Live/Work Spaces

Whether or not you need a permit and/or drawings depends on the building type and the project you want to undertake. Read the previous three sections to determine if your project requires a permit. 

Key permit issues to keep in mind when rehabbing a live/work space include:

• You will need a permit for any type of major structural change to the building. 
  
  
• If your project is a single family residence that you live in, you may be ale to submit your own plans and/or drawings for a permit.
  
  
• All non-residential buildings require permits
  
  
• If you are in a zoned artist live/work space, you will more than likely need a permit as well as drawings signed by a State licensed architect or structural engineer. This is because most zoned artist live/work spaces are located in commercial and business zoning districts.