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Building Safety & Neighborhood Preservation Unit
Our Teams
- Building Safety Inspections: This team schedules and conducts all Building Inspections, averaging over 5,000 inspections a month.
- Building Permits: The Building and Development Services team can assist residents and developers with all building permits, including renewals and extensions.
- City Building Codes: This team maintains all City building codes and standards.
- Code Enforcement: The Code Enforcement team helps maintain and improve the quality of our community through awareness, education and enforcement.
- Plan Reviews: All new construction projects in the City of Modesto must go through the Plan Review process.
Want to get your tenant improvement reviewed over the counter? Tenant Improvement information can be found on the Expedited Tenant Improvements web page.
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Oscar Diaz
Chief Building OfficialPhone: 209-571-5885
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Building Safety & Neighborhood Preservation Unit
Physical Address
1010 10th Street
Suite 3100
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-577-5232
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Neighborhood Preservation Unit
Phone: 209-577-5250
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Hours
Monday through Friday
Phone: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Do I need a permit to build a storage shed?
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Permits are not required for one-story detached storage sheds 120 square feet or less in area.
- How tall can I build my fence without a permit?
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Fences 7' or less in height do not require a permit. Check your setbacks with Planning (209) 577-5267
- How do I apply for a Sign Permit?
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In order to obtain a Sign Permit, you must fill out an application and turn it into our office in person at City Hall, Suite 3100. Please review our Sign Permit checklist prior to submitting the application packet.
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