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Building

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Building Handouts

NameDateDownload
Accessibility Requirements Commercial Additions/AlterationsSeptember 15, 2019 PDF (90 KB)
Alternate Materials Or Methods of Construction ApplicationJune 11, 2019 PDF (168 KB)
Appliances Installed in Garages – ProtectionJune 11, 2019 PDF (335 KB)
Building Inspection ProceduresOctober 6, 2019 PDF (92 KB)
Building Permit FeesAugust 3, 2019 PDF (115 KB)
Building Plan Check Turnaround RequirementsSeptember 15, 2019 PDF (89 KB)
Building Plans Retention RequestOctober 6, 2019 PDF (92 KB)
Business License Safety Inspection ChecklistJune 11, 2019 PDF (163 KB)
Carbon Monoxide AlarmsJune 11, 2019 PDF (99 KB)
Certificate of OccupancyJune 11, 2019 PDF (164 KB)
Commercial Grading & Drainage InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (183 KB)
Commercial Handrail InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (220 KB)
Commercial Permit ChecklistJune 11, 2019 PDF (199 KB)
Commercial Tenant Improvement InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (237 KB)
Community Development Department InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (189 KB)
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling FormDecember 18, 2019 PDF (247 KB)
Cool Roofs RequirementsJune 11, 2019 PDF (221 KB)
Demolition PermitOctober 6, 2019 PDF (64 KB)
Encroachment Permit Info SheetDecember 9, 2019 PDF (127 KB)
Fee InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (190 KB)
Fence Permit Application FormJune 12, 2019 PDF (289 KB)
Fence Permit Info SheetMay 15, 2019 PDF (668 KB)
Foundation Work Information HandoutJune 11, 2019 PDF (188 KB)
Furnace and Air Conditioning Replacement RequirementsJune 11, 2019 PDF (182 KB)
Garage and Carport Construction InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (194 KB)
Garage Conversion to Living SpaceSeptember 15, 2019 PDF (108 KB)
Gas Pressure Tests – InformationJune 11, 2019 PDF (188 KB)
Generator and Transfer Switches HandoutDecember 12, 2019 PDF (190 KB)
Grading & Drainage InfoJune 11, 2019 PDF (188 KB)
Guidelines for Plan Organization and Sheet IdentificationJune 11, 2019 PDF (96 KB)
How to Get a Building PermitJune 11, 2019 PDF (218 KB)
Impact and Capacity Fee RefundJune 11, 2019 PDF (101 KB)
Kitchen Remodel PermitsMay 6, 2019 PDF (451 KB)
Lead Abatement InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (472 KB)
Live/Work HandoutOctober 6, 2019 PDF (125 KB)
New PEX Use RequirementsJune 12, 2019 PDF (93 KB)
Non-Residential Lighting Testing RequirementsJune 12, 2019 PDF (53 KB)
Outdoor Firepit, BBQ, and Fireplace RequirementsMay 20, 2019 PDF (33 KB)
Permit Application-ContractorJune 11, 2019 PDF (44 KB)
Permit Application-Owner/BuilderJune 11, 2019 PDF (150 KB)
Photovoltaic (Solar) RequirementsJune 12, 2019 PDF (81 KB)
Plan Review InfoSeptember 15, 2019 PDF (185 KB)
Planning Fee ScheduleMay 15, 2019 PDF (185 KB)
Pre-Manufactured Building InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (104 KB)
Projects Requiring a Building PermitJuly 26, 2019 PDF (186 KB)
Residential Addition/Remodel InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (119 KB)
Residential Bathroom Remodel PermitsMay 6, 2019 PDF (427 KB)
Residential Construction InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (257 KB)
Residential Deck PermitMay 6, 2019 PDF (206 KB)
Residential Lighting StandardsJune 12, 2019 PDF (221 KB)
Residential Permit ChecklistJune 12, 2019 PDF (102 KB)
Residential Stairs and Handrail InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (422 KB)
Retaining Wall Detail – StandardJune 12, 2019 PDF (154 KB)
Sea/Land (Containers) Cargo Boxes Used as Storage BuildingsJune 12, 2019 PDF (106 KB)
Sewer Lateral Replacement ApplicationMay 8, 2019 PDF (242 KB)
Sign Checklist and InventoryJune 12, 2019 PDF (93 KB)
Sign Lighting Requirements 2013June 12, 2019 PDF (127 KB)
Site Plan SampleJune 12, 2019 PDF (92 KB)
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self Verification FormJune 12, 2019 PDF (108 KB)
Smoke Detector Requirements for RealtorsJune 12, 2019 PDF (129 KB)
Smoke Detectors LocationsJune 12, 2019 PDF (139 KB)
Soils Report InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (107 KB)
SPAR Trash Enclosure StandardsMay 14, 2019 PDF (386 KB)
Special Inspection and Testing ProcedureJune 12, 2019 PDF (357 KB)
Special Inspection Approved AgenciesJune 12, 2019 PDF (121 KB)
Special Inspector ApplicationJune 12, 2019 PDF (116 KB)
Standards for Securing BuildingsJune 12, 2019 PDF (234 KB)
Stop Work OrderJune 12, 2019 PDF (112 KB)
Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Barriers – Requirements forJune 12, 2019 PDF (107 KB)
Tankless Water Heater HandoutJune 12, 2019 PDF (106 KB)
Temporary Electric Service InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (90 KB)
Temporary Gas Meter AuthorizationJune 12, 2019 PDF (104 KB)
Trellis/Patio Cover InformationJune 12, 2019 PDF (104 KB)
Water Use Efficiency ImprovementsJune 12, 2019 PDF (187 KB)
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