| | Development Regulations
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
When is a permit required?
Permits are required for most construction activities involving a structure, including new buildings, building additions, exterior re-roofing and re-siding, sheds, decks, poured concrete patio slabs and driveways, fences, and signs. Permits cannot be issued unless the proposed construction and its premises are in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, applicable building-trade codes, and all other City regulations. Activities that do not require a building permit include painting, interior remodeling not involving load-bearing walls, asphalt residential driveways not involving a new or altered curb cut, and erection of children’s play equipment. Separate permits must be obtained for any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work regardless of whether or not a building permit is required.
What about inspections?
Most, but not all, activities for which permits are issued must be inspected and passed by the City inspector prior to occupancy or use of the facilities for which a permit was issued. If any work requiring a permit is begun without a permit, it may be ordered by a City inspector to stop, and the cost of the required permit to resume work is double the normal amount.
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