Permits that do not require plan check, such as water heater change-outs, meter panel upgrades, patio covers, re-roofs with lightweight material and block walls, may be issued over the counter at the Building Division counter. Permits requiring plan check are issued after the plans have been submitted to, reviewed and approved by applicable departments.
A building permit may be applied for and obtained by the parcel owner, licensed contractor or an employee of either one with current workers compensation insurance.
When applying for a building permit, 3 complete sets of plans are required for new construction, additions and tenant improvements. 2 sets of plans are required for swimming pools, hot tubs, ponds, engineered roofs and signs. Larger projects require the following plans submitted along with the building permit application:
- site plan
- floor plan
- section drawings
- elevation plan
- framing plan
- roofing plan
- structural calculations
- energy calculations
Plans must be submitted on a minimum of 18"x24" sheets, fully dimensioned and drawn to scale. A licensed engineer or architect is required for an addition or alteration over one story, or any work that is non-conventional framing.
The Building Division of the City of Anaheim is located on the first floor of City Hall East, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Counter hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Building Division at (714) 765-5153 or click here to visit their website. |
