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Preliminary Intake Checklist for Electronic Plan Review

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Permit application checklist used for projects that go through Process Management.

Applications

Email these completed applications to the Process Manager.

Building Plans

Upload into Project Dox Drawings file.

  • Legible 1/8 Scale
  • Approved naming convention
  • Digital stamp by a registered architect and/or engineer. PDF or digital signature acceptable.
  • Blank general drawing labeled City Information and Directives. This sheet must be page #2 of the set. This is where you will insert information that the reviewer requests.
  • Fire and Life Safety Building Code Summary
  • Plan Set Index
  • Site Plan
  • Civil
  • Landscaping – Trees 35" diameter and larger must be identified on plans
  • Architectural
  • Foundation
  • Floor Plans
  • Sections
  • Structural
  • Shoring – Shoring cannot be a deferred submittal and must be included
  • Mechanical – Mechanical permit will be issued with the building permit
  • Electrical – Electrical permit will be required after issuance
  • Plumbing – Plumbing permit will be required after issuance

Documentation

Upload into Project Dox Documents file.

  • Commercial SDC Form
  • Structural Calculations – The maximum file size is 500 MB
  • Geotechnical report – Must be an independent document
  • Storm Drainage Report – Includes BES water quality management and sample O&M agreement
  • Energy Code Analysis
  • Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Certificate of Compliance Form
  • Site Specific Seismic Hazard Study
  • Inclusionary Housing Intake Form – 20 or more new housing units

Find details on Commercial Permit Application Requirements.

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