BUILDING FORMS & APPLICATIONS

• Alternate Means and Methods (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Questionnaire (PDF)
• Address Assignment Request (PDF)
• Asbestos Declaration for Demolition and Renovation of Buildings & Structures (PDF)
• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Grading Permit Application (PDF)
• Revision/Deferred Application (PDF)
• Cancellation Request - Plan Check or Permit (PDF)
• Extension Request - Plan Check or Permit (PDF)
• Change of Building Permit Record (PDF)
• Dig Alert Form (PDF)
• Electric Panel Schedule Template - Residential (PDF)
• Electrical Load Calculation Form (PDF)
• Mobile Home Installation Form (PDF)
• Owner/Builder - Property Owner's Package (PDF)
• Residential Re-Roof Questionnaire (PDF)
• School Facilities Fee Determination Form (PDF)
• Site Plan / Floor Plan Template - Standard (PDF)
• Site Plan / Floor Plan Template - Residential HVAC (PDF)
• Special Inspector Registration(PDF)
• Structural Observation Report (PDF)
• Subcontractor List (PDF)

PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Plan Check Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Electronic Plan Check Formatting Requirements - BUILDING PERMIT (PDF)
• Title Sheet Template - Residential (PDF)
• Title Sheet Template - Commercial (PDF)
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code Plan Sheets - Residential (PDF)
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code Plan Sheets - Non-Residential (PDF)
• NPDES Notes - Storm Water BMP Requirements - (Required on Plans for All Permits) (PDF)

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC & ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

• Electrical Load Calculation Form (PDF)
• Electrical Load Calculation - Auto Calculation (PDF)
• Electric Panel Schedule Template - Residential (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Residential Application (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Residential Eligibility Checklist (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Non-Residential Eligibility Checklist (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Multi-Fam Eligibility Checklist (PDF)
• Solar Photovoltaic - Expedited Review Eligibility Checklist (PDF)

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) PROGRAM

• Construction and Demolition Conversion Worksheet (PDF)
• Construction and Demolition - Information Sheet (PDF)
• Due prior to permit issuance:
  • Construction and Demolition - Waste Plan Application
• Due within sixty (60) days following the completion and finalization of a permit involving demolition or construction, the contractor shall submit documentation to the Solid Waste Coordinator, which proves compliance with the requirements of Section 6-3.08.01 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code. Any deposit posted pursuant to Section 6-3.08.04 shall be forfeited if the permittee does not meet the timely reporting requirements of this section. (Ord. Number 887, § 3):
  • Construction and Demolition - Final Report and Compliance Forms (PDF)

ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)

• OCFA Screen Check Form - Commercial/Multi-Fam / Tract Form (PDF)
• OCFA Screen Check Form - Residential (PDF)

STORM WATER & WATER QUALITY

• WQMP Checklist - Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMP) (PDF)
• NPDES Checklist - Storm Water (PDF)

GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD)

• Asbestos Declaration for Demolition and Renovation of Buildings & Structures (PDF)
• Rule 1403 FAQ (PDF)
• Air Quality Permit Checklist (Commercial)

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

• ADA Building Guide (PDF)
• AB 3002 Americans with Disabilities Act Notice (PDF)

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE

• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code Plan Sheets - Residential (PDF)
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code Plan Sheets - Non-Residential (PDF)

COMMERCIAL (Non-Residential)

• Commercial Mechanical HVAC Systems Submittal Requirements (PDF)

DEMOLITION

• Demolition Plan Check Requirements - IB-125 (PDF)

GRADING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS

• Digital Submission Standards (PDF)
• Erosion and Silt Control Notes (PDF)
• Grading Notes (PDF)
• Grading Plan Process Flowchart (PDF)
• Orange County Grading and Excavation Code (PDF)
• Improvement Plan Process Flowchart (PDF)

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION / CC&R

•  Administrative Policy 408 - HOA, ARB and CC&Rs Requirements (PDF)

MOBILE HOME - TITLE 25

• Mobile Home - Permitting Requirements & Guidelines
• Title 25 - Code of Regulations

POOL & SPA

• Pool and Spa - Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Pool Note Requirements - County of Orange (PDF)
• Pool Demolition Requirements - City of SJC (PDF)
• Pool Demolition Requirements - County of Orange (PDF)

RESIDENTIAL

• Bathroom Remodel (PDF)
• Kitchen Remodel (PDF)
• Fireplace and Chimney (PDF)
• Water Heater - Tank (PDF)
• Water Heater - Tankless (PDF)
• Window and Door Replacements (PDF)

ROOFING

• Cool Roof Requirements Table (SJC = Climate Zone 6) (PDF)
• Commercial and Residential Re-Roof Handout (PDF)
• Commercial & Non-Residential Re-Roof Questionnaire (PDF)
• Residential Re-Roof Questionnaire (PDF)

UTILITIES (Electrical & Gas)

• Underground Gas Pipe Install and Sizing Requirements - (Gas Isometrics) (PDF)

WALLS, FENCES & PILASTERS

• Block Wall and Pilaster - City Standard (PDF)
• Retaining Wall - City Standard (PDF)

BUILDING RELATED INFORMATION & TIPS

• Concrete and Mortar Poster (PDF)
• Water Quality Control and Pollution Prevention - San Juan Capistrano (PDF)

BUILDING PLAN PRINTING & DUPLICATION

• Local Bonded Blue Printers Listing (PDF)

INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS