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- What sort of work do I need a permit for?
- Any new construction, additions and/or alterations to existing
buildings, residential and commercial.
- Accessory buildings and garages that have a floor area of
120-square feet or greater.
- Covered porches that are constructed with a solid roof, i.e.
plywood and shingles or metal sheeting. Shade porches covered with
lattice generally are not required to be permitted.
- Concrete patio slabs, concrete driveways, and wood decks
generally do not require a building permit. However, if any deck or
patio structure is thirty-inches above grade, it will require a
building permit and plan review.
- Any new construction or repair of an individual residential septic system.
Your safest recourse when planning a building project is to contact
the building department for information regarding the requirements for
building permits. Please remember that a properly permitted project
will ensure your hard work becomes an enhancement to your property
value.
- What is the cost of the required permit?
The cost of permits is based on the valuation of construction. If
the property is non-water righted and you are building a new house,
you will need to either make a payment in lieu or dedicate water
rights acquired from another property. For further information, refer
to the Water Rights page or contact the Building Department.
The fee for plan check and inspection of an individual residential septic system
construction or repair is $200.00.
- Who may obtain a building permit?
A land owner or licensed contractor. For commercial projects state
law requires a contractor with a Nevada license to perform all work.
- At what times during construction is an inspection required?
Foundation Inspection: To be made after excavations for footings
are complete and any required reinforcing steel must be in place.
Stemwall Inspection: To be made before pouring concrete, forms or
block are in place and rebar is set and positioned as required.
Concrete Slab or Underfloor Inspection: To be made after all in-slab
or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories
and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any
concrete is poured.
Rough Framing Inspection: To be made after the roof, all framing,
fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and
vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating
wires, pipes and ducts are approved. This must take place before any
insulation and drywall is installed.
Final Inspection: To be made after finish grading and the building
is completed and ready for occupancy.
Other Inspections: In addition to the
called inspections specified above, the building official may make or
require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of the building code and other laws
which are enforced by the code enforcement agency. Before permanently
covering any construction, please call the building department to
determine if an inspection is required.
Septic Inspections: There are two inspections. The first inspection will be when
the soil profile pit is dug. The second inspection will be after completion of the septic
system, but before anything is covered with soil.
- What procedure do I follow when I need an inspection?
Call 428-0264 to make a request for the inspection 24 hours prior
to the desired time of the inspection. You will need to have
available, your name, the address of the property, the type of
inspection required and the permit number.
- What are the setback requirements for my property?
Please see the Setback Table.
- What are the parking requirements for my project?
See Section 17.63.080 of the CC Code, under the Related Forms and
Links option.
- What are the landscaping requirements for my project?
See Section 17.63.080 of the CC Code, under the Related Forms and
Links option.
- Do I need a permit to place a sign on my building or property?
Most signs require a permit. Refer to General Sign Requirements & Table of Sign Requirements (PDF). For more information contact the Building
Official or a Planner for verification and permitting procedures.
- How long is a permit valid?
Every building permit is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance OR from
the date of the last inspection. If work has not commenced within this
time, the permit becomes null and void unless a one-time extension is
granted. Plan reviews also expire 180 days after the original date of
submittal if a permit is not issued. A one-time 180-day extension may
be approved under certain circumstances beyond the applicant's
control.
The septic construction permit is valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
- How many copies of my building plans will I need to turn into the
Building Department?
Two site plan drawings, two structural drawings, and two plan sets
of any portion of the building that was engineered. The Building
Official will redline both sets of plans and return one of the sets to
you upon issuance of the building permit.
- How long will it take for my plans to be reviewed by the building
department?
Plan check usually takes three to five working days to complete.
- Do I need a permit to build a shed?
If the detached accessory building is used for playhouses, lawn
and garden equipment, tool storage, and similar uses, provided such
buildings do not exceed 120 square feet and do not house flammable liquids in quantities
exceeding 20 gallons per building and are constructed entirely of
noncombustible materials when located less than three feet to an
adjoining property line, then they do not require a building permit.
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