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Plan Review & Building Inspections
Doing Work Without Permits Can Result in Fines & Costs of Up to $10,000
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City Building Permits Required, With Plans & Mortgage Survey
Basement finishes
Commercial additions or alterations*
Exterior alteration
Garages
Interior alteration
Kitchen remodel when plumbing or electrical configurations are altered
New buildings
New homes
Porches (front and rear)
Residential additions or alterations
Residential decks
Sun rooms
* 3 sets of
sealed
plans (11x17) are required for all commercial projects
City Building Permits Required, Without Plans
Demolition (wrecking clearances are required from utility authorities, i.e. gas, electric, water/sewer and soil erosion)
Doors (new & replaced)
Roofs (house and/or garage)
Siding, gutters & trim
Windows
With Mortgage Survey/plot Plan
Concrete patios
Hot tubs
Pools over 24'' deep, including portable and storable pools. (
requires building and electrical permits
)
Sheds
Common Permits for Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical May Be Needed for
Air conditioners
Electrical alterations
Electrical reconnects
Furnaces
Gas piping
Hardwired smoke detectors
Plumbing alterations
Sump pumps
Water heaters
Other Permits Required
Fences - for zoning compliance
Sidewalks - require an Excavation Permit from the
Department of Public Services
Curb Cuts - require an Excavation Permit from the
Department of Public Services
Permits Are Not Required for
:
Awning (less than 54'' deep)
Carpeting
Kitchen cabinets
Movable partitions
Painting (exterior painting may require approval if in the
Historic District
)
Playground equipment
Playhouses under 120 square feet
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