§ 24.02.120. Building permit exemptions.

A.

A building permit shall not be required for the following:

1.

One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).

2.

Fences not over seven feet (2,134 mm) high.

3.

Oil derricks.

4.

Nonfixed and movable fixtures cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches (1,753 mm) high.

5.

Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

6.

Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand gallons (18,925 liters) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.

7.

Platforms, walks and driveways not more than thirty inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

8.

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

9.

Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

10.

Window awnings, in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

11.

Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed five thousand gallons (18,925 liters).

12.

Replacement, repair or overlay of less than twenty-five percent of an existing roof within any twelve-month period.

13.

Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

B.

Unless otherwise exempted by this title, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.

(Ords. 28166, 28838, 29334.)