Time Frames for Processing Building Permit Applications
(in calendar days)

Building Division staff is committed to achieve the performance standards in this handout. Our target is to ensure we complete review within these time frames listed below 90% of the time (beginning August 1, 2007). Achieving these standards will require that applicants submit complete applications. Forms assisting applicants in the preparation of complete applications are available at www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/GovSite/default.asp?serviceID1=645.

We will review success in meeting these review times no less than every six months. These reviews will be available to the public. Staff will also work on other operational efficiencies to attempt to improve upon these standards. We will attempt to improve upon these standards over time through working smarter and increasing permitting resources. 

NOTE: The review time frames listed below assume that all required planning approvals have been granted prior to submittal of the building permit application.

Application Completeness (in calendar days)
City Staff will determine Application Completeness and Conduct Preliminary Review of Significant Issues within these target review times. Applicant will also receive the City’s determination of completeness by phone within this target review time. 

Permit Processing (in calendar days)

A. Minor Permits (re-roofing, water heater replacement, etc.) = Same day / over-the-counter

B. Standard Residential Alterations (interior alterations) = 3 days

C. Residential Additions & Minor Tenant Improvements (less than 5,000 square feet)

D. New Single Family Residential

E. New Non-residential and apartment structures

F. Major Tenant Improvements for non-residential