Hayward, CA · Alameda County
Phased Approval Permit Request
Building project applicants use this request to seek a permit for a specific phase before the full building permit is approved.
What this form is
This application asks the Building Official to review a request for a permit covering part of a project before the main building permit is approved. It collects the project address, master permit number if applicable, requested phase scope, applicant contact details, and the applicant’s acknowledgment of project risks and the processing fee. If approved, the applicant must submit plans for the phase through the normal plan check process.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission to begin a defined part of a building project before the full building permit is approved need this request.
How to submit it
Complete the application and submit it to the Building Official or designee, or the Building Division, for review. The form lists the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, and a $588 processing fee in addition to standard building permit fees.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or an oath.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Phased Approval Permit Request PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project and applicant details, describe the requested phase, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
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Submit For Review
Submit the completed application to the Building Official or designee, or the Building Division, for review.
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Prepare Phase Plans If Approved
If approved, prepare a separate set of plans for the requested phase and submit them through the normal plan check process.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Phased Approval Permit Request do?
- It asks the Building Official to review a request for a permit covering a specific part of a project before the main building permit is approved.
- Who should complete this request?
- Applicants seeking to begin a defined phase of a building project before full plan review is complete should complete and submit the application.
- How do I submit the Phased Approval Permit Request?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Building Official or designee, or the Building Division, for review. The form lists the Development Services Department address.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or an oath.