Willits, CA · Mendocino County

No notary required

Building Permit Application Packet

This packet is for property owners, contractors, and authorized agents applying to the City of Willits for a building permit.

What this form is

The packet combines a building permit application with a submittal checklist and forms for construction and demolition waste management and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm verification. The city requires a permit before construction, alteration, addition, or demolition of a structure within its jurisdiction. Applicants provide project and contact details, declarations, signatures, and plans and supporting materials applicable to their project.

Who needs it

Property owners, licensed contractors, or agents with written authorization use this packet to apply for a permit for construction, alteration, or addition.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required plans to the Building Department, 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490. A plan check deposit is required with the submittal.

About notarization

This packet does not require a notary; the applicant and other signers sign and date the applicable forms.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Packet

    Download the Building Permit Application Packet and review the application and submittal checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in project, owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional information, and complete the applicable declarations and signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans And Attachments

    Prepare the required plan sets and applicable supporting materials, including the site plan and required project forms.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required plans to the Building Department at 111 E. Commercial Street. Include the required plan check deposit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application Packet?
No. The packet has signature and date fields but no notary block. Applicants and other signers sign and date the applicable forms.
Who can apply for a Willits building permit?
The application says only property owners, licensed contractors, or agents with written authorization may obtain permits.
What plans and documents are included in the submittal requirements?
The packet lists plans, a site plan, and other project-dependent items, including structural calculations, energy calculations, reports, and supporting forms. It specifies three or five complete plan sets depending on the project.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application Packet?
Submit the application and required plans to the Building Department at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490. A plan check deposit is required with the submittal.

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