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About the Permit Center

The permit center acts as a coordination hub, bringing together representatives from different departments or agencies involved in the permit approval process. This can include building inspectors, zoning officials, fire marshals, environmental health officers, and others. By centralizing the permit process, it aims to streamline and expedite the application and review procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.


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2025 California Administrative Code Title 24 Part 1 binder

New 2025 Building Codes

California’s updated Building Standards Code (Title 24, 2025 Triennial Edition) is published with a January 1, 2026 effective date, so designers, contractors, and homeowners can plan for the new requirements.

Two-bedroom Craftsman style ADU plan, 722 square feet

New ADU Pre-Built Plans Available

The City offers a set of pre-approved detached ADU plans in multiple architectural styles and sizes, designed to reduce preconstruction costs and help speed up permitting.