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Residential or Fence construction

 

The City of Clayton requires those submitting building/fence applications to get signatures from two of the three neighborhood trustees. While Davis Place does not have building guidelines beyond what the city administers, trustees ask residents first show their plans to the affected neighbors and get their signatures confirming they have been made aware of the plans. By signing, neighbors are not waiving their right to raise concerns with the city. Their signatures assure trustees that affected parties are aware of proposed changes.

 

Depending on the type of construction you are planning, the city has various requirements and permit forms, which can be found at the link below. All building and fence plans require signatures from the trustees BEFORE the plans are submitted to the city. 

 

Building projects that do not need Permits

 

For a complete list of ordinances, and additional projects that don't need permits, click here.


1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 50 square feet.

2. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

3. Sidewalks and driveways that are not within the public right-of-way and are not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.

4. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.

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

6. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

7. Swings and other playground equipment located in the rear yard and that are accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and Group U occupancies.

9. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partition not over 5 feet, 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.

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