Where
can I get assistance?
Here
is a link for resources and information
to help with your recovery and rebuilding
of your home.
I
have never had to build anything before.
Where do I start?
During
this challenging time, you will be dealing
with a variety of public and private agencies
and individuals in the rebuilding of your
home. It is important that you discuss
your short and long term plans so we can
recommend the best approach. Please contact
Bryson & Hammer at for
information on demolition, or rebuilding
questions.
Do
I need a permit to rebuild a home?
Yes.
Please consult a General Contractor to
discuss. Please call Bryson & Hammer
at 760-471-6568 for information on permits
for rebuilding.
Do
I need a permit to remove debris from
my property?
No.
You are encouraged to remove debris as
quickly as possible to make sure your property
is safe. Your city may require a site inspection
to determine if there is any hazardous
waste. You local resource center will confirm
if needed.
Can
I use my existing foundation and build
on it?
The
foundation systems and the under-slab utilities
were subject to extreme heating and rapid
cooling in a very short period of time.
In order to determine if you can use your
remaining foundation, you will need to
hire a licensed geotechnical or civil engineer
to make that assessment. Please do not
remove your foundation until your insurance
adjustor and FEMA have been out to assess
the damage.
Can
I put up a temporary power pole?
You
may put up a temporary power pole if it
is needed to service your trailer, mobile
home, or if you have a well that needs
power to operate. A permit is required
from the Building Division.
Can
I live in a trailer or mobile home on
my property now?
You
will need to obtain a Temporary Use Permit
from the City before establishing a temporary
home on your property. The purpose of the
permit is to ensure that you have adequate
utilities, and there are no health and
safety issues.
Do
I need a permit to remove the house foundation?
Yes.
A Demolition Permit from the Building Division
is required. Please do not remove your
slab until your property damage has been
assessed by your insurance adjustor and
FEMA.
I
want to rebuild the same house. Does
the City have plans for my house that
I can use?
The
availability of building plans depends
on the age of the structure and type of
information needed. To check if we have
your house plans on file, call the Building
Division at (858) 668-4645. Please be aware
that if we do have the plans on file, you
will need to have the plans modified to
reflect current Building and Fire Codes
before you submit for a Building Permit.
Please call Bryson & Hammer at 760-471-6568
for information on permits for rebuilding.
What
kind of permit will I need?
If
you are not increasing the size of your
house, or adding 750 square feet or less,
and are building in the same location as
the previous house, you will need to have
plans prepared and approved by the City
and a Building Permit issued. If you are
adding square footage, a permit fee will
be charged for the additional square footage.
The fee is based on the valuation of the
work. If you are increasing the size of
your home by more than 750 square feet,
adding a second story that is greater than
750 square feet, or modifying the building
pad by raising or lowering it, or changing
the location of your house on the site,
you will need to obtain approval of a Minor
Development Review Application (MDRA) and
a Building Permit.
Does
the City recommend contractors?
The
City does not recommend any specific contractor.
However, residents are encouraged to use
the Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org
and the State Contractor’s Board
www.cslb.ca.gov as resources to locate
a licensed and insured contractor. Bryson & Hammer
Inc. is a licensed, bonded, General Contractor
and can assist you in your clean up and
rebuild needs. Please contact us for further
information.
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