General Requirements For All Permit Submittals - New Single Family Dwelling, Addition to Single Family Dwelling, New Multi Family Dwelling, Addition to Multi Family Dwelling

• Plans are required to be signed and dated in ink by the preparer on each sheet prior to issuance.
• Plans submittals are required to include the site address (job address) on the first sheet of the plans.
• Plans are required to be drawn to an appropriate scale and size.
• Plans that require calculations and or specifications are required to be stamped and signed by a licensed preparer.

1. Complete Site Plans
• A complete site plan is required which shall be submitted with the building/construction plans. See Preparing Building Plans.

2. Complete Sets Of Construction/Building Plans
• Complete construction drawings and details are required for a project submittal of this type. The submittal will be forwarded, by the County, to all of the agencies necessary to review your project. See Preparing Building Plans.

3. Structural Calculations
• Structural calculations and specifications are typically necessary for a submittal of this type. The submittals must be prepared by an authorized person, typically a licensed engineer or architect.

4. Title 24 Energy Calculations (California Title 24, Part 6 – California Energy Code)
• A complete set of energy calculations and forms are required for a project submittal of this type.

5. Truss Calculations
• A complete set of truss plans and calculations are required to be submitted for a project submittal of this type. Truss calculations may be submitted as a deferred submittal but before the erection of the trusses. Truss plans to be signed by structural engineer of record.

6. Geotechnical Report
• Geotechnical Report(s) are required.

7. Soils Engineer Review Letter

This information is intended only as a guide. Specific requirements or documents may differ based upon your specific application and the building code.