The following is a list of common residential projects with links to detailed informational brochures. More information about a specific project is available by contacting the One-Stop Permit Center.

Additions to Existing or New Single Family Homes and Duplexes

• SIngle-Family/Duplex Zoning Requirements and Design Review
• Green Building Information
• Design Guidelines:
  • Single Family Home Design Techniques
  • Taaffe Frances Heritage Neighborhood Design Guidelines
  • Eichler Design Guidelines
• Fire Sprinkler Requirements
• Accessory Structures
• Accessory Living Units
• Landscaping Requirements and Resources (see New Residential Developments below)
• Solar Access and Solar Studies for 2nd Story Additions
• Noticing Board Requirements for 2nd Story Additions
• Tree Removal Permits
• Recommended Source Control Measures for Unregulated Projects.
• Flood Zone Information
• Vision Triangles

Interior Remodels

• Air Conditioning
• Bathroom Remodel
• Electric Car Chargers
• Electrical Grounding and Bonding
• Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet
• Electrical Panel Replacement
• Furnace Replacement
• Gas Piping
• Kitchen Remodel
• Plumbing (sewer and water line) Replacement
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Water Heater Replacement
• Window Replacement
• Wood Burning Appliances
• Work That Does Not Require a Building Permit

Exterior Improvements

• Accessory Structures (decks, sheds, garden structures, etc.)
• Fences
• Gray Water - Clothes Washer Systems
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Pool and Spa Installation
• Pool and Septic Tank Removal
• Re-roof
• Skylights
• Tree Removal Permits
• Vision Triangles

• Residential Zoning Standards
• Industrial to Residential Sites
• Citywide Design Guidelines
• Tasman / Fair Oaks Area Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan
• Green Building Requirements
• Solid Waste 
• Stormwater Requirements
• Landscaping Requirements and Resources
  • Landscaping Requirements
  • Landscaping Resources
  • Water Efficient Landscaping Checklist
  • Water Budget Calculation Worksheets
  • Landscaping Certificate of Completion
  • Water Conserving Plants
  • Water Conserving Trees
  • Landscaping Maintenance for Pest Reduction
  • California Department of Water Resources
  • A Guide to Estimating Irrigation Water Needs (WUCOLS)
  • Santa Clara County Water District
  • City of Sunnyvale Water Conservation
• Water Conserving Plants
• Water Conserving Trees
• Landscaping Maintenance for Pest Reduction
• Multifamily and Nonresidential Parking
• Traffic Analysis    
• Below Market Rate (BMR) Program
• Demolition Permits

Residential Construction Standards

The City of Sunnyvale has developed a book which contains general planning and building information for remodels, additions, and new construction of single family homes (including standard construction details). The book is available below on this web site or a printed and bound copy can be purchased at the One-Stop Permit Center for $6.00.

• Part 1 – Document text including overview, new construction, additions, remodels, exterior improvements, and construction information

• Part 2 – Appendix including standard construction details