You will start with Pre-application BW. Once you pass review, you will be able to apply for a real permit for the below projects
| Building Permits can apply Indirectly by using BW. |
Expected time line to get permit issued |
| Limited Building Permits such as the following |
1-2 weeks Plus 1-7 Business Days or longer |
| ADU |
up to 10 days 1st review; 4 weeks plan check; 10 days final/ issuance |
| ADU Pre-Approved Plans |
up to 10 days 1st review;3 weeks plan check; 10 days final/ issuance |
| Additions less than 1000 sq ft |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Additions more than 1000 sq ft |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| New Building |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Cannabis - Other |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Cannabis Certificate of Occupancy |
up to 3 weeks review/issued |
| Commerical Tenant Improvements |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Decks |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Detached Garages and Carports |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Electronic Vehicle Charging |
10 days 1st review/issuance |
| Fences |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Signs - New |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Signs - Change Face |
1-5 days |
| Foundation Repair & Replacement |
10 days 1st review/issuance |
| Termite Repair |
10 days 1st review/issuance |
| Kitchen or Bath Remodel - Wall Changes |
up to 6 weeks |
| Siding & Stucco Replacement |
10 days 1st review/issuance |
| Seismic Retrofit |
10 days 1st review |
| Telecommunications |
up to 10 days 1st review; 4 weeks plan check; 10 days final/ issuance |
| Mandatory Soft Story Program |
Up to 5 weeks review; 5-7 plan check review; 5 weeks issuance |
| Multiple Items for same parcel |
10 days 1st review |
| Revisions to Approved Plans |
10 days 1st review |
You will start with Pre-application ZW. Once you pass review, you will be able to apply for a real permit for the below projects
| Planning Permits can apply by using ZW |
Expected time line to get permit issued |
| Limited Planning Permits such as |
1-2 weeks Plus 1-7 Business Days or longer |
| ADU |
10 days |
| ADU - Pre-approved plans |
10 days |
| Additions less than 1000 sq ft |
10-15 days |
| Additions more than 1000 sq ft |
10-15 days; or Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus min. of 4-6 months for Issuance, depending on complexity |
| New Construction |
Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus min. of 4-6 months for Issuance |
| Cannabis |
10-15 days |
| Creek Protection |
10-15 days CAT I or II; CAT III or IV - Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus min. of 4-6 months for Issuance |
| Decks |
10-15 days |
| Detached Garages and Carports |
10-15 days |
| Electronic Vehicle Charging |
10-15 days |
| Signs and Fences (New) |
1-5 days; or Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus min. of 4-6 months for Issuance, depending on complexity |
| Telecommunications |
10 days |
| Outdoor Dining & Retail |
1-5 days |
| New Housing |
Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus min. of 4-6 months for Issuance |
| Tree Removal/Tree Protection |
6 weeks 1st review; then assigned to Tree Division for 2nd review up to 12 weeks |
| All Other Applications |
Assignment 4-6 weeks, plus a min. of 6-9 months for Issuance |
| Revisions to Approved Plans |
Min. 3-5 weeks |