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The city's fee sheet, revised in October 2024, charges a $15 non-refundable base fee and $100 for work up to $1,000. Between $1,000 and $50,000 the fee is $100 and $10 per $1,000 of estimated cost, with all inspections included. A plan examination fee of 20 percent of the permit fee applies, and a zoning compliance permit costs $25 or $75.

Yes, the city sets no minimum setback, so a fence may sit on the property line if it is entirely on the owner's property, and the city cannot locate property lines for you. A fence permit costs $75. Confirm your boundary before fence contractors set posts.

In a city historic district, all exterior work needs a Historic District Commission Certificate of Appropriateness, the approval for exterior changes. Staff can approve fences up to three feet in the front yard and six feet in the back, and replacing a deck at the same size or smaller, for a $35 staff fee. Larger changes go to the commission, which meets on the second Thursday of each month.

In the city's floodplain, a structure improved by more than 50 percent of its market value over 10 years must meet new-building standards, unless it is historic and keeps its character. Fences are prohibited in the floodway. Check the city's Parcel Viewer for your address before you plan a large project.

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