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Commercial / Multi-Family Projects
Below is a list of handouts and guides for the most common commercial projects. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide all required documents during plan review. Please contact the Building & Safety Division with questions at 925-833-6620.
Commercial Handouts and Forms
Commercial Handouts
- E-Mail Based Commercial Permits
- AB3002 Notice to Applicants For Business Licenses And Commercial Building Permits
- Freestanding and Building Signs
- Building Demolition
- Commercial, Multi-Family & Industrial E.V Charging Stations
- Construction Hardship Form Exceeding Threshold
- Construction Hardship Form NOT Exceeding Threshold
- New Commercial Buildings - Plan Submittal Checklist
- Non-Residential Building Security
- Re-Roof Using Rated Plywood or OSB
- Sheathing Over Existing Skipped Sheathing
- Storage Racks / Display Cases / Shelving
- Tenant Improvements - Plan Submittal Checklist
Commercial Specific Application / Forms
Guides
Submittal for Plan Check
Over-the-Counter Plan Check
Miscellaneous Guides and Information
- Building Valuation Data 2021-2022
- Graywater Information
- New Building Fees as of 7-1-2022
- Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixture Compliance
- Work Exempt from a Permit
On-line Inspections
General Applications and Forms
- Address Application Form
- Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction and/or Design Request
- Authorization of Agent Form
- Deferred Submittal / Revision Application Form
- Duplication of Plans and Documents from City Files
- Investigation Form
- Notice to Property Owner Form
- Permit Application Worksheet
- Plot Plan Submittal Form
- Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
- VOC Compliance Certification
- Weekend Inspection Request
Parking Lot Pavement Repair & Restriping
The Building & Safety Division is now handling the permitting for Parking Lot Pavement Repair and Restriping. The new process will include the Site Development Review Waiver and Site Work Permit. Please visit the new Parking Lot Pavement Repair and Restriping webpage.
Separate Submittal for Alameda County Department of Environmental Health (ACDEH)
All projects subject to Alameda County Department of Environmental Health review must be submitted for plan review to ACDEH separately, and approval obtained prior to building permit issuance. To apply for ACDEH approval, please contact ACDEH at (510) 567-6700. Information may also be found on their website, https://deh.acgov.org/billing-fees-permits.page https://deh.acgov.org/billing-fees-permits.page https://deh.acgov.org/billing-fees-permits.page https://deh.acgov.org/billing-fees-permits.page https://deh.acgov.org/billing-fees-permits.page . For projects requiring ACDEH Hazardous Materials Division, please see the following website, https://deh.acgov.org/hazmat/index.page? https://deh.acgov.org/hazmat/index.page? Hazardous Materials | Department of Environmental Health | Alameda County (acgov.org) https://deh.acgov.org/hazmat/index.page? https://deh.acgov.org/hazmat/index.page? .