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Permit Required
Before making any repairs, additions or modifications to a deck that is more than 16 inches above adjoining grade, you need a permit. Note: Removing, altering or repairing railings or guards is considered a modification.
Exemptions
If you are only replacing / repairing non-structural decking boards, you are exempt.
Important Note
Be aware that even if no permit is required, any modified decks or patios must still meet current land-use regulations. The Town of Poolesville issues the Zoning Compliance Permit and Montgomery County issues the Building Permit
Residential Deck Permit Submittal Requirements
Permit Required
Residential fences require a Poolesville building permit
Residential Fence Permit Submittal Requirements
Permit Required
A Zoning Compliance Permit must be obtained from Poolesville and in most cases a Building Permit from Montgomery County is required.
Residential Deck Permit Submittal Requirements
Permit Required
Before making any repairs, additions or modifications to a deck that is more than 16 inches above adjoining grade, you need a permit. Note: Removing, altering or repairing railings or guards is considered a modification.
Exemptions
If you are only replacing / repairing non-structural decking boards, you are exempt.
Important Note
Be aware that even if no permit is required, any modified decks or patios must still meet current land-use regulations. The Town of Poolesville issues the Zoning Compliance Permit and Montgomery County issues the Building Permit
Residential Deck Permit Submittal Requirements
- General Permit Application Form
- Property Location Plat drawn to scale depicting all existing structures and proposed location for new.
- Front, rear and side yard setbacks
- Type of materials
- All structure dimensions / sizes
- Property area
Permit Required
Residential fences require a Poolesville building permit
Residential Fence Permit Submittal Requirements
- General Permit Application Form
- Property Location Plat drawn to scale depicting fence location.
- The maximum height in the front yard is 4 feet.
- The maximum height in the side and rear yards are 6 feet.
- All boundary fences shall be located 2 inches inside the property lines
Permit Required
A Zoning Compliance Permit must be obtained from Poolesville and in most cases a Building Permit from Montgomery County is required.
Residential Deck Permit Submittal Requirements
- General Permit Application Form
- Property Location Plat drawn to scale depicting all existing structures and proposed location for new.
- Front, rear and side yard setbacks
- Picture or drawing of proposed shed
- Type of materials to be used
- Shed dimensions, length, width and height