Tustin, CA · Orange County
Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction
Property owners, company officers, architects, or engineers use this application to request city approval for an alternative construction material, design, or method.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for an alternative material, design, or method of construction for a project in Tustin. The form asks for project and building details, the subject of the alternative, the applicable code requirement, the proposed alternative, and a justification. Submit a separate application for each alternative item, with two copies of supporting documents and plans.
Who needs it
A property owner, company officer, architect, or engineer requesting approval for an alternative construction material, design, or method needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit two copies of all documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative, to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. The form lists a minimum fee deposit of $300.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or company officer and the architect or engineer of record sign the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction application.
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Complete The Form
Provide project details and describe the alternative, code requirement, proposed approach, and justification.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare two copies of all documents, including plans, and two copies of any references, test reports, or expert opinions.
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Submit To The City
Submit two copies to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Alternative Materials application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields for the owner or company officer and the architect or engineer of record, but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Alternative Materials application?
- Submit two copies of all documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative, to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include two copies of documents and plans showing the proposed alternative. The form also requests two copies of references, test reports, or expert opinions.
- Do I need a separate application for each alternative?
- Yes. The form says to fill out a separate application for each alternative item.
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