Updated: May 17, 2026
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111 WEST TOPA TOPA STREET, Ojai, CA, 93023
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Whitman Design Build Architect
Whitman Design Build, 111 W Topa Topa St, Ojai, CA (Owned by: Whitman John Marcus) holds a General Building license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
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Phone Number: (805) 529-9363
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Address: 111 WEST TOPA TOPA STREET, Ojai, CA 93023
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New 95 sq ft. entry way new 8 sq ft coat closet addition to an existing 2 884 sqft single family residence. the entry way will include an extruding single pitch roof to match the existing spanish tile roof. the new entry way will also include a pivot door 2 sidelights & 4 x 6 window
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP25-02547
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$331
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Cv19-0012 old creek ranch & winery new work not to be issued until code violation cleared: single accommodation 52 sqft ada bathroom adjacent to permit bp24-612. this bathroom with include grab bars toilet sink toilet paper dispenser mirror & toilet seat covers all to ada standards. as well as a single light fixture & 50 cmu ceiling exhaust fan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP25-02367
Status:
application needs information
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Ada improvement
Demolition of (e) porch & (e) bathroom addition of new bathroom & walk in closet on second floor new door & 19 sf balcony @ west side of master bedroom-add window
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP25-01926
Status:
application needs information
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Tenant improvement of 1st & 2nd floor 12, 190 sf-demolish non-load bearing partition walls and relocate restrooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-02757
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Cv19-0012 old creek ranch & winery restoration & repair of an existing 2 286 sq ft winery tasting room & storage space damaged by tree. no addition existing blg. no proposed plumbing or mechanical subject to field inspector’s verification and approval
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-00612
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,259
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
350 sq. ft garage conversion to attached adu. has separate water heater and mini-split air conditioning
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-01343
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$1,902
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Demolish existing (broken) patio cover and rebuild a new attached patio cover per the county standard handouts. 255sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP25-00189
Status:
complete
Fee:
$351
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Shade structure
Restoration & repair of an existing 2, 180 sq ft winery tasting room & storage space that was damaged by a falling tree. no proposed expansion to existing foot print (no soils). all proposed materials to match existing - no proposed plumbing (existing to remain) - no proposed mechanical (existing to remain) cv19-0012
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-00612
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Construction of detached art studio 1 575 sf w half bathroom 470 sf patio cover front porch (144 sf) and side porch (120 sf) and fireplace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-03392
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,922
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Proposed demolition and rebuild of existing garage as a new barn-garage of 624 sf 416 sf vintage cars storage 520 sf new covered area and 610 sf open patio.storage and new covered area. no adu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-01501
Status:
fees invoiced
Fee:
$2,171
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Construction of 150 sf addition demolish existing patio cover (plan under bp24-02747)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP25-00765
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$595
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Tenant improvement of 1st & 2nd floor 12 190 sf-demolish non-load bearing partition walls and relocate restrooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-02757
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
New single story 2, 305 sq ft footprint art studio. 1, 575 sq ft of conditioned space and 730 sq ft of patio (415 sq ft of which are covered by overhang)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-03392
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Expansion of bedrooms (528 sf) #1 and #2 addition bedroom #3 and construct attached 250 sf trellis
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-01696
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,532
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
87 sf addition to single family dwelling and 13 sf covered porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP25-00300
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,568
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Construction of a new 738sf adu with an attached 56sf trellis and 105sf patio cover. new 458sf attached garage. new 604sf attached office with 52sf trellis and 108sf patio cover
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
C22-000497
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,664
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Provide temp power - dedicated temp power circuit for construction (historic site no active permits on file)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP25-01915
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Expansion of bedrooms (528 sf) #1 and #3 addition bedroom #3 and construct attached 250 sf trellis
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-01696
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$2,394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building
Svc - change order request revised structural plans changes to approved plans c22-000107 footing design changes for foundation and slab revisions note: no change to the architectural plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SVC2400024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$233
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Svc - change order request revised structural plans changes to approved plans c22-000107 footing design changes for foundation and slab revisions note: no change to the architectural plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EST-BP24-00337
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Foundation
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Verified License
| License # | 928629 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | C20440 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 343216 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Landscaping |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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105
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Rli Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Ohio Security Insurance Company |
36
Permits
- Building permit records show that Whitman Design Build has worked on 36 permitted projects.
Whitman Design Build Employees
JW
John Marcus Whitman
Owner
KC
Karen A Carson
Officer
LC
Lyle Nelson Carson
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
RJ
Roger A. Janssen
WM
Whitman John Marcus
Owner