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Decks

1. A permit application must be completed and brought in with two (2) current Plats of Survey indicating all permanent and accessory structures.
2. Location of deck must be shown, with dimensions, on Plat of Survey.
3. Plan of deck indicating size and relationship to existing residence must be shown, locating existing or new doors or access to deck and hand railings.
4. Plan of foundation supports (piers) must be shown with size of piers and spacing. Details of anchoring supports structure to piers must also be included.
5. Sections and details of deck construction must be indicated, to include size and materials shown for decking, joists, beams, attachment to residence and height of railing and/or handrails.
6. Sample drawings attached.
7. Decks may not be closer to side property line than 5’ 0".
8. Privacy fences or screenings along decks cannot exceed six feet (6’) in height when measured from grade.
9. A minimum of two (2) inspections is required: an initial pier or foundation depth and locations inspection and a final inspection once the work is completed.

Call JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, at 1-800-892-0123, for utility line location information. JULIE is a free service.

Be advised that the above mentioned are guidelines. Each permit is treated individually and certain other requirements may apply. Once the above-mentioned information is submitted, the correct determination can be made.

Any exceptions to the above may require a variation.

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