Cost of putting up a Patio Cover/Pergola?

[kicksavedave]

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:

http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/pdf/infobulletin/ib206.pdf

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.

[kicksavedave]

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:

http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/pdf/infobulletin/ib206.pdf

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.

[Alex_angel]

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.

[Alex_angel]

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.

[sdduuuude]

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.

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[sdduuuude]

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.

D

[gzz]

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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