§ 9-1.502. Work Exempt from Permit.

Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other local, state, or federal law.

A permit shall not be required for the following:

(a)

One-story, detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet (11.15 m ).

(b)

Fences not over seven (7) feet (2,134 mm) high.

(c)

Oil derricks.

(d)

Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

(e)

Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.

(f)

Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

(g)

Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep.

(h)

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.

(i)

Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets, and scenery.

(j)

Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

(k)

Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

(l)

Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.

(m)

Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1,753 mm) in height.

(n)

One (1) and two (2) family residential decks not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet (18.58 m ) in area, that are not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4 of the California Residential Code.

(Ord. 3465-C.S., § 1, effective 1-3-08; Ord. 3541-C.S., § 2, effective 1-13-11; Ord. No. 3592-C.S., § 3, effective 1-3-14)