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 

 
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
  • Wall sign, pole sign, monument sign (illuminated or not)
    • new or replacement 
    • separate electrical permit required for illuminated
  • Door or window vinyl
 political yard sign (on private property with owner's permission)
Retaining wall

Either of these criteria apply:

  • 4 feet or more in height 
  • surcharge load
  • Neither of the criteria apply
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:

  • more than 50 cy total (not associated with structure)
  • critical areas are present
  • soil compaction is involved

All of the following are true:

  • less than 50 cy total
  • associated with building foundation, utilities, landscaping
  • no critical areas are present
  • no soil compaction will be done
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:

  • deck is attached to a building
  • deck is more than 30" above grade
  • deck area s 120 sq ft or more
 None of the listed criteria apply
Demolition
  • Entire building 
  • A portion of the building

Supplemental application required
  • Removal of a fence (permit for replacing a fence covers the demolition of the old one)
  • Removal of a tent or other temporary structure
  • Removal of a shed less than 65 sq ft

 
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