Planning Department Permits




New Downtown Specific Plan Area Requirements

One of the goals of the new Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) is to encourage development and redevelopment of the Downtown area.  As an incentive, the required processes for many applications have been streamlined for the Downtown.  Information about these applications and their submittal requirements can be found in the following brochures.

Building Additions and New Construction
Façade Improvements
Nightclubs
Pedestrian Zone Improvements
Pre-Design Projects (Catalyst Sites)
Residential to Commercial Conversion

Attention - New submittal requirements
Applications for Design Review Permits, Major Project Permits, Tentative Subdivision Maps and Grading Plans now must include a 
Preliminary Stormwater Quality Compliance Form.

The Universal Application is used for all Planning Department permits except the Sign Permit, Promotional/Temporary Banners and those permits processed by Clearance Forms.

Click on the permit categories to the left, or below, to be directed to checklists and clearance forms for individual permit types.

Planning Fee Schedule - Effective July 1, 2012

Design Review Permits

Land Use/Zoning

Maps

Miscellaneous

Sign Applications

Tree Permits

You may email the Planning Department at: planningdept@roseville.ca.us


Permits from other departments.

An Encroachment Permit is required whenever work is proposed within existing city rights-of-way or easements. Examples of work requiring an encroachment permit include placement of temporary structures, digging, placement of poles or posts, and replacement of curbs, gutters or driveways. Encroachment permits are issued by the Engineering Division, 311 Vernon Street, 774-5339.

A Grading Permit is required:

  • When the amount of material to be moved (cut or fill) exceeds 50 cubic yards.
  • When the proposed elevation will be raised or lowered more than two feet from the original grade.
  • If the existing drainage patterns will be altered as a result of the proposed work.
  • If the proposed grading is within the 100-year floodplain.

Grading permits are issued by the Engineering Division, 774-5339, and require a set of plans to be submitted for review. Building Permits are obtained from the Building Division located at 311 Vernon Street. Call (916) 774-5332 for additional information.