Visalia, CA · Tulare County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial property owners, applicants, and contractors use this Visalia application to request a building permit and begin plan check for commercial work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a commercial building permit and start the plan check process for work in Visalia. It asks for project and property details, permit type, valuation, and contact information for the owner, applicant, contractor, and design professionals. The accompanying checklist identifies plans and other materials to include; the form says plans must be submitted in PDF format and incomplete submittals cannot be accepted.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, and contractors seeking a commercial building permit in Visalia should complete the application and review its plan submittal checklist.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and plans in PDF format to Community Development at 315 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California 93291. The form lists plan check fees and says applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the application, and the checklist reviewer prints or types their name, signs, and dates the checklist.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Building Permit Application and its plan submittal checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in all applicable areas, including project details and the requested owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional information.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans And Attachments

    Review the checklist and assemble the applicable plans and materials. Plans must be submitted in PDF format.

  4. 4

    Submit To Community Development

    Submit the application and plans to Community Development at 315 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California 93291.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Commercial Building Permit Application for?
It is used to request a commercial building permit and begin plan check. The accompanying checklist describes plans and other materials for the submittal.
Who should complete this application?
The form requests information from the property owner, applicant or contact, contractor, and design professionals. Applicants should also review the attached plan submittal checklist.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. The document has no notary block; the applicant signs the application, and the checklist reviewer prints or types their name, signs, and dates the checklist.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
Submit the completed application and plans in PDF format to Community Development at 315 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California 93291.

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