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Does my project require zoning approval or a construction permit?
We have put together a chart which indicates zoning and permit requirements for many of the activities a property owner may contemplate undertaking on his/her property.
* PLEASE NOTE:
- If your project exists within a historic district or at a registered historic site, additional steps are required (see * below for applicable projects related to historical districts and sites).
- For exterior sign projects in the Main Street Historic District, CLICK HERE for instructions.
Activity |
Zoning Approval |
Requires Permit |
---|---|---|
* Additions |
Yes |
Yes |
Air conditioner (central): Install or replace |
No | Yes |
Asbestos abatement |
No |
Yes |
Basement: Refinishing or remodeling |
Yes |
Yes |
Bathroom fixtures: Direct replacement |
No |
No |
piping changes |
No |
Yes |
Boiler: Replace |
No |
Yes |
Burglar alarm: Install |
No |
Yes |
Carpeting |
No |
No |
Chimney: Repairs |
No |
Yes |
* Commercial signs (exterior) |
Yes |
Yes |
* Deck: Add or replace |
Yes |
Yes |
* Demolition |
No | Yes |
Dishwasher: Install |
No |
Yes |
Door (exterior): Replace existing with same size and type |
No |
No |
Door (exterior): Adding, enlarging or eliminating |
No |
Yes |
Driveway: Repair or repave |
Yes |
No |
Duct work: Install new |
No |
Yes |
Duct work: Repair or replace |
No |
No |
Electrical: Any modifications or improvements |
No |
Yes |
* Fence, Add or replace |
Yes |
Yes |
Fence: Repair |
No |
No |
Fireplace: Add |
No | Yes |
Furnace: Replace |
No |
Yes |
Generator (stand-alone) |
Yes |
Yes |
Gutters: Replace or repair |
No |
No |
Landscaping work |
No |
No |
Lawn sprinkler |
No |
Yes |
Lead paint abatement |
No |
No |
Ordinary repairs |
No |
No |
* Outdoor kitchen |
Yes |
Yes |
Painting (exterior or interior) |
No |
No |
* Patio, Brick or Pavers |
Yes |
No |
Plumbing: Any modifications or improvements |
No | Yes |
Remodeling or alterations (interior) |
No | Yes |
* Retaining walls, over 4feet in height |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof: repairs involving less than 25% of existing roof |
No |
No |
* Roof: Replace |
No |
Yes |
Roof top unit |
No |
Yes |
Satellite dish |
No |
Yes |
Septic system: Construct or abandon |
No |
Yes |
Sewer system: Connect to the public system |
No |
Yes |
* Shed or other utility building: construct |
Yes |
Yes (over 100 sf) |
Siding: Add or replace |
No |
Yes |
Smoke detectors: Add |
No |
Yes |
* Solar panels |
No |
Yes |
Spa/hot tub |
Yes |
Yes |
Storm windows/doors |
No |
No |
Stove: Replace electric with gas |
No |
Yes |
Swimming pool: Add or replace |
Yes |
Yes |
Tennis court: Installation |
Yes |
Yes |
Underground fuel or septic tank: Remove |
No |
Yes |
Water heater: Replace |
No |
Yes |
Wall repairs: Remove and replace sheet rock or plaster |
No |
Yes |
Windows: Replace existing with same size and type |
No |
No |
* Windows: Adding, enlarging, or eliminating |
No |
Yes |