Building Forms and Handouts

  1. 1st Step - User Guide - Start Here (PDF)
  2. Application for Building Permit (PDF)
  3. Application Instructions - Resubmittal Form - Must Be Included with All Resubmittals (PDF)
  4. Application Instructions - Work That Requires an Architect or Engineer (PDF)
  5. Application Submittal Instructions - All Permit Requests Must Be Submitted Electronically (PDF)
  6. Archive Search Request Form - To View Building Department File or Plans (PDF)
  7. Authorization to Release Plans - Must Be Signed by the Licensed Design Professional (PDF)
  8. Board of Appeals - Request for Hearing Form (PDF)
  9. Cal-Green-NonResidentialMandatoryMeasures-Jan2023
  10. Cal-Green-ResidentialMandatoryMeasures-Jan 2023
  11. Checklist - 2022 California Residential Code Reference Guide
  12. Checklist - All Non-Residential Projects - Submit with Application Package (PDF)
  13. Checklist - All Residential Projects - Submit with Application Package (PDF)
  14. Checklist - Backflow Device Requirements - Information Packet (PDF)
  15. Checklist - Demolition of a Structure (PDF)
  16. Checklist - Grease Interceptor Handout (PDF)
  17. Checklist - Residential Bathroom Alteration Requirements - Submit with Application Package (PDF)
  18. Checklist - Residential Kitchen Alteration Requirements - Submit with Application Package (PDF)
  19. Checklist - Site Plan - Example (PDF)
  20. Checklist - Solar Permitting Guidebook 2019 (PDF)
  21. Checklist - Stormwater Project Applicability Information - Engineering Division (PDF)
  22. NESHAP Information - North Coast Unified AQMD (PDF)
  23. Non-Residential HVAC Unit - Replacement Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  24. Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Authorization of Agent Form (PDF)
  25. Sewer Ordinance Information - Effective January 2020 (PDF)
  26. Sight Obstruction Regulations - Engineering Division (PDF)
  27. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Handout (PDF)
  28. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Waiver (PDF)
  29. Special Inspections Form for Existing Buildings (PDF)
  30. Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects (PDF)
  31. Work Exempt From a Building Permit (Commercial) (PDF)
  32. Work Exempt From a Building Permit (Residential) (PDF)