Building / Zoning Permits

Applications for building permits must be filed and a permit must be issued prior to any construction taking place. Basic residential permit fees are $50 for the first $1,000 of construction costs and $8 for each additional $1,000. Basic non-residential permit fees are $100 for the first $1,000 of construction costs and $12 for each additional $1,000.

Depending on your individual application, other fees such as recreation, water, or sewer fees may be applicable. All construction inspection fees are billed separately at a cost of $55 per residential inspection and residential electrical inspections are typically $74 each. Commercial/industrial inspections are $110 each and commercial/industrial electrical inspections are typically $140 each. Your building permit must be displayed at a visible location on the property during any construction or remodeling taking place.

View a Building Permit Fee Chart (PDF) 

Construction Requiring Permits

Permits are required for the following:

• All new building construction
• Building additions
• Major remodeling (any structural change)
• New or altered Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC
• Conversion of unfinished space into living space
• Accessory structures
  • Decks
  • Patios
  • Sheds
  • Fences
  • Retaining walls
  • Garages
• Swimming pool, both above ground and in ground
• All signs
• Demolition of any building or structure
• Curb and sidewalk installation and replacement along a street
• Replacement of roofing materials only if structural modifications are needed
• Paving of a stoned or unpaved area.

Construction Not Requiring Permits

Permits are not required for the following:

• Installing or replacing siding, downspouts, or gutters
• Replacement of doors or windows
• Replacement of roofing materials if no structural modifications are needed
• Landscaping
• Sidewalk installation and replacement not along a street