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Welcome to Building and Inspection

Click here for the Building & Inspection Organizational Chart.

You can now search for permits and parcel information, check plan review results, and schedule or view inspections online through E-Trakit!

2005 Energy Code Requirements are now in effect. All permit submittals after October 1 must meet the new requirements. See the California Energy Code website for forms, manuals and standards: http://www.energy.ca.gov/.

The Building and Inspection Division is responsible for four major functions within the Community Development Services Department:

Permit Processing and Counter Service

Our goal is to provide fast, courteous, and efficient permit processing and information at one central location in City Hall.

Operation of the One-stop Counter.

Issue Planning, Building, Engineering and Fire Permits.

Plan Review

Typical Tenant Improvement References and Checklist

Building inspection

Code Enforcement

  • Exterior code enforcement inspections of 7,000 properties per year
  • Regional efforts to streamline code and application procedures
  • Implementation of ordinances adopted to improve the appearance of the City
    • Nuisance Ordinance
    • Administrative Citation Ordinance

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Customer Service Hours

Counter Services
(Permit Applications, Building Permits, Contractors Business Licenses)
7:00 am - 5:30 pm M-F

Planning and Zoning Information
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm M-F

One-Stop Plan Review
2:00 - 4:00 pm Tues & Wed
Pre-scheduled appointments are required. Please call 650-780-7350 to schedule an appointment.

Revenue Services

(Water Bill Payments, Water Service, Garbage, Business Licenses)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Engineering
(Maps & Records, Construction Permits)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Building community together!

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Building and Inspections Manager
John T. LaTorra
780-7360

     

     

     

       

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