Building Division

Additional documentation may be required.

Common Over the Counter Requests

• Reroof (A permit is required for each structure | CF-6R-ENV-01 for Commercial)
• Residential HVAC - HVAC Equipment
• Window Replacement - Residential Certificate of Compliance
• Electrical Service Meter Upgrade <400 amps
• Water Heater Replacement
• Demo of an Accessory Structure (non-habitable) - Site Plan Required
• Commercial Change of Occupancy

Other Common Addendums & Revisions

• Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Alarm
• Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems

The inspectors spend most of the work day out in the field so it is highly recommended inquiries be sent by email. If your question relates to a specific inspection or correction notice left by an inspector, email that inspector directly. Direct email addresses can be requested at (805) 461-5000 or you may submit your inquiry to permitcenter@atascadero.org and it will be routed to the appropriate inspector.

No. You must have an active permit with approved plans (if applicable) before work can begin.

The inspector must be able to have full uninhibited access to the project area(s); no gates, dogs, or other deterrents. An OSHA approved ladder must be onsite for roofing inspections. For interior residential inspections, someone 18 years or older must be present. The approved set of plans and permit card must be available to the inspector at the time of the inspection and thorough construction.

You are done! Keep the permit with the signatures for future record need.

Call (805) 461-5035 or email permitcenter@atascadero.org for the status of your permit.

The time frame for obtaining your permit will depend on the permit class. For an estimated time frame, please view our submittal intake checklists.

At this time, all counter transactions require a scheduled appointment. You can schedule an appointment by calling (805) 461-5000.

For Building, Planning, and Public Works inspections, call the automated 24-hour inspection request hotline at (805) 466-8099. Inspection requests made after 5:00 p.m. will receive 2nd business day service. Inspections may be scheduled Monday - Friday. Please be advised, A.M. or P.M. requests will be accommodated as scheduling permits.

For fire inspections, call (805) 466-3300.

Visit the Permit Activity Reports page.

For other questions regarding a permit, please call the Community Development Department at (805) 461-5035.

Construction is allowed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Noise Ordinance Section 9-14.03 (c)), or as specified in any applicable conditions of approval or as approved by the Building Official for limited portions of a project.

Current and recent permit activity can be searched by address through our Permit Services e-portal. 

Yes. Your permit application is active for one year from the submittal date. That means all department approvals must be granted, all fees (except applicable development impact fees) must be paid, and the permit issued within one calendar year. The expiration date for permits is one year after issuance, with each passed inspection extending the date an additional six months.

If you feel this window cannot be met, reach out to the Permit Technicians for information about requesting an extension before time runs out!

Most services at the Permit Counter and all (including electronic submittals) project intakes require an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (805) 461-5000. Over the counter permit applications can also be submitted with check payment to the locked drop box in the City Hall Lobby. 

Resubmittals do not require an appointment.

See Permit Exempt handout for projects that do not require a permit.