New Home Construction in Danville, CA
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Building New in the San Ramon Valley
New homes in Danville are custom homes on infill lots, rebuilds of older homes and homes on hillside parcels. Axiom Renovation (CA Lic. #1105006) builds custom homes and manages the Town, fire district and utility approvals.
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Danville New-Home Requirements
- Development Plan: required for new homes in subdivisions, some vacant residential parcels, and scenic hillside or major ridgeline areas.
- Submittals: grading plan, landscape plan under the water-efficient landscape ordinance, electrical load calculations, structural calculations, geotechnical report, Title 24 and CALGreen, and a lot survey where setbacks are 5 feet or less. Fire sprinklers, trusses, gas lines and solar can be deferred submittals.
- Fire sprinklers: required in all new homes, reviewed by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
- Wildfire: new buildings in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones must meet California’s wildfire construction standards. Danville’s mapped zone has historically centered on Magee Ranch and Cameo Acres.
- Utilities: EBMUD water and Central San sewer, with Central San’s stamp before you apply.
Permit Sequence
- Confirm zoning and setbacks with the Planning Division.
- Look up your project type in the Town’s Permit Directory for submittal requirements.
- Get Central San review and stamp before you apply for additions beyond the existing footprint, decks, ADUs, carports, generators and ground-mounted solar.
- Complete the building permit application and the Outside Agency Checklist.
- Submit in person or online.
- Obtain a San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District approval letter before permit issuance, and its final letter before the Town final.
500 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Town offices (925) 314-3388 · Permit Center (925) 314-3330 · Planning (925) 314-3310
Applications can be submitted in person or through the Town’s Online Permit Center / Citizen Access Portal. Inspections: danville.ca.gov/CAP or (925) 314-3333, before 3 p.m. for the next business day.
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Danville New Home Construction FAQ
Do I need a Development Plan to build a new home in Danville?
For new homes in subdivisions, some vacant residential parcels and scenic hillside or ridgeline areas, yes.
Are fire sprinklers required?
Yes, in all new homes, reviewed by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Which parts of Danville are in a Very High fire zone?
Danville’s mapped zone has historically centered on Magee Ranch and Cameo Acres. We check current maps for your parcel.
Who issues the building permit?
The Town of Danville Building Division.