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In one- and two-family dwellings not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, a building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building and that is detached and located on the same lot. An accessory building is a building that is roofed over and more than 50 percent of its exterior walls are enclosed. Examples of accessory buildings are garages, storage buildings, workshops, boat houses, treehouses and similar structures.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a second living unit complete with kitchen, bathroom and sleeping facilities, located on a property where the principal use is a Single-family House. Also, commonly referred to as “Mother-In-Law Apartment,” or “Granny Flat.”

Any structural modification or alteration that results in an increase in habitable floor area of the building served, including, but not limited to, the modification of attic, basement or garage space into habitable space.

The process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure.

An inspection by the Office of Business and Community Development and the City Fire Marshal’s Office is required for non-residential buildings in order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy (CO).

A covered structure used to offer limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from the elements. The structure can either be free standing or attached to a wall or structure. Unlike most structures a carport does not have four walls, and usually has one or two.

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A wooden or composite platform built above the ground and connected to the main building. It is generally enclosed by a railing for safety. Access may be from the house through doors and from the ground via a stairway. Residential decks can be constructed over steep areas or rough ground that is otherwise unusable. Decks may also be covered by a canopy or pergola to control sunlight.

Dismantling or razing of all or part of an existing improvement.

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Permit required for all permanent wiring installed in buildings and structures and are issued for work to be completed as listed on the electrical permit application.

Any linear structure in excess of two feet in height, solid or otherwise, used as 1) a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion by people, vehicles, or animals, and/or 2) to mark a boundary, and/or 3) to visually define a space, and/or 4) to block view or noise.

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A walled, roofed structure for storing a vehicle or vehicles that may be part of or attached to a home ("attached garage"), or a separate outbuilding or shed ("detached garage"). Residential garages typically have space for one or two cars.

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Prefabricated house built entirely in a factory on a permanent steel chassis.

Permit required for all permanent Heating, Ventilation and/or Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installed in buildings and structures and are issued for work to be completed as listed on the mechanical permit application.

A type of housing where multiple housing units are contained within one building or multiple buildings within a complex or community.

A building or property used for business or other commercial purposes.

A structure designed for residential use by one family.

Permit required for all permanent supply and drainage piping installed in buildings and structures and are issued for work to be completed as listed on the plumbing permit application.

A structure designed to hold water to enable swimming or other leisure activities.

A building structure with its components manufactured off-site to be transported and assembled at another location.

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A permit is required for roofing repairs and re-roofing of existing structures.

Any object, device, structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct, or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.

This application is requested for installation of a solar power generating system.

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Application for the connection or extension of City water and/or sanitary sewer service to property located outside the City of Lexington corporate limits. Applies to new connections, service extensions, and modifications to existing City water and/or sewer infrastructure.

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