Experienced Permitting Services and In-Depth Knowledge of the California Environment

Anacapa Engineering and Design, Inc. is headquartered in Bakersfield and supports projects throughout California: Central Valley, Southern California, Bay Area, and Central Coast. Our team knows these areas well, allowing us to guide you through local permit processes smoothly.

We believe in continuous learning and professional development. That's why we're members of professional groups like the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA), and various chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

PERMITTING EXPERTISE 

Anacapa staff have directly collaborated with representatives of the building, planning and zoning departments on a number of projects, including preparing engineering documents for CEQA review. 

We're experienced in obtaining permits for many types of projects. This includes work in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy, industrial manufacturers, and buildings for both businesses and homes. We know how to prepare grading permits, road encroachment permits, and structural and electrical building permits.

Anacapa has a wide range of project experience in various counties across California. We're skilled at understanding and following the specific rules in each county, which allows us to efficiently apply for and obtain the appropriate permits for your project. Anacapa permitting experience extends throughout the following counties:

  • Fresno

  • Inyo

  • Los Angeles

  • Kern

  • Kings

  • Madera

  • Merced

  • Monterey

  • Orange

  • Riverside

  • Sacramento

  • San Bernardino

  • San Benito

  • San Joaquin

  • San Luis Obispo

  • Santa Barbara

  • Sonoma

  • Stanislaus

  • Tulare

  • Ventura

Our diverse permitting experience allows us to determine and serve your permitting needs, no matter the location.

Additionally, we’re skilled at working with state and federal agencies including: BLM sundry notices, CalTrans encroachment permits for roads and pipelines, CDFW lake and streambed alteration permits , SWRCB plans for managing stormwater, and SJVAPCD plans for controlling dust.

Anacapa’s permitting experience is detailed below:

1. Use Permitting in Support of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

  • Zoning Changes

  • General Plan Amendments

  • Precise Development Plans

  • Coordination of Technical Studies Required for CEQA

  • All Supporting Forms and Exhibits

2. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Permits

  • Sundry Notices

  • Rights-of-Way

3. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)

  • Qualified SWPPP Developer Certified (QSD) for SWPPPs

  • Qualified SWPPP Practitioner Certified (QSP) for BMP Implementation

  • Contractor Training for BMP Implementation, Inspections and Reporting

4. California Department of Transportation (CalTrans): Encroachment Permits for Underground Pipelines, Electrical or Overhead Power Lines.

5. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): Engineering Support for Streambed Alteration Permits

6. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCCs): AB1960 Secondary Containment Design

7. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD): Dust Control Plans

8. Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s being cities or counties throughout California):

  • Grading Permits

  • Structural Building Permits

  • Electrical Building Permits

  • Encroachment Permits (Road Encroachments, Underground Pipeline, Electrical or Overhead Power Lines.

9. Water Districts: Encroachment Permits (Road Encroachments, Underground Pipeline, Electrical or Overhead Power Lines).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Anacapa specializes in a variety of permits including building, civil, electrical, and city inspection permits, as well as specialized permits like CEQA, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), BLM, SWRCB, SJVAPCD and CalTrans encroachment permits.

  • Anacapa serves multiple counties (15+) in California including Kern, Los Angeles, Fresno, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo, among others.

  • We actively participate in professional groups including ASCE, SPE, API, ASME, AIChE, CIPA, and AIA, ensuring we are always up-to-date with the latest industry standards and regulations. Our team also engineers and designs in conformance with industry standards including API, ASME, NFPA, NACE, OSHA, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24 Building Standards, etc.

  • Yes, Anacapa has extensive experience in obtaining building permits for alternative energy projects, such as Biogas, Biodiesel, Hydrogen, Biomass, Solar Power and Energy Storage, Solar Heat and Energy Storage, and Fuel Cells.

  • Anacapa offers comprehensive knowledge of California's regulatory environment, a wide range of services, and a proven track record of successful permit acquisitions.

  • Yes, Anacapa offers CEQA compliance services, including coordinating technical studies and managing zoning changes general plan amendments and development plans.

  • We work closely (in-person, phone calls) with various government agencies like county offices, BLM, CalTrans, CDFW, SWRCB, and Air Pollution Control Districts to ensure efficient permit processing and compliance.