COVID-19 PROCEDURE: The Community Development Department will adhere to a remote access protocol and is closed to interpersonal public contact effective March 18, 2020. To continue the provision of services while protecting the health of customers and employees staff will work remotely to process your permits and conduct plan review. Inspections will continue on construction.
Please view our Remote Procedures document. These have been updated as of May 1, 2020, to adhere with the latest shelter-in-place order. Appendices to the Order can be found here.
Visit the COVID-19 page for additional updates, information and resources.
The Building Division oversees all residential and commercial construction activities in the community. The division ensures that all building codes and regulations are met, based on local, state, and federal guidelines.
Building staff administers permit and inspection services for all construction activity to ensure compliance with local and state building codes and to provide public safety to the community.
Building staff provides counter services, plan review services, and inspection services; and responds to building-related questions and requests from the public, City Manager and City Council.
Prior to applying for a building permit, the following may be required: Approval from the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board and/or planning staff.
Contractors must have the following prior to permit issuance:
- California State Contractor's license
- Worker's compensation insurance certificate
- Current City of Pacific Grove business license
Additional permits/approvals that may be needed prior to permit issuance:
- Monterey One Water (Formerly MRWPCA) sewer permit or waiver (The “Sewer” Agency) (372.2385)
- MPWMD permit or waiver (The "Water" Department) (658.5601)
- Health Department for restaurants, public spas and swimming pools (647.7650)
- MBARD for Demolitions (647.9411)
- CCC permit or waiver for properties in the Coastal Zone (427.4863)
Fees:
Building permit fees are charged in accordance with the adopted fee schedule. The City encourages applicants to consult with the other agencies (information location above) in which additional approvals may be required, to determine additional fees that will be associated with your project.
Plan review fees are collected at the time of application. These fees are non-refundable and collected upfront for plan check services provided.
Plan Review Process:
Construction Inspections:
When calling the Inspection Line at (831)-648-3194 to schedule an inspection, please have the following information available:
- Permit Number
- Job Address - please include the street name and number
- Type of Inspection needed
- Date that the inspection is requested for
- Name and phone number of whom to contact with questions
Please note:
- Inspection requests received before 4:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day.
- To confirm the 2 hour time frame on the day of your inspection, please contact the main line at (831) 648-3191 between 8:00-9:00 am.
- For inspections, someone over the age of 18 must be present if access is required.
- The approved plans and job card must be left at the site for inspector review.
- Permits expire 180 days after permit issuance or last inspection.
- No confirmation call will be made.
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