Instructions for Deck Modifications
Included with these instructions is the City of Farmington Hills requirement for wood deck construction. Attached are seven (7) drawings defining the deck construction requirements for the River Pines Condominium Association. Please refer to the River Pines web site, www.riverpinescondominiums.com and look under the menu item “Rules and Regs – deck / patio” for further instructions and clarification.
On sheet #1 of the drawings show the following – · Your unit address, unit number, building number · Owners name and phone number · Contractors name and phone number · Show where your deck is to be located by drawing an outline of what is planned. Show dimensions for length, width and height of the deck. You will need five (5) copies of these drawings plus additional drawings for irregular shaped decks or any special details you have planned:
1 – To be submitted with your modification request
2 – City of Farmington Hills Building Dept
1 – For your construction contractor
1 – For your records Submit a River Pines Modification Request and
1 copy of all drawings to McShane and Associates for review and approval by the Board of Directors.
While you are waiting for approval from the Board of Directors you should contact the City of Farmington Hills building department and obtain a building permit application. You can also obtain an application from their web site at: http://www.fhgov.com/ReferenceDesk/Forms/PCD-BuildingPermitApp.pdf . You will need a building permit for new construction as well as the replacement of wood on an existing deck. Once you receive approval from the Board of Directors, take 2 copies of the drawings and the completed building permit application to the City of Farmington Hills Building Department. The Building Dept. is located at 11 mile road and Orchard Lake road.
A copy of the building permit must be provided to the River Pines Site Manager Bob Goodman before beginning construction. He can be reached by calling 248-756-3888. The City of Farmington Hills requirements on deck construction allows for skirting under the deck. However, the River Pines practice or policy does not allow skirting or lattice work surrounding the underside of any deck.
Print version with Farmington Hills requirements (PDF)