Building Permits and Inspections

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Permits are required for the following improvements:

  • Accessory Structure (over 200 square feet)
  • Accessory Structure (200 square feet or less)
  • Addition
  • Air Conditioner
  • Air Exchanger
  • Basement Finish
  • Deck
  • Demolition
  • Dock
  • Driveway (replacement, new, or alteration)
  • Electrical Alterations 
  • Fence (less than seven [7] feet tall)
  • Fence (over seven [7] feet tall)
  • Fireplace
  • Furnace/Unit Heater
  • Mechanical Alterations 
  • Mobile Home
  • Moving a Structure
  • New Dwelling Construction
  • Plumbing Alterations
  • Replacement Windows
  • Re-Roofing
  • Re-Siding
  • Septic System
  • Septic Tank
  • Sewer and Water
  • Sign Permit
  • Swimming Pool
  • Vacuum Breaker
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener

If there are questions whether your project requires a permit, please do not hesitate to reach out to Building Department Staff. A permit ensures proper services are provided to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. If work is done improperly, such work can become unsafe for homeowners and their families, as well as devalue their home. For inquiries related to Building Code or permits, please contact the Building Department.

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