Lake Hauto Club Permit Process
Does your lot have a house on it?
Yes, there is a house.
No, there is no house on the lot.
No house presently on lot
Does your lot adjoin a lot you own with a house on it?
Yes, this lot adjoins another lot I own with a house on it.
No, this lot is not adjoining a lot I own with a house on it.
Unimproved lot
Which of these most closely reflects what you want to do?
Build a house
Take down trees or other lot clearing
Build a driveway
Build a garage, pavilion, or other structure
On a lot adjoining your house
Which of the following most closely reflects what you want to do?
Build a garage, shed, pavilion, or other structure
Take down trees or other lot clearing
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Trees on umimproved lots
Removal of trees and other lot clearing, as well as any ground level construction on unimproved lots is restricted by your deed restrictive covenants. You will need to formally request permission from the Lake Hauto Board of Directors. There is no permit fee to request permission to do this.
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Above ground improvements on unimproved lots
In order to build above ground level improvements such as a garage, shed, pavilion, or other structure, your deed restriction states that you must have a house on the same lot.
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Adjacent unimproved lots
In order to build on your adjacent unimproved lot, you must legally join your house lot to the unimproved lot. Once you have completed this task with the county, you can then apply for a permit as if your house is on the same lot.
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Lot clearing of adjacent lots
Adjacent lots are considered the same as your primary lot in terms of ground improvements. You may take down trees and clear brush without a permit. However, you may not build above ground improvements on the lot such as sheds, swing sets, garages, or pavilions.
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Lots with houses
Which of the following most closely reflects what you want to do?
Take down trees or clear brush or contour land under 3′ tall
Landscaping which involves contouring land with over a 3′ height change
Install a new shed
Replace an existing shed
Install a pavilion
Install a carport or garage
Interior renovations
Replace siding or roofing
Build an addition
Put a roof over an existing deck or porch
Build a new deck or patio
Repair or replace an existing deck without making it larger
Remove the house without building a new one immediately
Trees on improved lots
You do not need a permit to take down trees or clear brush or contour property without a change in height exceeding three feet.
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Landscaping
Landscaping where there is a height change exceeding three feet, which may include the construction of retaining walls, swales, or drainage requires a landscaping permit from Lake Hauto Club. Fill out the first page completely. You must attach a sketch of your property showing any landscaping changes you want to make. You must also submit two erosion and sediment control plans, with marked plot plans, one for the construction phase, and one as a permanent plan showing how you intend to control water run-off onto adjacent properties.
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New Shed
Sheds are limited to 240 square feet. You must apply for a permit and provide a plot plan showing how close to the nearest two property lines the shed will be placed. If you are under 10′ from a property line, you may be required to show a plot plan from a licensed surveyor to verify the placement of property pins, or agreement with your neighbor as to the placement of those pins.
Replace Shed
If your existing shed is being torn down and your new shed is going on the same exact spot, you do not need a permit. If neither of these apply, Apply for a new shed permit.
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Siding, Roofing, Painting, or Interior Work
Lake Hauto Club does not issue permits for siding, roofing, painting, or interior work.
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Pavilion
A Pavilion is a structure meant primarily for the use of people. If your pavilion is primarily to store items, it’s a Garage. Pavilions can be any shape, and are not limited in size. Pavilions must meet all set back requirements as the house on the same lot. Apply for the permit, filling out the first page, skipping the sections on road work and erosion and sediment control (unless your pavilion will require Landscaping), and provide a sketch of your property showing the position of your house and the new pavilion.
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Garages and Carports
By deed, carports and garages must be attached to the house. This means that there must be a substantive attachment, including some kind of roofing, if there is a distance between the house and the carport or garage. The Board has accepted pergolas with a deck or walkway underneath for longer distances in lieu of an actual roof when the carport or garage is not directly attached to the house. Apply for a permit for an addition, filling out the first page, skipping the section on road work, and include an erosion and sediment control plan for the construction period, and a plot plan with a licensed land surveyor’s seal showing the position of the new structure.
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Adding a roof over a deck or porch
A roof over a porch or deck where there was not one before is an Addition.
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Additions
Apply for a permit for an addition, filling out the first page, skipping the section on road work, and include an erosion and sediment control plan for the construction period, and a plot plan with a licensed land surveyor’s seal showing the position of the new structure. You’ll also need to provide a plan of what you’re building (e.g., a drawing showing what the new area to be added will be used for).
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Decks and Patios
A patio is a ground level improvement less than 18″ tall without a railing. If you are building a patio, you do not need a permit.
A deck is at least 18″ from the ground OR has a railing. Apply for a permit for a deck, filling out the first page, skipping the section on road work, and include an erosion and sediment control plan for the construction period, and a plot plan showing the position of the new deck.
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Repair or Replace a Deck
There is no permit required to repair or replace an existing deck if the new deck is built in the same spot and is the same size, shape, and height.
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Demolition
Apply for demolition permit. Fill out all the pages. A plot plan is not necessary.
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Build a house
Apply for a construction permit. Fill out each page. Include a survey signed by a licensed surveyor. A plot plan showing the house setback from every property line is required. An erosion and sedimentation control plan is required. The erosion and sediment control devices to be used must be shown on the plot plan. Plans for the house must be included. The contractor must be registered with Lake Hauto Club.