The City has launched a new application, TESSA. To submit plans for a project and/or obtain a permit, please visit TESSA.

• RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL: Panel upgrades, subpanels, bathroom vents, communication drops, changing out lights, outlets, switches.

• RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL:   Forced Air Unit (FAU) change outs, A/C unit change outs (INCLUDE SITE PLAN OF A/C UNIT LOCATION), and duct replacements (INCLUDE NUMBER OF REGISTERS) must include CF1R forms. Kitchen hoods and wall furnaces do not require CF1R forms. For an A/C unit change out, email the permit application and a site plan showing the location of the A/C unit, to planninginfo@costamesaca.gov. Following review, the Planning Division will forward the application to the Building Division for further processing.

• RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING: Bathtubs, dishwashers, floor drains, gas outlets, gas repipes, water heaters, copper/pex re-pipes (PROVIDE INCLUDE FIXTURE COUNT), water softeners, sewer line repairs (UNDER HOUSE ONLY) landscape irrigation, kitchen sinks, wash basins, toilets, garbage disposal.

• FIRE SPRINKLER/ALARM PERMITS: Email the permit application and the plans. Completely fill out the application. In the description of work provide counts on how many systems and how many sprinkler heads/devices. Includes any Fire Department permits (ie. underground fire line, fire suppression hood, etc.).

• BACKYARD BBQ/FIREPITS: Email the permit application and a site plan showing routing of gas lines and electrical conduits to planninginfo@costamesaca.gov. Following review, the Planning Division will forward the application to the Building Division for further processing.