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 residential buildings, or additions and remodels to a residential structure require plans, specifications, energy calculations, and may require 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, alterations, and remodels. For further information, contact the Building Division at 530-661-5820.

Residential Projects

New Construction Projects

Three sets of plans. Plans must be signed by the designer and if the designer is a licensed architect or civil engineer, then a professional's stamp must be affixed to the plans.

Two sets of structural calculations and two sets of title 24 energy calculations. A letter from a licensed geotechnical engineer must accompany the plans to indicate that the foundation and lot drainage is in substantial compliance with the soils report. If project is a new subdivision then a soils report signed by a licensed geotechnical engineer must accompany the plans.

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

Additions to Existing Construction Projects

Three sets of plans. Plans must be signed by the designer and if the designer is a licensed architect or civil engineer then a professionals stamp must be affixed to the plans.

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.

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

Remodel and or Modifications to Existing Structures

Plans for various types of remodeling (kitchen, bathroom, etc.) or modifications to existing structures (skylights, changing window types, etc.) may be required on case by case bases. Contact the Building Division at 530-661-5820 for specifics.

Re-Submittals

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.

More Information

Please contact the Building Division at 530-661-5820 with your questions.