Planning and Building Director: Lisa Wight

Building Official: Keith Angerman; Building Inspector: Eric Robbe; Permit Services Technician: Nancy Harris

The Building Division is responsible for enforcing the California construction and energy codes by reviewing building plans and issuing construction permits for any construction and demolition that takes place within the town. Most projects require a permit of some kind. This is necessary to ensure that all buildings meet the minimum standards to protect its occupants and neighbors.

Permits obtained from the Building Division include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, solar, pools and spas. Refer to the Forms and Permit section for blank forms.

The Building Division is also responsible for the issue of a Residential Record Report at time of sale of any house. Town Ordinance requires a records report and site inspection prior to sale of any residence. Refer to the Forms and Permit section for a blank copy of the Residential Record Report form. Please fill out the top portion and submit it at Town Hall to request the report and site inspection.

Refer to the Public Works Department for information on tree permits, fence permits, encroachment permits (sidewalk, curb, driveway work), excavation and grading permits, storm drain permits and wells.

Building Division personnel are available to the public Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Phone number: (415) 258-4616

Please click on the links below for specific information on the topics listed.

• When a permit is required

• Understanding the permit process

• Governing construction codes

• Owner-Builder and Authorized Agent required forms

• Engineering & drawing standards for a permit submittal

• What drawings must include

• Revisions to a project after a permit is issued

• Commonly missed items on drawing submittals

• Inspection requests

• Conceptual design of flood gates

• Gray water irrigation systems

Residential seismic strengthening

Standard plans can be used as a guide to developing methods to brace single-family residences to resist earthquakes. Plans and an explanation of their use can be obtained at http://quake.abag.ca.gov/fixit/plansets.html