eTRAKIT - Online Portal

eTRAKiT is a new tool for the public to provide online access to planning project and building permit information.  
Click on the icon below to open eTRAKit in a new window.

Why? Our Online System improves turnaround times and adds greater transparency to the development process.

Who?  eTRAKiT can be used by the public, including; property owners, contractors, engineers, developers, consultants, and other interested parties.

How? Go to www.delmar.ca.us/etrakit or click on the green "eTRAKiT" button on this page. Use this guide when logging in for the first time in order to apply for a planning project/permit or to pay fees for an existing permit. To retrieve your AEC number, fill out the form at the bottom of this page and Planning staff will email you with your AEC number. Contact planning@delmar.ca.us for login issues.  For large special event permits, please contact the Community Services Department at cs@delmar.ca.us.

What?  eTRAKiT can be used for:

• Applying for select Permits and Land Use Applications (see list below).
• Upload applications and plans for review. 
• Monitoring the status of permits and projects.
• Researching permit/project records.
• Paying fees.

NOTE: Please either email planning@delmar.ca.us or your assigned Planner when uploading new documents and/or making payments.

Current Applications available for Online Submittal

Planning & Community Development Projects

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (PDF)
• Administrative Design Review (ADR) - Minor/Major (PDF)
• Administrative Modification (AMOD) - Minor/Major (PDF)
• Administrative Sign Review (ASR) (PDF)
• Citizens' Participation Program (CPP) (PDF)
• Design Review Board (DRB) (PDF)
• Encroachment Permit (EP) (PDF)
• Modification (MOD) (PDF)
• Notice of Intent to Remove a Protected Tree (NOI) (PDF)
• Sidewalk Cafe Permit (SCP) (PDF)
• Tree Removal Permit (TRP) (PDF)

Building Division Permits
**If the permit type is not listed below, please contact the Planning Department** 

NOTE:  CONSTRUCTION OF MOST EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRES DESIGN REVIEW PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT. IF YOU NEED DESIGN REVIEW OR ARE UNSURE IF YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT/IMPROVEMENT REQUIRES DESIGN REVIEW, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

A completed Building Permit Application (Fillable PDF) must be submitted with the online application. 

• Commercial Additional Alteration: includes tenant improvements, demolition, fences, retrofits, windows/doors, etc. 
• New Commercial Construction: includes restaurants, hotels, retail stores, offices, etc.
• New Residential Construction: includes ADU/JR ADU, single/multi-family units, garages, cabana/pool house, etc. 
• Pool/Spa
• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Permits
• Re-roof Permit 
• Residential Additional Alteration: includes additions/remodels, deck/patio, basement/garage conversion, fence, retaining wall, stucco, etc.

Community Services Department Permits

• Large Special Event Permit (contact cs@delmar.ca.us)

First Time Users

Anyone applying for one of the project/permit types listed above must login as a Registered User (AEC). In doing so, you will have access to your specific information regarding your permits, projects, and inspections. For planning projects and building permits, please fill out the AEC Request Form below to set up a registered user account for the eTRAKiT system.

For large special event permits, please contact community services at cs@delmar.ca.us (do not fill out AEC Request Form).

Note: No login account is required to perform a basic search for project or permit information. 

Getting Started Guides

• How to login the first time as a Registered User - AEC (PDF)