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Construction Project In Building In Santa Clara

Category:

Construction - Contractors

State:

Multi-State

County:

Santa Clara

Control #:

US-00462

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Description

The Construction Contract for a project in building in Santa Clara outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both the Contractor and the Owner regarding the construction of a residence. Key features of the form include the detailed scope of work, the identification of the work site, and the necessity for obtaining required permits. The contract emphasizes that any unusual soil conditions are the Owner's responsibility, placing costs of additional site work on them. The Contractor is required to maintain appropriate insurance while the Owner must provide a boundary survey and title opinion before construction begins. Changes to the scope of work can be made via written Change Orders, which may affect project costs. The contract allows for both cost-plus and fixed-fee payment structures. Late payments incur a penalty, emphasizing timely financial management. Lastly, the contract includes warranty provisions for workmanship, limiting liability to one year after completion. This document serves as a crucial tool for various legal and construction professionals including attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants, as it ensures clarity, mutual agreement, and legal protection within a construction context.

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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.

For single-family residential properties, fences are generally limited to three (3) feet in height in the required front yard or street. Behind the required front yards and corner street side yards, fences are generally limited to six (6) feet in height with one (1) foot of open/non-solid lattice material on top.

If your application is approved, we will issue your permit within 1-2 business days. Complete your project: You can complete your project ing to the approved permit. Please note that you may need to schedule inspections during the construction process.

A building permit must be obtained before you , construct, enlarge, alter, move, repair, improve, convert, or demolish any building or structure, including decks over 30 inches high, patio covers, sheds over 120 square feet, fences over 7 feet high, and retaining walls more than 4 feet in height measured from the ...

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.

For one, building departments often have staff shortages at the same time that dozens or hundreds of applications are being submitted. City officials must also spend time reviewing every document that was submitted and making sure that the details adhere to local building plans.