Residential Pergola

1. Completed application
2. Homeowner Affidavit (if work is to be completed by homeowner/occupant)
3. Plot plan (must show location of proposed pergola, and include dimensions from pergola to property lines/easements)
4. Pergola plan drawing which must include specifications on the following (see below for more detailed information):
   • Piers or footings
   • material to be used
   • dimensions
   • connectors
5. Any additional information deemed necessary by the reviewer.
6. HOA approval may be required.

Material:

• Species of wood (Redwood, cedar, southern yellow pine, etc.)
• Grade of wood (#2, #1, etc.)
• Size of
  1. Ledger (min. 2x8)
  2. Beam
  3. Joists
  4. Posts (include height)

Dimensions: 

• distance between piers
• distance between posts
• distance between beams
• distance between ledger and beam
• distance between joists
• cantilevers

Connectors:

• Post to pier
• Beam to post or pier
• Joist to beam
• Ledger to house
• Connection to existing framing (when applicable)

Note:

• ledgers cannot be attached to cantilevers on house
• pergola roof must remain minimum 50% open
• no side walls are permitted on pergolas