DES: Declaration of Exempt Structure No paperwork **
Is the structure one of the following?
Accessory Building greater than 1000 square feet?
Ag structure greater than 1000 square feet with no waste water removal?
Ag structure with waste water removal?
Open addition to house greater than 600 square feet*?
Open Addition to accessory structure greater than 600 square feet*?
Open addition to Ag structure greater than 800 square feet*?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
BLP
DES
BLP
DES
BLP
BLP
DES
BLP
DES
BLP
DES
Accessory buildings or structures - are detached structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar. Habitable / Inhabited – lived in or occupied by humans.
All structures must meet setback and zoning requirements, including those that do not require a permit. Additional permits and worksheets may be required in accord with Title 12.
*The total floor area of the addition shall not cause the structure to exceed the allowable square footage of the exemption. Said additions shall have no waste water disposal utilities.
J:Planning/Development Review/Application Forms/ Declaration of Exempt Structure/ DES Flowchart
Agricultural structures – designed or constructed solely for the purpose of storing or housing hay, grain, poultry, livestock, produce, horticultural products or agricultural equipment.