San Jose, CA City ordinance #26954 (which amends Chapter 20 of the Municipal Ordinance) states no construction is allowed within 500 feet of a residential unit other than 7am-7pm M-F, and not at all on weekends.
The Best Prepared Designer (BPD) program enables fast permit issuance on eligible projects by allowing professionals who enroll in the program to take full responsibility for building code compliance and thus bypass the Building Division's standard plan review process.
Schedule an inspection at .SJPermits or call 408-535-3555 for assistance with scheduling an inspection. For fees & methods of payment, visit our Building Fees webpage. For permits from Planning, Public Works or Fire, start at the Permit Center webpage. Stay informed!
Standard start time for construction in California While AM during the weekday and AM during the weekend serve as a general guideline to most cities and counties of California, each city and county has specific regulations on it.
Front yard along the street - 3 feet maximum. Side yard along the street - 3 feet maximum. Rear and side yards that are not long the street - 7 feet maximum. Sightlines to the street from any driveway - Side and rear fence heights must be low enough to provide sightlines to the street from the driveway.
In San Jose, it can take anywhere from 10 to 40 or more weeks to get a building permit. Permit approval times depend on several factors, such as: Scope of project. Type of construction.
As for loud music and noisy neighbors, there is not a defined law that states by what time noise needs to be kept down. We usually suggest you contact your immediate neighbors and find out when is a good time to play and how loud you can get without bothering them. There is no specific decibel level set.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a “responsible construction ordinance” plan Tuesday that prevents builders from receiving a certificate of occupancy from the city for projects if there are any unpaid wage theft judgments against them or their subcontractors.
A San Jose building permit is required for sheds and other accessory buildings if they are 120 square feet or greater. No matter the size, you will also need a permit if you plan to add plumbing or electrical.
A San Jose building permit is usually approved within two weeks, but it could take longer. Errors in your application or an increase in permit applications can affect the approval of your permit. We recommend you have a contractor apply for your permits to reduce the chance of errors.