Permit Processing Info

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Building & Safety staff reviews construction plans to verify compliance with State Building Codes and local regulations. We are currently under the provisions of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes Cycle.

Building Permit Applications, Forms and Fees

Construction Plan Requirements

Detailed construction plans are required for most types of projects. Construction plans must clearly indicate the location, nature, and extent of the project, and show in detail how it will comply with the Building Codes.

For a permit application to be deemed complete for submittal, the submittal documents must contain all information as required per California Building Code Section 107.

This includes, but may not be limited to:

Architectural Plans*

Site Plan
Floor Plans
Roof Plans
Elevations
Sections
Means of Egress Analysis
Green Building Code Requirements
Title 24 Energy Calculations
Site Grading Plans

Structural Plans*

Foundation Plan
Framing Plans
Roof Framing Plans
Structural Details
Structural Calculations

*Please be advised that not all items may be necessary based on the proposed scope of work. Please speak with a Plan Check Engineer with the Building Division to clarify if an item is necessary for submittal.

Getting Construction Plans Prepared for Your Project

Construction plans must be prepared by a qualified person. Building & Safety staff does not prepare plans. For most project types, the plans must be prepared by a California Licensed Architect or Engineer.

For help hiring an Architect, please download the Consumer's Guide to Hiring an Architect.

For very small projects, Building & Safety provides some standard plans and details. Access the Standard Details for Construction.

Submitting incomplete, inaccurate, or non-compliant plans could delay the permit process for your project and incur additional plan review fees.

Over-the-Counter Plan Review

Smaller projects which require no more than 30 minutes for plan review can typically be reviewed over-the-counter. Depending on the complexity and scope of your project, or the existing conditions which may be present, Building & Safety may require that you submit your plans for a more detailed review. The following types of projects are normally reviewed over-the-counter: