Portage, PA · Cambria County
Building Permit Submittal Requirements for Detached Structures Over 1,000 Square Feet
This checklist helps property owners and contractors prepare a building permit application for detached structures over 1,000 square feet accessory to a detached one-family dwelling.
What this form is
Use this checklist to identify the materials required with a building permit application for a detached accessory structure over 1,000 square feet, such as a shed, detached garage, or pavilion. It lists an affidavit of exemption, proof of workers’ compensation or a notarized form in applicable cases, a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and a completed application. Plans are reviewed for code compliance.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning a detached accessory structure over 1,000 square feet for a detached one-family dwelling should use this checklist.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; the attached form must be completed and notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation is constructing the structure.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the detached structure submittal requirements PDF.
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Review And Complete The Checklist
Review the listed requirements and check off each section before submitting the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the applicable affidavit or insurance certificate, site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and completed permit application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the detached structure checklist?
- No. The checklist itself is signed without a notary. The attached form must be completed and notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation is constructing the structure.
- How do I submit the detached structure checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials does the checklist ask for?
- It lists an affidavit of exemption, applicable workers’ compensation documentation, a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and a completed building permit application.