Documents Needed for a Building Permit

The required submittal documents listed below may vary based on location of project and scope of work. Prior to submitting projects for plan check, applicants are advised to visit the Resiliency Permit Center and talk to a representative to determine what additional documentation, if any, may be required for rebuilding.

Resiliency Permit Center
448 Fiscal Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA

Required Documents

Fully Dimensioned Plans – In electronic format (24 inches x 36 inches equivalent):

1. Title Sheet
2. Grading & Drainage Plan
3. Site Plan
   1. Fire Department Site Plan
4. Architectural Plans
   Choose one as appropriate:
   1. Permits submitted between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019:
      BPC-059 – Residential New Construction 2016 CALGreen Checklist (PDF: 255 kB)
   2. Permits submitted on or after January 1, 2020:
      BPC-065 – 2019 CALGreen Checklist Residential New Construction (PDF: 452 kB)
5. Elevations
6. Foundation Plans
7. Structural Plans
8. Framing Plans
9. Roof Plans
10. Calculations
11. Geotechnical Report (soils report)
12. Mechanical Details
13. Electrical Details
14. Plumbing Details
15. Modified Findings Report (required if on septic system).

For more detail please view: Plan and Document Detailed Requirements