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Part 7 — PERMIT ISSUANCE

Baldwin Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Baldwin Park

§ 150.080 PERMIT ISSUANCE.

(A) The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official as deemed appropriate. Such plans may be reviewed by other city departments to verify compliance with other applicable laws.

(B) If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the required fees have been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant.

(C) The Building Official shall endorse, in writing or stamp, the required plans and specifications.

(D) Approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from the Building Official, and all work regulated by this chapter shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. (Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.081 PERMITS FOR PARTIAL CONSTRUCTION.

(A) The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure or building service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes.

(B) The holder of a permit for partial construction shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.082 RETENTION OF PLANS.

(A) One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of completion of the work covered therein or as required by the state or local laws.

(B) One set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.083 VALIDITY OF PERMIT.

(A) The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of any violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes, or of any

other law or ordinance.

(B) Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter or of other city ordinances shall not be valid.

(C) The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when there is a violation of this chapter or of any other city ordinances.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.084 PERMIT EXPIRATION.

(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void when any of the following circumstances is applicable:

(1) Failure to start construction. If the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of such permit is issued;

(2) Cessation of work. If the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days or more;

(3) Time to complete. In addition to divisions (A)(1) and (2) above, every permit issued under the provisions of this chapter expires by limitation and becomes null and void when the time allowed to complete all work authorized by the permit exceeds the following time periods based on valuation:

Valuation Time Allowed
Under $300,000 12 months
$300,001 to $1,000,000 24 months
$1,000,001 to $ 20,000,000 36 months
Over $20,000,000 48 months

(B) Before work terminated pursuant to division (A) above can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the permittee shall pay new full permit fees.

(C) The fee therefore shall be pursuant to the last adopted fees provided no changes have been made to the original plans or specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.

(D) If the suspension or abandonment of the project has exceeded one year, a new permit shall be obtained and the permit fees shall be paid in full.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.085 PERMIT TIME EXTENSIONS.

(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12

months from the date of such permit, if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 12 months, or if the project is not completed within the stated periods in § 150.084.

(B) All permits shall expire by limitation of time and become null and void unless a written request for an extension of time has been submitted to the Building Official prior to permit expiration. The written request must demonstrate that:

(1) Due to circumstances beyond the owner’s or permittee’s control, construction could not be commenced, continued or completed in the authorized time period;

  • (2) If construction has started, substantial progress has been made;

  • (3) The condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and

(4) The continued delay will not create any unreasonable aesthetic impact to the neighborhood or substantial economic detriment to neighboring property owners.

(C) The time periods set forth to start construction within 180 days or resume construction after cessation of work for 180 days may each be extended no more than once, and the time period set forth to complete construction may be extended no more than three times. Each extension of time shall not exceed 180 days.

(D) The decision of the Building Official may be appealed to the Director of Community Development, who shall conduct a de novo review. Any such appeal shall be filed in writing within seven days of the decision of the Building Official. The decision of the Director of Community Development shall be final.

(E) Before work terminated pursuant to division (B) above can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the permittee shall pay new full permit fees.

(F) The fee therefore shall be pursuant to the last adopted fees provided no changes have been made to the original plans or specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.

(G) If the suspension or abandonment of the project has exceeded one year, a new permit shall be obtained and the permit fees be paid in full.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.086 PERMIT RENEWALS.

An expired building permit may be renewed provided it has not been expired for more than one year, no changes have been made to the plans or specifications previously approved by the expired permit and appropriate permit renewal fees are paid. In instances where work has been initiated prior to the expiration of the permit, permit renewal fees shall be assessed pursuant to the degree of progress made on the work authorized by the permit. Permit renewal fees shall be assessed by the Building Official pursuant to latest adopted fees.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.087 PERMIT SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.

The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information provided by the

applicant, or when such permit is in violation of an ordinance, regulation, state law or the provisions of this code. All suspension or revocation of permits must be in writing showing the cause and the time period for such action. (Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.088 PERMIT DENIAL.

Except where special building designs or other mitigation measures have been approved by the Building Official and co-operating officials of other city and county agencies, a building permit may be denied where physical features of a building site are such that denial of the building permit is deemed necessary to safeguard life, limb, health, property or public welfare. Physical features which justify denial of a permit shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

  • (A) Precipitous cliffs or other adjacent vertical landmasses of unknown stability.

  • (B) Unstable soils or geologic conditions.

  • (C) Terrain, which is subject to flooding or severe soil erosion.

  • (D) Terrain, which is deemed contaminated by products of hydrocarbon or other hazardous material.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

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Baldwin Park Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 15 — ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS
  3. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
  5. Chapter 32 — COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
  6. Chapter 33 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  7. Chapter 34 — FINANCE; PURCHASING
  8. Chapter 35 — TAXATION
  9. Chapter 36 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS
  10. Chapter 37 — PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 39 — DECORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
  12. Chapter 40 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND PENALTIES
  13. Chapter 50 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
  14. Chapter 51 — SEWERS
  15. Chapter 52 — STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION PREVENTION
  16. Chapter 53 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
  17. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  18. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  19. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  20. Chapter 74 — PARKING SCHEDULES
  21. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  22. Chapter 91 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  23. Chapter 92 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  24. Chapter 93 — FIRE PREVENTION; FIREWORKS
  25. Chapter 94.5 — SMOKEFREE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
  26. Chapter 95.5 — SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES
  27. Chapter 96 — PUBLIC PARKS
  28. Chapter 97 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  29. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  30. Part 2 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  31. Part 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
  32. Part 2 — DEFINITIONS
  33. Part 3 — ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  34. Part 4 — EXISTING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
  35. Part 5 — PERMITS
  36. Part 6 — APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  37. Part 7 — PERMIT ISSUANCE
  38. Part 8 — FEES
  39. Part 9 — INSPECTIONS
  40. Part 10 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
  41. Part 11 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CO…
  42. Part 12 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE
  43. Part 13 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
  44. Part 14 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
  45. Part 15 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
  46. Part 16 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-UBRAN INTERFACE …
  47. Part 17 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  48. Part 18 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  49. Part 19 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
  50. Part 20 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOS ANGELE…
  51. Part 1 — PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  52. Part 2 — SMALL-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
  53. Part 3 — HOUSING INCENTIVES
  54. Part 4 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
  55. Part 5 — URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
  56. Part 1 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  57. Part 2 — ALCOHOL SALES
  58. Part 3 — GAME ARCADES AND INTERNET CAFES
  59. Part 4 — ANIMAL KEEPING
  60. Part 5 — BILLIARD AND POOL HALLS
  61. Part 6 — CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES AND LARGE-FAMILY DAY CARE H…
  62. Part 7 — DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENTS
  63. Part 8 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  64. Part 9 — HOTELS AND MOTELS
  65. Part 10 — CANNABIS RETAILERS
  66. Part 11 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLI…
  67. Part 12 — SERVICE STATIONS
  68. Part 13 — SOLAR PANELS
  69. Part 14 — VEHICLE STORAGE
  70. Part 15 — PUBLIC TELEPHONES
  71. Part 16 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  72. Part 17 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SERVICES
  73. Part 18 — MEDICAL AND ADULT CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURIN…
  74. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  75. Part 2 — DESIGN REVIEW
  76. Part 3 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  77. Part 4 — SIGN PERMIT
  78. Part 5 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  79. Part 6 — ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION
  80. Part 7 — ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
  81. Part 8 — VARIANCE
  82. Part 9 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  83. Part 10 — HISTORIC DESIGNATION
  84. Part 11 — HISTORIC STRUCTURE WORK PERMIT
  85. Part 12 — HISTORIC STRUCTURE DEMOLITION PERMIT
  86. Part 13 — WIRELESS FACILITY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
  87. Part 14 — SPECIFIC PLAN
  88. Part 15 — ZONING CODE TEXT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
  89. Part 16 — GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS
  90. Part 17 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
  91. Part 18 — DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
  92. Part 19 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY)
  93. Part 20 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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