Regular plan check takes about 8-10 weeks from the date plan check payments are made.
My project is under construction and we have to make changes to the approved set, how do I submit?
To submit a revision, contact your plan checker, they will unlock the portal to allow new file uploads. (Revisions must include: clouded revised sheets, original approved set, and a memo or narrative sheet that lists all the changes.
What are the conditions and approved methods and materials that can be used in lieu of the polyethylene vapor retarder and will it require a building modification?
A Building Modification will not be required. Click HERE to view the approved methods and products.
What are the minimum submittal requirements for New Single Family Dwelling projects?
Click HERE to view the minimum submittal requirements for New Single Family Dwelling projects. (All other project type submittal requirements COMING SOON!)
What is a Modified Soil Report?
A Modified Soil Report is a soil report based on professional geotechnical experience with soil conditions in the City of Glendale (By a private Geotechnical consulting firm) and not on site specific soil sampling. An application for a Building Code Modification Request (BMOD) to allow the use of a Modified Soil report may be submitted for those projects that represent limited geotechnical hazard and are granted on a case-by-case basis.
When is a Geotechnical Report required?
Please refer to our most recent Informational Bulletin to determine whether or not your project will require a Geotechnical Report (Soil Report).
When is property line survey required?
Whenever an inspector cannot determine where a property line is located, a survey will be required. This can be to ensure that building setbacks are correct and to determine that a new property line wall is fully located on the property that the permit was issued to.
Where can I get a copy of the Security Notes and Cal Green forms?
An issued permit is good for 180 days from the date of its issuance.
How long is my plan check application good for and can I apply for an extension?
Plan check is good for 1 full year from the date of submittal, You may apply for a plan check extension request by filling out the extension application.
Is the construction permit declaration and the owner builder form required at the time of application submittal?
No, those two forms are not required to be filled out if you are submitting for plan check review. If your permit DOES NOT require plan review, you must have them filled out.
What are the counter hours?
Our public counter is open 7am-12pm.
What documents are needed for a Window Replacement permit?
Window Schedule and a Site Plan, prior to applying for a permit, you must need to get a Design Review Exemption.
