Residential New Construction Submittal Checklist Page 1 of 2 Revision Date 5/18/2018
City of Palo Alto Development Services Building Division – 285 Hamilton Av. (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301 – (650) 329-2496
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – BUILDING DIVISION
SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES:
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
EFFECTIVE: May 21, 2018
SCOPE: RESIDENTIAL
APPLICABLE CODES: 2016 CBC, CRC, CPC, CMC, CEC, CALGreen, CEnC, and PAMC
The information provided in this document is general and intended as a guide only. Each project is unique and
additional requirements may be enforced as deemed appropriate
In order to process and expedite your request for a Building Permit, please submit the applicable items listed below.
Complete sets of drawings (min. 24” x 18”) to include the following applicable sheets:
Architectural Drawings including:
Site plan
Pollution Prevention – It’s Part of the Plan sheet shall be included in submittal package. This
document is available online at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/2732
Floor plan
Ceiling plan
Roof plan
Exterior elevations
Cross sections
Details & notes
Structural Drawings including:
Foundation plan
Floor and ceiling framing plans
Roof framing plan
Pre-fabricated roof truss shop drawings (may be deferred)
Wind and seismic lateral bracing
Details and notes
Mechanical plan with required Title 24 Energy Compliance forms reproduced on full size sheets
Electrical plan with required Title 24 Energy Compliance forms reproduced on full size sheets
Plumbing plan
GB-1 sheet: CALGreen Mandatory plus Tier 2
Demolition plan
On-site Grading plan
Site Improvement/ Landscape plans
2 copies of Structural Calculations
2 copies of Soils Report (if applicable)
2 copies of T-24 Energy Calculations, 8 ½” x 11”
Planning Entitlement Approval letter reproduced on full size plan sheets