Planning and Building Appointments

Planning and Building appointments are a DCD service to answer questions and help you prepare for a successful application. Please make sure your project is within the County's jurisdiction before scheduling an appointment by using CCMAPS to check your jurisdiction.

Phone Appointments

15 minutes appointments
Helpful for answering questions that do not require viewing documents or plans
You will receive a confirmation email confirming your appointment and County staff will call the number provided at the scheduled time and date.
To change or cancel your appointment, go to your confirmation email and click "change your appointment"

Video Appointments

30 minute appointments
Helpful for reviewing plans or documents with County staff, including pre-application questions
Helpful for assistance with online permit submittal
Please prepare for your appointment by following how to prepare for your video appointment (PDF)
Video meetings are conducted over Microsoft Teams
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Teams meeting that you will need to join at the scheduled time and date. If you do not have a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.
To change or cancel your appointment, go to your confirmation email and click "change your appointment"

In Person Appointments

30 minute appointments at the DCD permit center located at: 30 Muir Road, Martinez CA 94553
Helpful for reviewing digital plans/documents with County staff, including pre-application questions. Documents must be uploaded prior to your in-person appointment using the link provided in your confirmation email. If you already have documents uploaded to our permitting system, you do not have to reupload.
Helpful if needing assistance with online permit submittal
You will received a confirmation email that contains instruction on how to upload your PDF documents prior to the meeting and a phone number to call at the time of the appointment to access the office. If you do not received a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.
To change or cancel your appointment, go to your confirmation email and click "change your appointment"

Appointments CANNOT be used for the following:

Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit applications shall be submitted online using the links below. DCD staff is also available during business hours at 925-655-2700 to answer questions. Additional information on a variety of topics can be found in the “how to” guides.
Permit Status Updates
If you have already submitted a planning application or a building permit application, please contact your reviewer or learn more about how to check your permit status.