In San Diego county, as long is its above a certain size, yes it needs a permit. The limit, with certain exceptions, is 300 sq ft of roof area, or 12 feet above grade. 12×20 would be 240 sq ft, so that might not need a permit. There are also special rules for certain coastal zones. So to be sure, you need to research SD patio cover codes, which you can find here:
By the way, the process for obtaining a permit for a custom patio cover, is a mega PITA. If you use the county’s plans for a patio cover, you can get approval for a “no plan permit” which is easier, but still not fun. Count on 3 trips to city hall downtown to get through the process. Long live bureaucracy.
In San Diego county, as long is its above a certain size, yes it needs a permit. The limit, with certain exceptions, is 300 sq ft of roof area, or 12 feet above grade. 12×20 would be 240 sq ft, so that might not need a permit. There are also special rules for certain coastal zones. So to be sure, you need to research SD patio cover codes, which you can find here:
By the way, the process for obtaining a permit for a custom patio cover, is a mega PITA. If you use the county’s plans for a patio cover, you can get approval for a “no plan permit” which is easier, but still not fun. Count on 3 trips to city hall downtown to get through the process. Long live bureaucracy.
KSD. Great info! Thanks. This is a home in 4S ranch so I believe being Rancho Bernardo that it falls into SD County. As for total quare footage, that is TBD. I presume going through a contractor that they would know the code etc…? Of course I am talking about a BBB licensed guy and not those guys that hang out behing Home Depot.
KSD. Great info! Thanks. This is a home in 4S ranch so I believe being Rancho Bernardo that it falls into SD County. As for total quare footage, that is TBD. I presume going through a contractor that they would know the code etc…? Of course I am talking about a BBB licensed guy and not those guys that hang out behing Home Depot.
For the top, I like this stuff they sell at home depot – I think it is called Sun Tuff.
It is a corrugated polycarbonate material so it keeps the rain off, but they have clear, opaque and dark colors so you can have a covered patio that lets as much light through as you like with 100% UV blockage.
If you have white window trim, the white opaque is quite nice and will match your house.
For the top, I like this stuff they sell at home depot – I think it is called Sun Tuff.
It is a corrugated polycarbonate material so it keeps the rain off, but they have clear, opaque and dark colors so you can have a covered patio that lets as much light through as you like with 100% UV blockage.
If you have white window trim, the white opaque is quite nice and will match your house.
Home Depot has some nice ones on display right when you walk in for well under $1000.
Has anyone considered this?
I could not find anything about needing a permit for a pergola that does not have any side walls in the sd city website. Also no records from people seeking permits.
I like the idea of a slatted one that has a semi clear top that blocks UV rays and most rain but allows half the light in. Together with the wood slats that would be a nice 75% shade.
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