 When
is the Planning and Building Counter open for permit application,
information
gathering, speaking to staff in person, etc.?
Can
I submit permit applications via fax, mail or e-mail?
What
are the limitations of the Town's annual grading moratorium?
How
many days ahead should I call to get an inspection?
How
many sets of plans do I need?
How
much are the fees associated with my permit(s)?
What
size plan sheets do I need to have in order to submit a
permit
application to the Town?
How
do I obtain information regarding my property?
When
is the Planning and Building Counter open for permit application,
information gathering, speaking to staff in person, etc.?
The counter is open weekdays from 8-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
If these hours are inconvenient, please contact the staff
to make arrangements..
Appointments
can also be made with any other staff member. Please see Contact
Town Staff to schedule an appointment.
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Can I submit
permit applications via fax, mail or e-mail?
The Town does not accept any permit applications via
facsimile or email. Permit applications for replacement of
existing water heater(s), air conditioner(s), or furnace change-outs
are accepted through the mail, but must be accompanied by
the proper fees, proper verification of the contractor (valid
California Contractor's License and Certificate of Worker's
Compensation), a completed original building permit application
(this cannot be printed off the website as it is a 4-part
form), and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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What are
the limitations of the Town's annual grading moratorium?
From October 15th to April 15th of each year, no grading
work is allowed. All grading work must be winterized by providing
weather protection for all exposed graded surfaces no later
than November 1st of each year. Per Section 151.45(E) of the
Town's Site Development Code, an applicant may apply for an
exception to the Town Engineer to allow grading to commence
after October 15th and before December 1st. The Town Engineer
can only grant the exception request if he/she finds that
no detriment is likely to occur to neighboring properties
or public or private roads, that the grading can be completed
within 30 days of the grant of the exception and that the
site will be winterized with an erosion control plan to the
satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
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How many
days ahead should I call to get an inspection?
During the dry months when construction activity is at its
peak (usually April through October), you should call the Planning/Building
Department at 650-851-6796 to schedule inspections at least 4-5
days ahead of your desired inspection date. During the wet months
when construction activity is less intense, you should call 2-3
days ahead. The Town has a limited number of inspections it conducts
each day and inspections are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
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How many
sets of plans do I need?
The number of plan sets required to be submitted with
your application depends on the type of project you are proposing.
Please click on Submittal
Requirements for Various Types of Residential Projects/Permits
[need content] to view the type of project and submittal requirements.
A summary of the number of plan sets required to be submitted
for various project types can be found by clicking on Plan
Sets Table. If you have a project that is not on the list,
please call the Planning and Building Department at 650-851-6796
and we will assist you.
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How much
are the fees associated with my permit(s)?
The fees/deposits associated with your permit(s) will depend
on the complexity of your project (e.g., numbers of buildings, amount
of site work, etc.). All fees and deposits, except road impact fees,
are required to be paid when you submit your permit application(s).
Road impact fees can be paid at the time the permit is issued. Fees
are associated with processing your permit applications and are
not refundable. Deposits are associated with staff's review of your
permits (e.g., geology deposit for the Town Geologist's review time;
site development permit deposits for the Engineering Department's
review time, etc.).
Please
click on the Town's Fee Schedule to view a complete schedule
of Town
fees and deposits (PDF).
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What size
plan sheets do I need to have in order to submit a permit application
to the Town?
Minimum: 18" X 24"
Maximum: 24" X 36"
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How do I
obtain information regarding my property?
There are many ways to obtain information on your property
because all files in the Town are open to public review. You
can request a property information packet for a nominal fee.
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