You need a Residential Renovation Permit for the following:
• Installing a new door (including exterior doors) or wall requiring framing
• Removing & replacing smaller window with a larger window or a larger window with a smaller window
• Removing smaller door and replacing with larger interior or exterior door
• Installing or enlarging arch, door or pass through between rooms interior or exterior
• Removing interior finish material (plaster, drywall, celotex, wood sheathing) and replacing damaged framing members, re-insulate/vapor barrier and replace with approved interior finish
• Removing and replacing sub floor material or joists that support the sub floor material
• Removing roof covering and replacing/installing more than 10% of roof sheathing
• Removing exterior finishes materials and replacing with brick, stone, stucco, marble, limestone with new foundations for the masonry
• Removing and replacing chimney cap or brick veneer chimney stack
• Waterproofing of basement interior and exterior systems
• Addition of room, dormer, breezeway, enclosed porch, sunroom, gazebo spa enclosure
• Removing, relocating or installing new wall(s)
• Installing new bathroom
• Installing a new or replacing an existing green house, pool spa or hot tub enclosure exterior rooms
• Installation of elevated landscaping retaining wall for elevation change requires Zoning review
• Finishing basement (confirm with permit department on egress window requirements)
• Removing and replacing interior or exterior stairway
• Constructing accessory structures such as gazebo, pergola, shed, flag poles & basketball poles or similar structures (confirm your building plans with the Zoning Administrator for requirements and restrictions – David Breneau at 313-943-3692)

You DO NOT a Residential Renovation Permit for the following:
• Removing and replacing of existing windows or broken window replacement
• Removing and replacing exterior doors (Front door or door framing systems permit required)
• Enclosing of an archway or doorway interior Removing and replacing damaged drywall holes, cracks, peeling – Does not include entire walls
• Removing or replacing floor finish covering (wood, ceramic, marble, slate, vinyl, resilient tile, carpeting) including underlayment
• Removing and replacing roof coverings (asphalt shingles, shake shingle)
• Removing and replacing of exterior aluminum, vinyl, wood finishes
• Installing or removing and replacement of gutters/downspouts or disconnections from sewer
• Replacing with new kitchen cabinets only (when not including dry wall demo or wall changes)
• Painting or staining exterior of house, garage or other structure

You need a Swimming Pool Permit for the following:
• Installing or replacing an above-ground and in-ground pools over 24” inches in height and which must be enclosed by a fence with a gate that locks.
• Installing or replacing a spa, hot tub, sauna, etc.