Permit Plan Review Process Submittal Requirements

The City of Woodland believes that the documents submitted for approval serves as a communication tool and must effectively communicate to the building official as well as to the contractor. It is hoped that a standardized, well documented, set of drawings and specifications will increase the understanding of plan reviewers and reduce the time required to review a set of documents.

New commercial buildings, or additions and remodels to a commercial structure require plans, specifications, energy calculations, soils reports and other data. The documentation is routed for review by all pertinent City Divisions to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations before building permits are issued. Permit applicants should allow a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks for initial plan check activities to be performed depending on the complexity of their project. In order to provide fast and efficient plan check services, we utilize in-house plan check personnel as well as consultant plan review agencies.

Over-the-Counter Plan Checks

Over-the-counter plan checks are routinely provided for basic repair and replacement work such as termite repair, re-roofing, mechanical equipment change - outs, some sign installations, minor demolition work, etc. Over-the-counter plan checks are typically not provided for new construction work or for projects involving building additions, major alterations, and remodels. For further information, contact the Building Division at 530-661-5820.

Commercial Projects

New Construction Projects

Five sets of architectural / structural plans. Plans must be signed by the designer and a professional architect or civil engineer stamp must be affixed to the plans.

Off-site Civil Plans

Off-site civil plans are submitted directly to the Division of Public Work's Engineering Division. Contact the Public Work's Engineering Division at 530-661-5820.

Calculations

Two sets of structural calculations and 2 sets of title 24 energy calculations. Two sets of the soils report signed by a licensed geotechnical engineer must accompany the plans.

Building Division Application

A Building Division application must be filled out signed and submitted with the plans. At time of submittal a plan check fee is due. Call in advance for plan check fee amounts.

Note: All New Commercial Projects Are Reviewed by the Planning Commission. Contact the Planning Division for Details on This Process at 530-661-5820.

Additions to Existing Construction Projects

Three sets of plans. Plans must be signed by the designer and a professional architect or civil engineer stamp must be affixed to the plans.

Calculations

Two sets of structural calculations and 2 sets of title 24 energy calculations. Plans must indicate that the foundation for the addition matches the foundation of the existing structure. A lot drainage plan must be provided.

Building Division Application

A Building Division application must be filled out signed and submitted with the plans.

Note: Additions May Require Planning Commission Approval. Contact the Planning Division for Details on This Process at 530-661-5820.

Tenant Improvements, Remodels or Modifications

Three sets of plans. Plans must be signed by the designer and a professional architect or civil engineer stamp must be affixed to the plans.

Calculations

Two sets of structural calculations (when applicable) and 2 sets of title 24 energy calculations.

Note: All New Signs Are Reviewed by the Planning Division. Contact the Planning Division for Details on This Process at 530-661-5820.

Resubmittal

Submit 2 new sets of plans with all changes and modifications clouded and accompanied by a delta number. Two sets of any additional structural and energy calculations.

Note: If only revised plan sheets are resubmitted the applicant will be charged time and material for collating these pages into the approved set of plans.

Fire Sprinklers

Contact the Fire Marshal for details at 530-661-5860.

Flood Zone

For information please visit our Flood Zone Information page.