ACE Class Report #73 – Building Permit Process.
Begin: 6/15/2024
Finish: 8?3/2024
Title: Building Permit Process.
Instructor: Rodrigo Santos.
Why I choose to take this class:
To learn more about the building permit process and how to develop land for residential and commercial properties.
What I learned from this class:
Building permit:
Is a license authorizing the construction of any building within the boundary of an incorporated community. Sometimes building permits are needed for structures within a certain distance these boundaries. The main purpose of a building permit is to allow city officials to decide whether a proposed structure meets community standards. The official wants to make sure that the structure is of a type authorized by the building code. They also want to determine whether it violates any zoning laws or infringes on any deed or ordinance restriction. The official decides whether the construction meets safety standards and other requirements. They can inspect the property during and after construction to make sure the building have not violated the permit.
Zoning:
Divides a community into districts. It regulates the height and size of the buildings and balance between the size of each lot and the size of the building on it. Zoning also attempts to keep the same types of buildings uses grouped together. All commercial buildings are normally grouped together.
If the application conforms to all the requirements, a building permit may be issued upon payment of a fee. The permit does not compel the property owner to erect the building, or complete its construction. It only gives the owner legal permission to do so within a given period of time, usually a year. But is the structure does not conform to all the requirements, the property owner may be required to complete it or remove it.
Building Code:
Is a group of ordinances that established regulation for the construction, remodeling, repairing and maintenance of a structure. Building codes usually apply only within the boundaries of the community that enacts the code.
Minor changes or repairs to the structure might not need an engineered or structural drawings. Most residential properties have minimum setbacks. Cities in the Bay Area encourages building of ADU (In-law units), work loft to create more affordable housing units. New building or residence will need soil reports and engineering drawings. Unauthorized additions can be made legal by securing a permit.
How will the class contribute to my success upon release:
This class exposed me to various scenarios to deal with cities to secure permits. It also allow me to look at my property to subdivide and develop them for sale of for rental. It opens up the possibilities with my current property.
