Frequently Asked Questions

Inspections are conducted M-F, AM (8-12) and PM (1-5). To request an inspection, please call the inspection line at (209) 895-8028 before 3:00pm. Inspections made before 3pm, M-F, will be scheduled for the following business day. After 3pm, inspection requests will be scheduled on the second business day following the day the inspection was called in. You will need to provide your contact information, permit number, specify AM or PM, address and type of inspection needed.

Powered by Froala Editor

Over the counter permits are issued in the Building Department located on the first floor of City Hall Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. List of Over the Counter Permits: 1.) Electrical service replacement (residential) 2.) Hot water heater (residential/commercial) 3.) Water softener installation or replacement 4.) Window replacement (same size only - no structural changes to the building) 5.) Plumbing fixture replacement (residential) 6.) Building sewer line repair (residential) 7.) Building water line repair (residential) 8.) HVAC replacement or repair 9.) Gas line replacement or repair 10.) Gas tag 11.) Temporary electrical service 12.) Re-roof 13.) Sheetrock installation repair or replace in an existing building 14.) Stucco Installation 15.) Siding repair or replacement - no change in shear 16.) Water line(s) repair replacement (interior) 17.) Building drain line repair or replace (existing building)

For residential projects, 3 sets of plans, 2 sets of supporting documents and a digital copy of the plans and documents are required. For commercial projects, 3 sets of plans, 2 sets of supporting documents and a digital copy of the plans and documents are required.

Most plans are NOT reviewed at City Hall. They are sent to an outside agency for plan check. 1.) Please allow up to 15-20 business days for your plans to be processed and sent to the outside agency for plan review. 2.) Please allow an additional 15-20 business days for the Plan Checker to receive, review and comment on your plans. 3.) If revisions are required to your plans or there are comments, you will be notified by email. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your plans are updated and that all revisions and comments are addressed in a timely manner. Updated sets of revised plans must be resubmitted through the City's Building Department. 4.) If NO revisions or changes are required to your plans and they are approved, you will be notified by the City's Building Department when your permit is ready for pick up. 5.) Please be prepared to pay all permit fees. 

Fees are based on the valuation and square footage of each project.