Development projects require permits from the Building and Engineering Divisions.

Click the following links below to review information regarding these required permits/requirements:

• Planning Application
• Building Permits
• Encroachment Permits
• Stormwater Requirements

Please note: Medium to large-scale development projects commonly require the acquisition of a Planning Entitlement. Please click on the Entitlement types link for a detailed description.

Other Important links: 

Architectural Review:

• Pre-Application Meeting
• Conceptual*
• Architectural Review - (Major)
• Architectural Review (Moderate) (Architectural Review Commission, public hearing)*
• Guest Quarters
• Architectural Review (Minor)
• Signs*

Exceptions:

• Creek Setback Exception*
• Fence Height Exception
• Infrastructure Design Exception

Historic Preservation:

• Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) Review*
• Mills Act

Subdivision Services:

• Lot Merger (Voluntary)
• Lot Line Adjustment
• Minor Subdivision
• Tentative Tract Map - (5-10 Lots)
• Tentative Tract Map - (11-20 Lots)
• Tentative Tract Map - (21 or more Lots)
• Street Abandonment
• Annexation*
• Certificate of Compliance
• Condominium Conversion
• Planned Development Rezoning*

Use Permits:

• Pre-Application Review
• Minor Use Permit*
  
• Director’s Action
• Tiny Homes on Wheels
• Conditional Use Permit* 
  
• Variance*
• Night Work
• Parklet Permit

Other Helpful links:

• General Plan Amendment (map)
• General Plan Amendment (text)
• Specific Plan
• Specific Plan Amendment
• Rezoning (Text Amendment)
• Public Art Proposal
• Environmental Impact Determination

* Public Hearing is required