Building and Land Use Department

Permit Requirements 

• Accurate plans of what you plan to build. 
• A plan view (overhead) and an elevation (cross-section) of structure. It must be accurate and self explanatory. We prefer scale drawings but non-scale and well dimensioned will be accepted. 
• Size of lumber and spans must be identified. Beams & headers must be identified for size and span as well. 
• A plot plan of the property showing the location of the proposed building, the septic system and well location. 
• For additions that affect the number of bedrooms in a house or change the footprint of the existing house, the health department must review proposal first. 
• A "model energy code" calculation is required for homes and additions. (Contact the building official for further details) 
• Braced wall details. 
• Your contractors name, license number and certificate of worker's comp insurance if applicable.