Important Guidelines and Regulation Information
Whether you are starting your first small business, building a new subdivision, or bringing new commercial development into Evans, we do have some guidelines you need to follow. We’re ready at your convenience to meet with you and give you feedback on your ideas and plans, and help you to accomplish your goals. We know your time is valuable, and that time is money during construction and development. Our guarantee to you is to make the process as quick and painless as we can. Our guidelines and regulations for development were designed to provide high quality opportunities to live and work in Evans.
More information regarding building permits and inspections can be found here.
Permits are required for lawn sprinkler systems, decks, patio covers, re-roofing, re-siding, remodels, additions, basement finishing and similar projects. Permits are not required for fences under six feet in height, utility sheds having less than 120 square feet of roof area or most concrete flatwork such as sidewalks. The placement of fences must comply with regulations related to clear vision zones for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Utility sheds must maintain varying setbacks from the property line in accordance with the particular zoning district in which they are located. There are specific requirements related to projects such as the widening of a driveway. Applications for building permits are available in the Public Works Office at 1100 37th Street. Please call (970) 475-1157 for more information.
Building Permit Application PDF
