New construction · Irvine
What permits are needed for new construction in Irvine?
New construction in Irvine requires building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits through City of Irvine Community Development — Building & Safety, plus any entitlements (zoning / planning review) triggered by the project. City plan check via the eTRAKiT permit portal; PC-zone projects typically reviewed against the governing Planned Community Program in parallel with code review.
What changes the answer in Irvine.
Master-association ARC (Architectural Review Committee) approval is typically required in addition to city permits; ARC scope often exceeds code minimums. City inspectors; online scheduling.
- Most of Irvine is governed by Planned Community (PC) zoning with master-developer (Irvine Company) design guidelines layered over city code.
- Lot grading and pad elevations are typically set by the master tract; custom envelope determined more by ARC guidelines than zoning.
- SoCal Edison + SoCalGas + Irvine Ranch Water District. Sewer through IRWD.
- IRWD sewer throughout developed villages.
Source-backed note
Official source: City of Irvine Community Development — Building & Safety. We link every cited form, fee schedule, and inspection page from the city's permit directory entry.
Reference: CSLB — License a Contractor — California Contractors State License Board
Local authority: City of Irvine Community Development — Building & Safety
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