Do I need a permit for any home improvements I have planned?
All of our Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes, and other Ordinances can be found online at MUNICODE.com. Building Permits are required for most improvements or remodelings involving structural changes, additions, plumbing or electrical changes such as decks, patios, driveway, swimming pools, replacement of water heaters, furnaces, siding, roofs, etc. Please contact the Building Division before starting your project to determine if you need a permit.

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