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Permit Application Process
The first step for any applicant should be to contact the
City to learn what kind of application and what submittals
are necessary. This can be done either by calling (650) 780-7349
or 780-7231or by visiting the Counter at City Hall. The Permit
Technician will explain the process and the necessary forms
to be completed. Listed below are the approximate
review times for most permits. Actual review times may
vary due to complexity of projects and resubmittals.
One-Stop Plan Review
Be sure to try our "One-Stop Plan Review" service.
Representatives from Building and Inspection, Engineering
and Construction, Planning and Redevelopment, and Fire are
available at one time to review and issue permits. These permits
include minor tenant improvements, small residential remodels,
and signs.
Appointments
One-Stop Plan Review Sessions are held on Tuesday and Wednesday
from 2 - 4 PM. 30-minute pre-scheduled appointments are required,
and can be made by calling (650) 780-7349 or 780-7231.
Building Permits
Engineering Permits
Planning Permits
Approximate Review Times
| Building
Permits |
| Roofing and Subpermits |
Over the Counter |
| New Buildings |
4 Weeks |
| Additions |
3 Weeks |
| Residential Structural Review |
2 Weeks |
| Tenant Improvements < $250K |
1 Week |
| Tenant Improvements > $250K
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3 Weeks |
| Residential Alterations |
1 Week |
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| Planning
Permits |
| Use Permits and Variances |
4 - 8 Weeks |
| Architectural Permits |
4 - 8 Weeks |
| Fire Permits |
2 - 3 Weeks |
| Engineering and Construction
Permits |
3 Weeks |
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Directory of Counter Services and Phone Numbers
| Phone
Numbers |
| Counter Services |
780-7350 |
| General City Information |
780-7000 |
Building Inspection Requests
(24-Hr. Recording) |
780-7361 |
| Building Permit Information
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780-7350 |
Cash Collections:
Business
Licenses
Utility Payment
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780-7214
780-7210 |
| Code Enforcement |
780-7250 |
| Engineering & Traffic |
780-7380 |
| Housing Loans &
Programs |
780-7290 |
| Fire Permits |
780-7375 |
| Planning |
780-7234 |
| Zoning Information |
780-7234 |
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