RESIDENTIAL PATIO / PATIO COVER / DECK REGULATIONS and PLANS REQUIREMENTS Residential Patios Patio Covers PLAN REQUIREMENTS
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RESIDENTIAL PATIO / PATIO COVER / DECK REGULATIONS AND PLANS REQUIREMENTS Residential Patios This permit applies only to concrete poured patios. A permit is required when the patio is proposed to be connected to the house and/or 30 inches or more above grade. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Plans are required to be in sufficient detail and size to properly determine code compliance. Additional information may be required. A typical grouping of plans is: 1. Plot plan or survey. A plan that shows: a. The Property lines b. Any currently existing buildings, fences, houses, etc. c. Setbacks, easements, rights of way, etc. d. The location of the proposed construction. 2. Structural plan. A plan that shows: a. The structural component of the patio (i.e. rebar or wire mesh) b. Perimeter beams if applicable c. Attachment to the house. (Regardless of the requirement for a permit, patios must not be located in Public Utility Easements or Drainage Easements. Refer to the survey of your lot for the location of easements.) PERMIT FEE: Without Utilities: $48.00 Patio Covers Any patio cover requires a permit. SET BACK REQUIREMENTS: 25 Feet from the Front yard property line to the edge of the patio cover foundation. 5 Feet from the Interior side yard property line to the edge of the patio cover foundation. 15 Feet from the Exterior side yard property line on a corner lot to the edge of the patio cover foundation. Public Utility Easements (PUEs) may be larger than the above setbacks, in which case the PUE must be used as the setback. PLAN REQUIREMENTS Plans are required to be in sufficient detail and size to properly determine code compliance. Additional information may be required. A typical grouping of plans is: 1. Plot plan or survey. A plan that shows: a. The Property lines Revised 12.2010 b. Any currently existing buildings, fences, houses, etc. c. Setbacks, easements, rights of way, etc. d. The location of the proposed construction. 2. Framing Plan. A Plan or plans that show: a. The type of wood to be used (treated or untreated, cedar, pine, etc.) b. The sizing of the framing members c. The spacing of framing members. d. Details of support members (size, spacing, etc.) e. Details of attachment to the house. f. Type of roof covering. 3. Trades plans. Plans that show: a. Proposed new electrical, if applicable. 4. Elevations that show the way the project will look from the: a. Back including the proposed height b. Left side c. Right side PERMIT FEE: Without Utilities: $48.00 With Utilities: $48.00 plus $42.00 per utility DECKS 8 A deck will require a permit if it is proposed to be connected to the house and/or is 30 inches or more above grade. PLAN REQUIREMENTS Plans are required to be in sufficient detail and size to properly determine code compliance. Additional information may be required. A typical grouping of plans is: 1. Plot plan or survey. A plan that shows: a. The Property lines b. Any currently existing buildings, fences, houses, etc. c. Setbacks, easements, rights of way, etc. d. The location of the proposed construction. 2. Framing Plan. A Plan or plans that show: a. The type of wood to be used (treated or untreated, cedar, pine, etc.) b. The sizing of the framing members c. The spacing of framing members. d. Details of support members (size, spacing, etc.) e. Details of attachment to the house. PERMIT FEE: Without Utilities: $48.00 Revised 12.2010 .