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Permit Information (descriptions)

APN - Access Parcel Number informational only
Zoning - Use zone per City of San Jose Zoning Ordinance. For lots having a null value, it will require a manual look up
Historic - If populated, the review process will be added at intake status. For boundary lots having a null value, it will require manual look up
RDA Jurisdiction? - Determines whether Planning Department or Redevelopment Agency administer the planning permit
Annexation Date - The date when the property as annexed to San Jose
Tract # - Tract number will trigger Public Works Development clearance process if the number is listed in the PW database
Lot # - Lot number for information only
Building Inspection Area - The area allows first cut determination inspection scheduling and distribution
Map Coordinates - For information only, the value will print on inspection slips
Council District - Council district number and it also determines general ledger distribution of construction tax
GeoHazard Zone - If populated, the review process will be added at intake status
Flood Zone - If populated, the review process will be added at intake status
School District - This infoield displays both high school and elementary school district in a single field
Central Incentive Zone - Central Incentive Zone – Yes enacts exemption. For MF folder only. Expired on 01/01/2002
Inspecting Fire Station - Inspecting Fire Station number for informational only
Distance to type A fault - Distance to seismic source type described in California Building Code Table 16-U
Distance to type B fault - Distance to seismic source type described in California Building Code Table 16-U
Road Noise - Road Noise - If populated, the “Traffic Noise Analysis” review process will be added to the folder
Airport Noise - Airport Noise – If populated, the “Traffic Noise Analysis” review process will be added to the folder
Ground Floor Use Restriction - If populated, the review process will be added at intake status into the multifamily and commercial / industrial folders
Seismic Hazards - If populated, the review process will be added at intake status and charge an additional plan review fee
Redevelopment Project Area -
Planning Project Manager - For Planning folders only, Planning Project Manager
Code Inspector - Name of inspector from Code Enforcement
Neighborhood Organization - Neighborhood Organization
Planning Project Manager - For building folder only, this infofield displays the name of project manager from Planning assigned to the area the property is located in
Williamson Contract -
Annexation Name -
Annexation Number -
Near Lightrail Station -
Near County Park/Trail -
Near Major Arterial/Collector -
Near the Greenline -
SNI Area -
Parking Management Zone -
Alcohol Sales Restricted Area -
Within Downtown -
Near Major Road -
Development Policy Area -
Near a Scenic Route -
Gas Pipeline -
Near a Park -
Arena Policy Parking Area -
Near a College -
Near other Jurisdiction -
Near State Corridor -
Near a State Highway -
Near Arena -
Reid-Hillview ALUC -
Water Company -
Near Heavy Rail -
Additional Inspections - Not used in Building folders
Address Requested - For IR folder only. Change or add address
Other - ????
# of Stories - Number of stories
Building Type - Usedin Information Request folder only. Major use of building
Total Building Area - Total Building Area
Basement Stories - Number of stories in basement of the building
# of Area Separation Walls - Number of area separation walls per California Building Code Section 504.6
Sprinklers Utilized for (1hr,area,story) - Sprinkler substitution for either one-hour rated construction, area separation walls or story increase
Building Height - Height of the building as defined in California Building Code Section 209
FAR (w/o Garage) - Floor Area Ratio per City of San Jose Ordinance
Sprinkler System Type - Sprinkler systems permitted to be use in San Jose
Alarm System Type - Type of alarm system
Emergency Electric System - Type of emergency power system
# of Side Yards > 20' - Number of side yards that is wider than 20 feet
Dimension > 20' - ????
Area Increase for Side Yards? - Yes if there is any sideyards used in the building area increase
Easements used for allowable area - Yes if there is any easements used to calculate the building allowable area
Calculated Allowable Area - Allowable area calculated per UBC Section 504
Calculated Occupant Load - Occupant load calculated per UBC Section 1003.2.2
Building (Complete) - Grants 100% permit approval
Building (Fnd/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation or 100% permit approval
Building (Fnd/Struct/Shell/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation, 30% structure, 80% shell, or 100% complete permit approval
Electrical (Complete) - Grants 100% complete permit approval
Electrical (Fnd/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation or 100% complete permit approval
Electrical (Fnd/Shell/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation , 80% shell, 100% complete permit approval
Mechanical (Complete) - Grants 100% complete permit approval
Mechanical (Fnd/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation or 100% permit approval
Mechanical (Fnd/Shell/Comp) - Allows a 10%, 80% shell or 100% complete permit approval
Plumbing (Complete) - Grants 100% permit approval
Plumbing (Fnd/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation, or 100% complete permit approval
Plumbing (Fnd/Shell/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation, 80% shell or 100% foundation permit approval
Building (Fnd/Struct/Comp) - Allows a 10% foundation, 30% structure or 100% shell permit approval
Permit Card Style - Single trade for single trade approvals. Multiple trades for combinations
Code Edition UBC, UMC, UPC, UCBC - Current adopted editions of Uniform Building Code, Uniform Code for Building Conservation,Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Plumbing Code
Code Edition NEC - Current adopted edition of National Electrical Code
Code Edition Energy - Current adopted edition of energy regulations
Code Edition Accessibility - Current adopted edition of disable access regulations
New Use (Issue C of O)? - New Use (Issue C of O) – Yes will add issue Certificate of Occupancy inspection process
Hours Billed - Hours billed
# of Plan Pages Copied - Number of archived plan pages copied
Report Cost - For Information Request folder only, Cost of Report
# Document Pages copied - Number of pages of archived document copied
# of Pages - For Information Request folder only, Number of pages
Type of Construction - Type of Construction per 2001 California Building Code Section xxxx.xx.xx
# Units Being Permitted - # Units Being permitted – value is used to calculate applicable permit issuance fees, energy fees, Construction taxes, Residential taxes
# Dwelling Units Removed - Number of dwelling units removed
# Dwelling Units Added - Number of dwelling units added
Dwelling Occupancy Group - Dwelling Occupancy Groups per California Building Code Section 310
Stories - Stories – Value will add ICBO use modifier for building over 3 stories
Sprinklers? - Sprinklers – Yes will add sprinkler modifier to ICBO use valuations
Conditioned? - Conditioned – Yes will add conditioned modifier to ICBO use valuation and add energy plan modifier to plan check fee
Shell Only? - Shell only – yes will make an 20% adjustment in the ICBO calculated valuation
Mini-warehouse? - Mini-warehouse
Type of House Move? - The house is moved into, out of or within the city limit of San Jose
House move out of San Jose? - Infofield not used
House move within San Jose? - Infofield not used
# Bathrooms - Number of bathrooms
# Bedrooms - Number of bedrooms
# Bathrooms added - Number of bathrooms added
# Bedrooms added - Number of bedrooms added
Parking Occupancy Group - For residential projects only, parking occupancy group per California Building Code Section Table 3-A requirements
Parking type of construction - For residential projects only, parking type of construction per California Building Code Chapter 6 requirements
Existing Occupancy Group - Existing occupancy group based on California Building Code Chapter 3
Proposed Occupancy Group - Proposed occupancy group based on California Building Code Chapter 3
1 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 1
# of 1 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 1
2 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 2
# of 2 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 2
3 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 3
# of 3 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 3
4 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 4
# of 4 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 4
5 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 5
# of 5 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 5
6 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 6
# of 6 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 6
7 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 7
# of 7 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 7
8 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 8
# of 8 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 8
9 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 9
# of 9 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 9
10 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 10
# of 10 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 10
11 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 11
# of 11 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 11
12 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 12
# of 12 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 12
13 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 13
# of 13 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 13
14 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 14
# of 14 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 14
15 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 15
# of 15 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 15
16 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 16
# of 16 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 16
17 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 17
# of 17 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 17
18 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 18
# of 18 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 18
19 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 19
# of 19 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 19
20 Model/Building # - Identification of model or building 20
# of 20 Model/Building - Number of buildings or models that have identification 20
Sq Ft of Projected Roof Area - Number of square feet of projected roof area
Are Copies Needed? - For Information folder only, yes if copies are needed?
Job Under Construction? - For Information folder only, yes if the job under construction?
Soil Profile Type - Soil profile type based on California Building Code Table 16-J
Distance to Type A fault - Distance to Type B fault based on California Building Code Table 16-S and 16-T requirements
Distance to Type B fault - Distance to Type B fault based on California Building Code Table 16-S and 16-T requirements
Seismic Upgrade? - Yes if it si a seismic upgrade project?
Slope > 20%? - Is the site slope greater than 20% per California Building Code Section 1806.5
Foundation Design - Type of foundation design
1 Lateral System Type - Type of foundation based on California Building Code Table 16-N
2 Lateral System Type - Type of foundation based on California Building Code Table 16-N
3 Lateral System Type - Type of foundation based on California Building Code Table 16-N
4 Lateral System Type - Type of foundation based on California Building Code Table 16-N
5 Lateral System Type - Type of foundation based on California Building Code Table 16-N
Solar Installation Valuation - Cost of installation of solar energy panels
Repair % of Valuation - Percentage of valuation designated to repair versus total valuation
Solar Installation - Installation of solar energy panels
City Owned Property - City Owned Buildings – Yes enacts exemption
Percent very low income - % of Low Income - % determines amount to be exempted
Very Low Income Housing? - Very Low Income Housing – Yes enacts exemption
Church Owned? - Church Owned – Yes enacts exemption
Bld Leased to County of Santa Clara? - Bldg Leased to County of Santa Clara – Yes enacts exemption
Federal Government Financing? - Federal Government Financing – Yes enacts exemption
Substandard Housing Rehabilitation? - Substandard Housing Rehabilitation – Yes enacts exemption
Repair/Reconstruction? - If repair and reconstruction project, development tax is exempted
Evergreen Incentive Zone - Evergreen Incentive Zone - Yes enacts exemption. For Tract, multi-family and single family folder only. Expired on 01/01/2003
Enterprise Zone Target Area - For commercial, industrial and multifamily folders only. No construction tax is collected if the project is located in this zone. Expired on ??/??/????
Industrial Designation - Yes if the building is qualified for the industrial designation per Building Division policy
Substandard Housing Loan Amount - Substandard Loan Amount – Value determines amount to be exempted
TI Special Incentive? - Is the project designated as Special Incentive Tenant Improvement program per Building Division policy no. xxxx.xx.xx? If yes, development tax is deferred.
Retrieve All Documents? - Yes if all documents are to be retrieved
Retrieve Building Plan Sets? - Yes if building plan sets are to be retrieved
Building Plan Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, building plan pages or doucment ID
Electrical Plan Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, electrical plan pages or doucment ID
Plumbing Plan Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, plumbing plan pages or doucment ID
Mechanical Plan Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, mechanical plan pages or doucment ID
Structural Calc Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, structural calculation pages or doucment ID
Soils Report Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, soil report pages or doucment ID
Permit not Final-Request Inspection Docs - For Information Request folder only, Yes if Permit not Final-Request Inspection Documents
Specific Permit No. or Description - For Information Request folder only, Specific permit number or description
All Electrical Permits? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to consider all electrical permits
All Mechanical Permits? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to consider all mechanical permits
All Plumbing Permits? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to consider all plumbing permits
All Building Permits? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to consider all building permits
All Permits Requested? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to consider all permits
Other Pages/DocID - For Information Request folder only, other pages or document ID
Retrieve Other - Retrieve Other
Truss Calc Pages/DocID - - For Information Request folder only, Truss calculation pages or document ID
Retrieve Truss Calculations? - Yes if Truss Calculations is retrieved
Supporting Doc Pages/DocID - Support document pages or document ID
Retrieve Supporting Documents? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to retrieve supporting documents
Retrieve Soils Report? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to retrieve soils report
Retrieve Structural Calculations? - For Information Request folder only, Yes to retrieve structural calculations
Retrieve Mechanical Plan Sets? - Yes if mechanical plan sets are retrieved
Retrieve Plumbing Plan Sets? - Yes if plumbing plan sets are retrieved
Retrieve Electrical Plan Sets? - Yes if electrical plan sets are retrieved
All Document Pages/DocID - All Document Pages/DocID
Fire Suppression Sys. Permit Required? - Yes if fire suppression system permit is required
Fire Alarm System Permit Required? - Yes if fire alarm system permit is required
Sprinkler Monitoring Sys. Permit Req'd? - Yes if sprinkler system permit is required
Fire Review Required? - Fire review required – Yes will add process and charge Plan check fees, No will delete process & Plan check fee
Occupancy Identified is appropriate? - For Fire Department use, Yes if occupancy identified is appropriate
# of Control Areas defined - For Fire Department use, number of control areas defined
Hazardous Materials Sys. Permit Req'd? - For Fire Department use, Yes if hazardous materials system permit is required
Hazardous Materials Inspection Req'd? - For Fire Department use, Yes if hazardous materials inspection is required
HazMat Review Required? - Hazmat review required – Yes will add process and charge plan check fees, No will delete process & plan check fee
Estimated Occupancy Date - Estimated occupancy date
Box File # - For Information Request folder only, Box File #
Box File # - For Information Request folder only, Box File #
Box File # - For Information Request folder only, Box File #
Box File # - For Information Request folder only, Box File #
Box File # - For Information Request folder only, Box File #
Combo Project Inspector - Name of project combination inspector
Combo Count - Combo count
Building Inspector - Name of building Inspector
Electrical Inspector - Name of electrical Inspector
Building Stop Work - Yes if building stop work
Building Count - Building count
Combo Stop Work - Yes if combo stop work
Electrical Count - Electrical count
Plumb/Mech Stop Work - Yes if plumbing / mechanical stop work
Plumb/Mech Count - Mechanical plumbing count
Plumb/Mech Inspector - Name of mechanical / plumbing inspector
Electrical Stop Work - Yes if electrical stop work
Permit Number (One Only/Request) -
Are Plans Imaged? - Yes if plans are imaged
California Contractors License Number - California Contractors License Number
Copy Authorization REQUIRED - Yes if copy authorization is required
RS Parking Type of Construction - Type of construction per California Building Code Chapter 6 on residential parking structure
Simple Permit? - Yes if it is a simple permit
# Lots/Buildings - Number of lots per building
RS Parking Occupancy Group - Occupancy group per California Building Code Chapter 3 on residential parking structure
DTS - Estimated Occupancy Date - DTS - Estimated Occupancy Date
Gas Service Type -
# of Gas Meters -
Electrical Service Type -
Wire Size -
Main Switch Size -
Voltage -
Meter Type -
Phase -
Service Rating -
# of Electrical Meters -
Service Connection -
Gas Pressure -
# Water pollution Control plan sets -
# Fire Plan Sets - Number of plan sets submitted for fire plan review
Other Submittals - Other types of submittals
ICBO/UL/WH Report # - Evaluation report number
Evaluation Report Type - Evaluation service that create the report. Choose from International Conference off Building Officials, Underwriter Lab or Warnock Hersey
# Soils Reports - Number of copies of soils report submitted for building plan review
# Title 24 Energy forms - - Number of copies of Title 24 Energy forms submitted for building plan review
# Structural Calculations - Number of structural calculations submitted for plan review
# Building Plan Sets - Number of plan sets submitted for building plan review
# Building Site Plan Sets - Number of builidng site plans submitted for building site plan review
# Health Plan Sets - Number of Environment Health Department approved plans submitted for mechanical/plumbing plan review
# Mechanical Plan Sets - Number of mechanical plans submitted for mechanical plan review
# Plumbing Plan Sets - Number of plumbing plans submitted for plumbing plan review
# Electrical Plan Sets - Number of electical plans submitted for electrical plan review
# Electrical Site Plan Sets - Number of electrical site plans submitted for electrical site plan review
# Plumbing Site Plan Sets - Number of plumbing site plans submitted for plumbing site plan review
Traffic Noise Analysis - Number of traffic noise report submitted for review
Building 1 Inspection -
Electrical 1 Inspection -
Mechanical 1 Inspection -
Plumbing 1 Inspection -
Building More Than 1 Inspection -
Electrical more than 1 Inspection -
Mechanical more than 1 Inspection -
Plumbing more than 1 Inspection -
Plumbing Use Building Area - For multi-family with a work proposed of new construction and move, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the dwelling area infofield in square feet plus selected uses and square footage listed for each use infofields for fee calculation. If work proposed is addition or alteration, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the floor area added infofield in square feet
Mechanical Use Building Area - For commercial or industrial projects, answer yes will assess sub-trade fees associated with selected uses and the square footage listed for each use. For residential projects with a work proposed of new construction or move, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the dwelling area infofield in square feet for fee calculation. If work proposed is in addition or alteration, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the floor area added infofield in square feet
Electrical Use Building Area - For commercial or industrial projects, answer yes will assess sub-trade fees associated with selected uses and the square footage listed for each use. For residential projects with a work proposed of new construction or move, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the dwelling area infofield in square feet for fee calculation. If work proposed is in addition or alteration, answer yes will utilize the square footage associated with the floor area added infofield in square feet
P W Development Clearance Required? - Yes if Public Works Development Clearance is required
Noise Analysis Review? - Yes if noise analysis review is required
Plan Conformance Review? - Yes if planning conformance review is required
Health Review? - Yes if health department review is required
Zoning Review - Yes if zoning review is required
Electrical Site Plan Review Required? - Yes if electrical site plan review is required
3rd Party Review Required? - Yes if the project is reviewed by a city approved third party building plan review company
Mechanical Review Required? - Yes if mechanical plan review is required
Plumbing Review Required? - Yes if plumbing plan review is required
Electrical Review Required? - Yes if electrical review is required
Building Review Required? - Yes if building plan review is required
Planning Permit # - Yes if plumbing plan review is required
Planning Adjustment Required? - Yes if planning adjustment review is required
Minor Plan Review? - Yes will assess a ½-hour minimum plan check fee, i.e. overrides calculated plan check fee for all trades
Special Tracking? - For in house use only, to specify the type of tracking
Plumbing Site Plan Review Required? - Yes if plumbing site plan review is required
Water Pollution Control Review? - Yes if Water Pollution Control review is required
Roof Class Required - The classification by Section 1504 assigned to a roof covering or roofing assembly
PW File # - Public Works Department file number
Roof System Fire Classification - The classification by California Building Code Section 1504 assigned to a roof covering or roofing assembly
# of Squares - A square is 100 square feet of roof surface
Roof Slope - Slope of the roof
Weight of Existing Roof to Remain - Total weight of existing roof system to remain
Maximum Span - The span length from two supports
Rafter Size/Spacing - Size and spacing of roof rafters
Gravel LB/Square - For gravel roof only, the weight of gravel roofing per 100 square feet
CapSheet LB/Square - The weight per 100 square feet of roof covering coated both side with a bituminous compound and surfaced with mineral granules, mica, talc, ilmenite, inorganic fibers or similar materials
Roof Ply LB/Square - The weight per 100 square feet of roof felt
# Roof Plys - Number of layer of felt in built-up roofing
Built-Up Roof Base sheet - A product used as the base ply in a built-up roofing membrane
Interlayment - A layer of felt or non-bituminous saturated felt not less than 18 inches wide, shingled between each course of roofing materials
Underlayment - One or more layers of felt, shealthing paper, non-bituminous saturated felt or other approved material over which a roofing system
New Roof Materials Type - Material type of the roof covering used for replacement
Sheathing Added? - Is shealthing added to the roof?
Roof Slope Altered? - Is the slope of the roof altered?
# Existing Roof Covers to Remain - Number of existing roof covering to remain
Existing Roof Materials Type - Existing material type of the roof covering used
Exposure - Maximum weather exposure based on CBC Table 15C
Installed Weight of New Roofing System - Total weight of new roof system to install
Roof System Manufacturer - - Name of the roof system manufacturer
Lot Size - Size of the lot where the property is located
Front Easement - Number of feet of front easement
Rear Easement - Number of feet of rear easement
Right Easement - Number of feet of right easement
Other Easement - Number of feet of other easement
Left Easement - Number of feet of left easement
Roof Alteration 1 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Roof Alteration 2 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Roof Alteration 3 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Roof Alteration 4 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Roof Alteration 5 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Roof Alteration 6 - Type of skylight installed. See fee schedule for details
Alteration 1 - A pick list of alteration elements utilized in residential folders that have associated square footage costs or flat rate fees
Sq Ft Alteration 1 - Associated sq. ft. of selected item
# Alterations 1 - # Alterations – This value is a multiplier of the listed flat fee or the product of the alteration times the sq. ft. value
Alteration 2 -
Sq Ft Alteration 2 -
# Alterations 2 -
Alteration 3 -
Sq Ft Alteration 3 -
# Alterations 3 -
Alteration 4 -
Sq Ft Alteration 4 -
# Alterations 4 -
Alteration 5 -
Sq Ft Alteration 5 -
# Alterations 5 -
Alteration 6 -
Sq Ft Alteration 6 -
# Alterations 6 -
Alteration 7 -
Sq Ft Alteration 7 -
# Alterations 7 -
Alteration 8 -
Sq Ft Alteration 8 -
# Alterations 8 -
Alteration 9 -
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# Alterations 9 -
Alteration 10 -
Sq Ft Alteration 10 -
# Alterations 10 -
CI Alteration 1 - A pick list of comercial industrial alteration elements that have associated unit costs or flat rate fees
CI Sq Ft Alteration 1 - Associated square footage of selected item
# CI Alterations 1 - This value is a multiplier of the listed flat fee or the product of the alteration times the square feet
CI Alteration 2 -
CI Sq Ft Alteration 2 -
# CI Alterations 2 -
CI Alteration 3 -
CI Sq Ft Alteration 3 -
# CI Alterations 3 -
CI Alteration 4 -
CI Sq Ft Alteration 4 -
# CI Alterations 4 -
Accessory/Site 1 - A pick list of accessory elements that have associated square footage costs or flat rate fees
Sq Ft Accessory/Site 1 - Associated square footage of selected item
# Accessory/Site 1 - The value of this info field is a multiplier of the listed flat fee or the product of the alteration times the sq. ft. value.
Accessory/Site 2 -
Sq Ft Accessory/Site 2 -
# Accessory/Site 2 -
Accessory/Site 3 -
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# Accessory/Site 3 -
Accessory/Site 4 -
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# Accessory/Site 4 -
Accessory/Site 5 -
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# Accessory/Site 5 -
Accessory/Site 6 -
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# Accessory/Site 6 -
Other - Other uses or accessories not listed on the picklist for valuation purpose
Valuation of Other - The valuation for an unlisted element
Other2> - Other uses or accessories not listed on the picklist for valuation purpose
Valuation of Other2 - The valuation for an unlisted element
ReRoof Valuation - Valuation for the reroof project
MF Garage 1 Type - Assesses the valuation of garages used solely for residential use. The listings are already adjusted with the ICBO modifiers for mechanical and sprinklers and do not have any regional modifies applied. These uses are also exempt from Construction Tax per the Municipal ordinance
MF Garage 1 Sq Ft - The area associated with multifamily garage
MF Garage 2 Type - Assesses the valuation of garages used solely for residential use. The listings are already adjusted with the ICBO modifiers for mechanical and sprinklers and do not have any regional modifies applied. These uses are also exempt from Construction Tax per the Municipal ordinance
MF Garage 2 Sq Ft - The area associated with multifamily garage
Use 1 - A pick list of commercial or industrial uses
Use 1 Type - A picklist to choose from New Construction, Interior Finish and Tenant Improvement
Use 1 Sq Ft - Area in square feet of associated use
Use 1 Construction Type - A picklist from ICBO California Building Code Table 6-A for selected use
Use 1 Occupancy Groups - Occupancy group classification per California Building Code Table 3-A for commercial industrial projects
Use 2 -
Use 2 Type -
Use 2 Sq Ft -
Use 2 Construction Type -
Use 2 Occupancy Groups -
Use 3 -
Use 3 Type -
Use 3 Sq Ft -
Use 3 Construction Type -
Use 3 Occupancy Groups -
Use 4 -
Use 4 Type -
Use 4 Sq Ft -
Use 4 Construction Type -
Use 4 Occupancy Groups -
Use 5 -
Use 5 Type -
Use 5 Sq Ft -
Use 5 Construction Type -
Use 5 Occupancy Groups -
Use 6 -
Use 6 Type -
Use 6 Sq Ft -
Use 6 Construction Type -
Use 6 Occupancy Groups -
Use 7 -
Use 7 Type -
Use 7 Sq Ft -
Use 7 Construction Type -
Use 7 Occupancy Groups -
Use 8 -
Use 8 Type -
Use 8 Sq Ft -
Use 8 Construction Type -
Use 8 Occupancy Groups -
Use 9 -
Use 9 Type -
Use 9 Sq Ft -
Use 9 Construction Type -
Use 9 Occupancy Groups -
Use 10 -
Use 10 Type -
Use 10 Sq Ft -
Use 10 Construction Type -
Use 10 Occupancy Groups -
Total Building Area -
MF Amenity 1 - A pick list of multifamily building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
MF Amenity 1 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 2 -
MF Amenity 2 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 3 -
MF Amenity 3 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 4 -
MF Amenity 4 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 5 -
MF Amenity 5 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 6 -
MF Amenity 6 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 7 -
MF Amenity 7 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 8 -
MF Amenity 8 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 9 -
MF Amenity 9 Sq Ft -
MF Amenity 10 -
MF Amenity 10 Sq Ft -
CDDD Project Total Sq Ft -
Calculate CDDD Deposit? -
Quantity -
Square Foot -
Garage/Shed/Carport type -
Swimming Pool/Spa -
Skylights -
Screen Room -
Retaining Wall -
Patio Cover type -
Fireplace -
Fence type -
Awning type -
Antenna type -
Dwelling Sq Ft - The value is used to assesses new residential construction valuation based on ICBO valuation
Area of Existing Bldg (inc att garage) - Utilized to list the total existing square footage of the building being altered. This infofield is utilized in conjunction with infofield ‘Floor Area Added’ to determine if Commercial Residential Mobile home Park (CRMP) tax is assessed in residential folders
Demolition Sq Ft - Area of demolition
Floor Area Added Sq Ft - This infofield is utilized to calculated sub-trade fees for residential additions, CRMP Tax and Construction Tax applicablity
RS Amenity 1 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 1 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Amenity 2 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 2 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Amenity 3 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 3 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Amenity 4 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 4 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Amenity 5 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 5 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Amenity 6 - A pick list of single family residential building enhancement features that is used to adjust the total valuation of the new residential construction valuation
RS Amenity 6 Sq Ft - The square footage assoicated with the enhancement feature
RS Garage 1 Type - A pick list of single family residential garage types. The distinction between attached and detached is made to facilitate the CRMP tax exemption that exists in the municipal ordinance for accessory structures
RS Garage 1 Sq Ft - The square footage associated with the residential garage type
RS Garage 2 Type - A pick list of single family residential garage types. The distinction between attached and detached is made to facilitate the CRMP tax exemption that exists in the municipal ordinance for accessory structures
RS Garage 2 Sq Ft - The square footage associated with the residential garage type
MF Garage Occupancy - Occupancy group classification per California Building Code Chapter 3 for multifamily projects
MF Garage Construction Type - Type of Construction per California Building Code Chapter 6 for multifamily projects
Fee Estimate? - Yes will determine this folder being an estimate folder
Smoke Control System -
Unreasonable Hardship? - Yes to indicate this project is requested to have unreasonble hardship consideration
# of Parking Spaces - Number of parking spaces
Req'd # Accessible Parking Spaces - Number of required disabled access parking spaces
High Rise? - Yes to indicate the project is a high rise building per California Building Code Section 209
Alternate Materials Request 1 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 2 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 3 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 4 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 5 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 6 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 7 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 8 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 9 - Not used
Alternate Materials Request 10 - Not used
Submitted Valuation (initial) - Project valuation when application is first submitted
Permit Valuation - The valuation utilized to calculate the permit being issued, i.e. 10%, 30%, 40%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100%. The valuation listed will be the greater of the contract valuation or the City Calculated Valuation unless use contract valuation = yes and that value is less than the City Calculated valuation.
Contract Valuation - Valuation listed on contract or architectural detail estimate
Use Contract Value - Yes will insert contract value into permit valuation infofield
City Calculated Valuation The total valuation derived from all entry listed above except contract valuation
Revised Valuation - Revised valuation
Project Valuation - The total valuation for 100% completion of the project
California Contractors License Type - A picklist of the California contractor license classification
Plan Check Category - Category of plan check for internal use only
Major Use - A picklist of major use of building or space
Work Proposed - A picklist of work proposed

Condominium Conversion? - Yes to indicate the building is a condominium conversion
Energy Conservation Inspection Fee - Yes will assess energy inspection fees for residential construction as adjusted by # Units Being permitted
Process as Partial Permit? - Yes will assess the reduced plan check rate associated with manufactured housing
Code Enforcement Case? - Yes when the project administered by Code Enforcement Division.
Investigation Fees? - Investigation fees – Yes will double the permit fees
Manufactured Building? - Manufactured Building – Yes will assesses the reduced plan check rate associated with manufactured housing
Plan Check Refiling - Plan Check refiling – Yes will assesses a 20% refilling plan check fee
Accessibility Hardship/Exempt Granted -
Occupancy Group (otcode) -
Floor Area Sq Ft -
Collect Construction Tax ? -
Permit Cash Receipt Number -
Plan Location -
Sub-Trade Fee Category -
Compliance Report Fee ? -
Completed Work w/o Permit ? -
Only the Main Building is Prefab ? -
House Move in Same CO Dist. ? -
Collect Construction Tax ? -
Collect B & S ? -
Plan Check Paid per Model Home ? -
Patio covers, Decks, Access Bldg. ? -
Additions less than 50% ? -
Est. Valuation - Unheated Portion -
Est. Valuation - Heated Portion -
Heated Area Square Footage -
Unheated Square Footage -
Permitted Addresses - Group 2 -
Permitted Addresses - Group 1 -
X Times Survey Fee is Charged -
Energy Unit Rage -
Building Type -
Energy Units -
ReInspection Hours Rate/Hr. -
ReInspection Hours -
Misc. Inspection Hours Rate/Hr. -
Minimum Misc. Inspection Hours -
Miscellaneous Inspection Hours -
Inspection Outside Hours Rate/Hr. -
Minimum Inspection Outside Hours -
Inspection Outside Hours -
Additional Plan Check Rate/Hr. -
Additional Plan Check Hours -
Permit Inspection Type Code -
Type of Engineering Review -
Engineering Review Required ? -
PreSite Required ? -
Site Plan OK ? -
Plan Check Clearance Received ? -
Plan Check Clearance Required ? -
Shelf Job Type -
Cash Receipt Number -
Unit ID -
Planning Development Zone -
Combination Permit Flag -
Bldg. Permit# of SubTrade Permit -
Plan Check Number -
Permit Type -
Document Processing Fee Rate -
X Times Plan is Retrieved -
Compliance Inspection Rate -
X Times Compliance Inspection is Charged -
Condo Conversion Survey Fee Per Unit -
Condo Conversion Units /Bldg -
Number of Buildings for Condo Conversion -
Base Condo Conversion Survey Fee Rate -
Condo Conversion Base /Per Bldg -
Survey Fee Rate -
Noise Contour Zone -
Occupancy Group (ogroup) -
Collect Residential Construction Tax ? -
Charge RePlanCheck fee only -
Business Name (Facility) -
HazMat Inspector -
HazMat Building Plan Check No. -
Alarm PC Number -
HazMat PL Engineering Inspector -
HazMat Pl No. of Systems -
Alarm System -
Alarm Project Type -
Fire Review Required ? -
Alarm Occupancy -
Alarm Contact -
Alarm Designer's Company -
Alarm Designer of Record -
Alarm Supervising Station -
Alarm Service Type -
Alarm Reason -
Alarm TotalDevices -
Plan Check Number -
Permits Issued -
Conversion Source -

 

 

 

 


 

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