Exemptions from Permit

The following exemptions are for the Building Permit only. 

All Fire , Natural Resources , Zoning and set back requirements apply and must be met for a given project.

Per IRC 105.2, WCC Title 15, Title 16 & Title 20 possible exemptions:

Detached decks, sidewalks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below

Fences not over 7 feet high

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

Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge

Swings and other playground equipment

Water tanks supported directly upon grade:

  • Capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons of water
  • Ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1

Window awnings supported by an exterior wall:

  • Do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall
  • Do not require additional support

1-story detached, non-occupied accessory structures without basements, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided that:

  • Accessory structures maintain a minimum separation of 10 feet between exterior walls, and a minimum separation of 6 feet between eaves of adjacent buildings on the same property
  • Accessory structure meet all applicable setback requirements
  • Floor area does not exceed 200 square feet measured outside wall to outside wall
  • Maximum eave overhang is 18 inches
  • Placement of building meets all code requirements related to any critical areas on the parcel, proximity to a septic system or well.

Above ground prefabricated swimming pools:

  • Accessory to Group R (residences)
  • Less than 24 inches tall
  • Less than 5,000 gallons