Applications, Handouts & Information
The Building Division offers printable brochures and forms in PDF format to help customers with the permit process for almost any project.
The Permit Process Options
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Select OTC Building Permits can be obtained Online via our Citizen Access Portal. Please visit the Online Permits page for more information, including permit types. - Building permit types not available online via our Citizen Access Portal are processed via a visit to the Permit Center.
- Electronic plan submittals and reviews are conducted via an initial Permit Center visit or by following instructions on the Plan Check page.
General Information, Applications, Brochures, and Checklists
Applications
- Building Permit Application
- Building and Planning Concurrent Review Request (BLDG-0008)
- Express Review Form and Submittal Checklist (BLDG-0011)
- Owner-Builder Form (BLDG-0013)
- Alternate Materials, Design, and Methods of Construction Checklist (BLDG-0041)
- Permit/Application Extension Request (BLDG-0068)
- Overtime Inspection Request (BLDG-0012)
- Erosion Control Agreement
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Request (BLDG-0076)
- OSHPD 3 Declaration Form (BLDG-0052)
Submittal Checklists
- Commercial Addition (BLDG-0084)
- Commercial Equipment Installation (BLDG-0085)
- Commercial Grading & Site Improvement (BLDG-0086)
- Commercial Misc. MEP (BLDG-0087)
- Commercial Modular (BLDG-0101)
- Commercial New Construction (BLDG-0088)
- Commercial Photovoltaic (BLDG-0089)
- Commercial Storage Racking (BLDG-0051)
- Commercial Swimming Pool (BLDG-0090)
- Commercial Tenant Improvement (BLDG-0091)
- Commercial Temporary Construction Trailer (BLDG- 0105)
- Residential Addition (BLDG-0092)
- Residential Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU-JADU (BLDG -0103)
- Residential Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist and Site Plan (BLDG-0079)
- Residential Grading & Site Improvement (BLDG-0093)
- Residential Misc. MEP (BLDG-0094)
- Residential New Construction (BLDG-0095)
- Residential New Manufactured Home (BLDG-0096)
- Residential Patio Cover (BLDG-0097)
- Residential Remodel (BLDG-0099)
- Residential Swimming Pool (BLDG-0098)
Demolition
- Construction and Demolition Recycling Plan
- Demolition of Structure Checklist (BLDG-0009)
- Demolition Permit Release Form
- Swimming Pool Demolition Permit Requirements (BLDG-0014)
Electrical
- Electrical Service Questionnaire (BLDG-0010) - Must be filled out for all Electrical Permits
- Electrical Requirements for Christmas Tree Lots (BLDG-0040)
- Temporary Electrical Generator Requirements (BLDG-0023)
- Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet (BLDG-0073)
Environmental
- National Flood Insurance Program; Elevation Certificate
- SJC Multi-Species Habitat Conservation & Open Space
- San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Compliance Questionnaire
- 200-Year Flood Elevation Certificate
General
- ADA Requirements for Small Businesses (BLDG-0039)
- Building Permit Plan Review Timelines (BLDG-0037)
- Considerations Before Submitting Building Permit Applications (BLDG-0007)
- Disability Access Requirements and Resources (BLDG-0003)
- Fuel Gas Pipe Sizing and Installation (BLDG-0022)
- Guide for Selecting an Architect, Engineer, or Contractor (BLDG-0017)
- Outside City Limits Water/Sewer Service
- Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (BLDG-0015)
- Special Inspection - Approved Agencies (BLDG-0069)
- Special Inspection Guidelines (BLDG-0016)
- Special Electrical Inspection Agreement (BLDG-0104)
- Deferred Submittals, Revisions & Separate Permit Requirements (BLDG-0053)
Residential Checklists and Requirements
- Master Plan & Production Home (BLDG-0047)
- Production Home Online Submittal Instructions (BLDG-0059)
- Manufactured Home (BLDG-0081)
- Bedroom Egress Window (BLDG-0030)
- Conventional Light Frame Construction Details (BLDG-0042)
- Sample Garage Wall Bracing (BLDG-0005)
- Attached Patio Cover (BLDG-0031)
- Photovoltaic Installations (BLDG-0027)
- Residential Rooftop PV Sample (Reference Template)
- Residential Electrical Vehicle Charging (BLDG-0021)
- Residential Stand-By Generator (BLDG-0043)
- Sample Floor Plan (BLDG-0002)
- Sample Site Plan (BLDG-0001)
- Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements and Declaration (BLDG-0035)
- Swimming Pool Safety Act (BLDG-0028)
- Swimming Pool Permit Checklist (BLDG-0082)
- Water Heater Requirements (BLDG-0036)
- Work Exempt Permits - Residential (BLDG-0018)
- Typical CMU Block Wall Detail (BLDG-0058)
- Typical Wood Fence Detail (BLDG-0056)
Commercial Checklists and Requirements
- Accessibility Upgrade for Existing Nonresidential Buildings (BLDG-0006)
- Nonresidential Electrical Vehicle Charging (BLDG-0072)
- Storage Racking Permit (BLDG-0044)
- Storage Racking Checklist (BLDG-0051)
- High Piled Combustible Stock Packet
- Tenant Improvement Project Requirements (BLDG-0029)
- Work Exempt from Permits - Nonresidential (BLDG-0018)
Inspection Guidelines
- Address Identification (BLDG-0106)
- Residential Foundations (BLDG-0107)
- Residential Framing (BLDG-0108)
- OSB and Plywood Sheathing (BLDG-0109)
- Residential Insulation (BLDG-0110)
- Residential Drywall (BLDG-0111)
- Residential Exterior Lath (BLDG-0112)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (BLDG-0113)
- Residential Bathroom Remodel (BLDG-0114)
- General Info and Common Errors (BLDG-0115)
- Residential Patio Cover (BLDG-0116)
Inspection
- Scheduling Building Inspections
- Online Instructions PDF (BLDG-0025)
- Schedule Online Link to ACA - no login required
- Phone Instructions PDF (BLDG-0024)
- Ladder Requirement for Inspections (BLDG-0038)
- Building Inspectors Availability by Phone (BLDG-0074)
- Online Building Inspection Results (BLDG-0050)
Energy Code Requirements
- Nonresidential HVAC (BLDG-0049)
- Nonresidential Re-Roof (BLDG-0070)
- Residential Re-Roof (BLDG-0019)
- Residential HVAC (BLDG-0048)
- Other residential and nonresidential forms are available at the California Energy Commission (See the External Link Section Below)
Green Building Standards Code
- Green Building Standards - Ordinance Adopted 2014-12-02
Fees
Requests
For more information, please Contact Us or submit a service request using Ask Stockton.
External Links
California Energy Commission - 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 10/23/2023