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This guide is intended to answer most basic questions about residential
building and planning requirements in the City of Tigard. If you have more
questions relating to your particular project, please contact the Building
Division or the Current Planning Division at 503-639-4171.
The City of Tigard does not enforce codes, covenants, and restrictions of
neighborhood homeowners associations. If you belong to a homeowners association,
check with the association to be sure your project does not violate their rules.
Tensioned Membrane Construction:
No building permit
required if 500 square feet or less and one-story (these are detached
structures, consisting of rigid framework supporting a tensioned membrane that
provides a weather barrier).
On less than 2.5 acres, accessory structures may not exceed 528 square feet.
Accessory structures cannot be located in the front yard. If located in a side
or rear yard, they must maintain 5 foot setbacks from the side and rear lot
lines.
Garden Sheds, Etc. (standard construction):
No building permit required if the structure is nonhabitable one-story
detached, does not exceed 200 square feet or a height of 10 feet measured from the finished
floor level, to the average height of the roof surface.
On less than 2.5 acres, accessory structures may not exceed 528 square feet or a height of 15 feet
measured from the finished floor level to the average height of the roof surface. Accessory
structures cannot be located in the front yard. If located in a side or rear yard, they must
maintain 5 foot setbacks from the side and rear lot lines.
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Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
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Mechanical and Electrical permits are required and the unit may not be
set within established yard setbacks.
No building permit required if
portable. No basketball hoop supporting pole may be permanently installed in the
City sidewalk or other public right of way.
A building permit is required, unless the structure is
classified as an accessory structure with rigid framework and tensioned membrane
(see accessory structures).
On less than 2.5 acres, accessory structures may not exceed 528 square feet.
Accessory structures cannot be located in the front yard. If located in a side
or rear yard, they must maintain 5 foot setbacks from the side and rear lot
lines.
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Concrete Slabs, Walks, Driveways, Patios
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No building permit required. An engineering permit is required if working
in the public right-of-way (contact the Engineering Department at 503.639.4171). An encroachment permit
is required if structure is to be placed in the right-of-way or an easement
(contact the Right-of-Way Administrator at 503.639.4171).
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Dog Kennels, Tree Houses, Covered Play Structures
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No building permit required.
On less than 2.5 acres, accessory structures may not exceed 528 square feet.
Accessory structures cannot be located in the front yard. If located in a side
or rear yard, they must maintain 5 foot setbacks from the side and rear lot
lines.
No building permit required where no structural member is changed.
No building permit required if 6 feet in height or less and
NOT used as a barrier around a swimming pool. An encroachment permit is required if fence is to be placed in the
right-of-way or an easement (contact the Right-of-Way Administrator at 503.639.4171).
Fences may not exceed 8’ in a rear or side yard and may not exceed 3’ in a
front yard. Fences up to 6’ in height are permitted in front yards that are
adjacent to arterial, major and minor collector streets with approval from the
Planning Division. Fences greater than 6’ must have building permit approval.
All fences or walls shall meet vision clearance area requirements (contact the
Planning Division for details).
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Fixture Replacement (Plumbing)
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No permit is required for repair, replacement, or maintenance of existing
and accessible fixtures and drains, or emergency repair or replacement of freeze
damaged or leaking concealed piping not exceeding three feet of new
piping.
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Furnace, Gas Insert, Gas Log, Woodstoves
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Mechanical permits are required for all these appliances
and may also require electrical permits if wiring work is needed.
No building permit required.
A plumbing permit is
required for backflow protection. If a controller is used, and it is a plug in
power type, no electrical permit is required. If permanently wired, a permit is
required. An encroachment permit is required if system is to be placed in the right-of-way
or an easement (contact the Right-of-Way Administrator at 503.639.4171.)
No building permit required if
200 square feet or less in covered area.
Patio covers may extend into the setback not more than 36 inches, provided
the setback is not reduced to less than three feet.
Permit(s) are required: plumbing
permit for the pool or tub is standard. May also require electrical permit for
wiring the pump and a mechanical permit may be required if a gas heater is
used.
NOTE: All swimming pools and hot tubs shall be enclosed as required by City
of Tigard Building Code. CALL THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS.
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Porches and Decks (Wood Framed)
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No building permit required where the floor or deck is not more than 30
inches above grade and where the edge of the porch, deck or floor does not come
closer than 3 feet from the property line(s). An encroachment permit is required
if system is to be placed in the right-of-way or an easement (contact the Right-of-Way
Administrator at 503.639.4171.)
Open porches, decks, or balconies not more than 36 inches in height and not
covered by a roof or canopy may extend into the rear or side yard setback
provided the setback is not reduced to less than three feet and the deck is
screened from abutting properties. Porches may extend into a front yard setback
not more than 36 inches. Download deck details here.
No building permit required if 4
feet or less in height from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall and
not supporting an extra load such as a fence or soil sloping down to the top of
the wall. An encroachment permit is required if system is to be placed in the
right-of-way or an easement (contact the Right-of-Way Administrator at 503.639.4171.)
No building permit required.
No building permit
required if like kind and not required to be fire resistive. If replaced with
another type, call the Building Department regarding lateral bracing
requirements, etc.
The City of Tigard's primary tree policy is to promote
the preservation and maintenance of existing trees wherever possible. However, the
City understands that it may be necessary to remove trees in certain situations.
For more information, please visit our web site at:
www.tigard-or.gov/community/trees/removal.asp
and contact the City Arborist at 503.718.2700.
A plumbing permit is required
for replacement of a water heater. A new installation will also require a
mechanical permit if gas heated.
Construction Contractors Board:
www.ccb.state.or.us
Permits Protect: www.permitsprotect.info
Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division:
www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd
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