The following is a general list of contact information for media outlets serving Irvine and Orange County:
Media outreach, or media relations, is an ongoing process. Building a relationship with the media can be an important component of your organization's community outreach efforts. The media can help spread your message effectively and widely. When you work with the media, keep in mind that their job is to draw readers, viewers, or listeners to their outlet by running relevant, compelling, and localized stories. The following are some basic considerations for building effective relationships with the media:
Permit Process Information 949-724-6313:
All permit applications may be submitted at the Permit Processing counter. The counter is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Appointments can be made with our permit Counter Staff to discuss:
Starting April 16, 2012, the City of Irvine will be accepting plans in electronic format as well as the traditional paper plans for building project submittals.
See below for submittal requirements for building and grading projects.
Chapter 17 of the California Building Code defines special inspections requirements. In addition, the City of Irvine has issued two Information Bulletins, Information Bulletin 278 Requirements for Statement of Special Inspection, and 284 Special Inspector Manual establishing policies for the enforcement of these requirements.
Grading and Right-of-Way Inspection Team
The following are noteworthy local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC). Complete CBSC adoption and local amendment information can be found in Division 9 of Title 5 of the Irvine Municipal Code.
2022 CBSC Administrative Amendments
Permit Application and Permit Expiration
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
IRVINE, CA (May 18, 2015): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will host the 21st annual Studio Arts Festival on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The juried Festival will showcase more than 100 Southern