Building Inspection

Building Permit Requiements

Building permits are required for all construction, including alterations and improvements. Apply for permits at the Building Inspection office (address/phone info below) Permits are required to approve plans that are in compliance with the building and zoning codes before work begins. Permits are also very important to ensure quality construction and to have the work inspected for resident safety. Failure to obtain a building permit may result in the doubling of permit fees, a municpal citationof over $500.00, and the work ordered redone or removed if in noncompliance.

These projects require a Building Permit Application (Short Form)
Roofing, siding, fence, window/door replacement, driveway expansion, yard shed

Use the Building Permit Application (Long Form) for all other building projects

The following projects require submission of a site plan and building plan

New Home Construction
Additions to Homes
Decks and Porches
Detached Garages
Yard Sheds larger than 150 sq. ft.

The following types of projects require a site plan submission

Yard Sheds 150 sq. ft. or less
Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs
Fences
Driveway Expansions
Radio Tower
Site Filling or Excavating

The following projects require a floor plan and/or building plan submission

Interior Alterations Changing Floor Plan
Basement Remodeling|
Structural Alterations
Stoop, Stairs, Ramps with 25 sq. ft. or less, Landing

The following projects require a project description

Siding
Roofing
Window/Door Replacement
Fireplace or Chimney
Foundation Repair
Wrecking Buildings
Moving Building