Accela Citizen Access Portal Guides

• ACA How-To Guide: Create an Account
• ACA How-To Guide: Find and Upload Attachments
• ACA How-To Guide: Schedule Inspections
• ACA How-To Guide: Pay Fees

Applications

• Application for Plan Review & Permit
• Application for Certificate of Completion Form
• Application for Certificate of Occupancy Form

Codes & Requirements

• Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions (Formerly Type V)
• 2022 Lancaster Building Code Amendments (Ord. 1094)
• 2023 Design & Submittal Requirements
• Building Plan Signature/Stamp Requirements
• Fire, Storm or Other Damaged Structures
• Ladder Requirements for Rooftop Inspections
• Permit Guidelines Webpage
• Lancaster Seismic Hazards (Liquefaction) Zones 

Fee Schedules

• Building Fee Schedule - Effective 10-01-2024
• Citywide Fee Schedule - Effective 10-01-2024
• 2021 Development Impact Fee Schedule
• Jan 2021- June 2024 Development Projects - Associated Fees

Forms

• Accessibility Upgrades for Tenant Improvements
• Agency Referral Form
• Building Permit Declaration
• Dust Control Agreement
• Grading Certification Form
• Owner Builder Verification Form
• Provisional Utility Release Form
• Smoke and CO Detector Installation Affidavit


Project-Specific Forms

 Accessory Dwelling Units

• ADU Application (Required for all ADU submittals) 
• ADU Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements
• Converting Existing Attached Structure to ADU (typically Garage Conversion) 
• Converting Existing Detached Structure to ADU


Electric Vehicles and Service Equipment (EVSE)

• Electric Vehicle and ESVE Checklist
• Note: Electric vehicle charging stations are not subject to association approval.


Residential Patio Covers

• Patio Cover Standard Plan
  
  

Residential Reroof Certificate of Compliance

• Residential Sprinkler Fire Flow Form
• Structural Observation Report Form


Small Residential Rooftop Solar Guidelines

• SFM PV Guidelines
• Solar Domestic Water Heating Toolkit 
• Solar Photovoltaic Toolkit
• Solar Pool Heating Toolkit
  
  

Swimming Pools

• Swimming Pool/Spa Enclosure Requirements


Water-Efficient Landscaping Requirements 

• 2015 MWELO            
• Plant List
• SB 407 Water Efficiency Improvements