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Do I need a permit to build a garage/outbuilding in the City of Lebanon?: A garage/outbuilding permit is required. Contact the Code Administration Department for the permit. You may call the Code Administration Director Joe Berkich (417) 991-3911 or the Code Administration Representative at (417) 991-3912. You must call 1-800-dig-rite before digging. They will mark all utilities. Set-backs must conform to the City Ordinances. The general rule is if the building is more than 10 feet from the house the garage or outbuilding can set within 5 feet of the rear and side property line, except it cannot set over any easements. If you have a corner lot the set-back would be greater depending on the zone you live. In a RS-1 zone the street set-back would be 30 feet. In a RS-2 zone the street set-back would be 25 feet. We will be happy to schedule an appointment to come to your house and discuss the location of your project before you make a final decision on location. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING AND ZONING BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A GARAGE OR OUTBULIDING. IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE A PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.

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1. What are the City of Lebanon's inspection fees?: Units are inspected one time per year or when a vacancy occurs. The inspection fee is $10 for the first inspection and one follow-up inspection as long as the unit is vacant. If the unit is occupied with anything the inspection fee is $50 and each follow-up inspection is $50 and the owner must be present.

Please note that vacant units that require more than one follow up inspection will be assessed $30 for all future inspections.

2. Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Lebanon?: A fence permit is required, contact the Code Administration Department for the permit. You may call the Code Administration Director Joe Berkich at (417) 991-3911. You must call 1-800-dig-rite before digging. They will mark all utilities. Fences cannot be locked if the electric meter is at the rear of the house. Utility easements must be made accessible to the utility companies. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING AND ZONING BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A FENCE. IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE A PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
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3. Do I need a permit to build a sign in the City of Lebanon?: A sign permit is required, contact the Code Administration Department for the permit. You may call the Code Administration Director Joe Berkich (417) 991 3911 or the Code Administration Representative Steve Hemphill at (417) 991-3912. You must call 1-800-dig-rite before digging. They will mark all utilities. Signs 20 feet and over in height require engineered plans. Signs under 20 feet will require that a sketch of the sign be submitted for approval. The sign must be located on the site plan of the property and submitted for approval of the location. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING AND ZONING BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A SIGN. IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE A PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
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4. Do I need a permit to build a garage/outbuilding in the City of Lebanon?: A garage/outbuilding permit is required. Contact the Code Administration Department for the permit. You may call the Code Administration Director Joe Berkich (417) 991-3911 or the Code Administration Representative at (417) 991-3912. You must call 1-800-dig-rite before digging. They will mark all utilities. Set-backs must conform to the City Ordinances. The general rule is if the building is more than 10 feet from the house the garage or outbuilding can set within 5 feet of the rear and side property line, except it cannot set over any easements. If you have a corner lot the set-back would be greater depending on the zone you live. In a RS-1 zone the street set-back would be 30 feet. In a RS-2 zone the street set-back would be 25 feet. We will be happy to schedule an appointment to come to your house and discuss the location of your project before you make a final decision on location. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING AND ZONING BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A GARAGE OR OUTBULIDING. IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE A PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.

5. Do I need a permit to build a pool in the City of Lebanon?: A pool permit is required, contact the Code Administration Department for the permit. You may call the Code Administration Director Joe Berkich (417) 991 3911 or the Code Administration Representative Steve Hemphill at (417) 991-3912. You must call1-800-dig-rite before digging. They will mark all utilities. Pools require an enclosure if it contains water over 24 inches. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. It shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates. Lattice cannot be used for the enclosure. The top of the enclosure must be 48 inches above grade. If you want to use the pool structure as a barrier you must submit a written plan to the City for approval. Not all structures will be approved as the barrier. It must meet the Building Code. A copy can be obtained from the Code Administration office. PLEASE CONTACT BUILDING AND ZONING BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A POOL. IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE A PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.