Permit Services
About the Division
The Permit Services Division safeguards public safety by ensuring that both residential and commercial building projects are built according to applicable building codes, city ordinances, and state laws. The Permit Services is comprised of permit clerks, plan check staff and building inspectors. All of who are here to provide timely intake, review and inspection of all private development projects to help stimulate community development and growth.
The Division strives to provide excellent customer service at the Public Counter to guide our customers through the permitting process in the most efficient manner.
Accomplishments
In 2015 the Division:
- Issued 5,156 permits with a valuation over $74 million
- Offered counter service from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday serving 11,289 customers
- Recovered 100% of operation costs through fees
- Conducted inspections within 72 hours or a request
What We're Working On
Enhancement of Permit Center Operation to further Economic Prosperity through:
- Continued tracking and monitoring of revenues and expenses to ensure that the Division is independently financially sustainable.
- Establishment of a Building Board of Appeals in 2016.
- Reduction in the number of plan check revisions by 20%.
- Reduction in the number of days to approve plans.
- Creation of a new action plan for the Permit Center to improve customer service across departments.
Salinas Permit Center Closed December 27 - January 1
December 18, 2017
Salinas Permit Center Holiday Closure
December 27 - January 1
Salinas, CA -- The City of Salinas' Permit Center will be closed to walk-ins and permit submittals from December 27, 2017 to January 1, 2018. Staff will be available to conduct inspections via scheduled appointments. Additionally, if a permit is needed for an emergency repair, a licensed contractor may complete the repair and retroactively submit for the required permit once the Permit Center re-opens and resumes full operations on January 2, 2018.
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Permit Center Forms
This list is for the use of public to have access to online forms and documents.
Applicable Building Codes
Applicable Building Codes (263.25 KB) Inspection Booklet
Inspection Booklet (2.79 MB) Permit Submittal List
Permit Submittal List (301.79 KB) Refund Policy
Refund Policy (253.75 KB) Turn Around Times.pdf
Turn Around Times.pdf (265.1 KB)
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Info Bulletins and Helpful Handouts