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5. Permit Application Process

PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Licensed & Unlicensed Professionals

2. Property Owners

1. Licensed & Unlicensed Professionals

LICENSED & UNLICENSED PROFESSIONALS

Contractors, Architechts and other Designers must apply for permits online using
a professional user account. To request a professional user account, please
provide the following information to the Building Department at
building@cityofmillvalley.org.

1. Your State License Number
2. Name of Company
3. Office mailing address (this is available to the public on our website)
4. Phone number
5. Email address

If you are an unlicensed design professional, please provide answers for items 2
through 5 and let us know you are unlicensed.

Please Note: New accounts may take up to 7 business days to create.

PERMIT APPLICATION STEPS

1. Request a user account (if you do not already have one).
2. Apply for your permit online.
3. Plans submittal - Most plans will be submitted via Dropbox transfer request.
You will be sent a link once your application has been reviewed, usually
within one week.
4. Plans review - See the table below for review times.
5. Approval/Issuance

1. Property Owners

PROPERTY OWNERS

To apply for a permit as the property owner, please complete the following forms
and email them to the Building Department at building@cityofmillvalley.org.

* Building Permit Application (PDF)
* Owner/Builder Declaration Form (PDF)
* Owner/Builder Verification Form (PDF)

Permit application steps

1. Submit your application and Owner-Builder documents.
2. Prepare your submittal package - Most projects will require plans of some
kind. You may receive specific directions for your submittal. Omissions or
errors in compliance may cause delays.
3. Plans submittal - Most plans will be submitted via Dropbox transfer request.
You will be sent a link once your application has been reviewed, usually
within one week.
4. Plans review - See the table below for review times.
5. Approval/Issuance - You may receive detailed instructions prior to
issuance.

REVIEW TIME FRAMES BY PERMIT TYPE

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL NOT PROVIDE STATUS UPDATES IF YOUR REVIEW IS WITHIN THE
TIME FRAMES LISTED BELOW. WE WILL COMMUNICATE WITH THE APPLICANT UNTIL THE
PERMIT IS ISSUED. IF YOU ARE NOT THE APPLICANT AND ARE INTERESTED IN THE STATUS
OF THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPLICANT FOR UPDATES.

Type / Classification of Permit

Review Times

Minor Permits

7-10 Business Days

Non-Structural Residential Remodels

3 Week Minimum

Renewable Energy

2 Weeks Minimum

Generators

2 Weeks Minimum

Plan Check Residential & Commercial

6 Week Minimum

Revisions to Existing Permits

3 Week Minimum

1. Minor Permits

2. Non-Structural Remodels

3. Renewable Energy

4. Generators

5. Plan check residential & Commercial

6. Revisions to Existing permits

1. Minor Permits

MINOR PERMITS

AUTOMATICALLY ISSUED PERMITS:

Some minor permits are issued automatically upon application. Permit cards will
be mailed after an administrative review, generally within a week.

* Furnace w/no outside equipment
* Water Heater
* Sewer lateral
* Electrical (electrical panel replacements, max 200 AMP, main electrical
service, or subpanels)
* Re-Roof
* Window & Door Replacements

PERMITS REQUIRING MINOR REVIEW:

Some permits will require a minor review, in addition to the administrative
review. You will need to submit plans.

* Mechanical - A/C, Heat Pump installations require a site plan, manufacturer’s
specifications for the equipment to be installed and calculations for noise
at property lines.
* Plumbing - Gas line installations/alterations require a gas line schematic
and gas line calculations

RESOURCES:

Furnace Replacement Handout (PDF)
Requirements for Residential Water Heater (PDF)
Reroofing Requirements (PDF)

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1. Non-Structural Remodels

NON-STRUCTURAL REMODELS

We require plans for review and approval. Please review our handouts, below, for
additional information. You will apply for permit type, Plan Check Residential.

Permit application steps

1. Submit your application.
2. Prepare your submittal package - Please refer to the handouts below and
ensure that your plans are prepared in compliance with all requirements and
guidelines provided. Omissions or errors in compliance may cause delays.
3. Plans submittal - Most plans will be submitted via Dropbox transfer request,
usually sent within one week of receipt of application.
4. Plans review - See the table above for review times.
5. Corrections - Once you return any required changes, your plans will be
reviewed. Please allow one week for second reviews.
6. Approval/Issuance - Upon approval, please allow one week for your plans to
be prepared for issuance. You may receive detailed instructions prior to
issuance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Kitchen and Bath Handout (PDF)
Egress Windows (PDF)
Shower Enclosures (PDF)
Curbless Shower Pans (PDF)

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (PDF)
Waste Management Form (PDF)

Re-Valuation

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1. Renewable Energy

RENEWABLE ENERGY

All Renewable Energy Permits require plans for submittal. You will receive a
request for plans, usually within one week of application date.

All applications for renewable energy permits should include:

* Site plan (including EV charger or panel locations, layout, and clearances)
* Electrical details
* Manufacture's specifications

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PDF)

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1. Generators

GENERATORS

Portable generators that operate with extension cords and are not permanently
attached to a structure do not require a permit. You must apply for a permit for
a permanently installed generator. All generators are subject to the City’s
noise limits. Please reference the documents below to create a complete
submittal package and ensure that your submittal conforms to all the following
requirements.

SUBMITTALS WILL INCLUDE:

SITE PLAN

* Show all property lines and structures
* Show distance of unit to property lines and neighboring bedroom windows
* See Zoning Information for setback requirement

NOISE CALCULATIONS

* Please use this link to demonstrate decibal levels at the property lines. You
will include a screenshot of your results with your submittal.

MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

* Must contain decibel ratings for unit and the distance at which the decibals
are measured
* Must contain installation instructions, including details how the unit will
be permanently installed

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

* Show modifications to be made to existing electrical service and connection
to the unit
* Provide electrical line diagram showing all conduits and conductors (number,
size, and distance), transfer switches, panels, equipment, and loads

GAS SCHEMATIC, WHERE APPLICABLE

* Required when connecting to your existing Natural Gas System

ADDITIONAL ITEMS IF APPLICABLE

* Product documentation for any noise reducing measures or products that may be
added to the unit.

RESOURCES

* Supplemental Guide for Generators
* Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
* Re-Valuation

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1. Plan check residential & Commercial

PLAN CHECK RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Once you have applied online, we will review your application and send you a
Dropbox transfer request to upload your plans and any supporting documents
required for review. If your plans receive corrections or additional information
is needed you will receive a plan check review report upon the completion of the
initial review.

PLAN CHECK RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION ARE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PROJECTS:

* New Single-Family Dwellings
* New ADU Units (Accessory Dwelling Units)
* Remodels
* Additions
* Demolition Permit's (full and partial)
* Residential Repairs
* Decks
* Garage and Accessory Structures
* Retaining Walls
* Swimming Pools
* Fences
* Hot Tubs

PLAN CHECK COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PROJECTS:

* New Commercial Buildings
* Tenant Improvements
* Signs
* Commercial Pools
* Apartment Remodels/ Repairs
* Mixed Use Buildings Remodels/ Repairs

RESOURCES

* Plan Review Checklist
* Residential & Commercial Submittal Requirements
* ADU Submittal Requirements
* Sample Plot Plan
* Demolition (Full & Partial)
* 1 Hour Fire Resistive Wall Assemblies
* Sample Gas Pipe Calculation
* Approved Special Inspectors List
* CALGreen Requirements & Resources:

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1. Revisions to Existing permits

REVISIONS TO EXISTING PERMITS

To submit a revision to your permit, please email a revision transmittal to
Athena Langdon, Permit Services Coordinator, at alangdon@cityofmillvalley.org,
using the address and permit number as a subject.

Your transmittal will include the address, permit number of the project, and a
description of the revisions, e.g. reduced/ expanded scope of work, exterior
impacts, structural changes, etc.

Once we have have reviewed your transmittal, you will receive a Dropbox transfer
request for your revised plans and accompanying documentation. Fees will be due
upon approval of your revisions.

1. BUILDING DIVISION

building@cityofmillvalley.org

Physical Address View Map
26 Corte Madera Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941

26 Corte Madera Avenue Mill Valley CA 94941
Directions

Phone: 415-388-4033
Fax: 415-381-1736

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