Welcome to SCC ePlan Review
The ePlan portal facilitates the electronic submittal of PDF documents for both Building and Discretionary permit applications.Announcements
Notice: September 28 – October 1 - Limited Staff Availability During CALBO Education Week!
Many of the permit technicians, plan checkers, and inspection staff will be attending CALBO Education Week.
During this time, staff availability will be limited, which may affect permit processing, email response times, and counter service levels.
Thanks for your understanding!
Many of the permit technicians, plan checkers, and inspection staff will be attending CALBO Education Week.
During this time, staff availability will be limited, which may affect permit processing, email response times, and counter service levels.
Thanks for your understanding!
General Information
- Owners and applicants can access Building plan review corrections and application status online at the Application Status website.
- Notice About Construction Change Documents (Change Orders): Change orders are strictly limited to changes that are within the original scope of work. Work that exceeds the original scope of work shall be applied for as a new permit.
- Project Information and Threshold Determination Form: All permit applications proposing increased and/or replaced impervious (e.g., structures, driveways, patios, etc.) and/or semi-impervious (e.g., gravel, base rock, porous pavement, etc.) surfaces shall submit Appendix A, Project Information and Threshold Determination Form.
- For project-specific application information, see our Apply for a Building Permit webpage.
For required forms and other ePlan information, click the accordions below.
- ePlan Submittal Checklist – PLG230
- Owner-Agent Authorization – PLG210
- Building Permit Application Form – PLG200
- Building Resubmittal Response Form - PLG204
- Building Permit Construction Change Documents - PLG205
- Building Permit Deferred Submittal - PLG206
- Plan Check Service Request Residential - PLG207
- Supplemental Documents Index – PLG235
- Application Requirements for Residential Structures - PLG280
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**INTAKE APPOINTMENT NO LONGER REQUIRED**
- Discretionary ePlan Instructions **NEW** (For Discretionary, Vacation/Hosted rental, and Environmental Planning applications)
- Discretionary Permit Application – PLG100 (For Discretionary and Environmental Planning applications)
- Discretionary Permit Resubmittal Letter – PLG130
- Discretionary Supplemental Documents Index – PLG135
- SB9 Pre-Screen Application – PLG180
- Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental and Renewal Application – PLG 150
- Hosted Short-Term Rental Application – PLG 155
- Hosted Short-Term Rental Renewal Application – PLG 160
- Lists of Required Information (LORI) & Checklists
(ePlan Portal open during normal business hours only)
- How to Submit a Project in ePlan Review - Building Permits
- How to Submit a Project in ePlan Review - Discretionary ePlan Instructions **NEW**
- Appointment Scheduler (Meet with staff in-person or by phone for ePlan help)
- ePlan User Guide
- ePlan Video Series
- ePlan Training & Seminars: (None Scheduled)
- Contact the Building Counter staff at Planning.BuildingInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov
- For questions about submitting your Discretionary Application, please email Discretionary.ePlanReview@santacruzcountyca.gov
- For questions regarding vacation rental/hosted rental applications email Vacation.EplanReview@santacruzcountyca.gov
- Find independent businesses that will format electronic plans and documents for a fee.