply.
2. Four sets of construction plans.

• Basement Finish
• Deck
• Detached Garage / Pole Barn
• Swimming Pool

An electrical permit is required when any electrical work is done other than replacing light fixtures and receptacles. Plumbing permits are required when adding plumbing or changing the placement of the fixtures. Examples of when a mechanical permit would be required are replacing a furnace, adding air conditioning and installing a gas or wood burning stove. When a building permit is required, these permits may be in addition to the building permit if electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work is performed.

The time required to review the plans varies from 1-4 weeks, depending up on the number of applications received prior to your submission. Be sure you allow sufficient time to review.