Kerman, CA · Fresno County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Building Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a City of Kerman building permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit.
What this form is
The City of Kerman uses this application to review building permit requests for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Applicants complete the form and submit the listed supporting materials, including ownership verification, a plot plan, building plan sets, and energy information. The packet also includes a submittal checklist and, for applicants using pre-approved plans, a hold harmless agreement.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a Kerman building permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and supplemental materials by email to [email protected], or contact the Building Division at (559) 846-6121. The checklist lists an applicable $200.00 application fee payable to the City of Kerman.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the pre-approved plans attachment is a signed hold harmless agreement, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Kerman application and review its submittal requirements checklist.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Fill in the application, answer the project questions, and have the property owner and applicant sign where required.
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Gather The Required Attachments
Prepare the ownership document, plot plan, building plan sets, and energy information listed in the checklist. Include the signed hold harmless agreement if using pre-approved plans.
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Submit To The City
Email the application and supplemental materials to [email protected], or contact the Building Division at (559) 846-6121.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Building Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. If using the pre-approved plans, the attached hold harmless agreement requires signatures and dates, not notarization.
- How do I submit the ADU permit application?
- Email the application and supplemental materials to [email protected], or contact the Building Division at (559) 846-6121.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for the signed application, the applicable $200.00 fee, ownership documentation, a dimensioned plot plan, building plan sets, and Title 24 energy information and calculations.