Permit Forms
Access frequently requested permit-related forms.
BUILDING PERMIT FORMS
Applications
- Application - (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)
- Application - alternative materials, design and methods of construction (AMMR)
- Application - Building MOVE SUPPLEMENT
- APPLICATION - Building Move AUTHORIZATION SUPPLEMENT
- application - DEMOLITION
- APPLICATION - REVISIONS to Approved Plans
- APPLICATION - TEMPORARY No-Parking GUIDELINES
- application - temporary "No Parking" Signs
- APPLICATION GUIDELINES - PERMITS ONLINE
- application supplement - taxable Square Footage Worksheet
- application supplement - zoning Certificate Application for Building Permit
- Declaration - REQUIRED FOR ALL PERMITS
- Declarations - owner AGENT SUPPLEMENT
- Declarations - owner Builder supplement
- request - address Assignment
- request - application Extension
- request - permit Extension
- request - ACCELERATED Plan Check
- Request - Unreasonable Hardship EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED ACCESS
Code Compliance Checklists and Submittal Requirements
- Building Permit Submittal Checklist (One or Two Family Dwellings)
- Code Compliance Checklist: Bathroom and Laundry
- CODE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST: CalGreen NON-RESIDENTIAL
- CODE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST: CalGreen Residential
- Code Compliance Checklist: Deck, Porch, Stairs, Guardrails
- Code Compliance Checklist: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
- Code Compliance Checklist: Energy Storage Systems
- Code Compliance Checklist: Kitchens
- Code Compliance Checklist: Residential Floor Plan Checklist
- Code Compliance Checklist: Solar Photovoltaic
- Code Compliance Checklist: Windows and door replacement
- Exterior Elevated Elements (E-3) Permit Requirements
- Guidelines: Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy Policy
- Guidelines: Residential Water Heater Earthquake Bracing
- Guidelines: Survey Requirements
- Guidelines: Transfer Tax Reductions for Qualifying Seismic Retrofit Work
- Guidelines: Voluntary Seismic Wall Bracing and Anchorage
- Knob-and-Tube Wiring Safety Report
- Online Building Permit Guide
- Permit Requirements and Exemptions
- Plumbing Fixture Replacement (CALGreen SB 407)
- Site Plan Requirements
Construction Related Activities
- Construction Noise Standards
- Construction Waste Management Plan
- Staff Consultation and Review
- Self-Schedule Inspections Brochure
- Special Inspections
- SPECIAL INSPECTIONS RECOGNIZED AGENCIES
Fees and Financial Forms
- Building Permit Valuations
- Fee Schedule: Commercial
- Fee Schedule: Residential
- Request for Refund of Permit Fees
Fire Prevention and Life Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements in Single Family Dwellings
- Fire Permit Application - Construction, Equipment Installation
- Fire Permit Application - Special Events, Operating & Temporary Use
- Fire Permit Declarations Form
- Knob and Tube Safety Inspection Report
- Guidelines: Restrictions in the Fire Zone
- Smoke Alarm Requirements in Single Family Dwellings
- Smoke and CO Alarm Affidavit
- Unsafe Lead Work Practices Flow Chart for Complaints
Requests for Service
- Complaint to Investigate Unsafe Work Practices
- Microfiche Request
- Records Retrieval Request
- Request for Replacement of Missing or Lost Plans
- Request for Service (Inspection for Illegal Construction)
- Request for After Hours Inspection
- Requirements to Obtain Copies of Plans
Public Works Engineering
- Curb, Gutters, Sidewalk & Driveway (Concrete Specifications)
- Engineering Permit Application
- Application Supplement - Discharge Permit
- Engineering Permit Declarations - PROW
- Engineering Permit Application: Private Sewer Lateral (PSL)
- Sidewalk Seating Application
Public Works Subdivision, Utility, Encroachment, Creeks
- Creek/Culvert Permit Application
- Encroachment Permit Application
- Encroachment Permit Submittal Requirements
- Lot Line Adjustments Information and Application
- Miscellaneous PROW Utility Engineering Permit Application
- Miscellaneous PROW Utility Engineering Permit Declarations
- New Condominium Application
- Subdivision, Land Division, and/or Lot Line Adjustment Application
Seismic Safety and Transfer Tax
- Seismic Retrofit Program Guidelines and Application
- Seismic Plan Set A (ABAG)
- Transfer Tax Reductions for Qualifying Seismic Work
- Water Heater Bracing
Stormwater Requirements
- Stormwater Fact Sheets
- Stormwater Requirements Checklist C.3.i Projects
- Stormwater Requirements Checklist C.3 and C.6 Projects
- Stormwater Requirements Overview
- O & M Agreement for Stormwater Treatment Measures
- PCBs Screening Assessment Form
- Best Management Practices (BMP)
- MRP 2.0 - Special Projects Worksheet
LAND USE PLANNING FORMS
For more regarding land use, please visit the Land Use & Development page.
- Affordable Housing Compliance Plan
- Bird Safe Attestation Form
- Bird Safe Information Checklist
- Condominium Conversion Packet
- Design Review Application
- Design Review Application - Final DR Submittal Requirements
- Design Review Application - Preliminary DR Submittal Requirements
- Design Review Submittal Package for Buildings
- Design Review Submittal Package for Signs and Awnings
- Hazardous Waste and Substance Form
- Home Occupation - Application for Class I
- Home Occupation - Questionnaire for Class II/III
- Landmarks Application
- Landmarks Designation Petition
- Landmarks Designation Form
- Landmarks Alteration Submittal Checklist
- Lot Line Adjustments Information and Application
- Medical Cannabis Business License Regulations and Checklist
- Medical Cannabis Criteria and Requirements Submittal Form
- Neighborhood Organization - Request To Receive Zoning & Public Hearing Notices
- Pay Transparency Acknowledgement
- Pay Transparency Attestation
- Pre-Application Form
- SB9 - Development/Urban Lot Split Eligibility Pre-Application Checklist
- SB9 - Owner Attestation Form
- SB9 - Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
- SB35 - Application Form
- SB35 - Submittal Requirements
- SB35 - Eligibility Criteria
- SB35 - Preliminary Development Project Application Form
- SB35 - Preliminary Application Submittal Requirements Form
- SB330 - Preliminary Development Application
- SB330 - Submittal Requirements
- Tabulation Form
- TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM
- TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
- USE PERMIT TRANSFER APPLICATION
- Wireless Submittal Requirements
- Zoning Certificate Application Building Permit for exterior/facade changes, additions to existing structure, remodeling of existing building, conversion of basements/cellars/attics/garages into habitable floor area, addition/expansion/replacement of decks
- Zoning Certificate Application for Business License
- Zoning Enforcement Request For Service Form
- Zoning Project Application Form
- Zoning Project Submittal Requirements
- Zoning Reclassification Submittal Requirements
- Zoning Research Letter Form
- Zoning Use Questionnaire
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LAND USE INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- ADU Information Sheet and FAQs
- Affordable Housing Requirements for Vested Projects (Prior to April 1, 2023)
- APPLICATION TO REMOVE DEED RESTRICTION
- Business License Review - Planning & Development
- Community Outreach Instructions
- Creek Protection Instructions
- GUIDE TO SUBMITTING A ZONING PROJECT APPLICATION
- Height Instructions - Average Height
- Height Instructions - Maximum Height
- Home Occupation - Frequently Asked Questions / Process / Flow Chart
- Land Use Planning Fees
- Landscape Plan/Usable Open Space
- Lot Coverage Diagram
- NOTICE OF LIMITATION ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)
- NOTICE OF LIMITATION - JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU)
- Parking Survey Instructions
- Photo Simulation Instructions
- PRIOR ZONING ORDINANCE 2021 Zoning Ordinance, applies to some zoning projects that were deemed complete on/before 11-30-2021.
- Sample Vicinity Map
- Shadow Study Instructions
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STATE DENSITY BONUS - OBJECTIVE STANDARDS/HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY MEMO - DATED 08/2021
- Stormwater Instructions
- Story Pole Instructions
- TREES: Oak Tree Removal Moratorium
- Tree Protection Instructions
- YELLOW POSTER - INSTRUCTIONS
- Yellow Poster - Large Project Sample & Template
- Yellow Poster - Small Project Sample & Template
- Zoning Adjustments Board - A Citizens' Guide