Applications

Planning Division Applications

The Planning Division provides forms in PDF format. Hard copies are also available at the Planning Division counter.

Property Information

Property information for the applications (assessor parcel numbers, property sizes, General Plan, and Zoning) can be found using the Parcel Search tab on the Online Permitting and Project Review website.

Application Appeals 

Any person may appeal an action of the Planning Division, the Cultural Heritage Commission or the Planning Commission. To submit an appeal there is a filing fee for $457.00 that must be filed within 10 calendar days following the date of action being appealed. The Appeal Form must be completed and a letter must also be submitted along with the filing fee.

The letter submitted with the application must state the following:

  • The specific action objected to
  • The action you request the decision-making body to take
  • The reason for the appeal
  • Your name, address and telephone number (or contact person if you are representing a group).

Applications

  1. Awning / Sign Plan Check Application
  2. Expanded Cottage Food Operation Application
  3. Flood Waiver
  4. Home Based Business Application
  1. Planning Application
  2. Public Convenience & Necessity Determination Application
  3. Special Event Sign Permit

Application Attachments

  1. Commercial & Mix-Use Development Guidelines Worksheet
  2. Development Summary Table
  1. Environmental Information Form
  2. Residential & Hillside Development Guidelines Checklist

Submittal Requirements

Administrative Permits

  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU
  2. Agricultural Cultivation & Animal Keeping
  3. Carports & Structures inside Yard
  4. Detached Accessory Structure with Plumbing
  1. Multiple Satellite Dishes
  2. Outdoor Dining in Public Right-of-Way
  3. Small Recycling Facility
  4. Temporary Use

Design Review

  1. Design Review - Major
  2. Design Review - Non Residential
  1. Design Review - Residential

Other Entitlements

  1. Annexation
  2. Certificate of Appropriateness
  3. Certificate of Compliance
  4. Extension / Modification
  5. General Plan Amendment
  6. Lot Line Adjustment
  7. Mills Act
  1. Reasonable Accommodation
  2. Sign Permit
  3. Tentative Map
  4. Use Permit
  5. Variance
  6. Zoning Amendment