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1. Can I have a dumpster for remodeling?

Yes! However, dumpsters must be in your driveway or on your property. For emergency purposes, dumpsters must be out of right of ways, meaning alleys and roads. If a dumpster needs to be in the road, it is subject to ticketing and is at your own risk. 

2. I'm moving, can I have a POD or UHAUL Box?

For a private residential moves, you are able to have a POD or similar for up to 30 days. No permit is needed.  The temporary container needs to be on your property, in a driveway or yard, and out of right of ways, alleys and streets. If the container is in the street it is subject to ticketing. For more information on storage containers please refer to storage containers.

3. What roofing inspections are needed?

• Water and ice shield is required on eves and valleys.
• Inspections include mid roof and final
• Mid-roof inspection includes complete tear-off, all underlayment and flashing installed, and 25% to 75% of shingles required.
• If a mid-roof inspection is not done, a final inspection will not be performed. Roofing contractor will be required to tear off up to 25% of the shingles to complete the mid roof inspection.

4. When is a building permit not required?

View information on when is a permit required.

5. What about my construction office trailer?

A construction office trailer is a permitted use as long as there is an active building permit for the site. Please indicate where the trailer is on the site plan. If there is no active building permit, you will need to fill out a general construction permit for the trailer. If no permit is active, the permit fee is subject to doubling.