General Requirements 1.7 – All additions and major alterations to existing structures require a Pocono Ranch Lands Building Permit regardless of whether work is to be done by a contractor or by the property owner. Replacements or enlargements of existing decks require a permit; new decks require a permit. Screen porches, sheds, gazebos, swimming pool, satellite dishes, bulk LP gas tanks, fuel oil tanks, etc. require a permit. All fences require a permit. A permit is required for metal roofs (no fee for the permit). Only commonly accepted residential grade metal roofs are permitted. Replacement of existing roofs with the same type of roofing material does not require a permit.
