Additions and Alterations

When is a Building Permit Required?

If you are building, installing, and/or altering any of the following you may need a building permit:

• Addition
• Basement-existing
• Deck
• Driveway (apron only)
• Electrical Work
• Exterior Work on Historic Property
• Fence
• Fire Repair
• Garage
• Hot tub
• HVAC/Heating (replacing)
• Interior Alteration
• Retaining Wall
• Replacing structural members of roof framing, including sheathing
• Solar Panels
• Shed
• Signs
• Sunroom
• Swimming Pool
• A wood burning stove/fireplace installation
• Change the size of doors and windows or make new openings for same
• Change a building's use
• Structural alterations

Plan Submittal Guidelines

See Plan Submittal Guidelines for Additions or Alterations

Other Permits

In many circumstances, electrical, mechanical,  fire alarm, sediment control, public right of way , well, septic and/or fire protection permits are required to complete the project.

Notice to Sprinkler and Building Contractors:

Be advised, all fuel-fired equipment located in attics/concealed spaces of all residential occupancies in buildings up to four stories in height and one-and-two-family dwellings starting with building permit numbers (COMBUILD) #660755, (COMFAST) #600668, (BUILDING RESIDENTIAL) #600659 or greater must be protected with sprinklers. This requirement is in accordance with NFPA 13R, 2007 Sec. 6.9.6 and NFPA 13D, 2007 Sec. 8.6.5.

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