Below are links to plan check requirements and frequently used forms and handouts for residential and commercial construction. If you have any questions or require additional information, please email the Community Development Department.

Plan Check Requirements

• Plan Check Submittal Requirements for Single-Family Dwelling (PDF)
• Plan Check Submittal Requirements for Multi-Residential and Commercial (PDF)

Forms

• Authorization to Duplicate Blueprints (PDF) - Also print "Public Records Request" form below
• AQMD Demo Notification (PDF) and AQMD Asbestos FAQs (PDF)
• Construction Management Parking Plan (CMPP) (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Service Equipment: Multi-Residential and Non-Residential (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Service Equipment: One and Two-Family Dwellings (PDF)
• Electrical Loads Form (PDF) - also referred to as the "Green Sheet"
• Foundation Form Certification - (PDF) Fillable form
• Height Certification (PDF) - Fillable form
• Public Records Requests - This will link you to a page with additional information
• Request for Permit Extension or Reinstatement (PDF)
• Request for Plan Check Extension or Reinstatement (PDF)
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification (PDF)
• Structural Observations (PDF)
• SUSMP Maintenance Agreement (PDF)
• Summary of Accessibility Upgrades Exceeding Threshold (PDF)
• Summary of Accessibility Upgrades Under Threshold (PDF)
• WMP (Waste Management Plan) (PDF)
• Water Conservation - Declaration & Ordinance 08-05-19 (PDF) Applies to new residential dwelling construction permits issued prior to 01/01/2011. 
• Water Conservation - Transfer of Responsibility & Ordinance 08-05-19 (PDF) Applies to new residential dwelling construction permits issued prior to 01/01/2011.
• Water Meter & Sewer Connection Process (PDF) and Water Meter & Sewer Connection Form - You must complete this form if you are doing any residential work involving water and/or sewer connections.

Handouts

• AB3002 - Disability Access Requirements and Resources (PDF)
• Bathroom Remodel (PDF)
• CALGreen Non-Residential Mandatory Measures (PDF) For building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater and/or permit valuation of $200,000 or more
• CALGreen Residential Mandatory Measures (PDF) For new residential and additions or alterations of a building that increases its conditioned area, volume or size
• Cesspool/Septic Tank Abandonment (PDF)
• CSS User Help (PDF)
• Cutting and Notching (PDF)  
• Demolition Process (PDF)
• Driveway Slopes (PDF)
• Edison Information for Requesting Power Service to Upgrade or New Service (PDF)
• Electrical Plan Check Corrections Sheet (PDF)
• Fence and Wall Guidelines (PDF)
• Fire Sprinkler Requirements (PDF)
• Grading Policy (PDF)
• HVAC Replacement Plan for Ground Units (PDF)
• Kitchen Remodel (PDF)
• Mechanical Equipment Requirements (PDF)
• Natural Gas Lighting Requirements (PDF)
• Project Data Sheet: For New Single Family Residential (PDF)
• PV Solar Panel Plan Guidelines (PDF)
• Residential Inspection Descriptions (PDF)
• Shoring Requirements (PDF) and Shoring - Excavation Notice (PDF)
• Single Family Residential Energy Mandatory Requirements Summary (PDF)
• Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Requirements (PDF)
• Soil Report Requirements (PDF)
• Swimming Pools, Spas and Equipment Vaults (PDF)
• Swimming Pool - Safety Measures (PDF)
• Undergrounding Info for Homeowners (PDF)
• Water Heater Anchoring (PDF)
• Window/Door Retrofit (PDF)

Please visit the Public Works Permits and Policies page for helpful guides to right-of-way permits, storm water resources, low impact development, and flood zones.

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