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Submittal Requirements

Plans
All proposed grading, architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical plans are required to be drawn to scale on blue line prints. Grading plans are required to be drawn on 30" x 42" sheets. All plans need to be of sufficient clarity to indicate the existing conditions, location, nature and extent of the work proposed to allow us to determine if the proposed work will conform to all City requirements.

Each individual sheet of construction plans must be signed by the person responsible for their preparation. Each sheet of such plans, calculations and reports for non-exempt works (works not exempted by the State from the licensing requirements) shall be signed and sealed by the California State Licensed engineer or architect responsible for their preparation.

A seismic evaluation must be reviewed and approved by the City when grading is proposed in a seismic hazard zone, as identified by the State Department of Mines and Geology. Upon approval, the City is required to submit one copy of the evaluation to the State geologist.

Energy
Energy conservation documentation shall include both Title 24 calculations and compliance forms.

Miscellaneous
To justify the project design, specific information may be requested. This information may include a best water management program, structural calculations, or a geotechnical investigation report on site-specific hydraulic and hydrology conditions. For grading projects, submittal of a grading cost estimate will be required for calculating grading bond fee amounts.

Exceptions
The Chief Building Official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that plan review is not necessary to obtain compliance with the codes and regulations.

Submittal Requirements:
Patio/Gazebo/2nd Story Deck
Residential Addition/Remodel
New Residential
Commercial/Industrial New Building on Large Additions
Commercial/Industrial Tenant Improvement/Alteration