R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed two hundred (200) square feet (18.58 square meters).
2. Fences not exceeding seven (7) feet (2134 mm) in height.
3. Retaining walls not exceeding four (4) feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are not greater than four (4) feet (1219 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one-or two-family dwelling.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks that are not more than twelve (12) inches above grade at any point and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
11. Flag Poles.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)