The Building Division oversees all building permit applications for new construction and renovation. The services provided include plan check review, building permit issuance, inspections, and maintaining historical records related to issued building permits.
On Monday, April 12, 2021, City Hall will be re-opening to the public by appointment only. Beginning on this date, all new permit requests will need to be submitted with hard copy plans. All existing electronic permits that are not approved and issued by this date will need to be converted into hard copies for review and approval. A completed building permit application is required to schedule an appointment.
To schedule a future appointment at City Hall beginning April 12th,2021, please click the button below:
Schedule Appointment
Staff Contact Information
Listed below are the emails and phone numbers of the Building Division staff. Building Division staff strive to respond to all phone messages or email inquiries within one full business day (24 hours) of receipt. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, please contact Development Services Director Joel Rojas at JRojas@SanJuanCapistrano.org or (949) 234-4410.
Building Division
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-6347
B2@SanJuanCapistrano.org
Building and Code Enforcement Manager/Building Official
Paul Melby (on an interim basis)
PMelby@sanjuancapistrano.org
(949) 443-6347
Building & Grading Inspectors
William Forsythe
WForsythe@SanJuanCapistrano.org
(949) 443-6303
Steve Salcedo
SSalcedo@SanJuanCapistrano.org
(949) 443-6335
Building Permit Technicians
Deena Berens
B2@SanJuanCapistrano.org
(949) 443-6347
Lisa La
B2@SanJuanCapistrano.org
(949) 443-6347