No Permit Required List

The following list of construction or remodeling projects typically do not require a permit.

• One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 300 square feet
• Cabinets & counter tops
• Carpeting and wood/laminate flooring
• Painting, plastering, repairing of sheet rock, wallpapering and tiling
• Retaining walls less than 4 feet (See IB 171 (PDF) for specific requirements)
• Sidewalks and driveways inside your property line
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window repair (replacing of broken glass only)
• Replacement of existing doors 
• Replacing of new siding over existing siding

While the above list may not require our department’s services, if your property is located in a Historic, Neighborhood Conservation or Corridor District, there may be restrictions on the design and materials used.