Frequently Requested Forms

Frequently requested forms available online.

More Frequently Requested Forms (including business licenses, taxes, parking permits, procurement, animal licenses)

Planning & Development

If you cannot view or print these documents, please contact the Planning Department via email (Planning@ci.berkeley.ca.us), telephone (510) 981-7400, or TDD (510) 981-6903.   

• Building & Safety
• Land Use Planning
• Land Use Planning Guidelines
• Engineering
• Fire Prevention
• Permit Service Center

Building & Safety

Please note:  Some of our online forms are temporarily unavailable as we update them to conform to the new Building Codes taking effect on January 3, 2011.  For more information on the new Building Codes, please visit our information page. 

• Accelerated Plan Check Application (.pdf)
• Address Assignment (.pdf)
• Alternate Materials, Design and Methods of Construction (AMMR) Guidelines (.pdf) 
• Application for Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction (AMMR) (.pdf)
• Attic Furnace Installation (.pdf) - temporarily unavailable
• Back Check Application (Replacement of Lost/Missing Plans) 
• Bathroom Remodel Submittal Requirements (.pdf) 
• Building Inspector Area Assignment (.pdf)
• Building Permit Application (.pdf)   
• Building Permit Detailed Checklist (.pdf)
• Business License Review - Planning & Development (.pdf)
• Carbon Monoxide Flow Chart (.pdf)
• CECO Form 1 (.pdf)   
• CECO Form 3 (.pdf)  
• CECO Form 4 (.pdf)
• CECO Self-Audit Checklist (.pdf)
• CECO Self-Audit Guide (.pdf)
• CF-1R-Alt-Coolroof (.pdf) 
• CF-1R-Alt-Fenestration (.pdf) 
• CF-1R-Alt-HVAC (.pdf) 
• CF-1R-Alt-Insulation (.pdf)
• CF-1R-ALT-Lighting (.pdf) 
• CF-1R-Alt-Waterheater (.pdf)
• Condominium Conversion Packet
• Condo Conversion Checklist
• Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Form (.pdf)
• Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Worksheet (.pdf)
• Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Instructions (.pdf)
• Credit Card Authorization Form (.pdf) 
• Deck/Porch/Stairs/Guardrail Requirements (.pdf)
• Document Submittal Checklist for Single Family Residences (.pdf)
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Guide (Residential)
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Program Guide (Non-Residential) 
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Application and Questionnaire (Non-Residential) (.pdf)
• Electrical Permit Application (.pdf)
• Faxed Permit Procedures/Credit Card Authorization Form (.pdf) 
• Graywater Harvesting Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Green Roofs Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Insulation Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Kitchen Remodel Submittal Requirements (.pdf)
• Kitchen Remodel Questionnaire (.pdf)
• Knob and Tube Safety Inspection Report.pdf
• Lot Line Adjustment Information (.pdf)
• Mechanical Permit Application (.pdf)
• Mechanical Ventilation and Air Quality Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Permit Extension Application, 1st Request 
• Permit Extension Application, 2nd or Subsequent Request   
• Permit Supplement 1: Owner-Builder Verification of Information (.pdf) 
• Permit Supplement 2: Authorization of Agent (.pdf)
• Plot Plan, How to Prepare (.pdf)   
• Plumbing Permit Application (.pdf) 
• Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines (.pdf)
• Rainwater Harvesting Permit Guide (.pdf) 
• RECO Form A Appendix (.pdf)
• RECO Form B (.pdf)  
• RECO Form C (.pdf)  
• RECO Form D (.pdf) 
• Records Retrieval Request (.pdf) 
• Request For Duplication of Official Plans (.pdf) - fillable 
• Request for Service Inspection for Illegal Construction (.pdf) - fillable  
• Request for Refund 
• Residential Energy Certs Matrix (.pdf)
• Restrictions in the Fire Zone (.pdf)
• Revisions to Approved Plans (.pdf)
• Routing of Building Plans, Commercial Projects (.pdf)
• Routing of Building Plans, Residential Projects (.pdf)
• Seismic- New Guidelines for Transfer Tax Reductions For Qualifying Seismic Work (.pdf)
• Seismic Plan Set A (ABAG)
• Seismic Retrofit Program & Refund Guidelines (.pdf)  
• Smoke Alarm Flow Chart (.pdf)
• Smoke Detector & CO2 Affidavit
• Solar Photovoltaic Panel Checklist (.pdf)
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Solar Thermal Checklist(.pdf)
• Solar Thermal Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (.pdf)
• Special Inspection Agencies (.pdf)
• Staff Consultation and Review
• Submittal List for Single Family Additions/Alterations (.pdf)
• Stormwater Requirements Checklist (.pdf)
• Survey Requirements (.pdf) 
• Temporary "No Parking" Signs & Construction Parking Permit (.pdf)  
• Unreasonable Hardship Exception for Disabled Access (.pdf) 
• Window Checklist (.pdf)     

Land Use Planning

Please note:  Some of our online forms are temporarily unavailable as we update them to conform to the new Building Codes taking effect on January 3, 2011.  for more information on the new Building Codes, please visit our information page. 

• Fee Schedule
• Fee Calculator (excel)
• Alcohol Sales Information Form - SAMPLE (.pdf)
• Amended Map
• Business License Review - Planning & Development (.pdf)
• Certificate of Compliance
• Certificate of Correction
• Condominium Conversion Packet
• Condo Conversion Checklist
• Design Review Application (.pdf)
• Design Review Application - Preliminary DR Submittal Requirements (.pdf) 
• Design Review Application - Final DR Submittal Requirements (.pdf) 
• Design Review Submittal Package for Buildings (.pdf) 
• Design Review Submittal Package for Signs and Awnings (.pdf) 
• Landmarks Application (.pdf)
• Landmarks Alteration Submittal Checklist (.pdf)
• Landmarks Designation Form (.pdf)
• Landmarks Designation Petition (.pdf)
• Lot Line Adjustment Information (.pdf)
• Low Impact Home Occupation Application (.pdf)
• Medical Cannabis Business License Regulations and Checklist
• Medical Cannabis Criteria and Requirements Submittal Form
• Mills Act Contract Application (.pdf)
• Neighborhood Organization - Request To Receive Zoning & Public Hearing Notices (.pdf)
• Parcel Map/Vesting Parcel Map/Reversion to Acreage
• Pre-Application Form
• Savings By Design Systems Approach Energy Efficiency Form
• Savings By Design Whole Building Approach Energy Efficiency Form
• Tabulation Form (.pdf)
• Use Permit Transfer Application (.pdf)
• Vicinity Map Sample (.pdf)
• Zoning Adjustments Board - A Citizens' Guide (.pdf)
• Zoning Certificate Application Building Permit (.pdf) - for exterior/facade changes, additions to existing structure, remodeling of existing building, conversion of basements/cellars/attics/garages into habitable floor area, addition/expansion/replacement of decks.
• Zoning Certificate Application for Business License (.pdf)  
• Zoning Certificate Building Permit Applications - By-Right Accessory Dwelling Units (.pdf)
• Zoning Enforcement Request For Service Form (.pdf)
• Zoning Project Application Form (.pdf)
• Zoning Project Submittal Requirements (.pdf)
• Zoning Reclassification Submittal Requirements 
• Zoning Use Questionnaire (.pdf)

Land Use Planning Guidelines

• Guideline I.D. Neighbors Signatures Instructions (.pdf)
• Guideline I.E. Pre-App Sign Instructions (.pdf)
• Guideline I.E. Pre-App Sign Sample Small Projects (.pdf)
• Guideline I.E. Pre-App Sign Sample Large Projects (.pdf)
• Guideline II.B. Site Plan Samples (.pdf)
• Guideline II.D. Building Height Instructions (.pdf)
• Guideline II.E. Hazardous Waste Form (.pdf)
• Guideline III A 3 Parking Survey Instructions (pdf)
• Guideline III.A.4 Photo Simulation Instructions (.pdf)
• Guideline III.A.7 Shadow Study Instructions (.pdf)
• Guideline III.C.1 Oak Tree Ordinance and Diagram (.pdf)
• Guideline III.C.5 Conformance with Creeks Ordinance, BMC 17.08 (.pdf)
• Guideline III.C.7 Impervious Surfaces Form (.pdf)
• Guideline III.D. Green Building Requirements (.pdf)

Engineering

• Creek/Culvert Permit (.pdf)
• Engineering Permit Application (.pdf)  
• Private Sewer Lateral (PSL)
• Subdivision and Encroachment Permit Transmittal form (.pdf)
• Temporary "No Parking" Signs & Construction Parking Permit (.pdf)  

Fire Prevention

• Fire Permit Application (.pdf) - fillable
• Smoke Alarm Flow Chart (.pdf)
• Football Parking Fire Department Process (.pdf) 

Permit Service Center

Please note:  Some of our online forms are temporarily unavailable as we update them to conform to the new Building Codes taking effect on January 3, 2011.  for more information on the new Building Codes, please visit our information page. 

• Accelerated Plan Check Application (.pdf)  - fillable
• Application Extension (.pdf)
• Attic Furnace Installation (.pdf) - temporarily unavailable
• Back Check Application (Replacement of Lost/Missing Plans)  
• Bathroom Remodel Submittal Requirements (.pdf) 
• Building Permit Application (.pdf)  - fillable  
• Business License Review - Planning & Development (.pdf)
• Carbon Monoxide Flow Chart (.pdf)
• Checklist for Appointments (.pdf) 
• Condominium Conversion Packet
• Condo Conversion Checklist
• Construction Noise Standards
• Credit Card Authorization Form (.pdf) 
• Deck/Porch/Stairs/Guardrail Requirements (.pdf) 
• Demolition Application Packet (.pdf)
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Permit Guide (Residential)
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Program Guide (Non-Residential)
• Electric Vehicle Charging System Application and Questionnaire (Non-Residential) (.pdf) 
• Electrical Permit Application (.pdf) 
• Engineering Permit Application (.pdf) 
• Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) 
• Faxed Permit Procedures/Credit Card Authorization Form (.pdf)
• Graywater Harvesting Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Green Roofs Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Insulation Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Kitchen Remodel Submittal Requirements (.pdf) 
• Lot Line Adjustment Information (.pdf)
• Mechanical Permit Application (.pdf)
• Mechanical Ventilation and Air Quality Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Permit Fee Chart and Schedule - Commercial(.pdf)
• Permit Fee Chart and Schedule - Residential (.pdf)
• Permit Extension Application, 1st Request  - fillable  
• Permit Extension Application, 2nd or Subsequent Request  - fillable
• Permit Supplement 1: Owner-Builder Verification of Information (.pdf) 
• Permit Supplement 2: Authorization of Agent (.pdf)  
• Plot Plan, How to Prepare (.pdf)  
• Plumbing Permit Application (.pdf)
• Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines (.pdf)
• Rainwater Harvesting Permit Guide (.pdf) 
• Records Research Request  - fillable  
• Revisions to Approved Plans (.pdf)
• Roof Permits Guidelines - Schedule B (.pdf)
• Routing of Building Plans, Commercial Projects (.pdf)
• Routing of Building Plans, Residential Projects (.pdf)
• Smoke Alarm Flow Chart (.pdf) 
• Smoke Detector & CO2 Affidavit
• Solar Photovoltaic Panel Checklist (.pdf)  - fillable
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Solar Thermal Checklist(.pdf)  - fillable
• Solar Thermal Permit Guide (.pdf)
• Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (.pdf) 
• Special Inspection Agencies (.pdf)
• Storage Tank Permit Requirements (.pdf)
• Submittal List for Single Family Additions/Alterations (.pdf)
• Survey Guidelines (.pdf)
• Taxable Square Footage Worksheet (.pdf) 
• Temporary "No Parking" Signs & Construction Parking Permit (.pdf)  
• Window Checklist (.pdf)