Applications and Handouts

Online Permit Center

  1. Online Permit Center Application Instructions
  2. How to Fund a Deposit Account
  1. Register Online for a Permit Center Account

Building Handouts

  1. 100 - Building Permit Fees 2025
  2. 103 - Residential Additions and Alterations Submittal Checklist
  3. 104 - Design Criteria
  4. 105 - Tenant Improvement Submittal Checklist
  5. 106 - Certificate of Use and Occupancy
  6. 107-110 - Pools and Spas
  7. 111 - Patio Covers
  8. 112 - Common Wall Agreement
  9. 113 - OCFA Residential Site Review Assistance
  10. 114 - Owner Builder Information
  11. 115 - Water Heater
  12. 116-118 - Fences and Walls
  13. 119 - Retaining Walls
  14. 120 - Requirements for SFR Room Add-on Expansive Soils
  15. 121 - Re-Roofing Requirements
  16. 122 - Drowning Prevention Awareness
  17. 123 - Residential Building Permit Application
  1. 124 - Commercial Building Permit Application
  2. 128 - Electric Meter Panel Replacement
  3. 129 - Lead Based Paint
  4. 130 - Smoke Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  5. 132 - Permit Disclosure Form
  6. 133-136 - PV Submittal Criteria
  7. 140 - EV Charging Station Permitting Form and Checklist
  8. 141 - EV Charging Stations
  9. 142 - Geotechnical Report and Minimum Foundation Requirements
  10. 145 - Window Replacement
  11. 146 - Construction and Demolition Packet
  12. 147 - Underpinning Geotechnical Reports Requirements
  13. 150 - Deputy Inspector
  14. 151 - Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
  15. 152 - Building Plans Request Form
  16. 156- Laguna Niguel Hardship Requirements
  17. 157 - FAU to Attic

Planning Handouts

  1. 2025 Development Fee Programs
  2. 200 - Planning Fees
  3. 201 - Discretionary Permit Application Packet
  4. 202 - Deposit Account and Financial Disclosure Form
  5. 204 - Temporary Use Permit
  6. 205 - Sample Site Plan
  7. 206 - Open House Sign Placement Guide
  8. 207 - Temporary Banner Permit
  9. 210 - Home Occupation Permit
  10. 212 - Laguna Niguel Business Guide
  11. 214 - Lot Line Adjustment Application
  12. 216 - Acknowledgement of Risk Form
  1. 217 - Group Home Permit Application
  2. 218 - ADU and JADU Submittal Checklist
  3. 220 - HOA Slope Landscape Management Notification Form
  4. 221 - Sidewalk Vending Permit Application
  5. 222 - Senate Bill 9 Application Checklist and Eligibility Form
  6. 223 - Emergency Shelter Permit Application
  7. 224 - Low Barrier Navigation Center Application Packet
  8. 230 - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Application Instructions
  9. 231 - Wireless Modification Screening Form
  10. 232 - Wireless Generator Screening Form
  11. 233 - Communications Facility Application

Grading Handouts

  1. 301 - Grading Permit Application and Instructions
  2. 302 - Grading Permit and Inspection Guide
  3. 303 - Standard Grading Notes
  1. 310 - Guidelines for Slope Maintenance
  2. Non-Priority Water Quality Checklist.pdf
  3. WQMP priority projects checklist.pdf