Residential demolition permits
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Do I need a residential demolition permit?
- You need a demolition permit for any structure that needed a permit to be built. This also includes structures that were improperly built without a permit.
- You need a separate demolition permit for each structure you wish to remove. To demolish a detached garage and house on the same property, you need two separate permits.
- You need a demolition permit before we can issue a building permit for the new building.
Application, forms, and handouts for a residential demolition permit
You must submit the following information when applying for a residential demolition permit. Since every project is unique, we might need to ask you for more information.
The demolition packet has all these forms and a submittal checklist:
The demolition packet includes:
- demolition submittal checklist
- sample demolition site plan
- building permit application
- Site Controls Form
- pre-demolition survey checklist
- property owner’s intent to demolish acknowledgement statement
- asbestos survey submittal extension form (if applicable)
- We only need this form if you don't have the asbestos survey and close-out letter at the time of application. You must submit the Site Controls Form, asbestos survey, and close-out letter before we can issue the permit.
- SB 871 Site Control Review - Demolition Checksheet Response
- simple site erosion control plan
- disclaimer for existing on-site sewage disposal system
- residential agreement for basement fill & compaction (if applicable)
- neighborhood notice printable door hangers
- Do NOT place door hangers on or inside USPS mailboxes.
We may also require structural plans or tree preservation plans.
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