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Architectural Review Guidelines for Residential Additions, Improvements, and New Construction

Crow Canyon Specific Plan

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Dougherty Valley Information

Dougherty Valley Specific Plan Amended August 2005

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General Plan 2020

Home Occupation Permit

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Northwest Specific Plan

Planning Commission

Resident's Guide to the City of San San Ramon Child Care Regulations

Residential Accessory Structures

Request for Services and Info

School-Age Child Care Booklet

Staff Contacts

Stormwater Quality Control Regulations for Development Projects

Westside Specific Plan

Zoning Ordinance

 

 

 

Building Permit Processing Timelines

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The following timeframes are based on first plan check submittals. Please contact Building and Safety Services for expedited review.

Over the Counter Permits

 

Planning Division

 
  Landscape Improvements
  Window Replacement
  Skylights
  Solar Panels
  Residential re-roof – No pitch Change
  Commercial Tenant Improvements – No Change from Existing use – no exterior alterations.
  Residential Accessory Structure meeting all requirements
  Residential Alterations
  Residential Siding Repair
  Signs associated with an approved Master Sign Program
   

Building Division

 
  All applications not requiring plan review
  Minor residential alterations
  Sign Permits – not requiring engineering review
  Solar Panels
  Residential skylights
  Individual plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits
  Fireplace repair
  Termite repair – in like kind
  Kitchen remodel not removing or altering bearing walls
  Bathroom remodel not removing or altering bearing walls
   

Engineering Department

 
  Encroachment Permits – not requiring site visit
  Transportation Permits
   

Drop-off Permits (24-hour review)

 
  Water heaters
  Termite work – in-like kind, no expansion
  Repair – in-like kind
  Single item appliance replacement (e.g., HVAC)
   

One Day Review

 

Planning Division

 

Building Division

 
  Plan checks requiring not more than 30 minutes to review
   

Three Day Review

 

Planning Division

 
  Major Residential alterations not requiring ARB review
  Minor development permits associated with discretionary approval

Building Division

 
  All applications not done in one day review
  Minor Residential Additions – 1 story; less than 200 sq. ft.
  Minor Commercial Tenant Improvements
   

Engineering Department

 
  Encroachment permits, involving site visits
  Routine residential additions up to 200 square feet
  Routine retaining walls
  Residential landscape
  Routine drainage permits
  Retaining Walls
   

Ten Day Review

 

Planning Division

 
  Major Exterior Commercial Alterations
Major permits associated with discretionary approvals
  New single family residence after ARB approval

Building Division

 
  All applications not done in three day review
   

Engineering Department

 
  All applications not done in three day review
  Retaining walls requiring grading permits
  Large residential additions


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Phone: (925) 973-2560
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