• Permit Application Form for Parklet / Sidewalk Seating
• Program Regulations / Instructions
• Insurance requirements
• Openair Dining Disability ADA Access Considerations
• City Business License Number Lookup

 Note: 

• Para obtener información o asistencia en español, comuníquese con Jose Oropeza al 408-793-6905.
• For Al Fresco Seating on Private Property please see the Conversion to Outdoor Dining/Uses Page for more information.

When applying for a permit, and submitting project plans online utilizing the new SJePlans platform, make sure you provide or do the following:

• Provide the Application for the applicable Permit (see appropriate permit section on this page)
• Provide the ePlan Information Form.
• Provide the cost estimate, if submitting for a Public or Private Street permit.
• Letter of Intent, if submitting for a Revocable Permit.
• Review the Public Works File Naming Convention and have formatted your files for upload in the SJePlans platform.

Public Works Development Specific Resources

• ePlan Information Form
• ePlan Sheet Index Template

Development Services SJePlan Resources

For additional resources such as the Public Works File Naming Convention, Applicant Submittal / Resubmittal Guides please visit the Development Services ePlans Resources page.

Downtown Construction Guidelines for work in the Public right-of-way

Downtown Construction Preferred Practices - Construction Fencing

• Driveway Permit Application
• Driveway Permit Instructions
  
  For repairs to existing sidewalks or to remove and replace an existing driveway in the same location contact the Department of Transportation (DOT) at (408) 794-1901 or by visiting the DOT Driveway & Sidewalk Repair / Replacement Permit website.

Application & Instructions

Standard Encroachments:

Note: Projects that propose lane closures (traveled lanes in the Downtown Area) will need a lane closure approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT).  Refer to the Downtown Area Map to see if your project falls within the Downtown boundary.  For on-street parking closures, a Tow-Away Permit is needed from DOT.   These permits/approvals are needed in addition to the Encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works.  Please visit the DOT Permits page for more information on how to apply. 

Additional Resources

• Arterial Street Classification List for Fee Calculation
• Traffic Control Plan Requirements
• Sanitary Sewer Lateral Detail

Note: If you are a Public Utility Company (i.e. AT&T, PG&E, etc.) or Governmental Agency (Caltrans, VTA, SCVWD, etc.) contact the Utilities Section at (408) 975-7455 for information on how to apply for your construction permit. 

Grading Resources

• Grading Permit Application
• Grading Permit Instructions
• Shoring Design Instructions
• Grading Permit Submittal Checklist
• Grading Plans CAD Coversheet
• Grading Plans PDF Coversheet
• Request for SECI Inspection
• Hydrant Water Exception Application (if using fire hydrant water for grading and/or construction)
• Recycled Water Fill Stations Map
• Haul Route Permit - If the proposed project is importing and exporting more than 10,000 cubic yards.  Obtained from the Department of Transportation. 
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) Instructions - Submit the required documents, as identified by your Planning Permit, to the Planning Environmental Team concurrently with your Grading Permit Application.

Geologic and Geohazard Resources

• Geologic Hazard Clearance Application
• Geologic Testing Application
• Geologic and Seismic Hazard Clearance Instructions

Erosion Control Resources

• Erosion Control Standard Notes
• Erosion Control Fee Criteria
• Erosion Control CAD Coversheet
• Erosion Control PDF Coversheet
• Construction Best Management Practices (BMP's)

Entitlement & Design Resources

• Stormwater Regulations Handout
• Large Single Family Homes C3 Fact Sheet (MRP 3.0 Update)
• Stormwater Control Plan Checklists:
  • Preparation Checklist
  • Submittal Checklist (Zoning)
  • Submittal Checklist (Development Permit)
• Treatment Control Measure Summary Table
• Treatment Control Measure Planting List Table
• Private Development C3 CAD Standard Details and Notes
• Private Development C3 PDF Standard Details and Notes
• Recommended Plant List for City Maintained Bio-retention Facilities
• Approved Media Filters for Special Projects
• Storm Water Filters Installed Within Buildings (Directive P-005)
• Planning Division Stormwater Resources
• Storm Trash Capture Requirements and Private Land Drainage Areas (PLDA)
• Sample Stormwater Treatment Control Plans (Planning Entitlement) 

Stormwater Treatment Calculators

• Flow-Combo Sizing Method Calculation Spreadsheet
• Volume Calculation (Pervious Pavers - Self Retaining)
• Media Filter Sizing Calculator

 STORMWATER TREATMENT CREDIT CALCULATOR

Note: As of July 1, 2023 Special Category C LID credit has shifted from transit oriented credit to affordable housing credit.  Below is the current calculation method as approved by the MRP 3.0 Amendment. 

• Special Project Category C - Affordable Housing Calculator

 Construction Resources

• Bio-treatment Soil Mix Specification Verification Checklist
• Biotreatment Soil Supplier List
• Composted Wood Mulch Specification for Stormwater Biotreatment Areas

Parcel / Tract Maps

• Parcel Map Application
• Parcel Map Instructions
• Tract Map Application
• Tract Map Instructions
• Parcel / Tract Map Preparation & Submittal Checklist
• Sample Map Statements
• Certificate of Correction to Recorded Map Template
• Monument Bond Release Form

Street & Easement Vacations

• Street and Easement Vacation Application
• Street and Easement Vacation Instructions

For more information about Assembly Bill 1033 (AB1033) please visit the Planning Division's ADU Condominium Conversions Information Page

• AB1033 Parcel Map Instructions
• AB1033 Parcel Map Application
• Planning ADU Condo Conversion Checklist
• Public Works AB1033 Parcel Map Checklist

 For an example AB1033 Parcel Map refer to the Sample Plans page.

For more information about Senate Bill 9 (SB9) please visit the Planning Division's SB9 Information Page.  

• SB9 Parcel Map Instructions
• Planning SB9 Parcel Map Subdivision Checklist
• SB9 Parcel Map Application
• Public Works SB9 Parcel Map Checklist

For example SB9 Parcel Maps refer to the Sample Plans page.

• Private Street Permit Application
• Private Street Instructions
• Private Street Preparation & Submittal Checklist
• Private Street Standard Notes
• Private Street Engineers Estimate
• Private Street CAD Coversheet
• Private Street PDF Coversheet

Preparation & Submittal

• Public Street Permit Application
• Public Improvement Plan Instructions
• Public Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist
• Public Street Engineers Estimate
• Public Street Plans CAD Coversheet
• Public Street Plans PDF Coversheet
• Signature Authority Instructions

STORM & SEWER Design DOCUMENTS

• Storm Drain Design Requirement
• Sanitary Sewer Design Requirement

Construction Agreement and Bonds

Note: These documents are provided for informational purposes only.  Public Works Development Services staff will provide the final Agreement for execution.

• Subdivision (Tract) Agreement & Bonds Example
• City-Developer Agreement & Bonds Example

• Landscape Design and Construction Guidelines
• Landscape Plans 1st Review Submittal Checklist
• Landscape Plans 2nd+ Review  Submittal Checklist
• South Bay Water Recycling Plan Submittal Checklist
• Landscape Plan Title Block CAD File
• Landscape Plan Title Block PDF
• Landscape Plan Details & Specifications CAD File
• Landscape Plan Details & Specifications PDF File

Design Resources 

• Traffic Signal Instructions
• Traffic Signal Submittal Checklist
• Traffic Signal Design Notes
• Traffic Signal Plans CAD Sheets
• Traffic Signal Plans PDF Sheets
• Traffic Signal Sample Plan Example
• Downtown Frame and Core Google Earth file

Construction Resources

• Traffic Signal Activation & Electrical Service Disconnect/Reconnect Process
• Controller Cabinet Specifications
• Vehicle Detection Loop Layout Guideline

• Completion Deposit (CD) Requirements
• Contractor Insurance Requirements

• Sewer, Storm Area and STP Fee Schedule
• Information on Sewer, Storm and STP Fees

• Transportation Analysis Report Application
• Transportation Analysis Report Instructions
• Transportation Analysis Preparation Resources and VMT Policy
• City Wide and Area Specific Policies

Public Works

• Structural Engineering & Code Inspections (SECI)
• Standard Details and Specifications
• Construction Files Record Research
• Traffic Control Manual

Department of Transportation

• Streetlight Design Guidelines
• Haul Route, Parking & Transportation Permits
• Driveway & Sidewalk Repair / Replacement Permit

Environmental Services (ESD)

• ESD Construction Resources
• ESD Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits

Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Services (PRNS)

• Parkland Dedication and Park Impact Ordinance Fees and Information