Building Department

COVID -19 Virus Update

Building Department Counter services are being provided remotely.  
Please direct inquires  to Joanna Haros, Building Permit Tech at:
svbuildingdepartment@scottsvalley.org.

Building Inspection Request - Steve Davis, Building Inspector at:
svbuild@scottsvalley.org

Construction inspections are available for sites that are in compliance 
with the Santa Cruz County Health Officer Order (Appendix B). 
SC County Health Order - Construction Site

Building Official, Robin Woodman 
rwoodman@scottsvalley.org

New Application Requirements

We have some important new application requirements, please read about the details of these requirements.

New Disability Access Notification Requirements

Per state law, local agencies are required to provide the following notice to applicants for business licenses and commercial building permits regarding disability access laws.

Payments

The Building Department accepts payment in the form of cash and checks only - not credit cards.

Related Documents

New Application Requirements Documents

  1. Notice and Verification (PDF)
  2. Owner-Builder Information Handout (PDF)
  1. Property Owner and Owner's Agent Verification Form (PDF)

Fees

  1. Fee Schedule (PDF)

Application Forms

  1. Building Permit Aplication 2020-06
  2. Cost Documentation Form
  3. CWMP- SV
  4. Do I Need A Grading Permit (PDF)
  5. Do I Need A Tree Removal Permit (PDF)
  6. Do I Need An Engineer To Design My Grading Plans (PDF)
  7. Erosion Control Permit Application Form (PDF)
  1. Grading Permit Application Form (PDF)
  2. Septic System Permit Application Form (PDF)
  3. Sewer Connection Permit Application Form (PDF)
  4. Special Inspection Form
  5. Tree Removal Application Form (PDF)
  6. Unreasonable Hardship Form

Plan Requirements - Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements

  1. Commercial Industrial Tenant Improvements (PDF)
  2. Engineered Grading Permits (PDF)
  3. Generator Installation information
  4. Interior Residential Remodel (PDF)
  1. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Permits (PDF)
  2. New Single-Family Dwelling Additions to Single-Family Dwellings (PDF)
  3. Regular Grading Permits (PDF)
  4. Swimming Pools (PDF)

Plan Requirements - Green Building Checklists

  1. Commercial Green Points Checklist (PDF)
  1. Residential Green Points Checklist (PDF)