{ "meta": { "title": "US Plan Submission Requirements: 124 Large US Cities", "publisher": "Print My Plans, printmyplans.com", "license": "CC BY 4.0 (covers Print My Plans' compilation; quoted city text remains attributed to its source)", "attribution": "Print My Plans, printmyplans.com", "last_checked": "2026-10-19", "recheck": "All sources rechecked within 7 days of launch", "legend": "— = not published on the official pages we checked; ask the permit office.", "ids": "Stable; corrections keep the same ID. Gaps are rows held back (no substantive field published).", "not_stated": "In the JSON a missing value is \"not stated\"; in the CSV it is \"—\". 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convenient, secure, and efficient way to submit plans and other construction project documents electronically.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/plan-review-permitting", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Paper Plans: In person by appointment only.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital or paper (both accepted)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Once you are ready, you may schedule an appointment for plan submittal , or simply upload via LADBS’s online web app, ePlanLA .", "source_url": "https://www.ladbs.org/services/core-services/plan-check-permit/types-of-plan-checks-permits", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "ePlanLA, short for Electronic Plan Review Los Angeles, is a convenient, secure, and efficient way to submit plans and other construction project documents electronically.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/plan-review-permitting", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Paper Plans: In person by appointment only.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "ePlanLA", "quotes": [ { "text": "Once you are ready, you may schedule an appointment for plan submittal , or simply upload via LADBS’s online web app, ePlanLA .", "source_url": "https://www.ladbs.org/services/core-services/plan-check-permit/types-of-plan-checks-permits", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "ePlanLA, short for Electronic Plan Review Los Angeles, is a convenient, secure, and efficient way to submit plans and other construction project documents electronically.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/plan-review-permitting", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Paper Plans: In person by appointment only.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Paper plan check by appointment, or ePlanLA upload; a job started electronically must stay electronic", "quotes": [ { "text": "Once you are ready, you may schedule an appointment for plan submittal , or simply upload via LADBS’s online web app, ePlanLA .", "source_url": "https://www.ladbs.org/services/core-services/plan-check-permit/types-of-plan-checks-permits", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "ePlanLA, short for Electronic Plan Review Los Angeles, is a convenient, secure, and efficient way to submit plans and other construction project documents electronically.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/plan-review-permitting", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Paper Plans: In person by appointment only.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "1, 2 or 3 sets for permit issuance (plan checker circles the number; ADU/JADU correction sheet)", "quotes": [ { "text": "(One) / (Two) / (Three) sets of plans will be required for permit issuance.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "1, 2 or 3 (paper (set by plan checker, for permit issuance); ADU/JADU)", "quotes": [ { "text": "(One) / (Two) / (Three) sets of plans will be required for permit issuance.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Max 36x48 (paper sets, ADU correction sheet)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Max. 36” x 48” size with minimum 1/8” lettering size.", "source_url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes" ], "sources": [ { "title": "LADBS Types of Plan Checks & Permits", "url": "https://www.ladbs.org/services/core-services/plan-check-permit/types-of-plan-checks-permits", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "LADBS Plan Review & Permitting", "url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/plan-review-permitting", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "LADBS ADU/JADU/MTH Correction Sheet PC/STR/Corr.Lst.20A (Rev. 10/01/2025)", "url": "https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/PC.STR.Corr.Lst.20A.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-008", "rank_2025": 8, "jurisdiction": "San Diego", "census_place": "San Diego city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 1406106, "permitting_agency": "City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD)", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "A digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The Development Services Department (DSD) requires that all new plans and documents to be digital (PDF) and formatted correctly.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "All NEW projects, corrections and construction changes need to be submitted electronically.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/opendsd-user-guide-pts-projects.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The Development Services Department (DSD) requires that all new plans and documents to be digital (PDF) and formatted correctly.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "All NEW projects, corrections and construction changes need to be submitted electronically.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/opendsd-user-guide-pts-projects.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "OpenDSD", "quotes": [ { "text": "A hybrid system has been developed to use OpenDSD for the electronic submittal of project documents", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/opendsd-user-guide-pts-projects.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "All new plans and documents must be digital (PDF)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The Development Services Department (DSD) requires that all new plans and documents to be digital (PDF) and formatted correctly.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "All NEW projects, corrections and construction changes need to be submitted electronically.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/opendsd-user-guide-pts-projects.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Plan sets 11x17 to 36x48 (most common include 11x17); all pages in a set the same size", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plan Sets PDFs should be sized between 11 by 17 inches and 36 by 48 inches. The most common sizes for plan sets are: 11 by 17 inches;", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Do not mix page sizes; all pages in a plan set must be the same size.", "source_url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes" ], "sources": [ { "title": "San Diego DSD: Requirements for Digital Plans & Documents", "url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/requirements-digital-plans-documents", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "OpenDSD User Guide for Projects with PTS Numbers", "url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/opendsd-user-guide-pts-projects.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-013", "rank_2025": 13, "jurisdiction": "San Jose", "census_place": "San Jose city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 989814, "permitting_agency": "City of San José Building Division (Development Services Permit Center)", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "A digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bulletin #227-Electronic Plan Review - You will submit the plans/calculations electronically and must follow the format requirements for electronic plan review.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39040/638597483373700000", "source_date": "Bulletin #211, 8/20/2024", "outdated_source": false, "check": "browser read and WebFetch read, 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "The Standard Plan Review Service facilitates the online submittal of plans for commercial and residential projects.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Review will not begin until fees have been paid and complete, accurate plans have been uploaded.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "ADU: plans and calculations submitted electronically (Bulletin #211); other permit types not stated", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bulletin #227-Electronic Plan Review - You will submit the plans/calculations electronically and must follow the format requirements for electronic plan review.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39040/638597483373700000", "source_date": "Bulletin #211, 8/20/2024", "outdated_source": false, "check": "browser read and WebFetch read, 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "The Standard Plan Review Service facilitates the online submittal of plans for commercial and residential projects.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Review will not begin until fees have been paid and complete, accurate plans have been uploaded.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "SJPermits and SJePlans", "quotes": [ { "text": "Help for SJPermits & SJePlans", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "ADU: plans and calculations submitted electronically; Standard Plan Review: plans uploaded to SJePlans, each plan review item a separate PDF exported from the native file (not a scan) for most projects", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bulletin #227-Electronic Plan Review - You will submit the plans/calculations electronically and must follow the format requirements for electronic plan review.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39040/638597483373700000", "source_date": "Bulletin #211, 8/20/2024", "outdated_source": false, "check": "browser read and WebFetch read, 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "STEP 2 - Upload plans to SJePlans", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Export the PDF from the native file, not a scan.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Exported PDFs are required for most projects - A PDF exported from the native file (not a scan saved as a PDF) is required for most projects.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/25955/638132041572730000", "source_date": "Bulletin #227, 08/02/2024", "outdated_source": false, "check": "browser read and WebFetch read, 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "Electronic (separate PDF per plan type); paper count not stated", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans - Make a separate file for each type of plan.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "source_date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "ADU plans: minimum sheet size 18 x 24 in.", "quotes": [ { "text": "Minimum sheet size: 18X24 inches.", "source_url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39040/638597483373700000", "source_date": "Bulletin #211, 8/20/2024", "outdated_source": false, "check": "browser read and WebFetch read, 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes" ], "sources": [ { "title": "San José Standard Plan Review Service (updated 04-12-2026)", "url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review", "date": "updated 04-12-2026", "outdated": false }, { "title": "San José Bulletin #211: ADU Building Plan Requirements & Worksheet", "url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39040/638597483373700000", "date": "Bulletin #211, 8/20/2024", "outdated": false }, { "title": "San José Bulletin #227: Electronic Plan Review - File Format Requirements", "url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/25955/638132041572730000", "date": "Bulletin #227, 08/02/2024", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-017", "rank_2025": 17, "jurisdiction": "San Francisco (City and County)", "census_place": "San Francisco city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 826079, "permitting_agency": "San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI)", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "B paper accepted (general route)", "quotes": [ { "text": "If you submit paper plans initially, you can only submit revised plans on paper. (For electronic plan review with Bluebeam , email dbi.epr@sfgov.org .)", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital or paper (both accepted)", "quotes": [ { "text": "If you submit paper plans initially, you can only submit revised plans on paper. (For electronic plan review with Bluebeam , email dbi.epr@sfgov.org .)", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "DBI Electronic Plan Review (Bluebeam)", "quotes": [ { "text": "If you submit paper plans initially, you can only submit revised plans on paper. (For electronic plan review with Bluebeam , email dbi.epr@sfgov.org .)", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Paper in-house review at the Permit Center; if paper is submitted first, revisions must also be paper", "quotes": [ { "text": "If you submit paper plans initially, you can only submit revised plans on paper. (For electronic plan review with Bluebeam , email dbi.epr@sfgov.org .)", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "2 sets (paper in-house review)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring 2 sets of plans.", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "2 sets (paper in-house review)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring 2 sets of plans.", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "2 (paper; residential & commercial (in-house paper review))", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring 2 sets of plans.", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "At least 11x17; same size for whole set; min text 1/8 in", "quotes": [ { "text": "Draw plans and specifications to scale on paper at least 11-inch by 17-inch (279.4 mm by 431.8 mm) or larger, with a minimum text size of 1/8 inch tall when printed. Please use the same sheet size for the entire plan set.", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/information--building-project-plans-full-permits", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Larger than 1/8 in = 1 ft (floor plans)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The scale must be bigger than 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) to 1 foot (304.8 mm).", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/information--building-project-plans-full-permits", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "sources": [ { "title": "SF.gov: Building project plans for Full Permits", "url": "https://www.sf.gov/information--building-project-plans-full-permits", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "SF.gov: Bring plans to the Permit Center for paper in-house review", "url": "https://www.sf.gov/bring-plans-permit-center-paper-house-review", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-033", "rank_2025": 33, "jurisdiction": "Fresno", "census_place": "Fresno city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 555549, "permitting_agency": "City of Fresno Planning & Development, Building & Safety Services", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "A digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The following items must be submitted digitally in order to process your application.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "The following items must be submitted digitally in order to process your application.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "Accela", "quotes": [ { "text": "Use this checklist to assemble the materials required for your application when submitting in Accela.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Items must be submitted digitally in Accela", "quotes": [ { "text": "The following items must be submitted digitally in order to process your application.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "Electronic: one complete set (no paper count)", "quotes": [ { "text": "A complete set of plans with Preparer’s name and signature, address, phone number and license stamp and number (if applicable) on each sheet.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/New-Residential-Plan-Check-Submittal.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "Electronic: one complete set (no paper count)", "quotes": [ { "text": "A complete set of plans with Preparer’s name and signature, address, phone", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Min 18x24, max 30x42 (plans); calculations 8.5x11", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plan set sheet size to be 18” x 24” minimum and 30” x 42” maximum for plan submittals. Calculations to be submitted as 8½” x 11”.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Drawn to scale as indicated", "quotes": [ { "text": "The plans, including approved site plan, must be drawn to scale as indicated", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "Preparer's name, signature and license stamp/number (if applicable) on each sheet", "quotes": [ { "text": "A complete set of plans with Preparer’s name and signature, address, phone number and license stamp and number (if applicable) on each sheet.", "source_url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/New-Residential-Plan-Check-Submittal.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale", "seal_signature_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale", "seal_signature_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Fresno New Commercial Plan Check Submittal Requirements (3.31.26)", "url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Commercial-New-Plan-Check-Submittal-3.31.26-10w1471.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "Fresno Residential Plan Check Submittal Requirements", "url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/New-Residential-Plan-Check-Submittal.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-035", "rank_2025": 35, "jurisdiction": "Sacramento", "census_place": "Sacramento city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 536449, "permitting_agency": "City of Sacramento Community Development Department, Building Division", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "A digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "ELECTRONIC PLAN CHECK* IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTALS AND RESUBMITTALS.", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "ELECTRONIC PLAN CHECK* IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTALS AND RESUBMITTALS.", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "Electronic Plan Check", "quotes": [ { "text": "ELECTRONIC PLAN CHECK* IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTALS AND RESUBMITTALS.", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Electronic plan check required for all plan review submittals and resubmittals", "quotes": [ { "text": "ELECTRONIC PLAN CHECK* IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTALS AND RESUBMITTALS.", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "No less than 11x17", "quotes": [ { "text": "No less than 11” x 17”", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Site/civil no less than 1/8\"=1'; all other sheets no less than 1/4\"=1'", "quotes": [ { "text": "Site and Civil Plans: no less than 1/8”=1’; all other plan sheets no less than 1/4\"=1’", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "Designer or licensed professional signed stamp if scope requires a licensed design professional", "quotes": [ { "text": "Declaration of Designer or licensed professional signed stamp if the scope of work requires a licensed design professional", "source_url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale", "seal_signature_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale", "seal_signature_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Sacramento CDD-0312 New Residential Building (1-2 Units) Submittal Checklist", "url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/CDD-0312_New-Residential-Building-1-2-Units-Submittal-Checklist.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-044", "rank_2025": 44, "jurisdiction": "Long Beach", "census_place": "Long Beach city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 450469, "permitting_agency": "Long Beach Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "C paper accepted only in limited cases", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring the following construction documents as a DIGITAL PDF FILE ON A USB DEVICE to your appointment:", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "For the few cases where construction documents are submitted and reviewed as hard copy, applicants can schedule an In-Person appointment to pick-up the marked-up hard copy plans.", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital (PDF on USB at in-person appointment); hard copy only in 'few cases'", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring the following construction documents as a DIGITAL PDF FILE ON A USB DEVICE to your appointment:", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "For the few cases where construction documents are submitted and reviewed as hard copy, applicants can schedule an In-Person appointment to pick-up the marked-up hard copy plans.", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "In-person Development Permit Center appointments (PDF on USB device)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring the following construction documents as a DIGITAL PDF FILE ON A USB DEVICE to your appointment:", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "For the few cases where construction documents are submitted and reviewed as hard copy, applicants can schedule an In-Person appointment to pick-up the marked-up hard copy plans.", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Bring construction plans as a digital PDF on a USB device to the appointment; 'the few cases' reviewed as hard copy", "quotes": [ { "text": "Bring the following construction documents as a DIGITAL PDF FILE ON A USB DEVICE to your appointment:", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "For the few cases where construction documents are submitted and reviewed as hard copy, applicants can schedule an In-Person appointment to pick-up the marked-up hard copy plans.", "source_url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Long Beach: Plan Review Service", "url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/plan-review-service/", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-045", "rank_2025": 45, "jurisdiction": "Oakland", "census_place": "Oakland city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 440838, "permitting_agency": "City of Oakland Planning & Building Department, Bureau of Building", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "F digital portal; paper not stated", "quotes": [ { "text": "All submittal documents should be electronic and in PDF format.", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital portal; paper not stated", "quotes": [ { "text": "All submittal documents should be electronic and in PDF format.", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "Electronic PDF submittal", "quotes": [ { "text": "All submittal documents should be electronic and in PDF format.", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "New-construction checklist: 'All submittal documents should be electronic and in PDF format'", "quotes": [ { "text": "All submittal documents should be electronic and in PDF format.", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "1 complete set of construction drawings (new construction checklist, electronic)", "quotes": [ { "text": "1 Construction Drawings Complete set of construction drawings, drawn to scale (minimum scale ¼” per foot)", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "1 complete set of construction drawings (new construction checklist, electronic)", "quotes": [ { "text": "1 Construction Drawings Complete set of construction drawings, drawn to scale (minimum scale ¼” per foot)", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "1 (electronic; new construction)", "quotes": [ { "text": "1 Construction Drawings Complete set of construction drawings, drawn to scale (minimum scale ¼” per foot)", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Not acceptable: smaller than 18x24 or larger than 36x48 (additions/alterations checklist, updated 3.2024)", "quotes": [ { "text": "DRAWINGS LESS THAN 18” X 24” (or set with more than 4 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” or 11” x 17”.", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/Plans-Submittal-Checklist-for-Additions-and-Alterations-Updated-3.2024.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "OR LARGER THAN 36” X 48”", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/Plans-Submittal-Checklist-for-Additions-and-Alterations-Updated-3.2024.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Floor plans and elevations min 1/4\"=1'; site plan 1/8\"=1' or 1/10\"=1'", "quotes": [ { "text": "FLOOR PLAN- Minimum Scale: ¼” = 1’", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/Plans-Submittal-Checklist-for-Additions-and-Alterations-Updated-3.2024.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "SITE PLAN – Scale 1/8” = 1’ or 1/10” = 1’", "source_url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/Plans-Submittal-Checklist-for-Additions-and-Alterations-Updated-3.2024.pdf", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Oakland Submittal Checklist for New Construction (updated Mar 2025)", "url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/New-Construction-Submittal-Checklist-Updated-Mar-2025.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "Oakland Construction Plans Check List, Additions/Alterations (updated 3.2024)", "url": "https://cao-94612.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/documents/Plans-Submittal-Checklist-for-Additions-and-Alterations-Updated-3.2024.pdf", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-047", "rank_2025": 47, "jurisdiction": "Bakersfield", "census_place": "Bakersfield city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 422165, "permitting_agency": "City of Bakersfield Development Services, Building Division", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "From the Document Checklist (Informational Only) on the scanned Building Permit Application: complete sets, all sheets uniform in size, minimum 24x30, drawn to scale", "quotes": [ { "text": "Document Checklist (Informational Only)", "source_url": "https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/ca-bakersfield/755e6fba-fe20-4bba-9b9e-c44a8fa09756", "source_date": "scanned form, Document Checklist (Informational Only); 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6 (medium not stated; antenna cell sites) [outdated source: footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); more than 5 years old]", "quotes": [ { "text": "please submit the required sets of plans.", "source_url": "https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/744/Plans-Required-for-Submittal", "source_date": "footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); more than 5 years old", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Total Sets Required (+)", "source_url": "https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/744/Plans-Required-for-Submittal", "source_date": "footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); more than 5 years old", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Patio Cover 2", "source_url": "https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/744/Plans-Required-for-Submittal", "source_date": "footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); more than 5 years old", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Residential Remodel 2", "source_url": "https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/744/Plans-Required-for-Submittal", "source_date": "footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); 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more than 5 years old", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "(+) More sets may be required for commercial and/site work", "source_url": "https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/744/Plans-Required-for-Submittal", "source_date": "footer MAR 19 2020 (PDF created 2021-12-21); more than 5 years old", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Minimum 18 x 24 in. 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R-3 additions/alterations with a panel upgrade or fire sprinklers) [outdated source: PDF created 2024-09-17; predates the Public Permit Portal upload guide]", "quotes": [ { "text": "Sets of Plans Required: 3 Full Sets 5 Full Sets", "source_url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/sites/riversideca.gov.cedd/files/PLAN%20SUBMITTAL%20MATRIX-%20A2.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2024-09-17; predates the Public Permit Portal upload guide", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "R-3 Residential additions/alterations or accessory structures such as garages or carports without any panel upgrades or fire sprinklers", "source_url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/sites/riversideca.gov.cedd/files/PLAN%20SUBMITTAL%20MATRIX-%20A2.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2024-09-17; predates the Public Permit Portal upload guide", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "R-3 Residential additions/alterations with electrical meter panel upgrades OR with fire sprinklers", "source_url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/sites/riversideca.gov.cedd/files/PLAN%20SUBMITTAL%20MATRIX-%20A2.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2024-09-17; predates the Public Permit Portal upload guide", "outdated_source": true, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "Larger projects: plans prepared and stamped by a California-licensed architect or engineer", "quotes": [ { "text": "Larger projects may require plans to be prepared and stamped by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of California.", "source_url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/building-safety/building-safety-services/plan-check", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "seal_signature_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "seal_signature_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Riverside: Public Permit Portal upload requirements (PDF)", "url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/sites/riversideca.gov.cedd/files/pdf/building/forms/Public_Portal/Building%20Plans%20Submittal%20Process%20v2.pdf", "date": "PDF created 2025-03-14", "outdated": false }, { "title": "Riverside: Building Plan Check Submittal Guidelines (matrix, PDF)", "url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/sites/riversideca.gov.cedd/files/PLAN%20SUBMITTAL%20MATRIX-%20A2.pdf", "date": "PDF created 2024-09-17; predates the Public Permit Portal upload guide", "outdated": true }, { "title": "Riverside: Plan Check", "url": "https://www.riversideca.gov/cedd/building-safety/building-safety-services/plan-check", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-063", "rank_2025": 63, "jurisdiction": "Irvine", "census_place": "Irvine city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 318764, "permitting_agency": "City of Irvine Community Development, Building & Safety", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "A digital-only (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "All plans must be submitted online though the City’s IrvineREADY! system", "source_url": "https://cityofirvine.gov/community-development/electronic-submittal-packages-and-news", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "digital-only (stated): all plans submitted online through IrvineREADY!", "quotes": [ { "text": "All plans must be submitted online though the City’s IrvineREADY! system", "source_url": "https://cityofirvine.gov/community-development/electronic-submittal-packages-and-news", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "All plans submitted online through IrvineREADY!", "quotes": [ { "text": "All plans must be submitted online though the City’s IrvineREADY! system", "source_url": "https://cityofirvine.gov/community-development/electronic-submittal-packages-and-news", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Irvine: Electronic Submittal Packages and News", "url": "https://cityofirvine.gov/community-development/electronic-submittal-packages-and-news", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-065", "rank_2025": 65, "jurisdiction": "Santa Ana", "census_place": "Santa Ana city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 315586, "permitting_agency": "City of Santa Ana Building Safety Division", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Plans on minimum 18 x 24 in. (for archiving); pre-approved ADU: additional sheets (e.g. site plan) minimum 24 x 36 in.", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans shall be on a minimum 18″ x 24″ paper for archiving", "source_url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/plan-requirements/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Additional sheets submitted must be a minimum size of 24″ X 36″.", "source_url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/step-4-prepare-and-finalize-documents/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Plans and specifications drawn to scale; pre-approved ADU site plan minimum 1 in. = 20 ft", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale", "source_url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/plan-requirements/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "(minimum scale: 1 inch = 20 feet)", "source_url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/step-4-prepare-and-finalize-documents/", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Santa Ana: Plan Requirements", "url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/plan-requirements/", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "Santa Ana: Step 4. Prepare and Finalize Documents for E-Plan Check Review (Pre-Approved ADU)", "url": "https://www.santa-ana.org/question/step-4-prepare-and-finalize-documents/", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-103", "rank_2025": 105, "jurisdiction": "Santa Clarita", "census_place": "Santa Clarita city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 228430, "permitting_agency": "City of Santa Clarita Building & Safety", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "B paper accepted (general route)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans may be submitted as paper plans or uploaded electronically to our eService portal.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "source_date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "Residential/ADU: paper plans or electronic upload to the eService portal (both accepted)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans may be submitted as paper plans or uploaded electronically to our eService portal.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "source_date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Residential/ADU: paper plans or electronic upload to the eService portal", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans may be submitted as paper plans or uploaded electronically to our eService portal.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "source_date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "2 (paper; residential and ADU paper submittals)", "quotes": [ { "text": "If submitting paper, (2) sets of paper plans are required to be drawn on 11” x 17” minimum size paper or larger.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/building-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/Residential_Plans_-Guideline-2023.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2023-06-27", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "When submitting paper plans, a minimum of (2) sets of complete plans and supporting documents shall be submitted for review.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "source_date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Paper plans 11 x 17 in. minimum", "quotes": [ { "text": "If submitting paper, (2) sets of paper plans are required to be drawn on 11” x 17” minimum size paper or larger.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/building-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/Residential_Plans_-Guideline-2023.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2023-06-27", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "Residential: 1/4\" = 1'-0\" minimum; site plans 1\" = 20' minimum", "quotes": [ { "text": "Plans to be drawn to 1/4” = 1’-0” minimum scale.", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/building-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/Residential_Plans_-Guideline-2023.pdf", "source_date": "PDF created 2023-06-27", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "1/4 inch = 1 foot is the minimum scale to be used for residential floor/roof plans, section, and elevation views; 1 inch = 20 feet is the minimum scale to be used for site plans", "source_url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "source_date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "min_scale" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Santa Clarita: Residential Plan Submittal Guidelines (2023)", "url": "https://santaclarita.gov/building-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/Residential_Plans_-Guideline-2023.pdf", "date": "PDF created 2023-06-27", "outdated": false }, { "title": "Santa Clarita: ADU/JADU Building Plan Requirements", "url": "https://santaclarita.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/migration/ADU%20Plan%20Requirements.pdf", "date": "revised 01/25/2022", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-105", "rank_2025": 108, "jurisdiction": "San Bernardino", "census_place": "San Bernardino city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 222044, "permitting_agency": "City of San Bernardino Building & Safety Division", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "D paper plans required (stated)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Three printed copies of the plans, minimum of 24 inches by 36 inches or larger in size, that are completely assembled and stapled together.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "With exception to expedited residential solar and residential electric vehicle charging station plans, all plans must be submitted in-person.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "We do not accept the submittal of plans or plan check applications by courier, by mail, or by email.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "NUMBER OF SETS TO SUBMIT: Six complete sets of plans are required for plan check submittal with an additional architectural set when plans require review from other agencies", "source_url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "source_date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "Paper plans required (stated): printed plans submitted in person (no courier, mail or email), except expedited residential solar and residential EV charging plans. The city's sources differ on the number: 3 printed copies (Building & Safety Division page) vs 6 sets (2023 plan check requirements)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Three printed copies of the plans, minimum of 24 inches by 36 inches or larger in size, that are completely assembled and stapled together.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "With exception to expedited residential solar and residential electric vehicle charging station plans, all plans must be submitted in-person.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "We do not accept the submittal of plans or plan check applications by courier, by mail, or by email.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "NUMBER OF SETS TO SUBMIT: Six complete sets of plans are required for plan check submittal with an additional architectural set when plans require review from other agencies", "source_url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "source_date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Printed plans submitted in person (no courier, mail or email), except expedited residential solar and residential EV charging", "quotes": [ { "text": "Three printed copies of the plans, minimum of 24 inches by 36 inches or larger in size, that are completely assembled and stapled together.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "With exception to expedited residential solar and residential electric vehicle charging station plans, all plans must be submitted in-person.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "We do not accept the submittal of plans or plan check applications by courier, by mail, or by email.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "3 (paper (printed copies); plan submittals (Building & Safety Division page)); 6 (medium not stated; plan check submittal (2023 requirements; plus an architectural set when other agencies review))", "quotes": [ { "text": "Three printed copies of the plans, minimum of 24 inches by 36 inches or larger in size, that are completely assembled and stapled together.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "NUMBER OF SETS TO SUBMIT: Six complete sets of plans are required for plan check submittal with an additional architectural set when plans require review from other agencies", "source_url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "source_date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Minimum 24 x 36 in.", "quotes": [ { "text": "Three printed copies of the plans, minimum of 24 inches by 36 inches or larger in size, that are completely assembled and stapled together.", "source_url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "source_date": "no date shown", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "fully dimensioned, and a minimum size of 24” x 36”.", "source_url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "source_date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "min_scale": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "seal_signature_rule": { "value": "Seal and signature of a California licensed architect or engineer on all documents", "quotes": [ { "text": "Seal and signature by a California licensed architect or engineer shall be provided on all documents", "source_url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "source_date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "real_fields": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "seal_signature_rule" ], "real_fields_from_current_sources": [ "paper_rule", "stated_set_counts", "sheet_sizes", "seal_signature_rule" ], "sources": [ { "title": "San Bernardino: Building & Safety Division", "url": "https://sanbernardino.gov/205/Building-Safety-Division", "date": "no date shown", "outdated": false }, { "title": "San Bernardino: Plan Check Submittal Requirements", "url": "https://www.sanbernardino.gov/DocumentCenter/View/515/Plan-Check-Submittal-Requirements---022023-PDF", "date": "updated 02-15-2023", "outdated": false } ], "last_checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "id": "USPPR-106", "rank_2025": 109, "jurisdiction": "Fontana", "census_place": "Fontana city", "state": "CA", "state_name": "California", "state_slug": "california", "population_2025": 221223, "permitting_agency": "City of Fontana Department of Building & Safety", "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)", "submission_mode_group": { "value": "B paper accepted (general route)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Submit four (4) complete sets [(5) complete sets if greater than 250 sf] of architectural, electrical and structural plans.", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Electronic submittals can be made via Build Fontana (online portal)", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "submission_mode_detail": { "value": "Residential: paper plan sets, or electronic submittal through Build Fontana (both accepted)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Submit four (4) complete sets [(5) complete sets if greater than 250 sf] of architectural, electrical and structural plans.", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Electronic submittals can be made via Build Fontana (online portal)", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "e_portal": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "paper_rule": { "value": "Residential alterations/additions: plan sets or electronic submittal via Build Fontana", "quotes": [ { "text": "Submit four (4) complete sets [(5) complete sets if greater than 250 sf] of architectural, electrical and structural plans.", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Electronic submittals can be made via Build Fontana (online portal)", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "residential_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "commercial_copies": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "stated_set_counts": { "value": "4 (medium not stated; residential alterations/additions (5 if over 250 sq ft)); 5 (medium not stated; new single-family dwellings)", "quotes": [ { "text": "Submit four (4) complete sets [(5) complete sets if greater than 250 sf] of architectural, electrical and structural plans.", "source_url": "https://fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43919/Residential-AlterationsAdditions-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "Rev. 01/08/2026", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" }, { "text": "Submit five (5) complete sets of architectural, electrical and structural plans.", "source_url": "https://www.fontanaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43917/New-SFD-Plan-Submittal-Requirements-PDF-", "source_date": "PDF created 2026-01-08", "outdated_source": false, "check": "saved copy of the source, fetched 2026-10-19" } ] }, "jobsite_approved_set": { "value": "not stated", "quotes": [] }, "sheet_sizes": { "value": "Minimum 18 x 24 in., maximum 30 x 42 in. 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