Imperial Beach, CA · San Diego County
Building Permit/Plan Check Extension Request
Permit holders use this form to ask Imperial Beach’s Community Development Department for an extension of a building permit or plan check.
What this form is
Use this form to request an extension before a permit expires. The Building Official may grant up to 180 days when circumstances beyond the applicant’s control caused the need; extensions may involve additional fees or updates to current building codes, and proposed plan changes may require a new permit. The form asks for applicant and permit details, a reason for the request, and a signed certification.
Who needs it
A permit holder who needs more time because circumstances beyond their control caused the need for an extension should complete this request.
How to submit it
Complete the form and submit it in person or by mail to the Community Development Department, 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, before the permit expires.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Building Permit/Plan Check Extension Request.
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Complete the Request
Provide applicant and permit information, explain the reason for the extension, and sign and date the certification.
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Review Attachments
The form does not identify any required attachments.
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Submit to the City
Submit the form in person or by mail to the Community Development Department before the permit expires.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Building Permit/Plan Check Extension Request do?
- It lets an applicant ask the Building Official for an extension of a building permit or plan check before the permit expires.
- Who can request an extension?
- An applicant may request an extension if they can demonstrate that circumstances beyond their control caused the need for one.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit/Plan Check Extension Request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
- How do I submit the extension request?
- Submit the completed form in person or by mail to the Community Development Department at 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, before the permit expires.
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