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YOU DO NEED APPROVAL FROM:
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Planning for all new fencing.
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Public Works for all new concrete walkways and driveways.
YOU DO NEED A PERMIT TO:
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Build a block wall / retaining wall over 3 feet in height from bottom of
footing to the wall cap.**
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Construction of any detached accessory building, patio gazebo,
greenhouse, etc., exceeding 120 square feet. And all attached structures
to main buildings.
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Build a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or pond.
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Install lawn sprinklers valves, replace or install new water lines,
water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, bathroom & kitchen sinks,
gas lines, etc.
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Install a new or upgrade of an existing electrical service and to add
new circuits receptacles and lighting fixtures.
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Install or replace central air conditioning and heating units, wall
furnaces, etc.
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Construct a new structure, alter or add to an existing structure,
re-roof, installing of new windows or plastering over wood siding of an
existing structure.
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Change the grading of your lot (consult with City Public Works
Department for their requirements).
YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMIT TO:
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Painting, sand-blasting, color or texture coating or re-stucco over
existing stucco on your home.
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Landscape projects including new planters, shrubs, and trees.
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Concrete walkways and driveways. **
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Any wrought iron or wood fence under 6 feet high, and garden or
retaining walls under 4 feet high. **
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Minor repairs such as roof patch-up, cabinet, tile work or any cosmetic
projects.
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS:
To protect our residents and contractors against fraud, the City of
Montebello would appreciate your cooperation in providing the required
documents listed below when obtaining permits.
It is the responsibility of the owner/builder or contractor to be
familiar with the project enough to read and interpret the approved
plans. The owner/builder or contractor will then inform Building and
Safety Division as to what types of permits are necessary for the
project such as Plumbing (i.e. no. of fixtures), Electrical (i.e. no. of
branch circuits), and Mechanical (i.e. no. of compressors).
Unfortunately, if the required documentation is not presented and
readily available to the Building Department at time of permit issuance,
permits will not be issued.
*** All commercial/industrial electrical jobs require a
licensed contractor to obtain permits. ***
Contractors
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Current City Business License (obtained at the Building counter)
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Current State Contractors’ Pocket I.D.
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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate with the State Contractors’
License Board listed as the Holder.
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Original Current Notarized Letter of Authorization on Company Letterhead
for a designated employee (listed by name) to obtain permits unless
license holder obtains the permit. (Valid for up to 1-year of when
letter was dated).
Owner/Builder
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Proof of Ownership (i.e. County Property Tax Bill, Grant Deed, etc.)
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Current California I.D. or Driver’s License.
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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate with City named as the
holder except when Owner or Owner’s family is doing the work.
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Original Notarized Letter of Authorization from owner for a designated
person (listed by name) to obtain if applicant is not owner. (Valid for
up to 1-year of when letter was dated).
**CONSULT Planning (323) 887-1477 and/or Public Works (323) 887-1460 for
requirements, approvals, & possible permits. **
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