Chief Building Official, Cliff Kendall
11 English St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone:707.778.4301 fax:707.778.4498
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday
What Permits Do I Need?
The following is a partial list of projects that DO NOT require a permit. All work regardless of whether or not a permit is required shall comply with the State and Uniform Codes, Municipal Codes and City Ordinances. Please check with the other City of Petaluma Departments for their requirements. Departments may require approval and/or permits for work not mandated to have a permit by the Building Division.
Concrete slab on grade
Driveways
Concrete patio
Landscaping
Painting/wallpaper
Carpet
Floor covering
French drains
Cabinets
Clean up interior
Door replacement
Play house/tree house
Wall or floor tile
sheetrock repair
Detached storage building having a floor area less than 120 square feet (requires planning approval)
Retaining walls which are not over two (2) feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall
Replacement of windows where size of opening remains the same (windows and doors for properties within the historic districts require planning approval)
Adding sheet rock to garage/storage building walls
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a single-family dwelling in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (requires planning approval)
This is a comprehensive (but not complete) list of items or projects that DO NOT require permits. Other items not listed may or may not require a permit. Any project which is submitted to this office for review and approval could require the applicant to apply for one or more permits.
A comprehensive (but not complete) list of items or projects that DO require permits is available for download in the pdf format.
We hope you find this helpful and useful. Please feel free to contact Permit Services whether a permit is needed or not. We will answer specific questions about your project. We can be reached at 707-778-4302 between the hours of 8am- 5pm Monday through Friday. Walk in counter hours are from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm Monday through Friday.
