Baldwin Park, CA Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- BPMC § 150.060
- Exemptions list
- BPMC § 150.062(A)
- Shed exemption size
- Under 120 sq ft, 14 ft height max
- Fence exemption
- Up to 7 feet without a permit
- Application section
- BPMC § 150.071
- Adopted code base
- 2025 California Building/Residential/Green Codes
Summary
Baldwin Park requires a separate permit from the Building Official before any regulated building, structure, or building service equipment is erected, altered, moved, or demolished, with narrow exemptions for small accessory work.
Except as specified in this part, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or building service equipment has first been obtained from the Building Official.
Full Breakdown
061 confirms that any exemption from the permit requirement never authorizes work done in violation of the technical codes or other city ordinances. 062(A): one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses under 120 square feet and 14 feet or less in height with no electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work; fences up to 7 feet; retaining walls up to 4 feet unless supporting a surcharge or impounding certain liquids; water tanks up to 5,000 gallons on grade; platforms, sidewalks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade; and prefabricated pools under 5,000 gallons and less than 24 inches deep, among a longer list. 072(D). 140).
Violations & Fines
Doing regulated work without the required permit is punishable under § 150.060's cross-reference to § 10.99: a misdemeanor carrying up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail, or an infraction fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within a year, and $500 for a third. The Building Official can also suspend construction and require correction of work performed without or contrary to an issued permit under § 150.035.
Frequently Asked Questions
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