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Replace Water Heater
  In general, Preservation Review is not required unless the work is in the main lobby or other public area of an historic resource. Fees charged by the Building Dept will include a Building Permit (usually a Minor Permit: 1 Inspection), City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, and General Plan Fee.
Replace Electrical Service Panel
  In general, Preservation Review is not required unless the work is in the main lobby or other public area of an historic resource. Fees charged by the Building Dept will include a Building Permit (usually a Minor Permit: 1 Inspection), City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, and General Plan Fee.
Replace HVAC - Residential
  If the work is done in a Design Review area, the project is subject to a pass/fail questionnaire, unless the unit is being installed on a pending or current historic resource, in which case Preservation Review is required instead. Fees charged by the Building Dept will include an Building Permit (Minor Permit - HVAC), Strong Motion Fee (for projects that include structural change), City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, and General Plan Fee.
Replace HVAC - Commercial
  Commercial HVAC projects are subject to additional requirements. See Permit Center for details.
Reroof without Plans
  If the work is done in a Design Review area, the project is subject to a pass/fail questionnaire, unless the unit is being installed on a pending or current historic resource, in which case Preservation Review is required instead. Fees charged by the Building Dept will include a Building Permit (Minor Permit - Reroof), Strong Motion Fee, City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, and General Plan Fee.
Reroof with Plans
 

Plans are required for any reroof projects that include structural change.

If the work is done in a Design Review area, the project is subject to a pass/fail questionnaire, unless the unit is being installed on a pending or current historic resource, in which case Preservation review is required instead. If the project meets the Planning Dept requirements, no Planning Entitlement is required. Projects that do not meet Planning Dept requirements will require a Planning Entitlement. Check with the Permit Center to find out if your project meets current requirements.

Fees charged by the Building Dept will include Residential or Commercial Plan Check (sometimes available over the counter depending on availability), Building Permit, Strong Motion Fee, City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, and General Plan Fee.
New Patio Cover
 

If the project is in an Historic District, or affects a pending or current historic resource, it is subject to Preservation Review. If Preservation Review is not applicable, Design Review may be, depending on the area of the city in which the project is located.

If the project meets the Planning Dept requirements (such as height, lot coverage, setbacks, etc), no Planning Entitlement is required. Projects that do not meet Planning Dept requirements will require a Planning Entitlement. Check with the Permit Center to find out if your project meets current requirements.

Fees charged by the Building Dept will include Plan Check Fee (sometimes available over the counter depending on availability), Building Permit, Strong Motion Fee, City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), Technology Fee, General Plan Fee, and Construction Excise Tax.

Add a Second Unit
 

Generally, a second unit is a detached accessory building.

A second unit proposed for any lot that includes a landmark or contributing resource structure is subject to Preservation Review.

Projects that meet a set of specific development standards for second units may require only ministerial review. Projects that do not meet the standards may require Design Review and/or Planning Entitlement (either a Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator Special Permit, with the associated Environmental Review, and Planning Technology Fee).

Fees charged by Building Dept will include Building Permit, Plan Check Fee, Strong Motion Fee, Technology Fee, General Plan Fee, City Business Operations Tax (if work is done by a contractor), and Construction Excise Tax.

Fees that depend on the nature of the project include Residential Construction Tax (applicable if unit has bedroom), School Impact Fees (depends on size of unit), and Park Development Impact Fee.

Second units pay a portion of the Regional Sanitation Fees based on the extent of their plumbing.

Other fees associated with Special Districts or Impact Areas may apply depending on the location of the project. Check an address for potential location-dependent fees.
Lot Line Adjustment
  A lot line adjustment is defined as a change in the placement of lot lines, but no change in the number of parcels. It requires a Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission Entitlement. In addition, Environmental Review, Development Engineering / Utilities Review, and the Planning Technology Fee apply. Appeals, if applicable, are in addition. After approval of the Planning Entitlement, a Certificate of Compliance must be obtained from Development Engineering before the map can be recorded, and considered legal.