Seaside, CA · Monterey County

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Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial property owners and their representatives use this application to request a Seaside building permit for proposed commercial construction or related work.

What this form is

The application requests a permit for commercial or multifamily work, including new construction, additions, repairs, alterations, signs, changes of use, and tenant improvements. It asks for project valuation, construction and occupancy details, work description, and contact information for the site, applicant, owner, contractor, and design professional. The form lists plan review materials; expedited review is subject to availability and an additional fee.

Who needs it

Applicants submitting plans for commercial or multifamily construction, alterations, additions, repairs, signs, or tenant improvements in Seaside need this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Seaside at 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, California 93955, and [email protected]. It calls for plan review drawings and supporting documents, and says expedited review has an additional fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and signs, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Building Permit Application for proposed commercial or multifamily work in Seaside.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the project details, work description, valuation, and contact information requested for the site, applicant, owner, contractor, and design professional.

  3. 3

    Gather Plan Review Documents

    Gather the drawings and supporting documents listed on the form for plan review.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and listed materials to the City of Seaside using the contact information shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Commercial Building Permit Application?
Applicants seeking permits for commercial or multifamily construction and related work in Seaside use this application. It requests project and contact details, along with information about the proposed work.
What plan materials does the application list?
For plan review, the form lists four copies of drawings and two copies of supporting documents, such as calculations, truss drawings, and energy compliance documents. It also mentions a copy of drawings for fire, planning, and engineering.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and signs, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
The form lists the City of Seaside at 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, California 93955, and [email protected]. It also lists the drawings and supporting documents needed for plan review.

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This Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Seaside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.