To
ensure that Ralston remains a safe place to live, the City
of Ralston requires a
building permit or
plumbing permit for all work to be performed in the city
limits, with a few exceptions.
Permits expire one year from the date of issue. Permit
questions and inspection requests should be directed to
Ginger at City Hall, 331-6677. Completed permit forms should
be returned to
a new
driveway approach (driveway approach area is the
concrete from "back of curb" to the sidewalk or 4' to 8'
backside of curb into property)
cutting or
grinding the
curb
replacing
existing drive approach abutting the street.
Address questions
to Dave Shively (331-4118, x1320 or
email).
See
also Driveway or Sidewalk Replacement below.
$24.00
Deck
Replacement - Plot plan/elevation and structural
drawings required.
Pole Spacing:
If beams are 4x6
space poles 5 feet
If 4x8
space poles 7 feet
If 4x10
space poles 9 feet
If 4x12
space poles 11 feet
Footing must be 42 inches in ground and generally 8-12"
in diameter for deck only or 12-24" in diameter for deck
with cover and/or enclosure, such as a screened porch or
sunroom.
$47.00
Demolition Fee
$41.00
Driveway or Sidewalk Replacement
Driveway panels
in need of repair/replacement on the house side of the
approach do not require a permit. The driveway can go to the
property line, but it is recommended that it be 6 inches
inside the line. Property owners shall not shed water onto
abutting property owners; installing a curb in order to take
water to the street is required.
See also Curb Cut Permit above.
Sidewalk must have 4 feet of green space, be 4 inches thick
and 4 feet wide.
Address questions to Dave Shively (331-4118, x1320 or
email).
No Permit Required
Electrical Panel Upgrade or Panel Replacement - Need
smoke detectors, hardwire/battery backup. Unless other
than single-family dwelling, need amperage. Provide a copy
of the State License.
$24.00
Expiration of
Permit - Permits expire 1 year from date of issue;
renewable before expiration with building inspector's
permission and review. Work to be done every 180 days
for permit to stay valid for 1 year period.
$47.00
Fence -
Must provide 2 copies of plot plan (include papers from
Closing Home or draw the lot and fence), type of material, and fence height.
Fence in the back yard is 6 foot max; fence in the front
yard is 4 foot max. Recommend the fence is 6 inches
inside your property line.
$24.00
Fire Permit
Call Fire Dept.
Flag Poles
Based on cost
Foundation
Replacement
Need wall
section, rebar information, and footing size.
$24.00
Furnace
Replacement - Need BTU input.
$24.00
Garage and Accessory Buildings
Call City Hall
General
Remodel
If there is no
structural or wall change, no plans are needed.
Applicable codes must be followed.
Call City Hall
Moving Earth
or Soil - Do not affect neighbors with any drainage.
No Permit Needed
New Construction
Call City Hall
New Electrical
Need smoke detectors, hardwire/battery backup.
Submit the plan for outlets and lights and an indication of
whether they are inside, outside, or both. Unless
other than single-family dwelling, need amperage.
Provide a copy of the State License.
$24.00
Other Mechanical or Electrical
Call City Hall
Plumbing - Provide a copy of Ralston License and
Masters License.
Call City Hall
Re-Roof
Need to know
the number of layers currently on the roof for code compliance.
No more than 3 layers of 3 Tab Shingles, 240 lb. per sq.
$24.00
Re-Siding
$24.00
Retaining
Walls Over 4 Feet
Need site plan,
wall height, stamped engineered drawing, and type of
material.
$24.00
Shed -
Need site/elevation plan with square footage and survey
certificate. Don't need a permit if the shed is 200
square feet or less. Must be under 18 feet high, 3
feet away from the property line, and 10 feet away from any
other structure or house. Has to withstand 90 mph
winds and has to have tie-downs.
$25.00
Sign Face
Change**
35 square feet or less in area
36-75 square feet in area
76-150 square feet in area
151-300 square feet in area
Over 300 square feet in area
Sign Permits**
35 square feet or less in area
36-75 square feet in area
76-150 square feet in area
151-300 square feet in area
Over 300 square feet in area
**Double-Sided Signs
Count one side only for square footage requirement. If
the sign faces are at 30 degree angles or more away from
each other, then each side is a separate sign.
Temporary Signs or Banners (more than 3 days; $30.00 minimum)
$20.00
$40.00
$75.00
$100.00
$150.00
$40.00
$80.00
$150.00
$200.00
$300.00
Call City Hall
$1.00/day
Sprinkler
System* - 1-inch minimum vacuum breaker up to 50 heads.
Plumber must sign the Application and provide a copy of the
Masters License and Ralston Permit.
Call City Hall
Water Heater* - per plumbing code.
No limit to size. City needs a copy of the Masters
License and Ralston Permit.
$12.00
* All work is to be performed by
a licensed plumbing contractor. If done by a
homeowner, a lockable shut-off must be installed at the
meter location by a licensed plumbing contractor and locked
out by the building inspector, to be unlocked when the work
has been inspected and approved. Electricians and
plumbers must provide a copy of the license.
