General Guidelines of Residential Permit Requirements

							General Guidelines of Residential Permit Requirements



 Residential construction exempt from Code but still requires a City of
                            Latrobe Permit

  •   Structures with an area of less than 1000 sq. ft and which are accessory uses to a
      1 or 2 family dwelling, such as a detached garage, greenhouse, shed, carport.




   Residential Repair Work exempt from Code but still requires a City
                          of Latrobe Permit
      •   Fences not over 6 ft. high
      •   Retaining walls not over 4 ft. high and not supporting earth higher than the top
          of the wall.
      •   Window, door, storm door & storm window, and garage door replacement
          with no change in size.
      •   Roof replacement.
      •   Gutters & downspouts
      •   Replacement of existing siding.
      •   Repair/replacement of part of a porch or stoop not supporting a roof structure.
      •   Decks not higher than 30 inches above grade.
      •   The UCC Code will apply to alterations of residences if those changes are
          structural and/ or egress changes.




Plan Review, Permits, and Inspections are required for all new
Residential construction and Residential additions.