Permit Required
Common items that require a permit:

• Changing your windows
• Installation of lawn sprinklers
• Remodeling kitchen or bathroom
• Re-roofing of more than 100 square feet
• Installation of window bars
• Stucco work, sandblasting
• Installation of a new water heater, or replacement of an old one
• Relocation of an existing water heater (requires planning approval)
• Changing and/or installation of plumbing fixtures such as toilets, lavatories, bathtubs, dishwashers
• Installation of through the wall air conditioners
• Installation of forced air units
• Alteration/replacement of electrical, plumbing, or mechanical fixtures
• Block wall fencing over 30 inches above grade
• Room additions, patios, spas
• Installation and/or replacement of water lines
• Installation and/or replacement of drain/sewer lines

Permit Not Required
Items that do not require a building permit:

• 1 story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, providing the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high; however, the city does have height and placement regulations regarding fencing, please check with the Planning Division for these requirements
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impound Class I, II, or III-a liquids
• Sidewalk and driveways (within private property)
• Platforms, walks, driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
• Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep
• Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door