*** PLEASE CHECK WITH THE PLANNING DIVISION TO RECEIVE APPROVAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY CONSTRUCTION ***

I. Information:

When are building permits required?
The following types of projects require permits including, but not limited to:

• Building Permits
  
  
  • Re-roofing of dwellings, garages and patio covers
  • Patios and porches - Open and enclosed
  • Room additions and garages/carports
  • Storage sheds or playhouses exceeding 120 square feet
  • Garage Conversions
  • Demolition of un-permitted structures/additions
  • Swimming pools in excess of 5,000 gallons above or below ground
  • Retaining walls over 3 feet in height and holding a surcharge of soil
  • Window replacements
  • Remodeling and/or changing the existing dwelling floor plan or changing any roof design
  • New exterior and/or interior wall/ceiling coverings such as stucco, siding or drywall
  • New fireplaces and/or wood stoves
  • Commercial/Industrial tenant improvements
  • Fire suppression systems
    
    
• Electrical Permits
  
  
  • Upgrading/changing or adding any electric service panel board
  • Replacing or adding branch circuits from any main or sub panel board
  • Adding any new wiring to existing branch circuits
  • Replacing or installing new any electrical equipment such as motors, signs, neon tubing, air conditioners, etc.
  • New wiring for room additions, garages, carports, sheds and patios
  • Low voltage (24V) or greater security alarm/monitoring systems
    
    
• Pluming/Sewer Permits
  
  
  • Replacing water heaters/boilers
  • Lawn sprinklers/irrigation systems
  • Replacing water distribution piping such as copper, etc.
  • Replacing house waste/venting systems
  • Replacing or adding new dishwashers
  • Replacing or adding new fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, etc.
  • Adding new laundry utility hookups for washers and dryers
  • Replacing water main supply lines from the meter to the entry of the dwelling or structure
  • Replacing or adding new gas lines
  • Replacing or adding new sewer lines and or backfilling/abandoning septic tanks or cesspools
    
    
• Mechanical Permits
  
  
  • Replacing or adding new wall furnaces, forced air units, air conditioners
  • Replacing or adding new air conditioners and/or condensing compressor units for cooling air and evaporative coolers (swamp Coolers)
  • Replacing or adding new supply/ return ducts and air outlets/inlets
  • Replacing or adding new absorption units such as walk-in coolers/refrigeration units
  • Replacing or adding new exhaust systems such as rangehood assemblies and clothes dryers for gas fired appliances
  • Dust product conveying systems in industrial uses
  • Replacing or adding new ventilation equipment for fresh air systems
    

II. Plans - Submittals & Requirements:

• Two complete sets/Energy calculations/General notes
• Foundation plan
• Floor plan
• Elevations
• Cross - sections
• Frame plans
• Details & structural calculations when required
• Fire/Health/Environmental
• Phone / when required contact city hall for more info