Addition

When the location of any part of the exterior walls and roof of a single family residence are changed; such as, for a screened porch or covered entry, a permit is required.

See below for permit submittal requirements and general information.

Application Requirements

• Permit Application Packet - The documents below have been combined into one PDF file.
  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Zoning Worksheet – Residential
  3. Tree Protection Agreement
  4. Contractor of Record (Contractor License Requirements / Contractor License Application)

Application Fees & Deposits

• Building Construction and Inspection Fee - To be determined based on scope of work
• Permit Application Deposit - $250 (Maximum due at time of permit application submission)

Drawing Requirements (To Be Submitted With Permit Application)

• Civil Drawings - 4 rolled sets - Required only if greater than 400 square feet net increase in impervious surface - see Civil Engineering Submittal Guidelines
• Construction Documents - 4 sets (see Architectural Drawing Requirements)
• Plat of Survey - 3 copies (survey must be sealed and be “to scale”)

Separate Permit Requirements

The following may occur with the construction of an addition to a single family and require a separate permit:

• Fence
• Tree Removal

Construction Submittal Requirements

The following may apply during the course of construction:

• Permit Revision Application
• Spot/Location Survey Approval Application - Required only if a Zoning Variation was granted

Required Inspections

See Inspection Information For Single Family Residential Permits (Addition/Alteration) for more information.

• All work must be exposed for any applicable rough inspection
• Final Inspection Checklists - Building, Electrical/Mechanical, Plumbing

Additional Resources

• Basic Zoning Information
• Certificate of Occupancy Request
• Impervious Surface Fee Information
• Impervious Surface Fee Map
• Typical Residential Building Construction Notes