Documents & Forms

Code Update bulletin - 2025 codes

To ensure compliance with all the applicable building codes and city regulations, the city has developed and/or provided the following informational handouts and code guidelines. These are designed to help you in obtaining the proper approvals and permits. Some designs are more complicated and go beyond the scope of the city standard handouts and will require further design and/or engineering provided by a design professional. Please consult with permit counter staff for any questions regarding form requirements related to building permits.

Applications and Forms

  1. Application - Packet Declarations - PROPERTY OWNER (PDF)
  2. Application - Permit Declarations - CONTRACTOR (PDF)
  3. Application - Permit Declarations 2023 - OWNER BUILDER (PDF)
  4. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Certification and Verification form for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms 2024 (PDF)
  6. Common Wall Agreement (PDF)
  7. Construction and Demolition C&D Program Guide and Report (PDF)
  8. Demolition Information Packet 2022 (PDF)
  9. Deputy Inspector Registration Form (PDF)

Sample Letters

  1. At-Risk, Hold Harmless, Concurrent Review Letter (PDF)

Bulletins/Informational

  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU Information Packet
  2. As-Built Structures (PDF)
  3. Cool Roof Requirements - Residential 2021 (PDF)
  4. General Information for Submittals (PDF)
  5. Inspecition Calendar 2026 with inspection request instructions (PDF)
  6. Inspection Requests (PDF)
  7. Permit Tips for Homeowners (PDF)
  8. Roof Recovering and Replacement - Residential (PDF)
  9. Water Heater Installation Detail (PDF)
  10. Water Heater Installation Notes (PDF)
  11. Windows - Escape and Rescue Window (PDF)

Handouts/Standard Plans

  1. Attached Patio Cover Standard (PDF)
  2. Masonry Pilaster up to 6 ft. Standard (PDF)
  3. Retaining Wall up to 6 ft. Standard (PDF)
  4. Sample Commercial Floor Plan (PDF)
  5. Sample Commercial Site Plan (PDF)
  6. Sample Residential Plot Plan (PDF)
  7. Wall - Freestanding Block up to 6 ft. Standard - (PDF)
  8. Window Flashing Detail (PDF)