Frequently Asked Questions
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While the Pre-Approved Standard Plan Program streamlines the building and safety review process, other agency/departmental reviews and clearances may still be required depending on your specific site conditions and type of rebuild. Homeowners should be prepared to obtain additional approvals as part of the permitting process.
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Standard plans are intended to serve as a base design that has already been reviewed by the Department of Building and Safety for Building Code Compliance. However, each property is unique, and modifications / customizations to a pre-approved standard plan may be necessary. Any customization of a pre-approved standard plan must be completed by the plan’s owner. Please note that design changes may result in additional costs and could result in additional permitting review timelines, as revised portions of the plan will require City review.
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When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the SFD Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.
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For a complete listing of building permit submittal requirements, please refer to the Building Permit Checklist.
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Architects, Engineers, Designers and Builders are responsible for paying the necessary plan check and permit fees required to have their designs reviewed and pre-approved for inclusion in the Standard Plan Pilot Program.
For Homeowners, under the Mayor’s Emergency Executive Order No. 7, the collection of fees associated with permits are currently suspended for projects that are to repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities substantially damaged or destroyed by the Wildfires; and shall only apply to property owners who held ownership of their homes on or before January 7, 2025.
This means homeowners can select and use these plans without paying additional city permitting fees, though other agency clearances may apply.
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