New Home Construction in San Ramon, CA
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New Homes in a Nearly Built-Out Valley
San Ramon describes itself as an established, nearly built-out valley surrounded by hillsides, from the former Bishop Ranch pear orchards to the newer Dougherty Valley. New homes here are usually rebuilds or custom homes on remaining parcels. Axiom Renovation (CA Lic. #1105006) builds custom homes and manages the City, fire district, school district and utility approvals.
Construction in Progress
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New-Home Approval Checklist
- Architectural Review Application for new construction, with possible Architectural Review Board referral.
- Specific plan standards in Dougherty Valley, San Ramon Village (Crow Canyon), Northwest and Westside areas.
- Fire sprinklers, required in all new homes, with district review through GeoCivix.
- School fees through the City’s Certificate of Compliance process.
- Grading permit at 50 cubic yards; geologic hazard district areas where mapped.
- Water from EBMUD or DSRSD and sewer from Central San or DSRSD, depending on the parcel.
- Wildfire construction standards where the parcel is mapped; the fire district publishes a parcel map viewer.
Permit Path
7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 · City Hall (925) 973-2500
Planning (925) 973-2560 · Building & Safety (925) 973-2580
Walk-in service 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; appointments 1 to 5 p.m. Applications go through the City’s Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal. Choose the permit type carefully, because it cannot be changed after you submit.
Fire district: the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District requires a fire submittal for any change to a home that already has fire sprinklers, and for a home without sprinklers only when square footage is added. Plans go through the district’s GeoCivix portal, with a typical turnaround of about 21 days.
School fees: new homes and additions over 500 sq ft pay San Ramon Valley Unified School District fees. The City completes a Certificate of Compliance, you pay the district by appointment at (925) 552-2944, then return to the City for the permit.
Inspections are requested through the CSS portal or at (925) 973-2580, Option 1. Inspectors take calls 7:30 to 8 a.m.
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San Ramon New Home Construction FAQ
Does a new home in San Ramon need architectural review?
New construction may require an Architectural Review Application, and the Zoning Administrator can refer it to the Architectural Review Board.
Are fire sprinklers required?
Yes, in all new homes, reviewed by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Which utility serves my lot?
EBMUD or DSRSD for water and Central San or DSRSD for sewer, depending on location.
Who issues the building permit?
The City of San Ramon, through its CSS portal.