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Residential construction permits are needed when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made. For instance, a permit is needed for a garage/carport construction or conversion, porch enclosure, demolition, patio cover, fence/wall, and other construction projects. For a detailed listing of the types of construction that requires a permit, see the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide.

The following procedure outlines the plan review process for residential additions and remodels: The customer submits two sets of building plans to the residential permit counter, along with a completed construction permit/plan review application1. For a list of the types of plans that may be required, see the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide. Staff will review the submittal for completeness. If the proposed work is minor, it may be possible to issue an over-the-counter permit. If not, review fees will be collected and plans will be routed to the appropriate review staff. If additional information is needed, the customer will be asked to provide the information and return the submittal to the residential permit counter for review. Staff reviews the plans. If corrections are required, staff will contact the customer to pick up the plans, make corrections, and re-submit the plans for review. When the plans are approved, the customer will be notified that the plans are ready for issuance of a building permit. The customer pays the permit fees and the building permit is issued. (Note: Grading and drainage or hillside permits1, if required, must be obtained prior to issuance of the building permit.)

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