Plan Review for Water and Fire Service
New Construction, Tenant Improvements, Remodels and Additions
Coastside County Water District must approve water and fire service for new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and additions. Applicants must submit specific forms and drawings for the District to review. The District reviews projects for compliance with District rules and regulations.
Apply Online for Plan Review
Applicants must apply online through the Citizen Access Portal. Paper plans are not accepted. The District is using cloud-based Accela Civic Applications to host the portal.
To use the Citizen Access Portal, you will need to be registered. Follow the instructions for registration when you first access the portal. Before you start your online application, be sure to have all your project information.
Information Sheets for Plan Reviews
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General Fact Sheet for New Construction
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Remodels and Tenant Improvements
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
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Fire Service
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Demolition
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Public Works
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District Engineering Specifications
Applications Regarding Water and Fire Service
There are two application categories: (1) Building and (2) Public Works. Below is a description of the application categories, application types and additional documents that need to be submitted. Contact us at planreview@coastsidewater.org with any questions or concerns.
Building Applications
PLANNING
All project types when the Planning Authority (city or county) requests comments from the District when a project is in the planning phase of development. Required documents to start review process:
- Agency Referral Form
- Plan Set (Drawings)
RESIDENTIAL
Multi-family and single-family project types. Required documents to start the review process:
- Complete Plan Set (Drawings)
- Residential Water Demand Worksheet
- If applicable, Accessory Dwelling Unit Water Demand Worksheet
- If applicable, Dedicated Irrigation Meter Water Demand Worksheet
- Water Efficiency Checklist
COMMERCIAL
All non-residential (commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural) project types. Required documents to start the review process:
- Complete Plan Set (Drawings)
- Commercial Water Demand Worksheet
- Dedicated Irrigation Meter Water Demand Worksheet
- Water Efficiency Checklist
MIXED USE
Combination of residential and commercial project types on the same assessor parcel number (APN). Required documents to start the review process:
- Complete Plan Set (Drawings)
- Mixed Use Water Demand Worksheet
- Dedicated Irrigation Meter Water Demand Worksheet
- Water Efficiency Checklist
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems required. Required documents to start the review process:
- Complete Plan Set for Fire System
- Coastside Fire Protection District Letter with GPM and PSI Requirements
Public Works Applications
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, NEW FIRE HYDRANTS, AND MAIN LINE EXTENSIONS
Required documents to start the review process:
- Plan Set with Civil Drawings, Easements, and Utility Plan
- Other Documents as Requested