Situations Requiring Permits
Home improvement projects that require permits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Additions or alterations to existing mechanical, plumbing, or electrical (including installation of new HVAC units, upgrading or relocating electrical service, etc.)
- Decks over 30" above surrounding grade
- Decks with roof covers, all sizes
- Demolition of buildings (interior and exterior)
- Block walls over 3' high above grade
- Garage conversion / must also construct two-car garage if converting existing garage
- Garages or carports
- Gazebos
- Guest house (499 square feet only if under one acre of land, no kitchen, no permanent living)
- Mobile home set down
- Patio covers
- Patio enclosures
- Re-roofing, over 25%
- Room additions
- Septic tank replacement
- Sewer hook up (must include removal / demolition of septic system)
- Foundation with floor slabs (on-site flat concrete work, such as sidewalks or driveways, does not require permits)
- Storage sheds (over 120 square feet)
- Swimming pools or spas (18" deep or deeper)
- Metal storage containers (conditions apply, must meet planning regulations)