Permits, Forms & Fees

Building Permit
Find out if you need a permit and how to get one.

Business Registration
The City of Lafayette does not require a Business License or Business Registration. Businesses are free to operate without a Business License or Registration from the City, provided that they comply with local zoning regulations (e.g. the use is permitted in the zoning district, parking standards are met, etc.) Please contact Planner@lovelafayette.org or (925) 284-1976 to inquire about permitted uses and parking standards.

Claims
If you believe that the City of Lafayette or its employee(s) has caused damage to you, your personal property or real property, you have the right to file a claim against the City for damages. Claim forms are available at City Offices through the City Clerk's office during normal business hours or online. 

Code Enforcement
You may fill out a confidential Code Enforcement Complaint form online. However, the City does not handle all types of issues, so please refer to the Code Enforcement page before contacting the City.

Community Center Rental
The Community Center has 10 rooms which are various sized and used for a number of recreational purposes. Examples include classes for all ages, special events, lectures and meetings. Some of the rooms may be rented by the general public on the weekends.

Community Events Board
The main purpose of Lafayette's Community Events Board is to advertise events sponsored by the City of Lafayette. During periods when no City-sponsored events are advertised, the City may at its discretion make the Board available to local non-profit community groups to advertise upcoming events and activities of broad benefit to Lafayette residents. Click the title for guidelines and a printable application form. 

Community Park Picnic & Sports Field Rentals
An application is required for use of the group picnic area and use of the sports fields for baseball, softball and soccer. No other use of these fields is allowed. If you are interested in applying for use of the fields or reserving the group picnic area, please call the Lafayette Parks & Recreation Department at (925) 284-2232 to check if the date you are requesting is available

Creek Setback Exception
If you have a creek-side property, and you are contemplating work, you will need a creek setback determination.

Encroachment Permit
If you perform any work or store materials and equipment within the City’s right-of-way, you need an Encroachment Permit. Generally, the City’s right-of-way extends about 20-25 feet from the center of the road on most residential streets, and much wider on thoroughfares.

Film Production Permit
For minimal-impact film production, please see the Film Production Permit Submittal Checklist.

Fee Schedules
Administrative & Police Fees 
Planning & Development Fees
Public Works Fees

Massage Establishment Certification
Required to operate or work in a massage establishment.

Planning Application Forms
For Lafayette Planning & Building Services Division applications and information, please visit the Planning & Building Page

Public Works Maintenance Request
To report potholes, streetlight outages, traffic signal problems and other public works issues, fill out the following on-line form, or call the Public Works Hotline at (925) 299-3259.

Recreation Class Registration
Register for Parks & Recreation classes up to 7 days before the class starts or until the class is full.

Residential Parking Permit 
For designated neighborhoods, the City of Lafayette offers Residential Parking Permits for $51.00 per calendar year.

Solicitor's Permit
Anyone who goes to a private residence or business without being invited for the purpose of taking orders for the sale of goods, merchandise, or services is required to have a solicitor's permit.

Transportation Action Request
Do you have a concern about vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian safety? The Transportation Action Request Form is the first step towards review of your transportation concern, such as changes in parking regulations, or installing stop signs or crosswalks.

Transportation Permit
Vehicles carrying oversize loads, e.g. heavy construction or earthmoving equipment, within the City limits require a Transportation Permit to ensure they will be traveling on approved routes.

Tree Permit
A Tree Permit is required to remove or destroy a protected tree, as defined in the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The intent of this review is to evaluate whether the protected tree warrants removal and determine appropriate mitigation.