HomeMy WebLinkAboutMajor Commercial Intake ChecklistCity of Atascadero
Community Development Department
PUBLIC INFORMATION - BUILDING SERVICES
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 461-5035 fax (805) 461-7612
MAJOR COMMERCIAL SUBMITTAL INTAKE CHECKLIST
PERMIT SUBMITTAL INTAKE MEETINGS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
MONDAY – FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M.
Incomplete submittals and walk-in submittals will not be accepted at the Permit Counter.
PROJECTS INCLUDE: TIME FRAMES:
New Commercial 1st Plan Check – 4 weeks
New Industrial 2nd Plan Check – 2 weeks
New Commercial Shell
I. Application and Forms:
Commercial Intake Request Form – Email permitcenter@atascadero.org prior to schedule intake meeting.
Complete Application - Signed by Property Owner, Authorized Agent, or Licensed General Contractor.
Grant Deed / Title Report
Atascadero Mutual Water Company “Will Serve Letter” – Required for new water service.
Construction Waste Management Plan
County Health Department Approval – Required on any food establishment business prior to permit issuance.
OHSPD 3 Requirements – Declaration of request for plan review, inspection & certification form required to be signed at
submittal for all new medical buildings.
Encroachment Permit (Separate Application) – Required for all work within the City’s Right-of-Way.
Public Improvement Plans – If required, applicant must apply separately from commercial structure.
II. Fees:
Advance Plan Check Fee – Determined prior to intake meeting. Additional fees applicable at permit issuance.
Development Impact Fee – Payment may be deferred to Final with signed Impact Fee Agreement at permit issuance.
School Fees – Required prior to issuance with fees paid to the Atascadero Unified School District. City will provide form.
III. Construction Drawings and Support Docs (4 complete sets):
*Note: A commercial shell building is a “SHELL” building only. No mechanical equipment, interior plumbing (except fire sprinkler system),
electrical (switches, light fixtures, and/or receptacles are permitted for security), or interior partition framing is included in a shell project.
There is no occupancy approval upon completion of a commercial shell building project. A tenant improvement, complete with State Energy
Title 24 compliance, all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (including accessibility compliance) and interior wall framing is required prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
All items included in Civil and Planning Drawings (see IV. on page 2)
Cover Sheet – List all proposed occupancies and all deferred submittals. For commercial shell buildings provide a statement
“THIS STRUCTURE IS A SHELL ONLY. NO OCCUPANCY IS PERMITTED UNTIL A TENANT IMPROVEMENT IS COMPLETED AND
APPROVED, AND A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED.”
Floor Plans
Site Plan – Shall show all property lines including bearings & distances, existing street improvements, basis of bearings, street
right-of-way, topography, existing utility mains & services, proposed utility services, trenching, existing & proposed driveways, parking,
landscaping, and any vegetation within 20-feet of construction activity
Architectural Elevations
Conventional Construction
Structural Calculations – If you are proposing non-conventional construction per CBC.
Truss Calculations
Methods / Materials / Detail Sheets – Methods and materials based on Fire Severity Zone (see handout).
Title 24 State Energy Analysis
Electrical Sheet – Must show lighting compliance with Title 24 State Energy Regulations.
Geotechnical Report / Soils Report
One (1) Additional Floor Plan For County Assessor – Min. 11”x17”
Fire Sprinkler Plans / Fire Alarm Plans / Hood Suppression System (2 complete sets) – This is a separate deferred
addendum permit that must be submitted for prior to issuance of new structure permit.
IV. Civil and Planning Drawings (2 sets required at submittal):.
Native Tree Protection Fencing – All native tree drip-lines (where the branches extend, not just the trunk) within 20-feet of
proposed construction activity shall show tree protection fencing.
Arborist Report – Construction activity within native tree drip-lines (where the branches extend, not just the trunk) or native
tree removal requires a report from a certified arborist. A separate planning application is required when removing native
trees. To find an ISA certified arborist visit http://www.isa-arbor.com/findanarborist/arboristsearch.aspx.
Grading & Drainage Plan – Grading over 50 cubic yards requires a grading plan showing cut and fill, existing topography,
proposed finished grades, finished floor elevation, elevation benchmark (location & elevation. If grading over average slops
of 10% contact Planning Services (805) 461-5035.
Stormwater Run-Off Analysis or Hydrology Report – (as applicable)
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan – Separate plan sheet required. May be included on grading & drainage plan for minor
projects.
Septic System Design and Percolations Test – Required if City Sewer is not available.
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY C. D OR E – CLIMATE ZONE 4 – WIND ZONES 85 M.P.H EXPOSURE ZONE “B” OR “C”
ZONING ORDIANANCE – NATIVE TREE ORDINANCE – ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE – 2022 CBC – 2022 CRC – 2022 CEC – 2022 CPC –
2022 CMC – 2022 CGBC – ENGINEERING STANDARDS – CALIFORNIA STATE ENERGY COMPLIANCE (TITLE 24)i
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