Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request city review for building, grading, or watercourse alteration work in Orinda.
What this form is
This application collects property and applicant details, a description of the work, and project information such as construction cost, grading quantities, and landscaping. The City of Orinda uses it for building, grading, and watercourse alteration permit review; city approval directs the applicant to the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development for a building permit. Grading plans and waste-management requirements may apply to qualifying projects.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking city review for building, grading, or watercourse alteration work should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Planning Department at 22 Orinda Way and [email protected]. It also lists the Building Department at 30 Muir Road and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the application and, when applicable, the separate waste-management acknowledgment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Orinda Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the work, provide project information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Review Project Requirements
Check whether grading plans or waste-management requirements apply to the project.
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Contact The Listed Departments
Use the Planning Department or Building Department contact details printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the Orinda Permit Application cover?
- The form includes permit types for building, grading, and watercourse alteration. It collects property, applicant, and project details for city review.
- Do I need a notary for the Orinda Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; a separate waste-management acknowledgment is also signed when applicable.
- How do I submit the Orinda Permit Application?
- The form lists the Planning Department at 22 Orinda Way and [email protected]. It also lists the Building Department at 30 Muir Road and [email protected].
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This Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orinda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.