POST-ENTITLEMENT PHASE PERMITS

ASSEMBLY BILL 2234

By Assembly Bill (AB) 2234, the following information is provided for transparency for residential development post-entitlement processing.

POST-ENTITLEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

BUILDING PERMITS:

• Building Permits include architectural, Landscape, Demolition, and Temporary Facilities. The City of Seal Beach Planning and Building Divisions has a comprehensive list of all submittal items required for Building Permits as well as the permit process for Detached Single-Family Residential, Attached Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Mixed-Use available online at this link.
• Processing times for Building and Planning Divisions review of building permit applications will take one to three business days.
• Further information specific to streamlining the Accessory Dwelling Unit permit review can be reviewed online at this link.

GRADING PERMITS:

• Grading Permits include Rough and Precise grading. The City of Seal Beach has a comprehensive list of all submittal items required for Grading Permits as well as the permit process for grading associated with the development of Detached Single-Family Residential, Attached Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Mixed-Use available online at this link.
• Processing times for Public Works & Engineering Division reviews of Grading Permits can vary depending on the completeness of the submittal package received. The first-round plan check review ranges from five to ten business days. All subsequent reviews would have a quicker turn-around time.

ENCROACHMENT AND TRANSPORTATION PERMITS:

• Encroachment and transportation Permits include encroachments into public rights of way or City lands and transportation haul routes. The Encroachment & Transportation Permit Applications, which include the submittal items for these permits are online at this link.
• Processing times for Public Works & Engineering Division reviews of Encroachment permits vary depending on the scope of work, varying from two business days for simpler projects to ten business days for more complex projects.
• Processing times for Public Works & Engineering Division reviews of Transportation Permit Applications may take up to 24 hours but are typically processed over the counter, when possible.

OUTSIDE AGENCY REVIEWS:

The following outside agencies may require review of plans and/or fees prior to the City being able to issue permits.

• Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
• Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
• Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)
• SoCal Edison
• SoCal Gas
• Homeowners Association
• Los Alamitos Unified School District (LAUSD)

FEES:

City fees can be reviewed through the fee schedule online at this link.

Sample Documents:

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DETACHED:

• Approved Building Application
• Final Building Permit
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application
• WQMP Plan Check (if applicable)
• Final Grading Permit

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ATTACHED:

• Approved Building Application
• Final Building Permit
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application
• WQMP Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application (if applicable)
• Final Grading Permit

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL:

• Approved Building Application
• Final Building Permit
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application Permit 2 – 3 Units
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application Permit 4+ Units
• WQMP Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application 2 – 3 Units (if applicable)
• WQMP Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application 4+ Units (if applicable)
• Final Grading Permit

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT:

• Approved Building Application
• Final Building Permit

MIXED-USE:

• Approved Commercial Building Application and Approved MFR Building Application
• Final Commercial Building Permit and Final MFR Building Permit
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application <5,000 SF
• Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application >5,000 SF
• WQMP Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application <5,000 SF (if applicable)
• WQMP Public Works Plan Check/Permit Application >5,000 SF (if applicable)
• Final Grading Permit