I am doing some floor time here and came across the following article in the Alameda Journal. Here's the link to the article on online. I am not sure how long it will be up at this web address.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/alamedajournal/ci_8075959?nclick_check=1
Just in case I'll try to summarize what the article states.
*** Once code compliance is applied against the property amnesty is no longer available.
*** The amnesty program legalizes, currently undocumented construction. which may still need to be made code compliant for safety.
*** To apply go to the following website www.ci.alameda.ca.us/planning/planningdocuments.html
*** A $40.00 fee for the amnesty program
*** A physical inspection is needed.
*** An additional $210.00 inspection fee for projects accepted into the amnesty program
*** You may have to open some walls and openings to facilitate inspectios!
Planning and building department staff are located at rm 190 at 2263 Santa Clara Avenue 510 747-6850
Gregory J. Mc Fann the building official buildingofficial@ci.alameda.ca.us
