Policy and Procedure No.: B-04-13

Purpose

This handout establishes a procedure for plan submittals for new residential master plans. According to current code regulations as adopted in the Elk Grove Municipal Code (CRC, GBSC, CPC, CMC, CEC and California Energy Code), permits are required when buildings or structures are constructed.

Master Plan Approval is Not an Approval to Begin Construction

A Master Plan approval does not authorize construction to begin. After a Master Plan is approved, a New Production Home submittal is required to review and approve site specific requirements.

The Production Home submittal will be routed internally and must be reviewed and approved by the Elk Grove Building, Planning, and Development Engineering Divisions. 

In addition to internal review, other outside agencies will also be required as part of the Production Home review process.

For additional information, please visit the New Production Home webpage. 

Requirements Prior to Master Plan Submittal

Design Review Approval Required

Design Review approval from the Elk Grove Planning Division is required before Master Plans may be submitted to the Building Division for review.

Option At-Risk (Concurrent) Plan Review

Applicants may request to submit Master Plans to the Building Division prior to Design Review approval. These concurrent submittals are considered At Risk and may be subject to additional plan review fees based on the number of plan reviews performed prior to final approval.

To request an At-Risk (concurrent) plan review, please complete and submit the Request for At-Risk Concurrent Plan Review form to the Building Division for approval. Completed forms may be submitted to [email protected]. 

Submittal Standards

Online Electronic Plan Review Required

All plans and supporting documents shall be submitted electronically using the Building Division's Filedrop.

Please reference the Electronic Plan Review webpage for submittal guidelines. If the submittal is inconsistent with the guidelines your project will be returned as incomplete.

Plan Review Timelines

Allow a minimum of ten business days for the first plan review and seven business days for all other subsequent reviews. It can take an additional 24-48 hours from the plan review timeline for processing.

Note: The plan review time may be extended depending on the complexity and size of the structure(s).

Fees

Plan check fees are not due at time of the first submittal. Fees are due at time of plan review completion. Plan review fees are based on the square footage of the building area.

To request a fee estimate, please complete and submit the Residential Fee Quote Worksheet for processing. Completed forms may be submitted to [email protected].    

Submittal Checklist

To ensure your Master Plan submittal is complete, please provide the following items:

Required Submittal Documents

Plan Submittal Types

  • An electronic plan set copy for each plan type electronically stamped and signed by a professional architect or registered engineer licensed in the State of California
  • An electronic copy of the Structural Calculations for each plan electronically stamped and signed by a registered engineer
  • An electronic copy of the Geotechnical report from a licensed geotechnical engineer and a “Letter of Compliance” for foundation design review
  • An electronic copy of Title 24 Energy Calculations for each plan
  • An electronic copy of the manufactured Truss Calculations for each plan and a truss-review “Letter of Compliance” signed by the engineer of record for each plan. A separate Roof Truss Plan shall be provided for each plan elevation type

Detailed Plan Submittal Items

Cover Sheet shall have:

  • Name, address and phone number of builder, contractor and contact person
  • Name, address and phone number, title and registration information of project design professional
  • Legal subdivision name
  • Work description including current applicable codes, type of construction, occupancy classifications, if installing a fire sprinkler system
  • Total building area per floor and options (square footage for dwelling, garage, porches, deck)
  • Zoning
  • Vicinity map
  • Index of drawings
  • Specify if the building will be an all-electric structure

Architectural plans shall include:

  • Floor plans identifying room uses, door/window schedules
  • Occupancy separation location and fire-rating details
  • Location of smoke detectors and emergency egress openings
  • Stair / handrail / guardrail / deck location and details
  • Framing details for fireplaces, post and girder intersections, roof eaves, gables, rakes
  • Floor/attic ventilation calculations
  • All exterior elevations identifying construction materials, colors, wall covering specifications and fire-rating (depending on location), building height and fire sprinklers

Structural plans shall include:

  • Foundation plan with footing / pier / grade or slab details
  • Shear wall schedule and detail reference locations
  • Minimum of two building cross-sections in each direction
  • Complete floor and roof framing plans with bracing and support details

Prefabricated Roof / Floor Truss Calculations shall include:

  • Roof/floor framing plan with truss ID and manufacturer name
  • Truss splice details, connections, and plate sizes
  • Gable bracing and bridging
  • Single-line truss diagram showing all vertical/lateral loads and bearing points (referenced to framing plan)

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plans shall include:

  • Electrical plan identifying size and location of main and sub-panels
  • Outlets (required GFCI locations), switches, light fixtures
  • Location of HVAC equipment and duct layout

Energy Compliance:

  • The energy compliance forms CF-1R shall be completed, signed and included in the plan set

Plan Options

Multiple options may be utilized on the same set of plans (base plan).

For example

  • Base Plan = 1,280 sq ft (Base Plan Only)
  • Option #1 = 1,480 sq ft (Base Plan + 200 sq ft)
  • Option #2 = 1,680 sq ft (Base Plan + 400 sq ft)
  • Option #3 = 1,880 sq ft (Base Plan + Opts 1 and 2)

Only one set of complete plans is required per the above example, provided the drawings clearly depict all the different options, and the square footages are itemized.

Special Notice for Master Plans with Options: When multiple design options are proposed, the structural drawings for each elevation and/or option shall also be submitted depicting all related structural elements.

Additional Permit Requirements

A separate plan review and building permit is required for the installation of the following: Pools and Spas; Accessory Structures; Retaining Walls; PV Solar systems; and Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Fire Sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the CSD Fire Department for review and permitting

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