Building ADUs in Belmont

Cheat Sheet by Gina Latimerlo, Belmont Planning Commissioner, 2022

STEP ONE; CREATE LOG-IN

  • Create a log-in to access the comprehensive tracking program of your project:  https://belm-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT/default.aspx


STEP TWO: APPLY FOR PERMIT, ATTACH PLANS 

  • Apply for your permit with your construction manager. Permits can take up to 30 days to be approved. If not approved, you may submit again with changes (with another 30 day processing time). Access Permit Application here: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=20345  

  • You must submit your plans at this time, all in ONE PDF document. Access Plan Submittal Information and Forms here: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/plan-submittals 

  • You will be contacted by the City of Belmont once your application has been processed. Either you will be approved or asked to resubmit with revisions.


STEP THREE: POSSIBLE RESUBMISSION OF REVISIONS, 

  • Be aware that plans may need revisions by the architect, contractor, or engineer. Each Revised Plan can take up to 21 days to process once re-submitted to the city. Here are the revision materials: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showdocument?id=19090


STEP FOUR: PERMIT ISSUANCE

  • You or your contractor can pick up your approved plans by following this process: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/building-department/pickup-your-approved-plans 


STEP FIVE: SIGN COVENANT AGREEMENT

  • ADUs require the homeowner to sign a Covenant stating that they will only use it for long-term rentals: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=15810


STEP SIX: CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS.

  • Construction time lines dependent on the size of the project. The city has maximum time limits set for a project to be completed by your contractor. Find those here: https://www.belmont.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=17721

  • Inspections should be set up with the City Inspectors by your contractor: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/inspections

  • You may track the Inspectors reports on the tracking system you signed up for in Step One: https://belm-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT/default.aspx


STEP SEVEN: FINAL INSPECTION

  • Once everything is completed, your contractor should set up a final inspection. Once passed, your project is complete. You may check your project status through the tracking system you signed up for in Step One: https://belm-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT/default.aspx


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/faq-s