SIMPLIFYING THE PATH TO RECOVERY
YOUR REBUILDING JOURNEY
Additional information regarding the Santa Rosa rebuilding effort available online: SRCity.org/rebuild SonomaCountyRecovers.org
DEBRIS REMOVAL
DESIGN
REVIEW
Because the destruction of the fire is
A successful project needs plans. Whether
With your plans in place, the next step
dangerous, potentially hazardous to
you’re replicating your original structure
is to prepare your Building Permit
the health and safety of your and your
or designing an entirely new house, you’ll
for approval. Reviewing Submittal
community, a debris removal must
need to obtain the appropriate plans,
Checklist can help you understand
be completed by the Army Corps of
with all the necessary Code Upgrades to
and organize all the information
Engineers or a private contractor and
move forward safely and efficiently.
you need to get through the Review
approved by the City.
process as easily as possible.
Permits Issued (Common) Approved to get started, no changes needed.
Successfully Located Original Plans
Hire a Design Professional
Obtain Original Plans from the City Planning Department or original Architect of the plans.
YES
Work with Design Professional to redevelop plans to include all necessary Code Upgrades and desired enhancements.
Build using Existing Design
Unable to Locate Original Plans
Debris Removal
Obtain any required HOA Approvals
Build using New Design
Do you have an HOA?
NO
Prepare a Complete Submittal Packet We recommend Reviewing the Submittal Checklist with your Design Professional and Scheduling an appointment prior to submitting to the Rebuilding Permit Center
Work with your Design Professional to design your new home.
Issued with Deferred Submittals (Most Common) Approved to get started, but will require additional changes, info, and clarity.
Denied (Rare) Only if plans are significantly flawed or information is missing.
Full City Permit Review All required departments within the city will review your packet and provide guidance and feedback.
CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS
DONE Congrats! You’ve made
Now you’re building. From grading to framing,
it through the
plumbing to electrical, we’re here to help you
process, now relax
build right. Periodic inspections, based on
and enjoy the
your type of construction, keep you and your
feeling of being
community protected.
home.
Phased Construction Your contractor will begin the construction process per their recommended schedule. Final Inspection
Periodic Inspections Throughout the process you contractor will need to request and pass milestone inspections.
Continued Submittals If there remain open items from your Review Process, you will work with your Design Professional to resolve in tandem to the construction and inspection process.
Welcome Home!
Typical Differed Submittals: Fire Sprinkler Plans, Water-efficient landscaping, and others.
Design a New Home Incomplete Packet
Submit to Rebuilding Permit Center for Review
Complete Packet
Hire a Design Professional
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FIND YOUR PATH TO REBUILDING: FAST TRACK If your new structure will be replicating the original footprint and building height, while meeting state and local fire code standards.
EXPEDITED If your new structure will have the same footprint or square-footage, but will alter the interior plan.
PRIORITIZED If your new structure is a major change, altering the footprint or square-footage of your original structure.
Call the Resilient Cities Department at 707-543-4649 if you have any questions.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU AND YOUR PROJECT REBUILD FAST AND SUCCESSFUL!
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