Building Department approval is required before conducting any structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work. In some cases, Planning approval is required before submitting for a building permit. Please use the link below to review our informational handouts and submittal requirements to assist with preparing a complete application:

https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/applications-informational-handouts-0

This is a building permit search tool. Use this search to find your permit and upload additional files, request inspections, pay fees, and print the permit once it has been approved.

Approval from the Planning Department is required for most projects in Carmel. Please use the link below to review our informational handouts and submittal requirements to assist with preparing a complete application:

https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/applications-informational-handouts

This is a plan review search tool. You may utilize this tool to find your plan, upload additional files, print plan approvals or other necessary documents once approved.

Approval from the Public Works Department is required for any work taking place in the public right-of-way. Please use the link below to review our informational handouts and submittal requirements to assist with preparing a complete application:

https://ci.carmel.ca.us/streets-sidewalks

A site plan must accompany this application and show the following:

• Location, size and species of ALL trees on the lot

• Location and species of tree(s) /limb(s) to be removed or pruned

• Footprint of the structure

• Location of areas for tree replanting- The City has adopted Design Review Guidelines which include a minimum tree density per lot. Please review the policy (below) and indicate on the site plan where you intend to plant trees necessary to comply with the guidelines.
  https://ci.carmel.ca.us/forest-parks-beach
  For assistance with submitting a Forestry Application, please contact the Public Works Department at (831) 620-2070 or publicworks@ci.carmel.ca.us.