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Building Permit Forms & Applications

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If you have questions about permit requirements for your project, please call the Building & Safety Division at (805) 781-7180.

You can now schedule your inspection, view your permits, pay invoices, and view public records online at our portal here.

FIRE or DEMO inspections must still be scheduled by phone at (805) 781-7180. Calls must be received at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a Building Permit Inspection.

New to the Portal? Find registration instructions and the Portal How-To Guide here.

NOTE: After entering your email and name to register, the verification link email will come from: Community Access Identity - noreply@identity.tylerportico.com

Once you have registered for an account, you can either click the "Apply" button on the portal home page, or follow this link.

List of Forms

All-Electric New Buildings Temporary Suspension Acknowledgement Form

Alternate Method

Building Permit Application

Certificate Of Occupancy Information

Construction and Demolition Recycling Plan and Disposal Report

Construction Hours

Copies of Plans

Design Criteria

Energy Efficient Renovation Requirements for Major Residential Additions and Alterations Guide

Energy Efficient Renovation Requirements for Major Residential Additions and Alterations Form

Hardship Form

Major Residential Additions and Alterations Intake Form

Masonry Fence Wall (Not Retaining Soil)

Masonry Pilaster (Not Retaining Soil)

Masonry Retaining Wall - 4' Maximum Height

Owner Builder

Policy for Barriers and Enclosures for Residential (R-3) Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

Request for Deferred Submittal

Residential Attached Patio Covers

Residential General Notes Guidelines

Residential Inspection Guidelines

Sign Permits

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Certification

Soils Test Waiver

Solar Documents

Staff Notification of Attachment Added to Permit

Statement of Special Inspections

Special Inspections Approved List 2021-22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Plan Review Extension or Permit Extension Request

Water Pollution Control Plan

Water Conservation Certification

Work Exempt from Building and Safety Permits

FAQ Box

Will a traffic impact study be required and if so what is the process?
The determination for a traffic impact study will be made at the beginning of the application process. The following are example development sizes that would trigger a transportation impact study. These are just example scenarios, traffic impact studies may be required for smaller projects under special circumstances.
1. 100 Single Family Units
2. 150 Multi Family Units
3. 150 Room Hotel
4. 10,000 SQFT Restaurant
5. 25,000 SQFT Retail
6. 65,000 SQFT Office
7. 125,000 SQFT Manufacturing
The City only accepts traffic studies that are prepared independent of the applicant. Studies are administered by the City and paid for by the applicant via a reimbursement agreement. The applicant may hire their own traffic consultant to help develop their project and review the traffic study, however that consultant would be conflicted out of preparing the actual traffic study.

Once the applicant has finalized their project description the City will prepare a scope for the study and submit it to the applicant for review. Then the City will advertise the scope to a list of on-call traffic consultants and award based on the best proposal.

Below is an example time table for traffic impact studies, actual schedules will vary depending on the size of the project and scope of the study.
1. Draft Scope & Applicant Review: 1 Week
2. Advertise RFP & Select Consultant: 3 Weeks
3. Complete Applicant Reimbursement Agreement: 1 Week
4. Complete Traffic Study: 10 Weeks
How do I apply for a permit?

See Application Review Procedures page.
What type of approval will I need for my business?

The first step would be to identify the zoning for the location of your project. With this information you can reference Table 9 of the Zoning Regulations which indicates the land uses allowed by zone. This denotes what type of permit will be required to allow that use in each zoning district if allowed at all.
How can I find out what zone my property is in?

Use the GIS Parcel Map to find your zoning.
How do I request an exception?

Once you determine what exception is allowed for your project, according to the Zoning Regulations submit a planning application, the application checklist for your type of exception, and pay the associated fees.
How many bedrooms/units can I have? Aka Density

Reference Section 17.16.010 of the Zoning Regulations (p.35-37) to find information about the maximum density (density units per net acre) of development allowed in your zone.
I want to build an accessory building on my property? What is the process? What can I build?

This depends to the scope of the project and how existing buildings and lots are configured. Check your zoning, look at the Zoning Regulations, and then contact the Planning Department if you still have questions.
What materials do I need to submit for an exception?

Once you determine which exception you will need, submit a planning application along with the materials listed on the application checklist appropriate for the type of permit needed for your project. Bring the planning application, the checklist, and the requested materials to the counter when you submit your application. If an application is missing an item required by the checklist, your application will not be accepted.

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