HOW TO OBTAIN PERMITS FOR RESIDENT ROOM ADDITIONS, SWIMMING POOLS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, DECKS, ETC.
1. Submit three (3) copies of Site Plan showing location of dwelling and proposed structure or addition on lot Site Plan is to be to scale. Also, submit application and appropriate permit fee based on the following schedule:
- $10.00 for first $1000.00 of valuation.
- $3.00 for every $1000.00 or portion thereafter.
2. Application is placed on plan review list and reviewed for zoning and code review. Plans for garages, room additions and interior renovations of a structural nature are required to have an architects seal on all copies. The first sheet is to be signed. Decks are not required to be sealed unless the design is unusual or the plans can not be reviewed for structural integrity by the department. Storage buildings such as small prefab sheds are not required to have sealed plans but the installation and manufacturers specs must be provided. Swimming pools must be of an approved design and manufacturers specs and installation instructions provided. Swimming pools of in-ground construction (concrete or other construction) requires an architects seal.
The inspection fees are paid when the permit is issued.
3. The Zoning Ordinance stipulates the setbacks for a principal structure are:
- Front: Average of all front yards within 200' of the property nothing less than 25'.
- Rear: 20% of depth not less than 20'.
- Side: 20% of width of lot with nothing less than 5' on any one side.
4. The setbacks for an accessory structure are:
- 5' from rear yard property line.
- 10' from principal structure or another accessory structure.
Accessory structure not to occupy more than 30% of rear yard, side yard - 20% of width of lot, no side less than 5'.
5. The height limitation is 35'.
6. Accessory structures over 100 square feet in area are required to have frost protection. (Frost wall or piers).
7. Inspections are required to be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
8. Inspections are required on footings foundation, framing and final.
9. A permit is not considered complete until the final inspection is completed and complied.
10. The following Codes must be followed:
| BOCA Building | 1996 |
| BOCA Plumbing | 1996 |
| BOCA Mechanical | 1996 |
| BOCA Property Maintenance Code | 1996 |
| BOCA Fire Code | 1996 |
| Olivette Municipal Code |
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