Applications and Forms

Building

• Accessibility information for business picture_as_pdf
• Asbestos Disclosure Formpicture_as_pdf
• Building Permit & Plan Check Process picture_as_pdf
• Building Permit Process for Residential Construction/Development picture_as_pdf
• Building Plan Check Submittal Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• Building Revision Plan Check Submittal Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• CAL/OSHA Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• California Green Building Code for Residential 2019 picture_as_pdf
• California Green Building Code for Non-Residential 2019 picture_as_pdf
• CEQA Requirements - Oil Wells picture_as_pdf
• Commercial Plan Check Correction List picture_as_pdf 
• Electrical Vehicle Charging System Checklist for Residential Buildings picture_as_pdf
• Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One & Two Family Dwellingspicture_as_pdf
• Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Instruction Manualpicture_as_pdf
• Expedited Vehicle Charging Station Plan Check Requirements & Procedurespicture_as_pdf
• Foundation Requirements for Minor Additions and Accessory Structurespicture_as_pdf
• General Notes for Construction Developmentpicture_as_pdf
• Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Solar Panel Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• Guidelines for Implementation of Landscape Irrigation Code picture_as_pdf
• Hydromodification Management Plan (HMP) for South Orange County picture_as_pdf
• Landscape Irrigation Code picture_as_pdf
• Landscape Plan General Notes  picture_as_pdf
• Landscape Plan Review Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• Map - OC Water Quality Control Boards picture_as_pdf
• Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• New vs. Major Remodel For Residential Dwelling Policypicture_as_pdf
• North Orange County "Non-Priority" Project Water Quality Management Plan Template (WQMP)picture_as_pdf
• North Orange County "Priority" Project Water Quality Management Plan Template (WQMP)picture_as_pdf
• North Orange County Model WQMP Technical Guidance Documentpicture_as_pdf
• Notice of Exemption - Oil Wellspicture_as_pdf
• NPDES Notespicture_as_pdf
• OC Development Services Fee Ordinance (2020-2024)picture_as_pdf
• OC Development Services Fee Ordinance (2024-2027)picture_as_pdf
• OC Construction Runoff Guidance Manual picture_as_pdf
• Oil Well Codepicture_as_pdf
• Oil Well Permit Applicationpicture_as_pdf
• Oil Well Submittal Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• On-Site Sewage Absorption System Guidelinespicture_as_pdf
• Outdoor Fireplace Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Owner Builder Informationpicture_as_pdf
• Owner/Builder Acknowledgement & Information Verificationpicture_as_pdf
• Plumbing Fixture Replacement (SB 407) Requirements & Policiespicture_as_pdf
• Plumbing Fixture Replacement Self-Certificationpicture_as_pdf
• Request for Refund/Transfer/Withdrawalpicture_as_pdf
• Requirements for Abandoned Sewage Disposal Facilities picture_as_pdf
• Residential Bathroom Remodel Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Residential Kitchen Remodel Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Residential Plan Check Correction List CRC 2019picture_as_pdf
• Residential Plan Check Correction List CRC-R3 2019picture_as_pdf
• Residential Tract Submittal Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• Residential Window Changeoutpicture_as_pdf
• Retaining Wall Design with Keywaypicture_as_pdf
• Retaining Wall Permit Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Retaining Walls & Fences Formpicture_as_pdf
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certificationpicture_as_pdf
• Solar Standard Plan with Central Inverterpicture_as_pdf
• Solar Permit Submittal Requirement Bulletinpicture_as_pdf
• Solar Standard Plan with Microinverterpicture_as_pdf
• Solar Structural Criteriapicture_as_pdf
• South Orange County Hydrology Model (SOCHM) Guidance Manualpicture_as_pdf
• South Orange County Model WQMP - SOC Model WQMP   picture_as_pdf
• South Orange County Water Quality Management Plan Template Word Doc (WQMP) picture_as_pdf
• Special Inspection Program & Designation of Special Inspectorspicture_as_pdf
• Special Inspectors Approved Agencies List 2024 picture_as_pdf
• Structural Observation Programpicture_as_pdf
• Structural Observation Report Formpicture_as_pdf
• Surety Rider - Oil Wellspicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool and Spa Packetpicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool and Spa Slope Setback Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool/Spa Questionnairepicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool Plan Check Processpicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool Note Sheetpicture_as_pdf
• Swimming Pool Demolition Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Tankless Water Heater Submittal Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Typical Lattice Patio Coverpicture_as_pdf
• Typical Plot Plan Guidelinespicture_as_pdf
• Typical Roofed Patio Coverpicture_as_pdf
• Unreasonable Hardship Formpicture_as_pdf
• Water Heater Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Water Quality Checklist for Categorizing Projects as "Priority" or "Non-Priority"picture_as_pdf
• Well Plugging and Abandonment Reportpicture_as_pdf
• Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) 2000 - Guide to Estimating Irrigation Water Needs picture_as_pdf
• Work Completion Agreement picture_as_pdf

Encroachment

• Encroachment Permit Process Flowchartpicture_as_pdf
• Flood Insurance Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Letter of Authorizationpicture_as_pdf
• NPDES Compliance Formpicture_as_pdf
• Owner Builder Statementpicture_as_pdf
• Road Insurance Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Special Events Insurance Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Surety Riderpicture_as_pdf
• Temporary Traffic Control Planspicture_as_pdf
• Transportation Permit Application Annual  picture_as_pdf
• Transportation Permit Application Single picture_as_pdf
• Transportation Insurance Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Transportation Terms & Conditionspicture_as_pdf
• Wireless Facilities Checklistpicture_as_pdf

Grading

• Agreement for Drainage Encumbrancespicture_as_pdf
• Archaeologist List 2018picture_as_pdf
• Change of Ownership Formpicture_as_pdf
• Designation of Financially Responsible Partypicture_as_pdf
• Final Soils Report Requirementspicture_as_pdf
• Grading Cash Bondpicture_as_pdf
• Grading Certificate of Deposit Assignmentpicture_as_pdf
• Grading Contractor Statement of Compliance picture_as_pdf
• Grading Irrevocable Letter of Creditpicture_as_pdf
• Grading Notespicture_as_pdf
• Grading Plan Check Checklistpicture_as_pdf
• Grading Plan Standard Correction Listpicture_as_pdf
• Grading Review Checklist Librarypicture_as_pdf
• Grading Surety Bondpicture_as_pdf
• Paleontologist List 2018picture_as_pdf
• Permission to Grade Off-Sitepicture_as_pdf
• Precise Grading Permit Pre-Paving Meetingpicture_as_pdf
• Precise Grading Permit Pre-Grading Meetingpicture_as_pdf
• Preliminary Grading Permit Pre-Grading Meetingpicture_as_pdf
• Qualifications for Certification of Archaeological & Paleontologicalpicture_as_pdf
• Red Imported Fire Ant Formpicture_as_pdf
• Rough or Final Grade Certificationpicture_as_pdf
• Site Grading for drainage around building policypicture_as_pdf

Planning

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for Single-Family and Multifamily (Updated January 2023)
• Affordable Housing Permit Handout
• Appeals Procedure (Updated October 2024)
• CEQA Checklist
• CEQA Environmental Information Request Form
• Concurrent Processing
• Flexible Development Standards Permit Handout
• Group Home Permit Application
• Home Occupation Verification Form
• Mills Act Program Info Sheet 2022
• Mills Act State Information Sheet 2022
• Occupancy Permit Package
• SB 9 Guidance Handout (August 2023)
• SB 9 Summary Table (August 2023)
• SB 330 Formal Application/Checklist
• SB 330 Premliniary Application Checklist
• Short-Term Rental Handout

Subdivision

• Certificate of Compliance Application Packet picture_as_pdf
• Local Storm Drain- General Notes picture_as_pdf
• Lot Line Adjustment Application Packet picture_as_pdf
• Street Improvement Plan General Notes picture_as_pdf
• Subdivision Manual picture_as_pdf
• Tentative Tract Map Application Packet picture_as_pdf
• Tentative Parcel Map Application Packet picture_as_pdf
• Traffic Signing & Striping General Notes picture_as_pdf