Single Family Projects

Plan Requirements
Plan Samples
Fees

Single Family Plan Requirements

Additions - Sunrooms - Garages (attached or detached) - Sheds (400 sf or larger)

Decks over 30" - Open/Screen Porches

Pole Buildings

Residential Ramp Requirements

Residential Ramp Requirements

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Decks and Stairways

House Plans

Residential Ramp

Pole Buildings

Single Family Plan Review and Inspection Fees

A FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS FOR ALL SINGLE-FAMILY PROJECTS, INCLUDING: DWELLINGS, ADDITIONS, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS & RELOCATIONS, ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

SQUARE FOOTAGE FEE
0-599 $120.00
600-2,349 $205.00
2,350-2,999 $230.00
3,000-3,499 $255.00
3,500-3,999 $280.00
4,000-4,499 $305.00
4,500-4,999 $330.00
5,000-5,999 $450.00
6,000 AND ABOVE $550.00

Square footage is based on the total area to be constructed and/or to be renovated, including storage areas, deck, porches, balconies and basements. The above fee schedule provides plan review and up to five on-site inspections. Any additional inspections after the fifth shall be charged $40.00 per trip.

Modular homes will be charged a flat rate fee of $150.00. Any site-built additions (garages, porches, decks, finished upstairs in cape cods, etc.) will be charged a total flat rate fee of $190.00.

Any unattached, unfinished buildings less than 400 total square feet or deck additions that are 30 inches or less above finished grade do not require a plan review or inspections by Building Code.

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A single-family dwelling is defined by Sussex County Building Code as being a home for one family or household to occupy for residential living with only one kitchen and can include additions such as bump outs, sunrooms, garages, decks and porches.