Construction Permits

When must I pull a permit?

•    Fence

•    Siding

•    Roof

•    Framing

•    Sheetrock

•    Plumbing over $1,000 in cost

•    Heaters- gas, oil, electric

•    Mobile Home Setup

•    Stucco

•    Windows- Only if the size of the window is changing or being reframed around it

•    Additions

•    Decks

•    Demolition

•    Foundations, including any and all structures 

•    Gas Pressure Test

•    Handicap ramps

•    Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

•    New Construction

•    Retaining Walls- over 48 inches in height

•    Water or Sewer Lines

•    Street Cuts

•    Curb & Gutters

•    Water Heaters

•    Tanks

•    Signs

•    Sheds over 150 sq. feet

•    Communication Towers

•    Solar Panels

•    Concrete work on City property, including city right of ways and easements, such as sidewalks 

When do I NOT need a permit?

 •    Flat work such as driveways and concrete patios. However, all structural foundations require a permit. 

•    Windows- Only if the size of the window IS NOT changing

•    Flooring such as carpet, tile, linoleum etc.

•    Cabinets

•    Painting

•    Retaining Walls- under 48 inches in height

•    Sprinkler systems

•    Maintenance of vegetation

•    Plumbing under $1,000 in cost

•    Replace light fixtures

•    Sheds under 150 sq. feet

 

What permits require a plan review?

 •    Fence

•    Framing

•    Plumbing

•    Heaters

•    Mobile Home Setup

•    Windows

•    Additions

•    Decks

•    Demolition

•    Foundations

•    Handicap Ramp

•    HVAC

•    New Construction

•    Retaining Walls

•    Signs

•    Water Heaters

•    Tanks

•    Sheds over 200 sq. feet

•    Communication Towers

•    Solar Panels

 This list is not all inclusive and any item not listed is subject to a building permit and/or plan review. If it is not listed you can call our office to inquire if a permit is needed and/or a plan review.  For any questions about the proper plans to submit or documentation required please come see us at City Hall at 521 W. Cedar or call Community Development at 307-328-4500 ext. 1014.