Permits & Handouts
PLEASE NOTE: The 2022 California building codes have been adopted and may have been amended by the City of Fountain Valley. Informational handouts are under review. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (714) 593-4429.
Applications
- Owner-Builder Form
- Permit Application - Page 1
- Permit Application - Page 2
- Foundation Requirements for Residential Projects and Accessory Structures
- Plan Check Submittal Criteria Checklist
- Residential Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations - Expedited Review Eligibility Checklist
- Non-Residential Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations - Expedited Review Eligibility Checklist
- Multi-family Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations - Expedited Review Eligibility Checklist
- Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects
Fee Schedule
City Standard Plans
- Block Wall Diagram
- Patio Covers - Detached Patio Cover Plan - Attached Patio Cover Plan
- Pool and Spa Demolition/Abandonment Requirements
Informational Bulletins
- Attic FAU Installations
- Bathroom Remodel 2019
- Building Design Limitations
- Burial Depths For Yard Piping and Electrical Lines
- Common Property Line Wall Agreement
- Electrical Load Calculations - Residential
- Gas Piping in Slab
- Heating and Air Conditioning Requirements
- Kitchen Remodel 2019
- Patio Enclosures
- Plot Plan Instructions 2011
- Reroofing Requirements
- Residential Additions Required Plans
- Residential Pool and Spa Handout
- Type V Sheet/ Light Frame Construction
- Water Heater Handout
- Window Replacement Worksheet
- Work Exempt from Permits
Supplemental Forms