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Changes to Issued Permits

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Changes to issued permits can be allowed when the construction change does not require changing the overall project description and when the project is in the inspections stage. Projects which are already completed, cannot use this process. Changes to Issued Permits are strictly limited to changes that are within the original scope of work. Work that exceeds the original scope of work must be applied for as a new permit.

EXAMPLE: Changing from conventional roof framing to trusses would be within the original scope of work for a project to construct a new house. Expanding the project footprint, such as adding a deck to the project, would NOT be within the original scope of work and, therefore, would be ineligible for a Change to an Issued Permit.

Are Plans Required? Yes
Submitted Through ePlan Review 
See step-by-step directions below.
Required Forms See step-by-step directions below
Fees Approximately $300
If you need help or have questions Contact Building staff by email: Planning.BuildingInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov, or by Scheduling an appointment using the Appointment Scheduler .
IMPORTANT NOTE If your application for a Change to an Issued Permit exceeds the scope of the permit description (see example above), your application will not be accepted and you will be required to apply for a new permit.
Additional Information & Resources

Directions for Submitting a Change to an Issued Building Permit:

  1. Go to the ePlan website and click the “Create Project” at the top your page.
  2. Select “Building” from the dropdown menu and type-in an appropriate name.
  3. Select “CCD – Construction Change Document” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Create a new APP file that includes:
    • PLG-230 as the cover page.
    • PLG-205 as the application form. Please reference the old permit number in the top corner, and clearly list all the new changes in the scope of work (items removed, added, etc.).
    • Make sure this file is bookmarked, fit to page, no layers, etc.
  5. Create a new PLN file that includes:
    • Only the sheets that have changes. You do not need to submit the entire set, only the affected pages.
    • Make sure the files are bookmarked, fit to page, no layers, and meet these minimum sizes:
      • 11" x 17" mininum sheet size for solar, generator, and battery projects; and
      • 18" x 24" minimum sheet size for all other project types.
  6. Create a new SUP file (if necessary) that includes:
    • PLG-235 must be the cover page.
    • Only include the sheets that have changes. You do not need to submit the entire set, only the affected pages.
    • Make sure this file is bookmarked, fit to page, no layers, etc.
    • NOTE: if you are not changing anything in the SUP file, there is no need to upload anything.
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