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Residential Building Information

The following information is in reference to residential structures including garages and decks.
**Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Permit and Development Center is closed to the public, but permits continue to be processed electronically. **

Email for permits and residential submittals: permits@dmgov.org
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Building a New Home or Addition to an Existing Home8 documents

  • New Home and Home Addition Submittal Checklist.pdf
    document seq 1.00
  • Residential Plan Review Form-2015 IRC
    document seq 1.50
  • House Type A Submittal Form & Review Checklist.pdf
    document seq 2.00
  • House Type B Submittal Form & Review Checklist.pdf
    document seq 3.00
  • House Type C Submittal Form & Review Checklist.pdf
    document seq 4.00
  • House Type D Submittal Form & Review Checklist.pdf
    document seq 5.00
  • ACCA Manual J & D Submittal Sheet
    document seq 6.00
  • Manufactured Home Permit Application Form
    document seq 7.00

Residential Site Information6 documents

  • Erosion Control Policy
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  • Residential Soil Erosion Control Policy
    document seq 0.00
  • Residential Grading FAQ
    document seq 0.00
  • Residential Flood Zone FAQ
    document seq 0.00
  • Sidewalk & Driveway Approach Permit Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Grading Permit Application.pdf
    document seq 0.00

Garages, Decks, and Storage Sheds4 documents

  • Residential Deck Handout
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  • Residential Garage Handout
    document seq 0.00
  • Building a Storage Shed
    document seq 0.00
  • Garage - Project Information Form
    document seq 0.00

General9 documents

  • Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs
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  • Moving a Structure (House)
    document seq 0.00
  • Electrical Update Information
    document seq 0.00
  • Installing a Water Heater
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  • Basement Egress Window Policy
    document seq 0.00
  • Emergency Escape/Egress Window Requirements
    document seq 0.00
  • Residential Smoke Detectors
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  • Residential Stair, Ramp, and Handrail Requirements
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  • Residential Asphalt Roof Shingle Requirements
    document seq 0.00

Fences1 document

  • Fence Permit
    document seq 0.00

Electrical Service Update1 document

  • Residential Electrical Service Update Brochure - Updated to 2020 NEC
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