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MASTER PLAN PROGRAM
A master
plan is essentially a "cookie cutter" plan that will be built
repetitively. The Master Plan Program establishes a site specific
building design approval protocol that is predictable and dependable
for an unlimited number of building permits in the current
3-year code cycle.
You can achieve standarization and consistancy in the construction
process and the
time spent during the site specific application is reduced
drastically with consistent submittals. The program is
limited to licensed contractors with a current California
State Contractors license and a current El
Dorado County business license.
 The
Master Plan Program consists of two parts; the master plan
and the site specific application. A construction plan
is submitted and reviewed for code requirements and once approved,
assigned a specific master plan number for future reference. The
site specific application is the submittal of a particular
master plan on an individual parcel.
The
Master Plan Program is not limited to large subdivisions. If
you plan to use the same building design on different parcels
throughout the county the program will work for you.
- All plans must be submitted
with left and right-hand orientation.
- Site plans for subdivision lots
are required to be in an 8-1/2" x 14" format.
- Elevations are limited to a
total of four.
- The plan is limited to three
different garage footprints (typically 3-car, 4-car,
and side-load garage options). The living space footprint
cannot be altered.
- A single foundation plan is
required to accommodate any approved elevation or approved
option within that particular plan. The foundation
must be built to this worst-case specification.
- Structural revisions to the
plan are not permitted (i.e.: footings, bearing walls,
shear walls, window locations, or roof layout). Such
a plan would require submittal as a separate master
plan, or could be submitted as a custom home (still
handled by our master plan staff for continuity).
- Non-structural revisions are
permitted. Generally, only a revised floor plan would
need to be submitted (no options shown). However, if
a gas appliance was added or re-located, a revised
gas-piping plan would also be required.
- Field revisions are
discouraged, but if the scope is limited, they may
be accepted due to the nature of the industry. However,
continued and/or excessive revisions to master plans
will cause our department to evaluate the builder's
status within the program, and whether both parties
would be better served by the builder using the mainline
permit system for future submissions.
In order for the plan review process to begin the following
items must be submitted:
- Complete a "Master
Plan Submittal" form
- Submit a square-footage summary of the plan variations
using the “Master
Plan Summary"
- One complete set of construction plans.
- Structural calculations and applicable plan pages
must be wet-stamped and signed by the Engineer or Architect
of Record. Note that construction drawings and related
submittals by design professionals must acknowledge
the repeated use of their work.
- Truss specifications must be wet-stamped by the truss
engineer. The project engineer (Engineer of Record)
must also review, stamp and sign the truss layout sheet
for compatibility with the building design.
- A truss layout sheet per elevation (compatible with
the roof plan).
- Energy calculations for all orientations. Design must
meet worst-case scenario.
- Left and right-hand plans (so the building can be
reversed). Applies to all structural pages (i.e: foundation,
floor framing, shear walls, roof-framing). Also provide
a reversed floor plan.
- Shear wall schedule on same sheet(s) as shear layout
where practicable.
- Gas piping plan showing pipe length, size and input
BTU demand of each appliance. Specify type of fuel.
- Electrical/mechanical plan.
Submitting
a site-specific application to obtain a permit:
- Submit 2 copies of an 8-1/2” x 14” site
plan (include lot sq. ft. and bldg sq. ft. with % of
coverage). Leave a 3” blank space at the bottom
of the plan for our stamps. Put master plan number
on each copy.
- Submit a completed permit application with master
plan number written in description of work
- Submit 3 copies of the site-specific floor plan (verify
left or right hand, and only show options that apply).
Also, put the master plan number on each page.
- Submit a signed Deed Restriction Certificate.
- Provide a map page locating the site, if necessary.
- Submit a check for the application fee, with a summary
of the lot numbers you are applying for and amount
per lot (see attached fee schedule).
Submitting
a revision to a site application (changing from
one MP # to another):
- Submit a signed letter requesting that the change
be made. Specify the MP # and lot involved, refer to
the permit number if this is an issued permit.
- Submit 2 revised site plans, if applicable, with the
new master plan number written on each page.
- Submit 3 revised floor plans with the new master plan
number written on each page.
The minimum flat rate is $600 for dwellings under 1000 sq. ft. Garage,
deck, storage, and other miscellaneous areas are not
included in the calculations. The rate increases in
00 increments for each additional 500 sq. ft. of dwelling
area.
DWELLING
AREA
sq. ft. |
FLAT
RATE
Dollars |
Under 1000 |
$600 |
1000 to
1499 |
$800 |
1500 to
1999 |
$1,000 |
2000 to
2499 |
$1,200 |
2500 to
2999 |
$1,400 |
3000 to
3499 |
$1,600 |
3500 to
3999 |
$1,800 |
4000 to
4499 |
$2,000 |
4500 to
4999 |
$2,200 |
Additional
500 sq. ft. increments |
$200 per increment |
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The
documents below are available in .pdf format. 