Do I need to obtain a building permit?

All work to construct, repair, renovate or demolish a structure requires a building permit. This includes major construction as well as smaller projects, including but not limited to:

  • Wood / pellet stoves
  • Vinyl siding
  • Roof reshingling
  • Replacement windows
  • Swimming pools (inground and aboveground)
  • Storage sheds over 200 square feet
  • Fences over 7 feet

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1. Do I need to obtain a building permit?
2. When is a building permit necessary?
3. Why should I get a permit?
4. Can I begin work once I submit my application?
5. How long does it take to obtain a permit?
6. How much will my permit cost?
7. Once I obtain my permit, how long do I have to start the work? How long do I have to finish my project?
8. My project is completed. How do I get my certificate of occupancy / completion?