Over-the-Counter Service

Walk in with accurate plans, walk out with a permit. No appointment required.

Over-the-Counter Service is for smaller residential projects and limited to no or only minor structural changes.

Types of Properties

Service is available for	SF/D	MF
1-story Additions ≤ 500 sf	Yes	Yes
Remodeling ≤ 750 sf (e.g., kitchen or bathroom projects). This remodeling may include an addition of up to ≤ 500 sf.	Yes	Yes
Accessory structures ≤ 500 sf	Yes	Yes
ICC-approved engineered patios and screen rooms	Yes	Yes
Fire or auto damage repair work to a structure (minor structural scope)	Yes	Yes
Foundation improvements such as adding seismic bolting	Yes	Yes
Foundation repairs	Yes	Yes
Pool and septic tank abatements	Yes	No
Pools with a current master structural file	Yes	No
Siding or stucco replacement	Yes	Yes
Termite and dry rot repairs; must include a report from the company performing the work	Yes	No
Remodeling required for code compliance, subject to above size limitations	Yes	No

Come to the Permit Center during service hours and bring:

A completed Building Permit Application
Accurate project plans; they do not have to be professionally drawn, but they must be accurate in order to get the permit issued on the day you visit. View the Building Handouts and Forms web page for guides on the content for project plans. Or visit the Permit Center in advance, and staff will provide no-cost guidance on what your plans should include.

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