The extent of the review required to issue building permits for a project depends upon the project type, which is determined based on: project scope of work; project location; use or occupancy type of the structure; and environmental impact. The timetable listed below outlines the approximate plan review period for each project type.

Please be advised that expedited plan check reviews are not available at this time. City staff will continue to monitor this and provide updates when available.
 

Project Type	Plan Review Schedule
Major Review Projects New Mixed-Use Developments New Multi-Family Developments (excludes 100% affordable housing) New Single-Family Housing Tract Developments New Commercial and Industrial Structures (>100,000 square feet)	35 business days for the first review cycle, and 25 business days for each subsequent review cycle
Major Review Project Revisions (after permit issuance)	7 business days for each review cycle
Minor Review Projects New Commercial and Industrial Structures or Additions (<100,000 square feet) New Single-Family Dwellings (non-tract)	25 business days for the first review cycle, and 15 business days for each subsequent review cycle
Minor Review Project Revisions (after permit issuance)	7 business days for each review cycle
Limited Review Projects Single-Family Residential Additions (>750 square feet) Second Story Residential Additions Commercial/Industrial On-Site Improvements Commercial/Industrial Tenant Improvements Requiring Entitlement	20 business days for the first review cycle, and 15 business days for each subsequent review cycle
Limited Review Project Revisions (after permit issuance)	7 business days for each review cycle
Wireless Review Projects Cell Tower Installations Cell Tower Modifications	10 calendar days for each review cycle
Wireless Review Project Revisions (after permit issuance)	7 business days for each review cycle
Standard Residential Projects Single-Family Residential Single-Story Additions (<750 square feet) Accessory Structures (unconditioned, non-dwelling) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)* Residential Interior Remodels New 100% Affordable Housing Multi-Family Developments	15 business days for the first review cycle, and 10 business days for each subsequent review cycle *Accessory Dwelling Units using preapproved plans are reviewed in 7 business days for the first review cycle, and 5 business days for each subsequent review cycle. More information about the Preapproved ADU Program can be found at Fremont.gov/PreapprovedADU.
Standard Residential Project Revisions	7 business days for each review cycle
Standard Commercial Projects Office Interior Tenant Improvements (<7,500 square feet) Warehouse Interior Tenant Improvements (<5,000 square feet) Retail Interior Tenant Improvements (<1,500 square feet) Interior Tenant Improvements (<7,500 square feet and all others not specified above)	15 business days for the first review cycle, and 10 business days for each subsequent review cycle
Standard Commercial Project Revisions	7 business days for each review cycle