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1. How can I request an inspection?

Inspections are conducted M-TH from 10-2 p.m. To request an inspection, please call the inspection line at (209) 895-8028 before 3:00 p.m. You will need to provide your contact information, permit number, address and type of inspection needed.

2. How can I obtain an over the counter permit?

Over the counter permits are issued in the Building Department located on the first floor of City Hall Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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)

3. When plans are submitted, how many sets are required?

For residential projects, a minimum of 4 sets are required.
For commercial projects, a minimum of 5 sets are required.

4. How long will plan review take?

Most plans are NOT reviewed at City Hall. They are sent to an outside agency for plan check which may delay the review process.

1.) Please allow up to 15 business days for your plans to be processed and sent to the outside agency for plan review.

2.) Please allow an additional 15 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 in writing by the plan check agency. 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. The City does not accept Credit Cards as a form of payment.

5. How much are plan check and permit fees?

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

Project Valuation Schedule