Alteration to Non and Muti-Family Res Structures Submittal Requirement

The information below describes the minimum submittal requirements for an alteration to a existing non-residential structure. The scope of work may include the remodel of the kitchen, bathrooms and or other areas of the home. In certain situations, additional materials may be required during plan review or prior to the issuance of the permit. All work must be designed to meet the minimum requirements of the California Building Standards Code and local amendments adopted by the City in effect at the time of permit application and the City of Menlo Park’s Municipal Code.

The City of Menlo Park only accepts on-line digital Building permit applications with digital plans and supporting documents. All applications, plans and supporting documents are to be submitted digitally through the City’s Accela permit management system using the Accela Citizen Access Portal (ACA). Please visit the Building Division’s Online service web page for information associated with how to register for an ACA account.  The digital file specifications for all plans can be found on the Online services page under File specifications.

Applicants are encouraged to have plans drawn by a professional architect or designer familiar with Menlo Park’s building permit process. This will facilitate a timely review of the project plans.  If the owner wishes to complete the plans on his/her own, please contact City staff to ensure that all information is prepared properly. It is to the applicant’s advantage to submit legible and clear plans. Plans that cannot be read or understood will not be accepted. This may result in a delay of the plan review process and may cause additional costs to the applicant.

If a project has received a discretionary approval, the applicant is strongly encouraged to also submit a copy of written documentation demonstrating compliance with all of the conditions associated with the project.

The plans are to show compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and Chapter 12.42 Flood Damage Prevention of the City's Municipal Code if the project is located in Flood Zones A, AE, AH or AO. Please see Floodplain construction for detailed requirements.

Menlo Park Fire Protection District

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District (MPFPD) is a separate and independent agencies from the City of Menlo Park. Depending on the scope of work for proposed projects, the MPFPD may require a permit, plan review and inspection. Please note that:

Contact the MPFPD directly at www.menlofire.org or 650-688-8400 regarding any permitting questions or requirements.

Please refer to Documents associated with a complete plan submittal for a complete description of the required submittal documents listed below.