Checklists, Handouts, and Helpful Resources

Checklists

  1. AB 2234 New Residential Building Permit Checklist
  2. Commercial TI Building Permit Submittal Checklist
  1. New Non-Residential Building Permit Submittal Checklist
  2. New Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Submittal Checklist

Handouts/Sample Drawings

  1. Attached Patio Cover Handout
  2. Bath Kitchen Remodel Handout
  3. Deck Railing and Deck Details Handout
  4. EV Charger Streamlined Process
  5. General Residential Floor Plan Handout
  6. Interconnected Power Sources Handout
  7. Power Control Systems Handout
  8. Residential Conventional Braced Walls Handout
  9. Residential Detached Carport or Pergola Handout
  1. Residential Fences Handout
  2. Residential Pool and Spa Handout
  3. Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems Plan Submittal Information and Checklist
  4. Residential Site Plan Handout
  5. Residential Spread Footing and Pier Requirements Handout
  6. Residential Stairs Handout
  7. Underfloor Drainage Handout
  8. Water Heater - Emergency Escape - Rescue Opening Handout
  9. Window Flashing Detail Handout

Helpful Guides

  1. 2022 CA Building Code - Supplement Code Changes Summary
  2. Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements for Accessory Dwellings
  3. Bedroom Definition
  4. Building Design Criteria For The City of Cotati
  5. Commercial Property Owners Guide to Earthquake Safety
  6. Considering Becoming an Owner-Builder
  7. Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety
  1. HVAC Alterations CF1 R-ALT-04-E Residential Checklist
  2. Living in Earthquake Country
  3. Residential Seismic Strengthening Plans
  4. Sonoma County Roofing Guidelines
  5. Work Exempt From Permits
  6. Zero Emission Vehicles in California Community Readiness Guidebook

ADA Resources

  1. ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
  2. ADA Complaint Form
  3. ADA Small Business Owners Guide
  4. City of Cotati Unreasonable Hardship Form
  5. Disabled Access Investigation Complaint Form
  1. Disabled Access Requirements and Resources
  2. Helpful Accessibility Information
  3. Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
  4. Readily Achievable Checklist
  5. Restriping Parking Lots