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Specifications for Construction of a Garage

(Permits are valid for 6 months)

The following outlines general requirements and recommendations for garage construction.

Contact Planning and Development at 937-296-2441 for a maximum allowable size of garages and other accessory structures located in the rear yard.

  1. Obtain a building permit from the Planning and Development Department.
    1. All plans should include a site plan, floor plan, elevations and a wall section that clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work. All drawings are to be drawn to scale.
    2. Plans must have name, address and phone number of the owner or contractor on each page.
    3. Plans should indicate material, size and dimension of footing, wall and roof construction.
    4. Sample drawings are on the Planning & Development website.
  2. Detached Garages:
    1. The required minimum setback for a detached garage is 3 feet from the side and rear property lines. It cannot be located in any easement. The detached garage is required to be in the rear of the yard at least 6 feet away from any other structure.
    2. The maximum height allowable is 15 feet to the middle of the gable or hip, but no higher than the principal structure on the lot.
  3. Attached Garages:
    1. Must have a half inch drywall separation between the planned addition and the dwelling.
    2. Must comply with setback requirements of the principle structure.
  4. All floors must be concrete with a minimum thickness of 4 inches with a minimum one eighths inch per foot slope towards the garage door. Continuous footing must be 32 inches below grade. A minimum of 2 feet 8 inch wide side hinged door is required.
  5. Corner lots: See Plans Examiner for additional regulations.
  6. Driveways in the City of Kettering are required to be hard surfaced and dust free.
  7. Drainage should be directed away from neighboring properties. Erosion should be controlled by use of gutters, downspouts and splash blocks.
  8. Additional permits may be required for any electrical, heating, plumbing or for work in the city right-of-way. The right-of-way is generally from the house side edge of the sidewalk to the street. Right-of-way permits are available at the Engineering Department 937-296-2436.

When garage construction is complete, please call 937-296-2441 to schedule a final inspection.

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