Garages

  1. Fire Marshal & Permit Services
  2. Permits
  3. Garages

Garage Permit Application

 

Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home

The following steps must be followed when using the Permit Portal:

  1. Create a New Account (click on the Login or Register button) or if you already have an account (sign In through this button).
  2. After you sign on, click on the Permit button.
  3. Find the permit that you are looking for and click on the Apply blue button to start the process.
  4. Fill in all information leaving no blanks.

 

Fee

$125.00 as of July 1, 2021.

Documents

- Residential Garage Permit Application

- Site Plan 

- Detailed Framing Plan 

Note: All documents shall be uploaded in PDF format to the online permit portal. 

Information

Site plan must show the proposed garage location on the lot including dimensions and distance from the main house and property line setbacks.  Framing plans are only required if the garage is stick built/constructed onsite. See Section 20-6.23 of the City Land Development Code for lot coverage and setbacks.

Permit Category

Residential Home Improvement

Fire Marshal & Permit Services

The Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services (FMPS) is divided into two Divisions who are responsible for the management and enforcement of the City’s codes and ordinances as it relates to wide range of areas, to include building and property standards, fire and life safety standards, rental housing licenses and permitting services.