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Accessory Dwelling & Junior Accessory Dwelling Requirements
PDF (250 KB)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Sprinkler Checklist
PDF (104 KB)
Addition/Remodel Info – Residential
PDF (245 KB)
ADU and JADU Informational Handout
PDF (213 KB)
ADU Checklist – Residential
PDF (234 KB)
All Electric Construction Requirements
PDF (190 KB)
Alternate Materials Or Methods of Construction Application
PDF (246 KB)
Appliances Installed in Garages – Protection
PDF (335 KB)
As Built Plan Check and Inspections
PDF (229 KB)
Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf
PDF (253 KB)
Bathroom Remodel Permit – Residential
PDF (216 KB)
Building Height Calculation Handout
PDF (166 KB)
Building Inspection Procedures
PDF (207 KB)
Building Permit History Request
PDF (214 KB)
Building Permit Plan Check Fees
PDF (115 KB)
Building Permit Supplemental Application-Contractor (required)
PDF (299 KB)
Building Permit Supplemental Application-Owner/Builder (required)
PDF (319 KB)
Building Plan Check Turnaround Requirements
PDF (204 KB)
Business License Safety Inspection Checklist
PDF (194 KB)
CALGreen Building Design and Construction Verification
PDF (238 KB)
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
PDF (217 KB)
Certificate of Occupancy
PDF (207 KB)
Change in Use or Occupancy Classification
PDF (195 KB)
Commercial Tenant Improvement Information
PDF (253 KB)
Community Development Department Information
PDF (218 KB)
Construction Drawings General Information
PDF (226 KB)
Construction Info – Residential
PDF (289 KB)
Construction Waste Management Form
PDF (357 KB)
Cool Roofs Requirements
PDF (228 KB)
Cost Recovery Form
PDF (178 KB)
Deck Info – Residential
PDF (210 KB)
Development Impact Fee Matrix
PDF (131 KB)
Electric Vehicle Charger Checklist
PDF (325 KB)
Electronic File Preparation Standards
PDF (268 KB)
Fee Information
PDF (212 KB)
Fence Permit Application Form
PDF (188 KB)
Fence Permit Info Sheet
PDF (372 KB)
Foundation Work Information Handout
PDF (203 KB)
Garage and Carport Construction Information
PDF (234 KB)
Garage Conversion to Living Space
PDF (232 KB)
Gas Pressure Tests – Information
PDF (218 KB)
Generator and Transfer Switches Handout
PDF (192 KB)
Grading & Drainage Info – Commercial
PDF (220 KB)
Grading & Drainage Info – Residential
PDF (227 KB)
Gray Water Laundry to Landscape Guidelines
PDF (325 KB)
Guidelines for Plan Organization and Sheet Identification
PDF (117 KB)
Handrail and Stairs Info – Residential
PDF (426 KB)
Handrail Info – Commercial
PDF (253 KB)
Heritage or Landmark Tree Deed Restriction
PDF (168 KB)
Heritage or Landmark Tree Nomination Form
PDF (159 KB)
Heritage Tree List
PDF (45 KB)
Home Sprinkler Requirements
PDF (190 KB)
How to Get a Building Permit
PDF (235 KB)
Impact and Capacity Fee Refund
PDF (101 KB)
Lead Abatement Information
PDF (472 KB)
Lighting Standards – Residential
PDF (4.2 MB)
Lot Line Adjustment/Merger Application Checklist
PDF (196 KB)
Permit Checklist – Commercial
PDF (206 KB)
Permit Checklist – Residential
PDF (223 KB)
Permit Extension Request
PDF (299 KB)
PEX Use Requirements
PDF (206 KB)
Planning Fee Schedule
PDF (186 KB)
Pre-Manufactured Building Information
PDF (104 KB)
Residential Fire Sprinkler Checklist
DOC (157 KB)
Residential Pool/Spa Information
PDF (291 KB)
Residential Replacement Windows
PDF (260 KB)
Residential Sprinkler Requirements
PDF (190 KB)
Resubmittal of Plans Guidelines
PDF (183 KB)
Retaining Wall Detail – Standard
PDF (257 KB)
Sea/Land (Containers) Cargo Boxes Used as Storage Buildings
PDF (227 KB)
Site Plan Sample
PDF (72 KB)
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self Verification Form
PDF (227 KB)
Smoke Alarm Location & Info – Residential
PDF (270 KB)
Soils Report Information
PDF (208 KB)
Solar Photovoltaic Requirements
PDF (254 KB)
Solar PV Storage Battery Requirements
PDF (221 KB)
SPAR Landscape Design Standards
PDF (165 KB)
Special Inspection and Testing Procedure
PDF (366 KB)
Special Inspection Approved Agencies
PDF (130 KB)
Special Inspector Application
PDF (196 KB)
Standards for Securing Buildings
PDF (365 KB)
Stop Work Order
PDF (237 KB)
Swimming Pool Demolition Guidelines
PDF (201 KB)
Tankless Water Heater Information
PDF (212 KB)
Temporary Electric Service Information
PDF (222 KB)
Temporary Gas Meter Authorization
PDF (235 KB)
Tree Removal Permit (City Property/Public ROW)
PDF (95 KB)
Trees – Approved List
PDF (664 KB)
Trellis/Patio Cover Information
PDF (221 KB)
Unreasonable Hardship Application
PDF (260 KB)
Visitability and Universal Design – Residential
PDF (263 KB)
Water Use Efficiency Improvements
PDF (258 KB)
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