Building Division
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Welcome to the Building Division of the Planning and Economic Development Department. We review building permit applications for compliance with State and local building codes (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, green building, and energy efficiency) and provide inspection services for all building-related construction. The Building Division also administers the City's Code Compliance and Neighborhood Revitalization Programs.
Mission
Our mission is to make sure buildings and sites in Santa Rosa are safe and habitable for people to live, work and play. In cooperation with the Community Development, Planning, and Engineering Divisions, and other agencies, our obligation is to enforce the intent of legally established codes and regulations without unnecessary impact on owners, builders, and designers.
We strive to be creative, helpful, and responsive with an empathic understanding of customer needs. We encourage willing compliance by promoting public awareness and administering regulations in a thorough, fair, and unbiased manner.
Automated Building Inspection Requests
Voice: 707-543-3006 & respond to the prompts accordingly.
Text 'MENU' to 833-692-5526 and respond to the prompts accordingly.
Be sure to listen for and write down your confirmation number before disconnecting from the system. The confirmation number ensures your inspection is scheduled.
Inspection windows are provided to the requester on the morning of the inspection date. The requester can expect a call between 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. with a two-hour window of arrival.
Getting started
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Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for assuring the adopted City Zoning and Building Codes are implemented on private property to address general health, life, fire and safety issues facing residents.
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Building Activity & Performance Reports
Access the monthly, yearly, and fiscal year end reports for building permit activity as well as building and code compliance division performance reports.
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Building Design Assistance
Discover more about how building design influences radio, TV, and antennas, as well as Type V Construction, and residency conversion, and water heaters.
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Building Permits
A Building Permit is required for any new construction, addition, change or repair to a building (including re-roofs, fireplaces, swimming pools, carports, etc.). Only a licensed contractor or owner/builder may be issued a building permit.
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Building Policies & Procedures
Read the requirements for an accessory structure, document submittal, membrane structure policies, window replacements, retaining walls, and other building procedures. All cannabis building permit submittals require a meeting with Building Division staff prior to submittal. Please contact Jesse Oswald, Chief Building Official at [email protected] to schedule this meeting. When scheduling the appointment, specific submittal information and requirements will be provided to applicants. Available dates and times are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:00PM
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Code Enforcement of HCS
Code Enforcement, a division of the Housing and Community Services Department (HCS), is responsible for assuring the adopted City Zoning and Building Codes are implemented on private property to address general health, life, fire and safety issues facing residents.
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Online Permitting System and Digital Plan Room
The City has integrated its Accela permitting system with the Digital Plan Room (DPR), an automating system to improve our customer relationships and to aid in a streamlined review process. With DPR, You will now be able to create your record, upload plans online, communicate with the reviewers, pay fees, and receive your stamped plans online.
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Public Art in Private Development
The City of Santa Rosa has a strong commitment to promoting arts programming and public art as well as enhancing the quality of life for residential and business members of our community.
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Regulatory Agencies & Other Resources
Access information and links to the American Planning Association, Americans with Disabilities Act, Building Industry Association,Energy Commission, North Coast Builders Exchange, and other helpful resources.
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Building Division
Physical Address
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Room 3
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-543-3200, Option 1
Lobby Hours (except for observed holidays)
(Service is limited to non-technical assistance for drop-ins without an appointment)
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Staff is Available for Technical Assistance by Appointment Only. Go online to QLESS to see appointment availability and schedule your meeting with a PED Technician.