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Permits
- A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with a set of approved drawings and specifications.
- A permit is required for all new construction, remodels, accessory buildings, sheds, garages, finishing of a basement, decks, solar, fencing, pools, sport courts, driveway reconfigurations or placements, rock or retaining walls over 4 feet, changes in electrical service and/or gas lines.
- Building applications will be reviewed after a complete application is submitted with all of the required documentation. Submittal requirements and instructions can be found under Permit Checklist’s
Applying for a Permit
You can now apply for ALL City Permits (Accessory Buildings, Pools, etc.) online. Please visit the City Inspect portal to get started.
Additional Resources:
- SESD New Home Electrical Permit Application
- Building Permit Packet for New Home
- Owner Builder
- Geological Hazard Maps
- Surface Rupture Map
- Natural Hazards Map
Scheduling Inspections
- Scheduling an Inspection: To schedule an inspection, please login to the City Inspect Portal.
- To Request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, please use this Form.
- Regular Certificate of Occupancy will be issued after the final inspection is passed.