Permits

To register for an account, go to the City of Dixon - Civic Access website and select the avatar symbol in the upper right-hand corner. Follow the login instructions. If you have difficulty. Use the following resources to assist you.

1. Civic Access Registration User Guide
2. https://tylerportico.com/access/getting-started/

The Civic Access registered-user Home page, also known as a dashboard, displays information specific to the logged-in user, such as inspections, invoices, renewals, drafts, and required actions – based on configuration. Registered users can perform the same functions as public users, but can also be able to view more details about cases and perform application-specific tasks such as:

• Request inspections.
• View:
  • Applications that require renewal.
  • Files that need to be resubmitted.
  • Unpaid invoices.
• Add unpaid invoices directly to a shopping cart.
• Access saved drafts of applications.
• Update customer account information.

To access the dashboard:

1. Log in as a registered user.

a. For information about how to log in to Civic Access 2026 for the first time, please refer to the 2026 Civic Access Registration User Guide.

Customers can submit various applications through Civic Access, such as development plans, building and fire permits, and business licenses. To submit an application in Civic Access, customers will be prompted to log in. To start an application:

1. Click the Available Applications tab on the Home page, locate the application type, and click Apply.
2. Or click a location on the map or create a drawing and apply from the map.
3. Or click Apply on the Apply card on the Home page.

For complete instructions, view the Civic Access Submit Application Guide.

Or, you can follow the Civic Access Portal Guide for a step-by-step walk through on how to apply for a permit.

Customers can navigate to invoices for fees through their homepage or through the application directly.

For complete instructions, view the Civic Access Invoice Guide.

To submit additional documents to your permit or application:

1. Navigate to the desired case from your homepage.
2. Click the “Files & Reviews” tab in the top ribbon.
3. Click on the Add Files button on the right-hand side. (See below)

NOTE: If you do not see the Add Files button. Please contact the department handling your case so they can enable document uploads.

To view review-related tasks that need attention:

1. Click the Resubmit Files tab in the Actions section.

a. Click the desired case card in the list.

2. Or click a Resubmittal required card in the Actions section

For complete instructions, view the Civic Access Review Files and Resubmit Guide.

Customers can request an inspection through Civic Access after the City issues a permit.

Registered users can request an inspection in several ways through Civic Access.

1. Click the Inspections tab or Request on the Request Inspection card on the Home page.
2. Or click the Available Inspections tab in the Actions section on the Home page.
3. Or click an Inspections available card in the Actions section on the Home page.

For complete instructions, view the Civic Access Submit Request Inspections Guide.

For a step-by-step guide with screenshots for the Civic Access Portal Guide.

For a step-by-step guide with screenshots for the Civic Access Portal Guide.

Fees can be paid by credit card online in the portal, by check (mailed to 600 E A St., Dixon CA 95620), or by cash or credit card in person at City Hall (600 E A St., Dixon CA 95620). Please note, there is a $5,000 limit on all credit card transactions. Any fee total that exceeds $5,000 must be paid by check or cash.

Fees are due before approval. Fees are based on the application date of a complete submittal. Fees are updates annually in Spring and effective in summer, as part of the annual CPI index. 

For applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026 - An annual 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) update was approved on April 21, 2026 by the City Council (Resolution No 26-090), approving updates to the Master Fee Scheduled. The approved increase was a 3.0% to all fees. A copy of the Master Fee Schedule can be viewed here and became effective on July 1, 2026.

In addition to the permit fees, permits may be subject to:

• Various state fees (Strong Motion Inspection Program aka SMIP and Building Standards Administration) 
• City surcharge fee (General Plan Maintenance/Update and Technology fee) 
• City of Dixon AB 1600 Impact fees and County of Solano impact fees (for new construction)

City Fees

Development Impact (AB 1600) Fees are updated annually. The most recent update was approved by the City Council (Resolution No. 26-039) on February 17, 2026, and became effective 60 days thereafter on April 18, 2026. The new fees are in effect for any new building permit applied on or after the effective date. Projects that have already summited a complete building permit application prior to the new effective date, are subject to the AB 1600 fees in place at the time of their application. See The current fee schedule and past three schedules below. The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report (presented 12/18/25 to City Council) is also available here.

Current AB 1600 Fee Schedule, effective 4/18/26 -

Past AB1600 Fee Schedule, effective 5/5/25 – 4/17/26

Past AB1600 Fee Schedule, effective 3/16/24 - 5/4/25

Past AB1600 Fee Schedule, effective 3/6/23 - 3/15/24

Solano County Fees

The City serves as a pass thru to the County impact fees which are adopted and established by Solano County. the current County impact fees can be viewed here Solano County Facilities Fee (PDF)

Dixon Unified School District Fees

Dixon School District Impact Fee Form
* Please note, there is a $5,000 limit on all credit card transactions. Any building permit/impact fee total that exceeds $5,000 must be paid by check or cash. This fee is paid directly to the school district.

Click this link to see all building permit forms in the new location.

You can also access it on the left-hand side bar of this page labeled Building Permit Forms and Policies.

Excavations in newly paved or re-surfaced streets are at the discretion of the City Engineer as outlined in City Ordinance 20-014O. An approved street-cut moratorium waiver is required prior to the issuance of an encroachment permit.

• Ordinance 20-014
• Moratorium waiver request form

If the dumpster is in a public right-of-way (ROW), you will need an encroachment permit. You can apply for an encroachment permit in My Civic. For more information on Encroachment Permits click here.

You will need an encroachment permit. You can apply for an encroachment permit in My Civic. For more information on Encroachment Permits click here. To view information on the Sidewalk Repair Program click here.

If you require the use of water for construction, dust suppression, or related activity, you will need to complete the Temporary Construction Meter Application

Temporary Construction Meter fees:

• Deposit: $1800.00
• Application Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable, deducted from deposit)
• Rental Fee: $100.00 per month
• Water Use: $5.00 per unit (100 cubic feet) *charged at current construction usage rate
• Relocation Fee: $75.00 per relocation *includes backflow recertification

CFC 105.1.2 A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by Section 105.6
CFC 105.6 Required Construction Permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24.

• Application Type Definitions

• Comprehensive Submittal Checklist (All Planning Applications)
  
• Conditional Use Permit
• Design Review
• Lot Line Adjustments
• Parcel Map
• Variances
• Administrative Fence Permit
• Sign Permit

• Home Occupation Permit Brochure

• Dixon_General_DB_Flyer_June_2025.pdf 

A Special Event is defined as any assembly of persons of fifty (50) people or more on city property or right-of-way; or an event that obstructs the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or is a hazard to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare of the community.

Applications must be complete and include all attachments. The due dates are as follows:

• Block Party - 14 days in advance
• Special Event- 45 days in advance
• Highway 113 Closure- 120 days in advance

Any application submitted after the deadline is subject to denial based on lack of adequate time for approval. Any application that does not provide the minimum items required in each section is incomplete and the review may not be completed within the needed time for approval.

Applications may be submitted online.

Please contact recreation@cityofdixonca.gov with questions.

ABC event and daily licenses are processed through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Dixon Police Department reviews applications. The event host is responsible for completing all forms and submitting to ABC.  If you are hosting an event on public or private property that requires an ABC Daily License and law enforcement approval, please apply online 30 days in advance.

Events on private commercial property may require a Temporary Use Permit (TUP). Applications must be submitted 45 days in advance. 

Application

Fees

Please contact planningdepartment@cityofdixonca.gov with questions.

The City considers co-sponsored events annually. Request forms must be emailed to dixonrecreation@cityofdixonca.gov by December 1 for events occurring March 1-February 28. Events are typically considered for approval by City Council in February.

The following criteria will be used by City Council to evaluate and choose the co-sponsored events: 

1. Held within the City limits.
2. Be of a citywide nature.
3. Demonstrate an ability to draw participants.
4. Be free and open to the public with both a citywide and regional draw.
5. Occur within the prescribed approval year.
6. Encourages celebration of the community.
7. All sponsors and or co-sponsors are identified and approved by the City Council.
8. Host shall apply for a special event permit with the City and meet the requirements of the special events policy.
9. Alcohol consumption and street closures require separate City Council approval due to City ordinances and CalTrans requirements.

Event Co-Sponsorship Request Form

Event Co-Sponsorship Policy

The City provides advertising space on the I-80 digital billboard and at Pardi Plaza for non-profit events. See below for policies and applications.

• Digital Billboard Application
• Digital Billboard Policy
• Pardi Plaza Banner Application
• Pardi Plaza Banner Use Policy