Fee
$125 for decks/patios 500 square feet or less; $175 for decks/patios more than 500 square feet as of July 1, 2021.
Documents
- Residential Deck/Patio Permit Application
- Site Plan
- Detailed Framing Plan
- Owner Permission Letter (if applicant is not owner)
Information
Site plan must show the location of the proposed deck or patio including dimensions and distance to property lines. Framing plans are only required for decks. Plans shall be uploaded via the online permit portal in PDF format and as one single file. Deck floors must be at least 12 inches above grade. Footings must be at least 30 inches deep. Decks must be at least 3 feet from any side or rear property line. Decks cannot be enclosed by a roof and/or walls nor can the area beneath a deck be enclosed. Maximum deck size in square feet is based on zoning district and house type. Decks and patios cannot violate the minimum green space requirement for a lot.
Files
View the Deck Permit Guidelines (PDF).
Permit Category
Residential Home Improvement
