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Are you opening a business in Rancho Cordova, or expanding your business? Our City of Rancho Cordova team is here to assist you as you navigate the permit process and submit plans. Following are helpful resources to use as you work with our team.

Submitting Plans

As you begin your project, please take the time to review the city's Preparation of Plans and Specifications.

Items that May Be Required for Your Plan Submittal

Please contact the city’s Permit Services by email to determine what will be needed.

Plans for submittal
- Electronically: Size 24" x 36" - The more detail your plans have, the easier and faster the review will be. All permits and plan submittals are available online. Visit Rancho Cordova Online to get started.
2 sets of plans for Partial Permits for Tenant Improvements or Alterations Policy (RCB1606) (as applicable)
Original Building Permit Application
- Commercial Application for Building Permit - Contractor Form (RCB1002)
- Commercial Application for Building Permit - Owner Form (RCB1003)
Notice to Property Owners (RCB1023)
Agent for Owner/Contractor Authorization Letters
- Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owners Behalf for Building Permit Related Activity (RCB1040)
- Authorization of Agent to Act on Contractors Behalf for Building Permit Related Activity (RCB1041)
Statement of Special Inspections and Structural Observations 2022 CBC (RCB1212)
- Approved Special Inspection Firm List Current As of February 2022 (RCB1216)
Hazardous Materials Survey (RCB1204) (as applicable)
Request for Utilities (RFU) (RCB1033) (as applicable)
Access Compliance for Existing Non-Residential Buildings 2022 (RCB1206) (as applicable)
2 sets of Structural Calculations (as applicable) - 8.5" x 11" plans are acceptable
2 sets of Truss Calculations (as applicable) - 8.5" x 11" plans are acceptable
2 sets of Energy Documentation (as applicable) - 8.5" x 11" plans are acceptable
1 Geotechnical/Soils Report (for new buildings and additions)
- When Soil Investigation Reports are Required Policy
Approval document from Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) (as applicable) - Submit plans by email

Items that Will Be Addressed when You Submit Your Plans

Process for Metro Fire approval (plans are submitted electronically only)
- Metro Fire Inspections and Plan Submittal Portal. Call 916.859.4330 for questions.
Process for Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) (2 sets of plans required)
- Sac County EMD Plans & Plan Review Information. Call 916.875.8484 for questions.
Process for Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) (1 set of plans required)
- Submit plans by email. Call 916.875.6730 for questions.
Process for Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD)
- SMAQMD Permits & Registration Program Information. Call 916.874.4800 for questions.
Process for School District Approval (for new building, change in use or physical expansion)
- Certification of Compliance: School District Development Fees Form
Process for compliance with Construction Waste and Demolition Debris Reduction, Reuse, Recycling Ordinance. The following projects are required to comply:
- All new construction
- All demolition projects
- All tenant improvements with a permit valuation of $250,000 or greater
Requirements from other city departments
- Planning (916.851.8750): Common reasons for Planning to get involved include new construction, additions, zoning, parking requirements, and design standards
- Public Works (916.851.8710): Common reasons for Public Works to get involved include new construction, sidewalk improvements, drainage, and tree removal (see Protected Tree FAQ's).
Payment of fees to Sacramento County (1 set of plans required) - new construction only
- Please work with the Permit Technician. Once they've filled out and signed the form, you will need to take it to the County office downtown.
- Sacramento County Development Impact Fee Codes/Ordinances and Fee Schedule
Separate permits being required for
- Steel Storage Racks Policy (RCB1600)
- Signs
  - Application for Sign Permit - Contractor Form (RCB1006)
  - Application for Sign Permit - Owner Form (RCB1007)
- Separate Structures

Four Reasons Why Fees May Change during the Process

PC3 Rule (Plan Check 3x): Your plans can be reviewed up to three times. There may be a fee associated with any reviews that exceed that amount.
Change-In-Use: This is when there is a change in occupancy from one use type to another (i.e. Assembly to Manufacturing).
- Determining Construction Valuation for Change-in-Use Permits Policy
Contract Valuation Changes: Read about how to correctly valuate your project so there are no surprises later.
- Determining Valuations for Building Permits Policy (RCB1604)
Change in Your Scope of Work

Tools to Keep Your Project Moving Forward

All Building and Safety Forms and Downloads

Plans are reviewed in the order they are received. Have the money but not the time? Consider an Expedited Plan Review Request that includes the normal plan check fee and an additional overtime fee.