Building

Building provides for public health and safety, and promotes and improves the community environment through the enforcement of building construction codes and conservation standards and regulations.

Click HERE to apply for a Building Permit online through Cloudpermit


Or, click HERE to access our Building Permit application, which can be submitted in person at City Hall or via email to permits@cotaticity.gov

Use the Cloudpermit Public Search Map to view the status of your permit and find previously issued/finaled permits for a property.*

*Please note that not all historic permit records have been uploaded to Cloudpermit. If you are unable to find a particular record, please contact the Community Development Department for assistance.

For building inspections, please call 707-665-3632.
Inspections are available: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Building Forms

  1. Address Request or Change Form
  2. Affidavit For Permission to Copy Plans
  3. Application for Water and or Sewer Service
  4. Building Permit and Development Fees Estimate Request Form
  5. Building Permit Application
  6. Cotati 2022 CALGreen Checklist - Non-Residential
  7. Cotati 2022 CALGreen Checklist - Residential
  8. Cotati 2022 CALGreen Checklist - Residential Add/Alt
  1. Demolition Procedure, Agreement, and Waste Management Plan
  2. Property Owner's Package
  3. School Fee Form
  4. Self Certification Reroof Inspection Policy and Form
  5. Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification
  6. Statement of Special Inspections
  7. Storm Water LID Determination Worksheet
  8. Subcontractor List

Checklists

  1. AB 2234 New Residential Building Permit Checklist
  2. Commercial TI Building Permit Submittal Checklist
  1. New Non-Residential Building Permit Submittal Checklist
  2. New Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Submittal Checklist

Handouts/Sample Drawings

  1. Attached Patio Cover Handout
  2. Bath Kitchen Remodel Handout
  3. Deck Railing and Deck Details Handout
  4. EV Charger Streamlined Process
  5. General Residential Floor Plan Handout
  6. Interconnected Power Sources Handout
  7. Power Control Systems Handout
  8. Residential Conventional Braced Walls Handout
  9. Residential Detached Carport or Pergola Handout
  1. Residential Fences Handout
  2. Residential Pool and Spa Handout
  3. Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems Plan Submittal Information and Checklist
  4. Residential Site Plan Handout
  5. Residential Spread Footing and Pier Requirements Handout
  6. Residential Stairs Handout
  7. Underfloor Drainage Handout
  8. Water Heater - Emergency Escape - Rescue Opening Handout
  9. Window Flashing Detail Handout

ADA Resources

  1. ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
  2. ADA Complaint Form
  3. ADA Small Business Owners Guide
  4. City of Cotati Unreasonable Hardship Form
  5. Disabled Access Investigation Complaint Form
  1. Disabled Access Requirements and Resources
  2. Helpful Accessibility Information
  3. Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
  4. Readily Achievable Checklist
  5. Restriping Parking Lots

Helpful Guides

  1. 2022 CA Building Code - Supplement Code Changes Summary
  2. Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements for Accessory Dwellings
  3. Bedroom Definition
  4. Building Design Criteria For The City of Cotati
  5. Commercial Property Owners Guide to Earthquake Safety
  6. Considering Becoming an Owner-Builder
  7. Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety
  1. HVAC Alterations CF1 R-ALT-04-E Residential Checklist
  2. Living in Earthquake Country
  3. Residential Seismic Strengthening Plans
  4. Sonoma County Roofing Guidelines
  5. Work Exempt From Permits
  6. Zero Emission Vehicles in California Community Readiness Guidebook