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Overview	Building Services is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the uniform codes and related federal, state, and City adopted laws and ordinances. This responsibility includes meeting state mandates to assure all structures meet or exceed the minimum life safety standards of the aforementioned codes, laws, and ordinances. This division assures these standards by providing organized procedures for the reviewing of plans and specifications, field checking construction projects, and investigation of substandard structures for abatement. This division is provided under contract with the engineering and management consulting firm Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) and is administered through the following four sections:
Administration	The function of the building official with the support of the building services clerical staff. The building official is responsible for the administration and enforcement of federal, state, and City laws and ordinances as they relate to the construction, use, and occupancy of every building in the City. Special projects is also a function of this section. These special projects include the development and implementation of ordinances, programs, policies, and code adoptions.
Public Counter/Permit Issuance	The section responsible for the effective and convenient facilitation of permit processing. This facilitation includes the computer generation of permit applications, processing and tracking permit applications, and the subsequent issuance of permits. Apply for Online Permits Search for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy Online
Timely, Accurate Plan Review	The section responsible for providing the timely and accurate review of all plans submitted for construction. The review is essential to assuring compliance with all laws and ordinances relative to construction, use, and occupancy. This service is provided over-the-counter for small projects such as patio covers or swimming pools while more complicated reviews are completed on-site by certified plans examiners with expert back-up by California registered civil and structural engineers.
Next-Day Building Inspections	The section responsible for proper inspection of all construction work to assure compliance with approved plans and laws, ordinances pertaining to construction, use, and occupancy. Inspections can be requested over the City's Inspection Request Line at (949) 222-4694. All inspections requested by 4:00 pm on any working day will be conducted on the following working day. Bulletins and Advisories - Want to keep up-to-date with building requirements? This section contains the latest news updates. Building Codes - The City Council adopts by reference model codes which have been amended by the state for use in California. The City further amends these codes (as necessary) to address specific local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions. These model codes are adopted so that regulatory government may apply their codes consistently and with due process for all those affected. In an effort to further promote uniformity throughout Orange County, the Mission Viejo Building Services Division is a member of Orange County's Coalition for Building Code Uniformity. Construction Related Fees - Fees for the various functions of the Building Services Division are adopted from the uniform codes through a resolution by the City Council. Applications - Applications for various plan reviews, building permits, alternate methods and materials, unreasonable hardships (disabled access). Handouts - Handouts for various types of work, such as patio covers, retaining walls, and water heaters.
Simple, Hassle-free Permits Online	Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. contracts with the City of Mission Viejo's Building and Safety department to provide inspection and plan check services. The Online Permit System is offered by the Building and Safety department to provide a simple, hassle-free way to obtain non-plan check permits and permits which do not require other agency approvals. Please Note: If owner-builder permit, please download "Owner Builder Verification Form". Click Here for the Building Permit Application Form PDF documents are provided by the City of Mission Viejo for your convenience. Each document is in a portable document format, or PDF, in order to make the details clear and printable. To view and print the file, you need an Adobe Acrobat Reader, which most browsers already include. If you have trouble downloading the file, or if you'd like to upgrade to Acrobat Reader, obtain the software for free from Adobe's Website. Please do not edit or change these forms in any way. Search for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy online by clicking here.
Planning Permits:	A Planning Application and Initial Study Questionnaire are required for certain development projects in the City of Mission Viejo. A Temporary Sign Application and Film Production Application are also administered by the Community Development Department. Once downloaded, please consult with Planning staff in the Community Development Department for further information and direction. Planning Division Fee Schedule Wireless Antenna Supplemental Planning Application
CDBG Programs:	CDBG Submittal to HUD
Housing Programs:	Housing Rehabilitation Program Paint Program
Environment-Friendly:	Mission Viejo Green Building Program Mission Viejo Energy Efficient and Solar Energy Fee Waiver
Wireless and Technology:	Wireless Master Plan Study (Final) ATS Contract - Wireless Master Plan Development ULI Orange County Technical Advisory Panel Final Report
Contact Us :	Call with questions or comments: For Building, call (949) 470-3054 or e-mail bldgservices@cityofmissionviejo.org. For Planning, call (949) 470-3053 or e-mail cd@cityofmissionviejo.org.