City Of Pleasanton Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Official Contact

File requirements

• PDF format
• Unsecured files
• No dashes or special characters
• Separate supporting PDFs
• Uniform landscape orientation
• Consistent page size
• Measurable drawing scale
• Clear City stamp area

Residential plan sheets

• Cover sheet and scope
• Site or plot plan
• Existing and demolition plans
• Proposed floor plan
• Exterior elevations
• Building sections
• Foundation plan
• Floor and roof framing

Supporting documents

• Structural calculations
• Title 24 energy calculations
• Truss calculations
• Soils report
• Zone 7 worksheet
• Stormwater information
• Waste-management plan
• Planning conditions response

Include with every resubmittal

• Comment-response letter
• Response to every department
• Complete revised plan set
• Clouded changes
• Delta number and revision date
• Same plan size and scale

Revision after permit issuance

• Original approved plans
• Original permit number
• Clear revision description
• Full revised drawing package
• Highlighted changes
• Revision form

Current appointment rules

• Staff decides eligibility based on complexity and availability.
• Appointments are offered Tuesday–Thursday mornings.
• The current express handout lists a 9:00 AM–11:00 AM appointment window.
• Upload all plans and documents through Accela before noon the day before.
• Arrive 15 minutes early, or 30 minutes early when Planning review is still needed.

Projects that may qualify

• Pergolas, gazebos, sheds under 15 feet, new pools and decks
• Additions under 500 sq. ft. without associated interior remodel
• Kitchen, bathroom and limited structural remodels
• Pool demolition
• Solar or energy-storage projects and solar reinstallation after reroof
• Commercial TI without use or structural change, up to 7,500 sq. ft. and $150,000 valuation
• Commercial demolition up to 10,000 sq. ft.

Planning

925-931-5600

pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov

Use, setbacks, height, design review, signs, conditions of approval, PUD, CUP and variance.

Engineering / right-of-way

925-931-5650

Grading, drainage, stormwater, sidewalks, curb, driveway approach, utilities and encroachment.

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire

925-454-2361

Sprinklers, alarms, commercial hoods, hazardous materials, underground systems and fire access.

Floodplain

Improvements in mapped flood areas require City review.

When qualifying work reaches 50% of the structure’s market value, current flood-construction standards may apply.

Zone 7 impervious surface

Residential plan-check materials identify the Zone 7 Impervious Surface Worksheet as a supporting document.

Include existing and proposed hardscape and building areas.

School impact fees

The 2026 fee handout says proof of payment is required before permit issuance for additions and new construction exceeding 500 sq. ft.

Pleasanton Unified School District: 925-462-5500.

Illustrative $20,000 valuation

The 2026 valuation table starts the $2,001–$25,000 bracket at $180 and adds $16.09 for each additional $1,000 or fraction above $2,000.

For a $20,000 project, the base building-permit calculation is approximately:

$180 + (18 × $16.09) = $469.62

Plan review, technology, sub-trade, energy, accessibility, green-building, stormwater, state and development fees may be additional.

Typical initial review targets

• Small jobs: about 10 business days
• Additions, alterations and tenant improvements: about 15 business days
• New construction or unusually complex work: about 25 business days
• Final processing after approval: up to two additional working days

These are City-published typical turnarounds, not guaranteed completion dates.

Schedule online

1. Sign into Accela.
2. Select Schedule Inspection under Building and Fire.
3. Open the desired record.
4. Select Schedule Inspection.
5. Choose the inspection type and date.

Schedule by text

1. Text SCHEDULE to 844-670-9753.
2. Enter the permit number when asked.
3. Follow the prompts.
4. Use the same system to cancel, reschedule or check results.

Schedule by phone

1. Call 925-931-5322.
2. Press 1 to schedule.
3. Press 2 to cancel or reschedule.
4. Press 3 for results.
5. Press 0 for office staff.

Have ready before requesting

• Issued permit number
• Correct inspection code
• Job-site address
• Contact phone number
• Access instructions
• Confirmation work is complete
• Current City business license
• Waste-management conditions cleared

Have ready at the job site

• Printed permit
• Job inspection card
• Approved plan set
• Work left exposed
• Safe access
• Required trade approvals
• Smoke/CO form when required
• Revision approval when applicable

Accessory dwelling unit

1. Review the current ADU/JADU handout.
2. Choose attached, detached, conversion or JADU route.
3. Create a separate ADU permit from work on the main residence.
4. Use preapproved ADU plans when suitable.
5. Prepare site-specific foundation, utility, energy and fire information.
6. Complete all inspections and obtain occupancy approval.

Open Pleasanton ADU guidance

Residential solar

1. Check SolarAPP+ eligibility.
2. Submit the design through SolarAPP+ when eligible.
3. Download approved documents.
4. Confirm an active Pleasanton business license.
5. Create the Solar Permit with SolarAPP+ record in Accela.
6. Print the permit, plans SolarAPP+ when, inspection card and smoke/CO certification form.

Kitchen or bathroom remodel

1. Confirm no Planning approval is needed.
2. Identify structural and trade changes.
3. Create a Residential Alteration record.
4. Upload floor plan and details when plan review applies.
5. Pay the fixed permit fee and other applicable charges.
6. Complete rough, insulation and final inspections as required.

Commercial tenant improvement

1. Confirm the proposed use and zoning.
2. Check whether the existing occupancy classification changes.
3. Complete the 2026 Accessible Path of Travel Worksheet.
4. Coordinate Fire, Environmental Health and Engineering reviews.
5. Check development fees caused by increased traffic or sewer demand.
6. Obtain final occupancy approval before opening.

Demolition

1. Create the correct residential or commercial demolition record.
2. Prepare site plans and identify all structures, utilities, wells and septic systems.
3. Complete PCBs screening when applicable.
4. Prepare waste-management documents.
5. Obtain utility and department clearances.
6. Complete final site-restoration inspection.

Pool or in-ground spa

1. Confirm setbacks, easements and Planning requirements.
2. Prepare the site plan, structural details and equipment information.
3. Show barrier and drowning-prevention compliance.
4. Coordinate electrical, plumbing and gas work.
5. Complete required inspections before gunite, deck and final approval.

Detached ADU size guide

Current City guidance allows up to 850 sq. ft. for a studio or one-bedroom detached ADU and up to 1,000 sq. ft. for two or more bedrooms, subject to the full standards.

Typical setbacks

The current ADU handout lists four-foot minimum side and rear setbacks for new detached ADUs, with additional rules for larger units and street-side yards.

Fee treatment

Planning review has no fee. Building and plan-review fees still apply. ADUs of 749 sq. ft. or less and all JADUs are exempt from listed Capital Facility and Transportation fees.

Current 2026 threshold

$209,208 adjusted construction valuation

The worksheet evaluates the accessible entrance, route to the altered area, restrooms, drinking fountains, public telephones, parking, alarms and other access features.

Minimum expenditure rule

For applicable alterations, additions or structural repairs below the threshold, at least 20% of the adjusted construction cost generally must be applied to path-of-travel upgrades until compliance is complete.

Monday–Saturday

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Unless a project’s conditions of approval impose stricter hours.

Sundays and holidays

Pre-approval required

The Chief Building Official may approve limited hours. Requests may be denied where complaints exist.

Noise complaint

925-931-5100

Pleasanton Police non-emergency line for construction-hour violations.