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Plan Checks & Building Permits


Plan Check Submittals
 
If you are submitting for plan check, please submit two sets of plans and any applicable calculations.  For additions, the County Assessor's office requires the submittal of an additional site plan and floor plans.  If the project was approved by the Design Review Committee or Planning Commission, please copy the approval letter onto the plans.  Please fill out the plan check application to accompany your submittal.

DOWNLOAD PLAN CHECK APPLICATION
2019 California Building Codes

Construction in San Marino is governed by the 2019 California Building Codes and related local amendments.  The 2019 Codes can be found by visiting the California Building Standards Commission Website.  Local amendments can be found in Chapter 25 of the  San Marino City Code.

APPLYING FOR PERMITS "Online"

Permits are required for all building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing projects.  Permits are also required for a variety of improvements projects, including but not limited to re-roofs, window changes, fences, pools and spas, remodels, and additions.   

During this pandemic, applications for all permits will only be accepted via an "online application."  To apply for a permit online, please contact the Building Division to register for CommunityConnect.  Once registered, you will be notified via e-mail to complete the application process and create a password.   After the registration process is complete, you will have the ability to apply for permits, upload your plans, pay fees and request inspections.  For a tutorial on "How to Submit an Application (Permit) Online, please select this link.   

To request new or updated CommunityConnect login and passwords, please complete the form below.

Please contact the Building Division at (626) 300-0712 if you have any questions about permits or this process.

SUBMIT A PERMIT REQUEST

Permit Requests are Public Records Requests. Please contact the City Clerk, cityclerk@cityofsanmarino.org .

PERMIT / PLAN CHECK APPLICATION

Click here to download the form:

PERMIT / PLAN CHECK APPLICATION

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