Policy and Procedure No.: B-04-05 

Purpose

This handout establishes a procedure for complete plan review submittals when new residential buildings are proposed. According to current code regulations (CRC, CBC, GBSC, CPC, CMC, CEC, CFC, and California Energy Code), permits are required when buildings or structures are constructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted or demolished. Therefore, the following guidelines shall be reviewed before commencing any work.

Submittal Standards

City Building Permit and Development Impact Fees

Due to the complexity of permit fees for new construction, it is recommended that you contact the Building Division for all applicable costs such as development fees, building fees, etc.

To request a fee estimate, please submit a completed Residential Fee Quote Worksheet to [email protected] for processing. 

Online Electronic Submittal Required

All plans, supporting documents, and building permit applications and forms must be submitted electronically. 

Please review our Electronic Plan Review Policy for submittal guidelines. 

If the submittal is inconsistent with our guidelines your project will be returned as incomplete. 

Plan Review Timelines

Please allow a minimum of ten (10) business days for the initial plan review and five (5) business days for each subsequent review. An additional 24–48 hours should be allowed for processing after each submittal.

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

Additional Division and Outside Agency Requirements

  • On-site improvement plans must be submitted to the Elk Grove Development Engineering Division under a separate cover. Please contact their division for submittal requirements, fees and timelines.
  • A separate review and approval letter must be obtained from the CSD Fire Department prior to permit issuance. Plan submittal and fee information may be obtained directly from the Fire Department.
  • Sacramento County Environmental Management Department approval is required for buildings served by wells and/or septic systems. Please contact their office to obtain plan approval prior to submitting to the Building Division.
  • Elk Grove Unified School District collects Development Impact Fees for new residential construction; the fees are collected by the district prior to building permit issuance. Forms will be provided by the Building Division during the plan review process. Please contact the school district for additional fee information.
  • The County of Sacramento collects infrastructure, water and sewer fees for new construction. Payment of these fees must be made to the County prior to building permit issuance. Fee compliance forms will be provided by the Building Division during the plan review process. Please contact Technical Resources and Regional Sanitation for additional information.

Divisions and Outside Agency Contact Information

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Submittal Checklist Items

  • City of Elk Grove Permit Application

          Application for Permit

          Completed and signed. Please see link above.

  • City of Elk Grove Addressing Application

           Addressing Application *An Addressing Application is only required for new residential dwelling applications.

          Completed and signed. Please see link above.

  • Cover sheet

    Legal job address and APN (assessor’s parcel number); name, address and phone number of owner, contractor and contact person; name, address and phone number, title and registration information of project design professional; description of work including current applicable codes, type of construction, occupancy classifications, if installing a fire sprinkler system; total building area per floor (square footage for dwelling, garage, porches); zoning; index of drawings.

Light Wood-Frame Construction: Plans for new single-family dwellings of light wood-frame construction as defined by the California Residential Code (CRC) may be prepared by an unlicensed individual, if the structure consists of not more than two stories and basement in height. If the structure has unusual design features and deviates from conventional light-frame standards, it shall be designed per the currently adopted California Building Code (CBC) with structural calculations and plans prepared by a professional architect or engineer, licensed in the State of California. 

  • Plot plan

    Plot plan - lot dimension and parcel size; building location with all setback distances to property lines and easements; north arrow; fire hydrants and other utilities; street and right-of-way identifications, access roadways; location of gas/electrical/water meters and sewer/water lines; septic/well systems (as applicable).

  • Grading and drainage plan

    Grading and drainage plan (*if submitted it shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer) - grade and pad elevations, ground slope drainage and topography; location of retaining walls.

  • Floor plan

    Architectural plans - floor plans identifying room uses, door/window schedules; occupancy separation location and fire-rating details; location of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and emergency egress openings in bedrooms; if a second story is proposed show stair/handrail/guardrail/deck locations and details; floor framing details, 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.

  • Structural plans

    Structural plans - 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/roof framing plans with bracing and support details.

  • Prefabricated trusses

    Prefabricated trusses - roof/floor framing plan with truss I.D. # and manufacturer’s name; truss splice details, connections, and plate sizes; gable bracing/bridge; single line truss diagram with all vertical/lateral loads, including bearing points with reference to framing plan.

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing plans

    Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans - electrical plan identifying size and location of main and sub-panels; outlets (required GFCI locations), switches, light fixtures; location of HVAC and A/C equipment; duct layout.

  • Energy requirements

    Energy requirements – provide signed Title 24 Energy Compliance Calculations with CF-1R and MF-1 Energy Compliance forms affixed to the plans.

  • Green Building Code requirements

    Incorporate all mandatory residential green building measures into the plans.

  • Consumnes Fire Department

    A separate review and approval letter must be obtained from the CSD Fire Department prior to permit issuance. CSD is located at 10573 E. Stockton Blvd. Contact number (916) 405-7100 or visit their website.

Note: For duplexes, identify on the plans the fire separation/ sound wall dividing the units.

Additional Permit Requirements

A separate plan review and permit is required for items such as: Solar, Pools and Spas; Accessory Structures, and Fire Sprinkler Systems.

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