Building Permits

To build or remodel a commercial, industrial, or office building, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Also, you will need a planning approval, approvals from your fire department, your sewer and water districts, Public Works, Geotechnical, and possibly other County sections. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals. For example, if your building is near the coast, you may need a design review and a coastal development permit.... ViewView Commercial, Industrial, or Office Building Permit

Permit requirements depend on the location and the type of building. If it is a simple detached building with no wiring or plumbing (e.g. a fabricated metal shed), you need only a building permit. If it contains either wiring or plumbing, you may need essentially all of the approvals required for a residence.... ViewView Detached Accessory Building Permit

Normally, you may only need a building permit and possibly approval from Geotechnical. Before drawing plans or hiring any contractor, you should also check with the County Geotechnical Department to determine if there are any known geotechnical hazards or conditions specific to your property.... ViewView Foundation Repair Permit

How to apply? Submit an application to Building that identifies the property, lists the name of any architect or engineer who will work on the project, and describes the proposed work in detail.... ViewView Hot Tub or Spa Permit

Permits are required to Install or Repair Lawn Sprinklers. To install or repair lawn sprinklers, you will need a plumbing permit.... ViewView Lawn Sprinklers Permit

A permit is required to install or repair outdoor lighting. To install or repair outdoor lighting, you will need an electrical permit.... ViewView Outdoor Lighting Permit

Permits are required to re-roof. To re-roof, you will need a building permit and to use fire restrictive materials that have a minimum Class B rating.... ViewView Re-roof Permit

Permits are required to build a retaining wall. To build a retaining wall, you will need a building permit and planning approval. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Retaining Wall Permit

Permits are required to build a single-family residence. The permits that you will need are a combination permit, which includes separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Also, you will need approval from your fire department, your sewer and water districts, the County Public Works and Geotechnical sections, and possibly other county sections. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional permits.... ViewView Single-Family Residence Permit

Permits are required to install solar heating. To install solar heating, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Solar Heating Permit

Permits are required to install or replace a water heater. To install or replace a water heater, you will need a plumbing permit. For a new installation, you may need a building or electrical permit.... ViewView Water Heater Permit