City of Novato, CA

Meet with staff from City permitting, planning, building, public works and code enforcement as well as representatives from Novato Fire, North Marin Water and Novato Sanitary all under one roof.

Novato Permit Connections is an all-agency permit advice center aimed at streamlining the permit process for Novato’s homeowners and small businesses. No appointment necessary:

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am - 11am
Novato Permit Center, 922 Machin Avenue

It's your go-to resource to ensure you have everything you need to submit your permit application. Submitting an accurate and complete application accelerates the plan review process, ultimately leading to quicker turnaround times and greater predictability in permit requirements. 

Whether you are working on a common homeowner project, considering an accessory dwelling unit, or planning for commercial tenant improvements, we're here to help.

The Permit Resource Center provides customers with information necessary to obtain permits. Building staff will be teaming with Planning and Engineering to offer information on regulations, answer questions about individual projects, furnish necessary paperwork and provide direction on process. 

No appointment necessary during Public Counter Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00am -11:00am

Permit research is available anytime online using eTrakiT3 or in person at our self-service kiosk by appointment only outside of Public Counter Hours.

For all completed applications and forms, please submit them in PDF format to: permitcenter@novato.org

*After November 1st, we will no longer accept the old permit application. Please use the updated application forms available on our website.

Your input is important to us. In order to better serve you, please take our brief survey to share feedback about your recent experience with us. 

The City is committed to enhancing services and improving your experience.

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Monthly Closures

Friday, October 11th

Friday, October 25th

October 10th, 2024

After November 1st, we will no longer accept the old permit application. Please use the updated application forms available on our website.

Building Fees Escalating - Effective 07/04/2024

Annual the City escalates the Community Development / Public Works Departments fees schedule which includes fees for services and impact fees.  New fees will be effective July 1, 2024.

Building Division Website Upgrades - 05/30/2024

The Building Division is in the process of refining the division's website and updating forms.  Please check back here for new information on this and other developments in the Building Division. 

We will keep you posted as changes are happening.

We recommend sending all inquiries to permitcenter@novato.org or calling the Building Department at 415.899.8989. Your inquiries will be routed directly to the appropriate staff member for assistance. 

When leaving a message for staff, please include your name, number and project address. Staff may not be immediately available but will return your call the next business day. Please refrain from contacting multiple staff members regarding the same topic. 

Clare Hartman, Community Development Director
chartman@novato.org
415.899.8938

Mark Setterland, Interim Chief Building Official
msetterland@novato.org
415.899.8927

Renee Mohr, Plan Check Coordinator
rmohr@novato.org
415.899.8930

Lauro Vazquez, Plans Examiner II
lvazquez@novato.org
415.899.8935

Kathy Toohey
ktoohey@novato.org
415.899.8946

Ezra Morrison, Building Inspector II
emorrison@novato.org
415.899.8937

Pablo Flores, Building Inspector I
pflores@novato.org
415.899.8982

Karyn Harrington, Development Permit Supervisor
kharrington@novato.org
415.899.8979

Summer Siino, Permit Technician
ssiino@novato.org
415.899.8969

George Gasparini, Senior Office Assistant/Front Counter
ggasparini@novato.org
415.899.8282

Samantha Hagner, Permit Technician
shagner@novato.org
415.899.8931

Additional Contact Information:

Inspection and Plan Check Inquiries: building@novato.org

Permit Inquiries and Submittals - permitcenter@novato.org

Code Enforcement - codeenforcement@novato.org

City Staff Directory

Building consultants are only available to respond to questions resulting from the plans examination process. Any correspondence from building consultants will contain the contact information for the specific plans examiner to contact. 

If you are just starting the permitting process or have not yet received a plans examination comment letter for your project, please contact permitcenter@novato.org or 415.899.8989.

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707.544.9500

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