SJePlans - Steps to Get Building Permit That Require Plan Review

GET STARTED

Except for the above-excluded categories, here's how to start a building permit application:

1. Go to SJPermits.org

• Please see our demonstration video or our Online Permits page for how to start a Building Permit with Plan Review that will require submittal of plans using SJePlans. 
• Click the “Log in|Register” button. If you don't have an account, then create one. For assistance, view this Video or Guide.
• Click “Apply for New Permit.” You may use the Application Wizard to help select the correct type of permit application.
• During the next set of screens, add the property location, project collaborators, the ePlan Applicant, and scope of work. Provide valid email addresses for all involved.
• SJPermits will issue an application number to you. You will need it for Step 3.
• SJPermits will auto-email the ePlan Applicant with the steps to create an account in SJePlans.

2. Upload plans and documents to SJePlans.
Please refer to video tutorials below on this page for help with using SJePlans. 

• Only the ePlan Applicant can upload plans/documents and respond to plan review comments. All files to be uploaded must conform to the File Naming Conventions outlined on this page.
• After uploading is complete, SJePlans will auto-email a confirmation of receipt of the files.
• Staff will see the uploaded items and send you an invoice for the plan review fee. If your application is incomplete, staff will either contact you to request the missing information or will schedule an appointment to guide you through the new process.

3. Pay permit fee. You must pay the permit fee for staff to start the review of your plans (see payment methods).

4. Plan review commences.

• Staff will send you comments and markups to your plans through the SJePlans portal. You can respond and, if necessary, resubmit corrected plans.
• In SJePlans, you can give access to clients and your team to follow or participate in the review process. 
• The ePlan Applicant will respond to the comments, and if necessary, resubmit corrected plans.
• For help, watch the video on “Respond and Resubmit Task."

5. Final review and permit issuance.

• After all tasks and approvals are completed, the plan reviewer will conduct a final review and issue a final invoice. Upon fee payment, the permit will be issued. Your permit card and approved plans will be available through SJePlans. For help, please watch the video on “Issuance."

SJEPLANS APPLICANT VIDEOS

Here are tutorial videos to help with using SJePlans:

STEP                 GUIDE		DESCRIPTION
Step #1	Disable Pop-up Blocker  Video	To use SJePlans, you’ll need to open popup windows where you’ll upload and review files.
Step #2	Trusted Sites and Components Installation   Video	You’ll need to make SJePlans a trusted site and install some minor software components.
Step #3	New Account Setup   Video	View how to set up an SJePlans account.
Step #4	Applicant Project Access & Navigation  Video	View how to access projects and navigate through SJePlans.
Step #5	Applicant Upload Task  Video	View how to upload documents.
Step #6	Applicant Prescreen Corrections Video	View how to respond to any issues stemming from the intake process.
Step #7	Respond and Resubmit Task   Video	View how to respond and resubmit plans to address a plan reviewer's comments.
Step #8	Issuance  Video	View tips on the final steps to get through permit issuance.