PLUS Enhancement

LDS Customer Benefit

Updates to Building

LDS FY2025 Fee Updates

Updated permitting fees to align with the July 1, 2024, fee increase adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

New Air/Duct Leakage Test Amendment

Customers can now submit their air/duct leakage reports through PLUS under this new “Air/Duct Leakage Test” amendment type, under the associated residential building permit (BLDR) record. This enhancement replaces the previous Nintex form submission. For more information, visit the Air/Duct Leakage Test Amendment permit library guide.

On-Site Contact Required on Commercial Building Records

An on-site contact is now required as part of the initial application process when creating a building record in PLUS for all commercial projects.

Updated Commercial and Residential Plumbing Equipment

The equipment lists for residential and commercial plumbing records were updated to allow customers to select either Backflow Preventer – Testable Assembly or Backflow Preventer – Non-Testable Device. This allows applicants to better identify the type of device being installed and in turn, ensure staff determine whether it needs to be part of the annual inspection process.

Accessory Living Unit (ALU) or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Question on Residential Building Records

On Residential New, Residential Addition/Alteration and Residential Miscellaneous building records, a new yes/no question was added so an applicant can identify whether their application includes a proposed Accessory Living Unit (ALU) or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).  This also ensures intake staff are aware of any proposed ALU or ADU and can coordinate with appropriate review agencies at the time of submission and identify any deficiencies earlier on in the process.

Elevator Updates

Various elevator updates were performed to include the “Red Tag” status which is set by staff and visible to the applicant via PLUS, updating the FFXID when ownership changes and updates to the Vertical Transportation Inspection report.

Update to Site

LDS FY2025 Fee Updates

Updated permitting fees to align with the July 1, 2024, fee increase adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

FY2025 Pro Rata Share Assessment Rate Increase

Effective July 1, the countywide Stormwater Pro Rata Share Assessment rate increase went into effect requiring updates to the corresponding rates in PLUS. The assessment is based on the stormwater impact of individual development projects and is measured by their increase in impervious cover, discounted by any applicable credit for on-site stormwater management facilities and best management practices provided as part of the new construction.

All site records with unpaid Pro Rata share fees were updated to 2024 rates on July 1, 2024.

Signature Set Review Cycle

Signature Set submissions for site-related plans will now carry a base and per-sheet fee for submissions over 5 sheets. Signature Set submissions modifying 5 or less plan sheets, will not be assessed a separate fee. For more information, see our Fee Schedule.

Updates to the RPA Minor Addition Walk Through Waiver

The WAIV application for minor residential additions has been updated to streamline the submission process with better prompts, automation and help text while also eliminating the need to upload the PDF application with duplicative information. For details on the submission process, visit the WAIV permit library guide.

Updates to the Hazardous Tree Program

The Hazardous Tree inspection type and related checklist is now available for staff to use for better reporting and tracking of any hazardous tree complaints reported via the PLUS enforcement tab. For more information on when and how to report, click here.