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Residential Permits

Residential Permits

A building permit is required for moving or constructing new walls, creating new rooms, or altering the existing structure of your house. Removing and replacing siding or stucco also requires a building permit. A permit is not required for painting, changing cabinets, wallpaper, carpet, or fixtures. We separated permit packages into two categories, simple zoning and full, as you can see below. Certain improvements require just a simple zoning permit such as a small patio, a shed that is less than 200 square feet, or a fence. Other more involved permits would require a full permit where the sections pertaining to electric, plumbing, HVAC, etc. are required. These permit sections are part of the full permit package and should be completed accordingly. Below is a summary of when these other permit sections are necessary. Be sure to check out the required information to submit with your application by clicking here.

  • Plumbing Permits- A plumbing permit is required when you are adding or removing pipe behind the wall or installing gas piping or appliances. Replacing tubs, sinks, and other fixtures without work behind the walls does not require a permit. All work must be overseen by a master plumber who is named on the permit. If your plumber has not worked in LGT before, they will need this form.
  • HVAC Permits- An HVAC permit is required when you are adding new or replacing air conditioning, heat, or ventilation equipment. 
  • Electrical Permits- An electrical permit is required when you are adding, moving, or removing electrical wire behind the wall or replacing panels. Replacing receptacles, switches, and light fixtures without work being done behind the walls does not require a permit.
  • Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Permits- A permit is required to move or add sprinkler heads or install sprinklers.

*Please note, a use & occupancy permit is not required for residential resale. It is required for non-residential and new construction. 

Residential Permits Package

Zoning Permit Package

This permit package is for those simple improvements that residents may want to add to their properties such as a fence, shed, or patio. Essentially you will complete the zoning permit and the Zoning Officer will review your information to make sure your plans comply. This is meant to be a simple submission, review, and permit issuance process. Click the links below to access information for each item or click on the Full Set option at the top of the list for all the information as one document.

Plans and documentation are required for us to review your permit. Please take the time to carefully review the documents that you need as this is the main cause of delay in processing permits. The checklist provided above, that will be submitted as your permit application cover sheet, is meant to help ensure you have included all necessary documentation. Click the link below to access residential plan/drawing requirements. Site plans are also required unless the work you are proposing is interior to your home.

RESIDENTIAL PLAN/DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

Full Permit Package

This package is for projects that are not quite as simple as those noted above and require multiple components such as building, electric, plumbing, etc. We've consolidated these individual permits into one, you just need to complete the portions of the permit application that pertain to your project. Click the links below to access complete information for each or to access all sections as one application click on the Full Set option at top of the list.

Plans and documentation are required for us to review your permit. Please take the time to carefully review the documents that you need as this is the main cause of delay in processing permits. The checklist provided above, that will be submitted as your permit application cover sheet, is meant to help ensure you have included all necessary documentation. Click the link below to access residential plan/drawing requirements. Site plans are also required unless the work you are proposing is interior to your home.

RESIDENTIAL PLAN/DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

FINISHED BASEMENT INFORMATION