Dorris, CA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Building permits inside Dorris city limits are handled by the City of Dorris. The city states it contracts with the City of Weed for building inspection services.

Department

City of Dorris Building Department

Address

307 S Main St, Dorris, CA 96023

Phone

530-397-3511

Website

https://www.dorrisca.us/departments/building/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm zoning and project scope before submittal.
2. Complete the City of Dorris building permit application.
3. Submit the required plan package, including the completed application, plan-check deposit, plans, structural calculations, truss calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations for residential construction.
4. Obtain required outside approvals before permit issuance, including Public Works review, applicable fire approval, and other listed items such as tree-cutting or soils documentation when applicable.
5. Pay permit and plan-check fees.
6. Receive inspections during construction; the contract building inspector performs Wednesday inspections in Dorris and requires 24-hour notice.

Source: City of Dorris Building Department

General Requirements

Dorris Municipal Code section 15.04.020 states no person may erect, construct, add to, enlarge, move, improve, alter, convert, extend, or demolish a building or structure without first obtaining a building permit.

Required Documents

• Completed building permit application
• Plan-check deposit
• Project site address and APN
• Plans and site plan
• Structural calculations
• Truss package
• Title 24 calculations for residential submittals
• Supporting approvals and documents such as Public Works review, fire approval, tree-cutting permit, and soils report or letter where applicable

Building code

State Building Code requirements within the California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code, and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

Contractor requirements

The city's public pages did not post a standalone contractor-license rule, and applicants may need to coordinate directly with the contract inspector on contractor documentation for specific permit types.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Issuance fee: $23.50 per permit; plumbing permit minimum: $90.00; electrical permit minimum: $90.00; mechanical permit minimum: $90.00

Plan check fee

65% of the building permit fee

Permit fee formula

The posted schedule uses valuation-based construction permit fees with tiered charges by project valuation and also lists flat or square-foot-based charges for common scopes.

Trade permit fee

Separate minimum fees are listed for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits.

Reinspection fee

Outside-business-hours inspections: $90.00 per hour; revisions: $90.00 per hour, 1-hour minimum; inspections of plumbing or electrical equipment not otherwise listed: $90.00 per hour with stated minimums

Payment note

The City of Weed contract-inspector page states some permit applications can be submitted with payment by cash, check, or credit card at Weed City Hall or by mail to the City of Weed Building Department.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2019).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Dorris Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 530-938-5025 (phone)
• City of Weed Building Inspection Information (online)

Scheduling deadline

At least 24-hour notice is required.

Inspection hours

City of Dorris office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City of Weed building page hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Fridays and holidays closed.

Time windows

The City of Weed page states the building inspector is in Dorris and Tulelake on Wednesdays.

Typical inspection sequence: Dorris Municipal Code section 15.04.060 states buildings under construction are inspected regularly by the building inspector; specific stages are assigned based on permit scope.

Additional Resources

• Building code: State Building Code requirements within the California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code, and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential Plan Submission Checklist
• Building Permit Form
• 2019 Building Fees
• Dorris Municipal Code
• License lookup guide: California Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: California Homeowner-Contractor Agreement

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