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Did You Know? The first City house to have electricity, in 1913, was the Schwartz House, now City Hall |
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| Departments : Planning and Code Administration : Permits and Inspections : Shed Building Permit Requirements | ||||||||||
Sheds located in residential zones are permitted only on lots with an established principal use. Regardless of its size, a shed shall comply with the zoning ordinance for setbacks and location. All sheds shall be anchored to resist wind loads. Approved tie-downs of metal straps, cables, chains, etc., installed according to manufacturer’s specifications, may be used. Skids or railroad ties are not acceptable for anchorage without tie-downs. Sheds with a floor area of less than 120 sq. ft. are not required to have footings. Sheds with a floor area of 120 sq. ft. or more shall have footings meeting the requirements of section R-403, 2003 International Residential Code. To apply for a building permit, furnish two copies of an accurately scaled house location plat, two complete structural drawings, fully completed building permit application, and fee. |
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