Plan Check Permits

Overview

Some permits are more complex and require a review of plans, engineering and code requirements. These permits require a plan check process which must be completed prior to issuing a permit. The City of South Lake Tahoe strives to return Plan Checks within 30 days, and re-checks within 10 days.
The process must be completed within 6 months of submission.

Building Permits

• Additions
• Alterations
• Commercial Tenant Improvements
• Major/Complete Demolition -requires Demolition Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Decks and Stairs
• Fire Alarms
• Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Suppression Systems
• New Commercial Building
• New Multi Family Dwelling
• New Single Family Dwelling
• Sheds (PDF)
• Solar

Submittal Requirements

• Appropriate submittal checklist (see below)
• Permit Application 2021 (PDF Fillable Form)

Project Specific Forms

• Re-roof Verification Fillable Form (PDF)
• Window Verification Fillable Form (PDF)
• Residential Driveway Encroachment Application (PDF)
• Listed Required Sprinkler Antifreeze 
• One Time Credit Card Payment Authorization Fillable Form (PDF)

Project Specific Forms for TRPA Projects

• Some projects are considered Exempt from obtaining a TRPA permit. 
  • TRPA Exempt Activities Handout(PDF)
• Any project that includes structural repair and/or alteration but does not alter coverage: 
  • TRPA Qualified Exempt Activity Application (PDF)
• Any project that includes adding or altering coverage:
  • TRPA Single Family Residential Application (PDF)

Required Project Specific Checklists

• RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 
  • Demolition Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Generator Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Residential Plan Review Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF) 
  • Fire Sprinkler Submittal Checklist (PDF)
    
• COMMERCIAL PROJECTS:
  • Cannabis Business Plan Review Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Commercial Plan Review Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Commercial Kitchen Hood Exhaust Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Communications Project Permit Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Demolition Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Pool Demolition Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Sign Submittal Checklist 2020-2023 (PDF)
  • Temporary Tent Submittal Checklist (PDF)

Follow these 5 Simple Steps to Submit your Plan Review Digitally

Plan Reviews shall be submitted Digitally using our 

Building Plan Submittal Webform