Updated: Oct 22, 2025
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10374 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
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JLS Design Architect
Established in 1992, jls design was founded to furnish innovative, comprehensive architectural and planning services to the Tahoe-Truckee-Reno area, as well as through Northern California and Northern Nevada.
The mission of this firm is to accommodate a higher level of service while fusing Design, Structure, Personality, Budget, and Environmental Issues into a complete, buildable solution. A small firm by design, jls design is able to achieve precise service of your needs and desires, and still maintain clear and accessible communication through the life of the project.
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Phone Number: (530) 587-5232
Address: 10374 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that JLS Design has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Residential: new master plan approved tract home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft
2022-08-30
Outsourcing plan check/review to bureau veritas 4/15/22 kg new single family dwelling: (4) bedrooms (4 1/2) baths 2 car garage conditioned living area: 3, 604 sq. ft unconditioned area: 790 q. ft covered decks/patios porches: 320 sq. ft. uncovered decks patios porches: 781 sq. ft
Valuation:
$745,914
Permit #:
BLD22-01314
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,611
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-10-22
Trpa project @ trpa (ersp2022-2037) addition remodel garage living------------1 325sf garage------------641sf remodel------------83sf existing garage/storage being converted to living space = 596 new living space being added = 729 new garage/storage space = 641 existing living space being remodeled = 83 special inspection required for shop and field welding high strength bolting and s... see more
Valuation:
$407,996
Permit #:
BLD23-06224
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,880
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3 000 sq ft or above 5 000 ft elevation
2017-11-13
New sfd-----4456 sqft main level-----3545 sqft upper level-----911 sqft garage-----894 sqft covered deck-----372 sqft uncovered deck-----2918 sqft bear bin required-----free standing (see sheet a1.1) handout provided structural observation required >5k special inspection required (welding steel bolts epoxy) soils compaction may be required (2500 psf) hers verification required----(iaq... see more
Valuation:
$762,978
Permit #:
BLD15-05315
Status:
complete
Fee:
$19,458
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3 000 sq ft or above 5 000 ft elevation
2023-07-24
Outsourced to shums coda for review new single family dwelling: 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bathroom w 3 car attached garage living area---------------------------------------------5 963 sf garage/storage--------------------------------------1 087 sf covered deck-------------------------------------------263 sf square footage verified by shums coda on 6-26-23 - rn special inspection & testing agr... see more
Valuation:
$1,426,743
Permit #:
BLD23-02404
Status:
expired
Fee:
$28,188
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2015-10-02
Adding 360 sf of living area (converting attic) adding three bathrooms 555 sqft. uncovered deck wui required sb407 req'd
Valuation:
$109,938
Permit #:
BLD15-00912
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,144
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: new home - less than 3, 000 sq ft and below 5, 000 ft elevation
2013-03-08
15 sf addition at entry 1356 sf living remodel some windows some doors remove fireplace & chimney raise roof at garage door to house trpa at trpa
Valuation:
$126,820
Permit #:
525625
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,090
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3 000 sq ft or above 5 000 ft elevation
2014-11-25
Single family dwelling garage decks living---------------3 199sf garage----------------744sf deck--------------------234sf porch-------------------535sf firepit apliance on single family dwelling permit special inspection req. see sheet so.1 wui req deferred submittal req.----skylight
Valuation:
$506,906
Permit #:
BLD14-03091
Status:
expired
Fee:
$11,893
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2015-12-10
Firepit attached w/permit # 15-05315
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
BLD15-05442
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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JLS Design License info
License Not Verified
| License # | C 24927 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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Permits
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JLS Design Employees
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Joel L. Sherman
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