Law For Construction In Contra Costa
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Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit applications shall be submitted online using the links below. DCD staff is also available during business hours at 925-655-2700 to answer questions.
Do I need a permit to build a storage shed? Storage sheds, tool sheds and play houses that have a foot print of less than 120 square feet do not require a building permit however do have other restrictions. .
Permits become expired and invalid if the work is not commenced within 12 months after its issuance. Permits also expire if the work authorized on the site by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months.
A building permit for detached one and two-family units, dwellings or townhouses, as defined in the California Residential Code, and their accessory structures, shall expire three years after the date of permit issuance. A Building Permit for all other projects shall expire four years after the date of permit issuance.
Generally, the state of California will require the following components before applying for a building permit: Professionally drawn blueprint. Site plan. Floor Plan. Foundation Plan. Soil Inspection and Land Survey. Architect License (Required for homes over 3,000 sq ft. Engineering License Stamp.
Yes, building and construction permits expire. On average, you can expect that your building permit will expire after about six months if you don't start work on the project. Once you do start construction, your permit may expire if you don't complete the project within 1-2 years.
DRYWALL/GYPSUM BOARD: Minor repair of interior gypsum drywall/wallboard when it does not serve as a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly for a structure. Such repair is limited to less than 100 square feet of drywall. If repair exceeds 100 square feet, a permit is required.
If open and/or expired permits exist and are not closed prior to closing, these permits become the responsibility of the new homeowner. The new owner will be responsible for paying all fees and/or fines and will be forced to complete the pending work.
The County Ordinance requires that you obtain a license for conducting business within the unincorporated areas, - even if your business is located outside our limits or you have a business license from another city.
