Building Permits

Permits are normally required for:

• any addition to an existing structure
• any new structure over 161 square feet (12x13)
• porches or decks over 24” high
• decks that are attached to existing building
• carports and garages
• structural alterations to existing building

• installing a woodstove or fireplace

• existing building adding windows or doors
• increase in size of existing windows/doors
• creating an apartment
• altering or adding any plumbing
• demolishing any structure over 108 square feet
• signs; All signs require a permit except for; signs for regulating traffic, signs in display windows, small signs displayed for directions of the public (directional restroom signs) or signs painted directly on a building

*please contact the township office for clarification if needed* 

• detached decks less than 24” high
• detached structures less than 161 square feet
• replacing roofing or siding
• replacing windows/doors with same size
• interior wall, floor, ceiling finishes
• weeping tile or tarring a basement
• replacing plumbing fixtures

*Always check with your municipality before starting your project to determine whether a permit is required.*

• Prepare drawings which accurately and to scale describe the construction. 
• Visit the township office and complete a building permit application,
• Provide the required construction and site plan drawings.
• Pay the permit fee

• Foundation drawing
• Floor layout
• Site Plan
• Structural cross section
• Elevations