Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that we receive, click on the question to view its answer.

Q. Can a homeowner prepare the drawings, obtain a building permit, and construct a house or addition, without consulting an architect/engineer/contractor?
Q. Do I need a permit to build a fence on my property?
Q. Do I need a permit to repair or re-roof my home?
Q. Emergency Preparedness Checklist. What do I need to keep for an emergency?
Q. Highway 9 Improvement Project Update
Q. How can I determine what zone my property is in?
Q. How can I help prevent a coyote problem in my neigborhood?
Q. How do I calculate the slope density formula?
Q. How do I know if my addition or remodel needs approval by the Site & Architecture Commission?
Q. How long is a building permit good for?
Q. How much does a a building permit cost and what is the cost based on?
Q. How to Select Native Plants and avoid invasive plants
Q. I want to add onto my house, how do I apply for a building permit?
Q. Preparing for a pandemic Flu
Q. What are the facts about Health Care Benefit for Council Member proposal
Q. What are Monte Sereno Demographics?
Q. What are the requirements for approving a Site Development Permit (Design review)?
Q. What can I do to prevent Mountain Lion attacks in my neighborhood?
Q. What if my project doesn’t conform to the building code?
Q. What is the allowable fence height?
Q. When do I need a permit to remove a tree?
Q. When is a permit required?
Q. Who is responsible for obtaining a building permit the homeowner or the contractor?

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