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remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit. 105.1.1 Unpermitted Structures. No person shall own, use, occupy or maintain any "Unpermitted Structure." For the purposes of this Code, "Unpermitted Structure" shall be defined as any structure, or portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished, or equipped, at any point in time, without the required permit(s) and approvals having first been obtained from the Building Official. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2). 2. Fences not over 7 feet (7ft 2.13m) high when located in the rear yard setback area as defined in the Zoning Code. 3. Oil derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1.22 m) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, 11 or IIIA liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. 6. Sidewalks, platforms and driveways not more than 30 inches (.76 m) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, counter tops and similar finish work in R-3 occupancies. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (.61 m) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two- family dwellings. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-014 9