Building Division

Division Responsibilities

The Building Division is responsible for the application and administration of State and local building regulations. These minimum standards are designed to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating the design and construction of all buildings and structures within the City of Lemon Grove.

The Building Division provides a full range of plan review, permit processing, and code compliance inspection services using the current version of the California Building Code (which adopted the IBC, UPC, UMC, and the NEC) and the Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations for all residential and commercial development within the City.

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Business Hours

Counter Hours:
7:30am - 12:00pm: Monday - Thursday. Office is closed on Fridays.
Appointments between 8:00am - 11:30am receive priority service (619) 825-3800.
Appointments after 1pm may be available upon request (619) 825-3800.
Building Department questions (excluding appointments) (619) 825-3847or Building2@lemongrove.ca.gov.

Inspections Hours:
Inspections occur between 11am - 3pm: Monday - Friday, excepting major holidays.
No specific inspection time is provided in this window.
Inspections are scheduled by calling and leaving a message at an unanswered phone line (619) 825-3808.
Inspection requests received before 3pm will occur the next business day. No confirmation call will occur.
Building Department questions (619) 825-3847 or Building2@lemongrove.ca.gov.

**Reminder, property owner authorization is required for all permit application submissions. Written authorization from the property owner is acceptable. Corporate owners require proof of authorized signatory (must be recorded documentation).

Building Division

Lemon Grove City Call
3232 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Appointments (619) 825-3800
Permit Questions (619) 825-3847
Schedule Inspection (619) 825-3808
Building2@lemongrove.ca.gov