Kitchen Remodel Permit Submittal Requirements

The information below describes the minimum submittal requirements for the remodel of a kitchen. 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 Menlo Park 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.

Pre-Wiring for Future Electrification Requirements

The City of Menlo Park has adopted a local amendment that adds §4.106.5 to the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (Muni Code §12.18.070). The added section establishes two separate requirements for pre-wiring and reservation of breaker space for future electrification of existing single-family homes. Specifically: 

• §4.106.5.1 (Muni Code §12.18.080) applies to proposed project scope that includes the addition or alteration to a space that contains a gas fired appliance; and 
• §4.106.5.2 (Muni Code §12.18.090) applies to proposed project scope that includes the replacement/upgrade to the main electric panel.

Please refer to CALGreen: Pre-Wiring for Future Electrification Requirements for more detailed information.

Permit Application Submittal Requirements

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