Building Division

To our valued customers


As you know, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. Impacts to our organization include a reduction in staff and other resources. Please know we are working hard to respond as quickly as we can to your inquiries, but it may take longer than usual during this time. Please refrain from calling multiple staff, as several team members responding to you will further reduce resources. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. 
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    As vaccinations rise, Menlo Park prepares to expand access to city services and city facilities. Check out our 4-phase city reopening plan.
The Building Division is a part of the Community Development Department. The Building Division is responsible for coordinating the enforcement of the City's Building Code and related policies concerning the construction of residential, commercial, or industrial projects. The Division provides this oversight through a plan check and inspection process that ensures that projects are designed and constructed according to code.
House construction
  1. General information
  2. Residential information
  3. Non-residential information
  1. Application and Conditions of Approval for Alternative Material, Design and Methods of Construction
  2. Change of Address Form
  3. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
  4. Construction and Demolition Recycling Deposit Request
  5. Construction Policies
  6. Demolition Permit Requirements - Demolition of a Pool
  7. Demolition Permit Requirements - Entire Building
  8. Demolition Permit Requirements - Interior Building
  9. Disabled Access Requirements Chapter 11B
  10. Documents Associated with a Complete Plan Submittal
  11. Green Code Requirement
  12. Heritage tree ordinance administrative guidelines
  13. Heritage tree removal acknowledgement and property owner authorization
  14. Knob and Tube Wiring Safety Requirements for Attics
  15. Master Fee Schedule
  16. Noise Ordinance for Posting
  17. Owner-Builder Disclosures and Forms
  18. Owner-Builder General Information
  1. Pool Specs
  2. Record Search Form
  3. Recycle Deposit Refund Procedures and Request Form
  4. Request for Duplication of Plans - Affidavit
  5. Request for Duplication of Plans - Form
  6. Request for Duplication of Plans - Handout
  7. Required Details in a Set of Plans
  8. Requirements for Wood Burning Fireplaces and Chimneys
  9. Re-Roofing Worksheet
  10. Revision Submittal Form
  11. Sequoia Union High School District School Impact Fees
  12. Solar Photovoltaic System - Installation Requirements
  13. Special inspections form
  14. Third Party Plan Review Handout
  15. Tree Protection Specifications
  16. Unreasonable Hardship Application Form for Disabled Access
  17. Work Exempt from City Permit Requirements