What are the permit requirements for decks?
Decks higher than 18 inches and lower than 5 feet require a Building Permit and must meet the following setbacks:
  • Zone A and AA - 10 feet from the side and rear property lines, 50 feet from the front property line

  • Zone B - 8 feet from the side and rear property lines, 40 feet from the front property line

  • Zone C - 6 feet from the side and rear property lines, 40 feet from the front property line


Decks higher than 5 feet, enclosed decks and decks with a roof higher than 12 feet are considered additions to the main structure and require a Building Permit. Contact the Building Division for help in applying for these.


All decks must meet building area requirements or will be required to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, as will any construction of a deck in a front yard. See the Rules for Sheds, Decks, Fences and Pools

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1. What is a non-building structure?
2. What are the permit requirements for sheds that are smaller than 100 square feet?
3. What are the permit requirements for sheds larger than 100 square feet?
4. What are the permit requirements for decks?
5. What are the permit requirements for fences?
6. What are the permit requirements for pools?