Decks
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

Fences
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.

Maximum Height (Residential)

• 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

Sheds
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