Alterations

Before You Apply

It is encouraged that you contact the Zoning & Planning Department while planning your project to confirm compliance with basic zoning requirements and to discuss the review and approval process.

Exterior Alterations

Review by the Building Board is required for work where a minor exterior chaAlterationnge(s) does not extend an existing building beyond its current footprint. Examples of exterior alterations include window or exterior door replacements, deck replacement, siding or exterior material changes, new architectural features, adding/modifying shutters, trim, railings, new exterior lighting, etc.

The Board meets twice per month (1st and 3rd Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. To get placed on agenda, all materials must be submitted digitally to the Zoning and Planning Administrator at least 2 weeks in advance of the meeting. Once deemed complete by the Zoning and Planning Administrator, physical copies must be provided at least one week before the meeting.

The submittal requirements for an exterior alteration are listed below. A more comprehensive list of Building Alteration requirements may be found at the hyperlink.

Interior Alterations

A building permit and relevant additional permits must be filed for interior work including, but not limited to kitchen, bathroom and lower-level remodels/updates, and room size changes. To get more specific, the following type of work requires a permit (again, not comprehensive):

  • Foundation repair
  • Removing, adding, or modifying interior walls
  • Structural beam or column installation/removal
  • Modifying stairways
  • Interior demolition
  • Attic, basement, or garage conversions to habitable space
  • Egress improvements
  • New or relocated plumbing fixtures
  • HVAC installation or replacement
  • Ductwork changes
  • New electrical circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring
  • Installing or relocating gas piping

Required Forms

Depending on the scope of your project, electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC permits may be needed in addition to a building permit. Please submit all permits as necessary.

Requirements for exterior alteration(s)

  • Building Plans
    • Scaled elevations from all sides, noting all exterior materials, lighting, and colors - required only for exterior alterations
    • Cut sheets of windows, doors, siding, decking, etc. - required for exterior alterations
    • Material and color samples must be brought to the Building Board meeting - required only for exterior alterations
    • Interior floor plans for impacted areas

*Important* - 14 hard copies of the plans listed above must be provided on ledger-sized paper (11"x18") following review of plans digitally by the Zoning & Planning Administrator. 

Inspections

The following inspections can be anticipated for an alteration project:

  • Rough framing
  • Insulation
  • Final

For a next business day inspection, it must be scheduled by 4:00 p.m. the day prior.