Accessory Building Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Install pre-manufactured storage shed Yes Yes* No
Erect Storage Shed Yes Yes* Yes
Build storage shed attached to carport Yes Yes* Yes
Erect farm building No Yes* No
*Plot Plans are required to insure town zoning requirements are met and that structure is not in an easement

Home Improvements and Repair Projects

 Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Install exterior siding Yes No No
Paint No No No
Putting up storm windows No No No
Install rugs No  No No
Install insulation No No No
Repairing and lining closets No No No
Panel interior walls without constructing or removing partitions No No No
Build or remove partitions, finish recreation room or basement Yes No Yes
Install prefabricated fireplace Yes No No*
Build masonry chimney for stove Yes No No
Build masonry fireplace Yes No No
Construct an entrance into a basement Yes No Yes
Construct or excavate a basement under existing dwelling Yes No Yes
Minor porch repairs No No No
Build concrete patio on grade No No No
Construct a new driveway Yes Yes No
Resurface driveway with changing the curb cut Yes Yes No
Build above grade deck, porch, or patio Yes Yes Yes
Build roof for deck, porch, or patio Yes Yes Yes
Install canvas awning over windows or patio No No No
Screen in an existing porch, patio, or deck (already roofed) No No No
Replace porch or deck flooring No No No
Repair steps using same materials and dimensions No No No
Relocate stairs Yes No No
Install attic pull-down stairs Yes No No
Add dormer windows to house  Yes No Yes
Lay hardwood or asphalt tile floor on a sub-floor No No No
Install kitchen cabinets No No No
Fill in space between kitchen cabinets and ceiling No No No
*Submit manufacturer's instructions on fireplace
*Permit through Engineering Department, No fee

Electrical Projects

 Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Replace switch plates No No No
Replace wall outlet plates No No No
Replace junction box covers No No No
Replace electrical wiring Yes No No
Relocating sub-panels Yes No No
Relocating or upgrading electrical services Yes No No
Installing permanently wired smoke detectors Yes No No
Installing battery operated smoke detectors No No No
Installing plug-in smoke detectors No No No
Replace electrical switches No No No
Replace electrical outlets with same type outlet No No No
Replace ungrounded outlets with grounded 3-prong outlets Yes No No
Replace light fixtures with same type and wattage No No No
Replace circuit breakers No No No
Replace fuses No No No
Plumbing Projects Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Install new sink, shower, toilet, or tub Yes No Yes
Install sink, shower, toilet, or tub where plumbing already exists Yes No No
Repair leak in sink, shower, toilet, or tub No No  No
Replace sink, shower, toilet, or tub No No No
Replace water faucet No No No
Install NEW water or sewer service Yes* No No
Install sump pump Yes No No
Install clean-out in building sewer Yes No No
Thaw frozen pipes No No No
Unstop a sewer line No No No
Repair sewer pipe inside No No No
Replace sewer pipe outside Yes No No
Repair leak in water pipe inside No No No
Repair leak in water pipe outside No No No
Replace water pipe Yes No No
Repair a leak in gas pipe Yes No No
*Director of Public Works to be notified for location of line

Appliance Repairs

 Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Repair dishwasher or garbage disposal No No No
Repair electric range and/or oven No No No
Repair water heater No No No
Repair heat pump and/or air conditioner Yes No No
Repair well water pump No No No
Repair heating boiler (by welding) Yes No No
Repair warm air heating equipment (gas, oil, etc.-heat exchangers) Yes No No
Convert furnace from oil to gas Yes No No
All new installation of gas, oil, and electric appliances Yes No No

Miscellaneous

 Permit Plot Plan Bldg. Plans
Building retaining walls less than 4 ft. No No No
Building retaining wall more than 4 ft. Yes Yes No
Build brick or privacy wall Yes Yes Yes
Construct outdoor barbecue No No No
Install outdoor natural gas barbecue Yes No Yes
Install swimming pool Yes Yes Yes
Install solar heating system Yes No Yes
Erect freestanding radio or TV antenna Yes Yes Yes
Erect or install free standing roof top antenna Yes No Yes
Erect free-standing flagpole Yes Yes Yes
Erect free-standing signage Yes* Yes Yes
Erect attached sign Yes* Yes  Yes
Demolish building not connected to public water or sewer Yes* No No
Demolish building connected to public water or sewer Yes* No No
*Asbestos inspection required, if present then removal must be documented
*Director of Public Works to be notified on water and sewer connection
*Sign permit to be obtained through Town Planner's office