When is a permit required? Welcome to your When is a permit required? What is the maximum floor area for a one-story detached accessory structure that is exempt from needing a permit? 100 square feet 200 square feet 300 square feet 400 square feet None Up to what height can fences be built without requiring a permit? 5 feet 6 feet 7 feet 8 feet None What is the maximum height for a retaining wall that does not require a permit? 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet None What is the maximum capacity of water tanks placed on grade that do not require a permit? 1,000 gallons 3,000 gallons 5,000 gallons 10,000 gallons None Which type of interior work is exempt from permits? Structural remodeling Adding new electrical circuits Painting, papering, and similar finish work Installing a new plumbing system None Which type of construction work does not require a permit? Constructing a garage Sidewalks and driveways Building a two-story structure Erecting a commercial billboard None How deep can prefabricated swimming pools be without requiring a permit? 12 inches 18 inches 24 inches 36 inches None Which outdoor equipment is exempt from permits? Large garden sheds Swings and other playground equipment Outdoor lighting systems Fountains and water features None What is the maximum projection for window awnings that do not require additional support and are exempt from permits? 24 inches 36 inches 48 inches 54 inches None What is the maximum size for a deck that does not require a permit? 100 square feet 150 square feet 200 square feet 250 square feet None None Time's up
