New Home Construction in Pleasanton, CA
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Building New in Pleasanton
New homes in Pleasanton are usually custom homes in established neighborhoods, rebuilds, or homes in communities like Ruby Hill with HOA design review. Pleasanton’s hillsides are protected by Measure PP, so new construction focuses on flatter infill parcels. Axiom Renovation (CA Lic. #1105006) builds custom homes and manages the City approvals.
Construction in Progress
Ask us about recent new-home and rebuild projects during your consultation.
Pleasanton New-Home Requirements
- Design review for the new home, with HOA approval first in Ruby Hill and Golden Eagle.
- Fire sprinklers, with Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department review; its guidelines call for attic, garage and porch heads in new homes.
- Building-electrification and EV-charging reach codes adopted in the 2022 cycle; we confirm current requirements for your permit.
- Wildfire zones under Ordinance 2293 (May 2025), which adopted the state’s Moderate and High local zones map.
- Heritage tree permits and tree protection plans.
- Zone 7 worksheets and Pleasanton Unified school fees.
- Water from the City of Pleasanton, purchased from Zone 7, and City sewer treated at the DSRSD regional plant (Ruby Hill flows to Livermore).
Permit Path
200 Old Bernal Avenue (next to the City Council Chambers), Pleasanton, CA 94566
Building & Safety (925) 931-5300 · Planning (925) 931-5600, po*@****************ca.gov
Walk-in hours vary by day, so call ahead. Building permits are submitted electronically through Accela Citizen Access.
Inspections: schedule in Accela Citizen Access, by texting “Schedule” to (844) 670-9753, or by calling (925) 931-5322, ext. 1. Inspectors take calls at (925) 931-5300 from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on inspection day.
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Pleasanton New Home Construction FAQ
Can I build on a Pleasanton hillside?
Measure PP prohibits housing and grading on slopes of 25% or more and within 100 vertical feet of a ridgeline.
Do I need HOA approval in Ruby Hill?
Yes. An HOA approval letter is part of design review in Ruby Hill and Golden Eagle.
Are fire sprinklers required?
Yes, in all new homes, reviewed by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.
Who issues the building permit?
The City of Pleasanton Building & Safety Division.