Building Permit Required
Type of Project |
Permit needed |
Permit not needed |
Accessory structure - shed, workshop, garage, carport, dog run, gazebo whether pre-fabricated or stick-built |
Building is 120 sq ft or more |
Building is less than 120 sq ft Note: setbacks apply to any building over 64 sq ft even if a permit is not required |
Fence | Over 3 feet in height
(please see fence brochure for setback requirements and other details) |
3 feet or less in height
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Door and/or window replacement | Replacement of windows, with or without frames; replacement of doors and frames | Replacement of door(s) in existing frame(s) |
Roof repair or re-roof |
Re-roof or repair (more than one square) re-roof supplemental application also required |
Repair of one square or less per year |
Siding replacement or repair | Siding replacement or repair of more than two pieces | Replace or repair one or two pieces of siding |
Lawn sprinkler system | new system - backflow device also required | repairs to existing system with backflow device |
Sign |
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political yard sign (on private property with owner's permission) |
Retaining wall |
Either of these criteria apply:
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Solar panels | Separate electrical permit may be required | No permit required for re-installation after re-roof |
Swimming pool Note: all pools must be fully enclosed by a fence for public safety |
In-ground | Above ground |
Ramp | all ramps require a permit | ----- |
Commercial or industrial work |
Anything larger than a 6 foot cubicle Fire review required for racking, paint booth, any change to egress or fire suppression systems |
Cosmetic changes such as cabinetry, paint or flooring |
Shipping container placement or movement | site plan review may also be required | |
Grading, excavation and fill |
Any of the following criteria apply:
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All of the following are true:
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Propane tanks | single tank over 120 gallons - Contact Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue | tank(s) under 120 gallons each |
Deck |
Any one of these criteria apply:
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None of the listed criteria apply |
Demolition |
Supplemental application required |
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