Site Approval
All new commercial / industrial construction requires site approval prior to submitting an application for a building permit. You may contact the
Planning Department for assistance with questions regarding site approval.
Hazardous Materials
Each application for commercial / industrial projects routed to the Hazardous Materials section of the Santa Clara County Fire Department must include a Hazardous Materials Disclosure Form and must be signed by the owner / occupant.
A list of regulated materials and the
Haz-Mat Disclosure Form (PDF) are available from the Building Division or
Santa Clara County Fire.
Health Department Approval
Permits for the following establishments require Santa Clara County Health Department approval:
- Bakeries
- Commercial swimming pools
- Fruit stands
- Meat markets
- Pet stores
- Restaurants
- Retail food stores
For further information, please contact the Health Department at 408-918-3400.