Do I need approvals from other departments?

In addition to building and planning and zoning approvals, the following may be required:

• Fire Marshall approval is required for everything other than one and two family dwellings and their accessory structures.
• Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) Sewer Discharge Permit is required if the structure is on or will be connected to public sewers. Community Subsurface Disposal Systems require WPCA review and approval.
• Health Department approval is required for food establishments or connections to a septic tank. In addition, the Health Department must approve most projects on properties with a septic system if that project involves digging (e.g. footings for a deck) or will affect the load on the septic system (e.g. expansion of a home).
• Engineering approval is required for work affecting curbs, sidewalks, and for driveways connecting with the public right-of-way.
• Notification of Assessor’s Office