Front, side and rear yard setbacks, parking requirements, lot coverage, and zoning regulations are checked. Building plans are reviewed by various city departments to determine conformance to city codes, ordinances, and other applicable standards and laws. Major repairs such as replacement of roof structures, porches, and foundations also need permits. Plans showing details of the proposed work are submitted with the permit application to indicate conformance with building codes and other applicable regulations. A site plan showing the proposed addition and its location is submitted with the permit application.
Technical jobs require licensed contractors.
The owner is always responsible for making sure that a permit is obtained prior to beginning work, regardless of who does the work. This provides notification to remove the demolished structure from the tax rolls so the property owner will not be charged for a building that no longer exists. Other city departments are notified of demolitions to ascertain that all potential dangers are removed from the vacant lot. This helps to maintain health and safety standards in the neighborhood. Certain other projects require permits before being undertaken.