Residential Detached Garages
A permit application must be completed and submitted with two (2)
copies of current Plat of Survey. The new garage must be located on
the Plat, including distance from property lines and dimensions of
garage, and must be to scale. All contractors listed must meet
license and bonding requirements.
Submit two (2) sets of detailed construction drawings. Sample
drawings are attached and may be completed and submitted, if
appropriate for your garage.
General notes regarding garage construction:
- Garage walls must be five feet (5’) from property lines and
not in any easement.
- Garages in R-1 and R-2 may be placed on the alley without
setback; all other zoning districts require a five foot (5’)
setback from alley.
- Grade beam requirements: 20" x 18" minimum perimeter of
garage, all four sides. 12" shall be below grade and 6" above
grade.
- Concrete slab shall be 4" minimum, 6 bag mix on a minimum of
6" bed of CA-6 gravel. Wire mesh is not required for slab or
driveway and not allowed on City property (apron).
- Electric required in all garages. See sample drawing for
details.
- One hour fire rated materials must be installed on adjacent
walls and ceilings of garages that are within five feet (5’) of
residence.
- Maximum size for detached garages is 720 sq. feet.
- The overall height of an accessory structure shall not exceed
15 feet.
- The overall height can be calculated as follows:
Measure from grade at the front of the structure to either:
The highest point of a flat or shed roof.
The deck level of a mansard roof.
The (average) mid-point between eave edge and ridge.
See the attached diagrams for reference
- All garages must have hard surface driveways on both public
and private property. Driveway work may be included on this permit
application. See DRIVEWAY sheet for more information.
- If an existing garage is to be demolished, a demolition permit
is required. See details in DEMOLITION package. Inspection to
verify removal of old garage is required before permit for new
garage is issued.
- Call JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators,
at 1-800-892-0123 for utility line information. JULIE is a free
service.
Be advised that the above-mentioned are guidelines. Each permit
is treated individually and certain other requirements may apply.
Once this information is submitted a correct determination can be
made.
Any exceptions to the above may require a variation.
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