From your City Administrator,
Michael Schulte
My instincts told me there would be one more snow storm before we got to “spring” but I didn’t want to believe it! Hopefully you didn’t have your snow blower put away for the winter and we will return to spring conditions very soon. With spring approaching, I wanted to provide a plug-in for filing a building permit for projects you may be planning this spring or summer.
The City of Volga requires a building permit prior to construction of the following projects:
- New House
- New Commercial or Industrial Building
- New Additions
- Finishing Basements
- Remodels where Interior Walls or Structures are Significantly Modified
- New Egress Windows or New Differently-Sized Windows (where walls are modified)
- New Fencing
- New Shingling/Roofing
- New Siding
- Detached or Attached Garages
- Accessory Structures such as Garden Sheds
We require building permits for a variety of reasons. We want to ensure zoning and setback ordinances are met prior to construction of the project. Each zone of our city requires different setbacks to ensure orderly construction, safety of neighboring properties, and that the intention of the new construction meets the permitted uses of the zone the property is in. Having a building permit filed and an inspection recorded also protects you to ensure proper construction from third-parties or a notice to fix an issue before it becomes a major problem. Sometimes, if you list your property for sale, potential buyers call City Hall to review any building permits and inspections recorded at the property before they buy. If you have questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact me and I’ll be happy to help.
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