City of Pleasanton

Pleasanton publishes permit guidance for additions, carports, fences, accessory structures over 100 square feet, roof replacement over 10 percent of roof area, reconnect permits in some electrical cases, commercial building work, demolition, and certificates of occupancy for businesses. The city states it follows the 2015 editions of the ICC codes and requires MGO-based permit processing.

• Exempt Detached one-story accessory structures up to 200 square feet if not in a flood zone and not within a recorded easement
• Exempt Swings and playground equipment
• Exempt New siding over existing siding
• Exempt Fence repairs covering 50 percent or less of total length
• Exempt Roof repairs covering 50 percent or less of total roof area
• Exempt Sidewalks and driveways within the property line, excluding driveway approaches in city right of way
• Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Exempt Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, cabinetry, countertops, and similar finishing work
• Exempt Replacement of existing doors
• Exempt Repair of windows limited to replacing broken glass
• Exempt Window awnings that meet the published support and projection limits
• Exempt Decks up to 200 square feet and no more than 30 inches above grade if no additional support is required
• Exempt Minor listed electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items identified on the city no-permit page

Building code

2015 editions of the International Code Council codes

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the reviewed pages

Owner-builder

The FAQs identify homeowner submittal paths for common residential projects but do not publish a separate owner-builder affidavit or rule sheet on the reviewed pages.

Contractor requirements

All contractors applying for a permit must register on MGO. The city routes plan review and inspections through BB Inspections.

Source: Community Development Services Department and Code Enforcement ↗

1. 01
   Create an MGO account if you are a new user.
2. 02
   Submit permit application or contractor registration through MGO. The city says MGO is used for all plan reviews and permit applications.
3. 03
   Upload the required application materials for the project type. The FAQ pages identify common submittals such as building permit application, survey or plat, site plan, structural or framing plans, engineered foundation design, FEIN documents for certificates of occupancy, and building or civil plans for commercial projects.
4. 04
   Plan review questions and inspection coordination are handled by BB Inspections.
5. 05
   After approval, schedule inspections through the MGO portal under your project.
6. 06
   Complete building and fire inspections as applicable before occupancy or utility reconnection.

Typical processing time: The city FAQ says some permits can normally be issued the same day if complete. Published plan review estimates for new construction are 1 to 2 weeks for residential and 2 to 4 weeks for commercial, assuming no additional civil engineer review is required.

Source: Community Development Services Department and Code Enforcement ↗

The cost of a certificate of occupancy is $106.05, or $126.25 over the phone or by email for the specific FAQ scenario published there.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• MGO portal (online)
• BB Inspections (phone)
• schedule@bb-inspections.com (email)

Inspection hours

Building inspections Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Fire inspections Wednesdays only.

Typical sequence: Submit application and plans through MGO, receive plan review, schedule inspections in MGO, complete building and fire inspections as applicable, then proceed to occupancy or utility reconnection.

Source: Community Development Services Department and Code Enforcement ↗