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1. Do I need a permit for a fence?

Only if your fence is seven feet or taller will a permit be required.  If you are installing a standard six feet tall fence, no, a permit is not required. 

2. How long does it take for a building permit to be approved?

Once we have received the building permit application and all supporting documentation filled out in its entirety the plan review and permit approval process is seven to ten business days.

3. How long is the building permit valid for?

A building permit is valid for one year.

4. What happens when a building permit expires?

Depending on what stage in the construction your permit is at, you will have to pay a percentage of the original permit fee to reinstate your permit.

5. Do I need a building permit?

Anything 200 square feet or bigger is required to have a building permit.

6. How far off of the property line does an accessory building need to be?

Accessory building setbacks at five feet off of the back property line and ten feet off of the side property line.

7. Can a homeowner pull a permit.

Yes.  A home owner will complete all forms related to a building permit as well as complete the Home Owners Affidavit which is required to be notarized and submit with the building permit application.