Commonly Asked Questions

One commercial vehicle is permitted to be parked on residential property as an accessory use provided that the vehicle has only one rear axle, does not exceed 25 ft. in length, and the gross motor weight does not exceed 15,000 pounds.

Building permits are not required for fences.  However, they must be installed to meet the Zoning Code.  Front yard fences cannot exceed four feet in height.  Side and rear yard fences cannot exceed six feet in height.

Building permits are required for patios or decks except those which are less then 12 inches in height measured at the highest point.  See Deck Detail.

  • Town of Carmel Deck Detail Illustration

Building inspections are done from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Fees are made payable to the Town of Carmel.

If a building does not require a Certificate of Occupancy, a pre-date letter may be requested for a fee of $75.00.