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Information on submittal requirements and to access a selection of commonly requested documents

View sample applications and sample building permits for residential projects 

Policy Number Name Examples of Completed Forms
  Accessory Dwelling Unit - Plan Submittal Checklist

 

  Addressing Application

Examples of Completed Applications:

 

Agency Contact List

*An approval may be required from one or more outside agencies depending on the description of work

Sample Templates of Outside Agency Permit Release Forms. A permit technician will provide the required forms upon plan review completion.

  Application for Certificate of Occupancy  
  Application for Permit

Examples of Completed Permit Applications: 

  Application Permit Extension Request Form  
  Applying for Minor Building Permits using eTrakit Online  
  Applying for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permits using eTrakit Online  
B-04-12 Building and Model Codes and Structural Design Criteria  
  Code Changes and Updates Summary  
  Commercial Disabled Access Accessibility Upgrade Summary  
  Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Checklist  
  Conventionally Built Patio Covers  
  Cosumnes Fire Department Plan Review Application  
B-16-32 Structure Demolition Permits   
  Development Engineering Submittal Checklist for Model and Production Homes  
G-19-33 Electronic Plan Review Policy  
  Emergency Escape and Rescue Windows  
  eTrakit Frequently Asked Questions  
  eTrakit Online Minor Building Permit Program
 
  Exterior Landings and Stairs (Residential)  
  Final Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy Request  
B-04-17 Garage Conversion (Residential)   
P-04-15 Grease Interceptors in Restaurants and Similar Facilities  
  In-Progress Roofing Agreement  
  Inspection Code Brochure  
  Kitchen Remodels  
  Master Plan Application  
  Memorandum of Understanding Concurrent Plan Review  
  Multifamily Residential and Commercial Fee Quote Worksheet  
B-04-02

New Commercial Buildings - Plan Submittal

 
B-04-05 New Residential Buildings - Plan Submittal  
  New Residential Submittal Checklist  
  New Multifamily Submittal Checklist  
  Notice to Applicants Tenant Improvement Projects  
 

Notice to Property Owners 

*Required for all Owner-Builder permits

Examples of Completed Forms:

 B-04-10 Over the Counter Accessory Dwelling Unit Program  
 B-04-04 Plan Submittal - Patio Covers and Accessory Buildings  
  Planning Department Sign Application Form  
  Production Home Batch Application  
B-04-14 Production Home Electronic Submittal  
  Request to Cancel Permit or Plan Review  
B-20-01 Required Permits  
  Re-Roofing Energy Compliance Form  
B-04-01 Re-Roofing Handout  
  Residential Bathroom Remodels  
  Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station Checklist  
  Residential Fee Quote Worksheet  
B-04-13 Residential Master Plan Policy  
B-04-06 Residential Remodels and Additions  
 E-19-34 Residential Solar Photovoltaic Submittals  
  Revision-Deferral Application  
  Scheduling Inspections using eTrakit Online  
  Site Plan Sample  
  Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms  
  Special Inspection and Testing Agreement  
  Special Inspection Approved Agencies List  
  Submission Checklist for Electric Heat Pump Water Heater  
  Swimming Pool Demolition Permits  
B-04-10 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas - Plan Submittal  
  Structure Demolition - Plan Submittal Checklist  
B-04-03 Tenant Improvements - Plan Submittal  
  Temporary Certificate of Occupancy  
  TIER Program - Tenant Improvement Expedited Review  
  Waste Management Plan Application

Examples of Completed Applications:

  Water Heater Installation  
  Window-Skylight Energy Compliance Form  

AB-2234 Planning and Zoning: Housing: Post-entitlement Phase Permits

Effective January 1, 2024, under the new law, local agencies must prepare post-entitlement permit application lists specifying required application materials. Local agencies are also required to post an example of a complete set of post-entitlement permits for at least 5 types of housing development projects, such as ADU, duplexes, multi-family, mixed-use, and townhomes.

View the following residential projects for submittal checklists, sample applications, sample forms, outside agency permit release templates, and sample building permits.

Structure Demolition

Structure Demolition Plan Submittal Checklist

Sample Documents Required at Submittal:

For Licensed Contractors

For Property Owners (Owner-Builder’s)

Sample Templates Required to be Completed Prior to Permit Issuance:

Sample Permit Documents:

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