The requirements and regulations regarding building permits
vary greatly from state to state and even from county to county.
As the property owner, it is ultimately your responsibility
to make sure you are obtaining the proper permits and following
the proper protocol. However, Horizon Structures is here to
help! We can usually provide the necessary information with
ease, and permitting can be a simple, smooth process with
a little patience and communication. Following are some hints
and tips to help you along the way.
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Zoning Permit
Usually required for land designation that regulates
the way in which the land and buildings on the land
may be used.
Example:
- Commercial
- Agricultural
- Residential |
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Building Permit
Usually required any time you are building a new structure
or altering an existing structure.
Covers:
- Accessory buildings (garages, storage
sheds, barns, etc.)
- Principle structures
- Interior remodels
- Additions
- Shingling
- Windows
- Siding |
Picture
of what the finished structure will look like.
Many of our customers have simply taken a copy of our catalog
or printed pictures from our web site. Most of the time, this
is completely acceptable.
Structural
drawings or layout plans.
- Horizon has many generic sketches that may be faxed or
emailed to you almost immediately at no charge.
- We can also create a custom floor plan and elevation drawings,
typically at no cost. These may take a few days to complete.
(Note: Our drawings are so detailed and professionally executed
that they’ve received immediate approval in many cases!)
Stamped or sealed architectural
plans, We can get these for you; however,
there is an extra cost. The drawings must be paid up front
and this charge is non-refundable. The drawings may take a
week or more to complete.
Proof of insurance.
Local authorities often want a copy of our general liability
and worker’s compensation insurance. Please ask what,
if any, name/title and address should be named as certificate
holder. We can typically fax (or email) our insurance documentation
to you or your permit office within a day or two.
Contractor's License.
This is another document we're sometimes asked to provide.
Just let us know if your state or township requires it and
we'll send a copy right away.
It may take some time for your permit to be approved. In rare
cases, a month or more!
If you are fairly certain of being approved, put down a deposit
to reserve your spot in our build schedule and eliminate delays.
If your structure is ready for delivery before you’re
ready to receive it, don’t worry! We'll hold it on our
lot until you call. At that point, we can usually arrange
delivery within a week.
If you’re not sure you will be approved you may wish
to wait to order, as we require a deposit when the order is
placed.
We will refund your deposit (minus the cost of architectural
drawings if applicable) if your permit is denied by your local
authorities.
If the structure is intended for housing - whether it's a
DIY project garage with apartment plans, one of our prefab
garage apartments or a barn with living quarters - we strongly
advise you check with your local officials for information
regarding number of residents permitted per location. In most
cases, you'll be fine, but better to check before you rent
a space to someone than after.
NOTE: Should
Horizon Structures need to apply for a state license, certificate
of authority, or any other form of documentation to build or
deliver to your property, you will be responsible for any and
all fees incurred. |
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