Building Department

Building Department counter is open 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For general questions and applications please contact: 
Joanna Haros, Building Permit Tech at:
svbuildingdepartment@scottsvalley.org.

Building Official, Robin Woodman 
rwoodman@scottsvalley.org


For Building Inspection Requests - Please Click Here For More Information


New Application Requirements

Send new applications with supporting plans and documents to: svbuildingdepartment@scottsvalley.org. Find new application below. 

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. Owner Declaration Form
  2. Owner Agent Form

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 An Engineer To Design My Grading Plans (PDF)
  6. 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. Unreasonable Hardship Form
  6. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Certification

Plan Requirements - Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements

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

Plan Requirements - Green Building Checklists

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