Building Permits in King City, CA

A small at-grade concrete slab such as a walkway or equipment pad of 120 square feet or less is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2022 CRC. Larger slabs or any slab that will support a structure require a building permit from the City of King Building & Safety Department. City zoning setbacks still apply.

A freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade is generally exempt from a building permit under 2022 CRC R105.2. A deck attached to the dwelling or higher than 30 inches requires a building permit from the City of King Building & Safety Department, with ledger and guard detailing per CRC R507. City zoning setbacks apply.

A fence 6 feet or less is generally exempt from a building permit under 2022 CRC R105.2, although City zoning regulates fence height (typically lower in front-yard and corner sight-triangle areas). A fence over 7 feet, or any masonry/retaining-type wall, requires a building permit from the City of King Building & Safety Department.

An at-grade open patio slab is generally exempt from a building permit, but adding a patio cover, roof, or screen enclosure creates a structure requiring a building permit from the City of King Building & Safety Department under the 2022 CRC. City zoning setbacks apply to covered patios.

A detached accessory shed of 120 square feet or less with no electrical or plumbing is generally exempt from a building permit under 2022 CRC R105.2, although City zoning setbacks still apply. A larger shed, or any shed with power or water, requires a building permit from the City of King Building & Safety Department.