Permit Information
Permit Information
To check the status of plan reviews, visit our eTRakit citizen portal. Refer to the instructions on How to Check Status of a Plan Review Online with eTRakit (PDF).
General Requirements
Each application for a Building Permit includes a completed Permit Application (PDF), and plans, and specifications as necessary.
Checklists
Completeness Checklists are available for:
- Accessory Dwelling Units / ADU (PDF)
- Grading and Onsite Development (PDF)
- Master Plans (PDF)
- Mixed Use Buildings (PDF)
- Multi-Family Units (PDF)
- Single Family and Two-Family Dwellings (PDF)
- Townhomes (PDF)
Plan content submittal checklists are available for:
- Accessory Dwelling Units / ADU (PDF)
- Master Plans (PDF)
- Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings PDF)
- Tenant Improvements (PDF)
- New Commercial or Industrial Buildings (PDF)
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Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale and printed on a minimum of 24" x 36" paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed, they shall also show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of all relevant codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Grading plans are required to comply with the California Building Code, Appendix J. Deferred submittals such as truss calculations and revisions may be subject to additional plan review and fees.
Development Impact Fees
To offset the financial impact of new development or a new business on public infrastructure, new projects may be subject to impact fees. Impact fees are calculated and due at building permit issuance. The City of Morgan Hill's Engineering Land Development Division can create an estimate for your project for a fee. Fees are updated twice yearly. Final impact fees may vary from the estimate. For more information, contact Engineering Land Development at 408-778-6480.
Resources
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