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    WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPT?

    • One-story detached accessory structures (to non-residential uses) used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and is not closer than 6-feet to any other structure or located in a floodway. These exempt structures must meet the applicable property line setback requirements In the Adams County zoning code.
    • One-story detached accessory structures (to residential uses) provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and is not used for habitable space. These exempt structures must also be at least 6-feet from any other structure and not located in a floodway. These exempt structures must meet the applicable property line setback requirements in the Adams County zoning code.
    • Fences not over 6 feet high.
    • Oil derricks.
    • Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
    • Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
    • Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.
    • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
    • Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
    • Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
    • Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
    • Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
    • Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and Group U occupancies.
    • Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height

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