Construction Permit - Temporary Structures & Uses - SDCI (2024)

FAQs

What is administrative conditional use SDCI? ›

An administrative conditional use is a type of Master Use Permit that has a public comment period, a review and decision by the Director of SDCI, and an appeal process. Examples of administrative conditional uses include: Private schools in a neighborhood residential zone.

Washington State statutes call for local jurisdictions (cities and counties) to require a building permit when any structural change or when alterations are made to an existing building or when any new construction is undertaken.

Short answer, yes. You absolutely need a permit to build a deck on your property in the state of Washington. When you need that permit depends on how high off the ground it is. If you want an elevated view, more than 18-inches off the ground, then you need a permit.

Administrative use only means that motorized access is restricted, often with a locked gate, to Forest Service personnel or those that hold an authorized use permit to access the motorized route, such as for utility companies to maintain their facilities. These routes would not show up on the motor vehicle use map.

A conditional use permit (CUP) allows the county to consider a use of a property that is not routinely allowed, but can potentially be made compatible through the application of project and site-specific conditions.

Do I need a building permit to build a cover over my patio or deck that is attached to the house? Yes, Construction of a cover over a deck or patio requires a building permit and must meet setbacks. Shade structures or arbors where the roof is not solid may be exempt from a building permit but must still meet setbacks.

You don't need a permit to build a shed if it meets all of these criteria: The total area (or “footprint”) of the shed's roof is 120 square feet or less. The shed is a single-story building. The shed sits on a simple concrete slab, pier blocks, or soil.

A building permit is required when installing a window where none was present, and when replacing an existing window if any structural alterations are necessary (such as when a larger header is required to be installed because the replacement window is wider than the original window).

However, in general, most sheds that are less than 120 square feet (around 11 square meters) and less than 12 feet (3.65m) in height do not require a permit.

Do you need a permit for a deck next to your house? ›

Main, do you need a permit to build a deck? The short answer is yes. Traditional decks are considered to be permanent structures and they are subjected to the local building codes. But there are some cases where a deck permit is not required, keep reading to learn more.

Deck pier blocks are used in deck building as an alternative foundation to traditional footings. They are placed directly on the ground, and do not require digging or pouring. They come pre-formed with holes for attaching the posts of a deck, making it easy to install.

Purpose. An Administrative Use Permit is required for uses which are not normally permitted in a given zoning designation, but which may be approved at the discretion of the zoning administrator.

A conditional use refers to how a parcel or building is operated that is not principally permitted in a particular zoning district. Pursuant to Planning Code Section 303, the Planning Commission shall hear and make determinations regarding Conditional Use Authorization applications.

A conditional use permit (CUP) allows a landowner to use their land in a way not permitted by ordinary zoning regulations. They can address nearly any type of non-conforming use, from building height and density to setbacks and myriad other specific commercial zoning issues.

Explanation: Conditional use permits allow a limited number of special uses, such as hostpials, schools, and churches, in zones that would normally not allow these uses.