Find more information on some of your residential projects here.

ROOF CODE.PDF(23.6KB) Use this handout for information on roofing codes, obtaining a roof permit and related inspections.

TABLE 26A-ZONING USE CHART.PDF(241.9KB)

BASEMENT FINISH.PDF(215.3KB) Use this handout as a guide when drawing up your basement finish plans.

ACABADO DE BASEMENT.PDF(204.7KB) Acabado de Basement de Una Residencia Familiar

DECK AND PORCHES.PDF(295.5KB) This handout covers requirements for uncovered decks and porches.

PATIOS Y PORCHES DESCUBIERTOS.PDF(286.7KB) Patios y Porches descubiertos de una Residencia Familiar

OLD TOWN DESIGN RESOURCE BOOK.PDF(4097.8KB) This booklet offers suggestions, ideas, and a design context for Construction in Old Town Lafayette. Use this booklet when designing an addition or an accessory structure. The booklet is also available at the Planning & Building Department.

FENCE HANDOUT.PDF(44.1KB) Fences and walls over 3 ft. in height require a building permit. Refer to this handout for more fence permit requirements.

GARAGE - DETACHED.PDF(298.9KB) Use this handout as a guide when drawing up your garage plans. Contact the building department to verify setbacks, height restrictions and lot coverage.

GARAJE SEPARADO.PDF(297.7KB) Garaje Separado de Una Residencia Familiar

NEC 2008 CHANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS.PDF(49.6KB) The City of Lafayette will be enforcing all provisions of the National Electric Code 2008 Edition effective August 29, 2008. Use this handout to see some of the significant changes that will now be enforced on all permits.

NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING CHECKLIST.PDF(31.1KB) This lists the items you need to provide in order to get a building permit for a new commerical building.

NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST.PDF(109KB) This handout lists the items you need to provide in order to get a new residential building permit.

PATIO COVERS AND CARPORTS.PDF(271.9KB) Use this handout when you are applying for a patio cover or carport.

PORCHES Y TEJABAN PARA CARRO.PDF(479.7KB) Porches y Tejaban paraa Carro de Una Residencia Familiar

ENCLOSING EXISTING PATIO COVERS.PDF(260.8KB) Use this handout when you plan to enclose an existing patio cover.

ENCERRAMIENTO DE UN PORCHE.PDF(287.8KB) Encerramiento de un Porche Existente de Una Residencia Familiar

RE-ROOFING.PDF(93KB) See the handout for more information about reroofing your house.

RETEJADO.PDF(100KB) Retejado de Una Residencia Familiar

RESIDENTIAL ADDITION.PDF(256.9KB) Use this handout as a resource when planning your addition.

ADICCION.PDF(239.6KB) Adiccion a Una Residencia Familiar

SETBACK INFORMATION.PDF(125KB) Use the setback/dimensional standards table to determine your setbacks, height restrictions and lot coverage. Note that developments constructed since 1990 may have alternate setbacks. Please contact the Building Department to verify your setbacks.