Lodi, CA · San Joaquin County
Construction Commenced Without Permits
Property owners and licensed professionals use this form to address residential or non-residential construction completed without required permits or inspections and seek city approval.
What this form is
This form explains two ways to seek a permit and final city approval for alterations made to a structure without required permits or inspections. Property owners follow the City Inspection and Approval or Joint City/Consultant Approval method, as applicable. The document asks for the job address and description, method selection, and signatures and license details from the listed owners and professionals.
Who needs it
Property owners addressing unpermitted construction, and the licensed professionals or contractors involved in the selected approval method, may need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form, building application, and required plans to the Building Division at 221 West Pine St. or PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the listed signers sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Construction Commenced Without Permits form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the job address and description, select an approval method, and complete the applicable signature and license information.
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Gather Required Plans
Prepare two complete sets of plans and a completed building application, as described for the selected method.
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Submit To The Building Division
Submit the form, application, and plans to the Building Division at the listed Lodi address.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Construction Commenced Without Permits form for?
- It outlines two methods for seeking a permit and final city approval after alterations were made to a residential or non-residential structure without required permits or inspections.
- Who signs the form?
- The form has signature sections for property owners and licensed professionals or contractors, including a project engineer or architect for the joint city/consultant method.
- Do I need a notary for the Construction Commenced Without Permits form?
- No. The document is signed without a notary and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the listed signers sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Construction Commenced Without Permits form?
- Submit it with the building application and required plans to the Building Division at 221 West Pine St. or PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910.
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