|
Construction Permit Types
A building permit gives you legal permission to construct, alter or add to a
structure. Projects usually require plans and specifications. These are
reviewed by a city plans examiner to determine compliance with applicable codes. A
building permit is important to you as both a resident and business owner, because
building permits and the inspection process protect you from sub-standard construction
that if failed could not only decrease your property value, but bring harm to family,
customers, or yourself.
In the city of Pasadena, you are required to
have final approved building permit for all construction projects. When you sell
your property, you will need to pass our Occupancy Inspection Program which researches
your property, makes a site inspection and reports any illegal construction. If it
is determined that indeed you do have illegal construction, you may be forced to tear it
down.
 Below is a listing, in alphabetical order, of
our most common construction type projects. We have attempted to provide you with basic,
general information about our requirements, fees, length and type of reviews as well as
special considerations you should take into account. This is by no means meant to replace
the assistance a plans examiner or planner can provide, so please call the appropriate
section for clarifications or specific questions.
Many of our forms, and all of our applications
require the use of Adobe Acrobat to read and printout. You may download the software free
by clicking the button below:
 Once you have downloaded Adobe Acrobat, you
will need to use the "Back" button on your browser to return to this page.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES:
GARAGE/CARPORT/STORAGE
ADDRESS: NEW
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
Address |
| Type of review: |
Submitted to the Address Coordinator |
| Length of review: |
Official address released at building permit
issuance. |
| Submittal Requirements: |
An 8 1/2" x 11" site plan showing
all structures with entrance locations and orientation to the streets. |
| Special Considerations: |
|
| Fees: |
See the fee schedule |
AWNING
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
Building
Permit |
| Type of review: |
Over-the-Counter |
| Length of review: |
Same day |
| Submittal Requirements: |
Two copies of your engineered design. |
| Special Considerations: |
Design Review areas. |
|
Fees: |
Try
out our
Fee Estimator Calculator to get a fee estimate. |
CHIMNEY REPAIR: UNREINFORCED BRICK
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
Building
Permit |
| Type of review: |
Over-the-Counter |
| Length of review: |
Same day |
| Submittal Requirements: |
Two copies of your engineered design or use
city standard (copies available at the Permit Center). |
| Special Considerations: |
|
|
Fees: |
Try
out our
Fee Estimator Calculator to get a fee estimate. |
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING ADDITION
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
NEW
DEMOLITION
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
Building
Permit |
| Type of review: |
Over-the-Counter |
| Length of review: |
Same day unless subject to special
considerations. |
| Submittal Requirements: |
Sewer cap permit finaled, release from
Telephone Co., Department of Water and Power, and the Gas Company required prior to permit
issuance. |
| Special Considerations: |
If the building is over 50 years old, project
is subject to
Historic
Preservation
Review. Demolition in Old Pasadena requires
Design Commission review. |
|
Fees: |
Try
out our
Fee Estimator Calculator to get a fee estimate. |
EARTHQUAKE REPAIR
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
Building
Permit |
| Type of review: |
Over-the-Counter |
| Length of review: |
Same day, unless subject to special
considerations. |
| Submittal Requirements: |
Minimum three (3) sets of engineered drawings
required. |
| Special Considerations: |
If the building is over 50 years old, project
may be subject to
Historic
Preservation
Review. May also be subject to
Design
Review. If project is complex them Seismic Calculations are also required. |
|
Fees: |
Try
out our
Fee Estimator Calculator to get a fee estimate. |
ELECTRICAL PERMIT
| Type of permit(s) applications: |
MPE
Permit |
| Type of review: |
Mail-in or Over-the-Counter. |
| Length of review: |
Same day, unless requiring submittal for plan
review. |
| Submittal Requirements: |
Two sets of drawings are required for plan
review for projects that meet the MPE Thresholds. |
| Special Considerations: |
May be subject to
Design Review. |
|
Fees: |
Try
out our
Fee Estimator Calculator to get a fee estimate. |
(Next Page)
|
