BUILDING PERMITS

Building Permits must be obtained before any construction project. Building Permits are for the safety of the homeowner and any future owners of the property.

DEMOLITION PERMITS

Demolition Permits must be obtained before any structure, over 108 square feet, is demolished or moved off of a property. This helps provide information to MPAC in order to keep property assessments current.

Building Permits are required for:

• any addition to an existing structure

• any new structure 108 square ft or more

• porches or decks 24” or more in height

• carports or garages

• structural alterations to existing buildings

• moving or lifting an existing building

• installing a woodstove or fireplace

• adding windows or doors

• increase in size of existing windows or doors

• creating an apartment

• altering or adding plumbing

• Any and all signs except for regulation traffic, display windows, and small directional signs.

Building Permits are NOT required for:

• detached decks less than 24” in height

• detached structures less than 108 square ft

• replacing roofing (shingles, tin, etc.) or siding

• replacing windows and doors of the same or smaller size (no change in header)

• interior walls, floors, ceiling or finishes

• weeping tiles or tarring a basement

• replacing current plumbing fixtures