Animal Protection and Control
Building
Code Enforcement
Development Services
Engineering Services
Fire Marshal's Office
Permit Services
Animal Protection and Control
- Do pets need to be licensed?
- Where is the local animal shelter?
- What does it cost to license a pet?
- Where can a person obtain a license?
- Is there a leash law?
- What can be done if a neighbor's pets are loose and a nuisance?
- If a citizen needs to find a home for a pet will Animal Protection and Control pick it up?
- How can someone adopt a pet?
- What is the law regarding barking dogs?
- Can the office make a presentation to a community organization?
- What should a person do about an opossum in a backyard shed?
- How can a dog citation be appealed?
Building
- Why are permits important?
- When does someone need a building permit?
- Do I need a permit to...?
- What is the definition of an agricultural building? Is a permit required?
- Can I build a single family residence myself?
- Can I draw my own shop, addition to my house, or single family house plans?
- How close to my house can I build an accessory building?
- What types of inspections are required on a lawn sprinkler system installation?
- What are the code requirements for installation of a manufactured fireplace (woodstove/gas fireplace)?
- I am remodeling my house, what is the new code requirements for installation of smoke detectors? Does the code regulate the placement of the smoke detectors?
- What is the requirement for a driveway in a rural area of Clark County that is accessed from a county road? Will it require a permit?
- What is the maximum height I can build my house or an accessory building?
- Do commercial plans need to be drawn by an architect?
- Do I need to submit structural engineering calculations for a commercial structure?
- How many sets of commercial plans do I need to submit?
- If I am submitting for a commercial building permit, do I need to submit plumbing and mechanical plans at the same time?
- What are the engineering design requirements for a residential structure?
- What are the engineering design requirements for a commercial structure?
- What is the prescriptive path?
- When are interior brace panels required on a single family house plan?
- When replacing a water heater is an expansion device required?
- I am purchasing a house, is it possible to view the plans and any correction notices?
- What are the new requirements for a stairway? If I am replacing an existing stairway, am I required to meet current code?
Code Enforcement
- What can a person do if a neighbor is likely in violation of an ordinance?
- When does someone need a building permit?
- How many inoperable cars can one have on property in a residential neighborhood?
- What can be done about junk in a neighbor's yard?
- How many garage sales can someone have in a year's time?
- If a neighbor builds a fence on another neighbor's side of the property line what can be done to move the fence to the property line?
- Do I need a permit to clear vegetation or remove trees on my property?
- If a neighbor's trees hang over the property line of another neighbor's property can the tree be cut back?
- Can a shed be built right next to the property line?
- Why is erosion control required during the time of year when the weather is dry?
Development Services
- How do I get information about land use permits?
- What is the difference between a Type I, II and III land use review?
- How is the public informed about their opportunity to comment on proposed developments?
- What is the land use hearing process?
Engineering Services
- Where can I find the standard template for Maintenance Bonds, Performance Bonds and other financial securities?
- Where can I find the Clark County Standard Details Manual for Transportation, Drainage and Erosion Control?
- Where can I purchase erosion control signs?
- What is the definition of impervious surface?
- When can I record my plat?
- Can I bond private improvements?
- How do I find the address of a new lot?
- When will the parcel number for my new lot be issued?
- Where do I get a utility permit for work in existing county right-of-way?
Fire Marshal's Office
- How can I contact my fire district?
- Where is the nearest fire hydrant to my house?
- Where can I get first aid and CPR training?
- How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?
- When are hard-wired smoke detectors required?
- What type of smoke detector should I have?
- Where should I place my smoke detectors?
- How do automatic fire sprinklers work?
- How are automatic fire sprinklers activated?
- Do all the sprinklers go off if one sprinkler goes off?
- Can automatic fire sprinklers be installed in a home?
- How can I contact staff?
- Can the Fire Marshal's Office provide information about when it's okay to burn and if a permit is needed?
- Can I burn yard debris where I live?
- Do I need a burning permit to burn yard debris?
- Where can I obtain a burning permit?
- What does a burning permit cost?
- What types of materials can I burn?
- Can I have a small backyard recreational or cooking fire?
- Are fireworks legal in Clark County?
- When can I legally purchase and discharge fireworks?
- Can I obtain fireworks through mail order?
- What types of fireworks are legal to possess or discharge?
- What are the penalties for illegal firework possession, purchase or discharge?
- Isn't the Fire Marshal's Office part of my local fire department?
- What does the Fire Marshal do?
- How can I report a fire hazard?
- Does the Fire Marshal inspect wood stoves and fireplaces?
- What are the rules for placing Christmas trees in a business?
- What should I do to place a Christmas tree in my home?
- Can I get someone to come to my group to speak about fire safety?
- Where can someone go to get an interpretation of a Fire Code requirement?
- What are some of the major causes of fire in Clark County?
Permit Services
- Do I need a permit to.?
- I have received a letter that my permit is getting ready to expire. Can I renew it?
- Do I need to renew my hardship permit?
- What if I need an electrical permit?
- How much material can I have brought onto my property before I need a grading permit?
- What is an Agricultural building?
- What are my setbacks?
- How close to the property line can I build my shed?
- Can I draw my own shop, home addition, or single family residence plans?
- Can I build a single family residence myself?
- How do I install a woodstove, gas fireplace insert, etc?
- When are School Impact Fees paid?
