| |  San Carlos Building Division
The Mission of the San Carlos Building Division is to provide quality services to the community in a manner that is comprehensive, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful. The Building Division promotes and ensures all new development in San Carlos be constructed in accordance with the highest standards of safety, and all existing structures maintained in a safe manner.
The Building Division is also responsible for education, city-wide code enforcement, floodplain management, and the Apartment Inspection Program. Building Division personnel consist of the Chief Building Official, Plan Check Engineer, four Building Inspectors, and our Senior Administrative Clerk.
Building Safety Into The Community, One Project At A Time...
Service Counter Hours
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Monday through Friday, or by Special Appointment.
Plan Check Engineer Counter Hours
Our Plan Check Engineer is available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to Noon. We recommend making an appointment to ensure we can adequately address your plan review questions.
Plan Review Turn-Around Times
| Solar Installation |
3 to 5 Days |
| Kitchen & Bath Remodel |
24 to 48 Hours |
| Deck |
1 to 2 Weeks |
| Interior Remodel |
1 to 3 Weeks |
| Single-Story Addition |
3 to 5 Weeks |
| Second-Story Addition |
4 to 6 Weeks |
| New Single-Family Residence |
4 to 6 Weeks |
| Residential Reconstruction |
4 to 6 Weeks |
| New Multi-Family |
6 to 8 Weeks |
| New Commercial |
4 to 6 Weeks |
| Tenant Improvement |
2 to 4 Weeks |
| Revisions for Permits Issued |
1 Week |
| Recheck for Plan Review |
2 Weeks |
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