Community Development
Zoning & Project Planning
The Planning Bureau is responsible for Zoning Code conformance review for the following:
- Permit reviews and plan checks for major and minor construction projects
- Discretionary land use decisions
- Business licenses
- Initiatives and programs to inform Zoning Code Amendments
- Development standards for zone designations & permitted land uses such as setbacks, density, height limits, lot coverage, and open space
Learn About What We Do
Zoning Regulations & Design Guidelines
Zoning Districts, Specific Plan Districts, Planned Development Districts, Design Guidelines
Zoning & Land Use Maps
Zoning, Land Use, Historic Districts, Parking Exempt Area, Major Development Projects, Cannabis
Entitlement Process
What’s an Entitlement? Entitlement Process Flow Chart, How to Navigate the Entitlement Process
Accessory Dwelling Units & SB 9
ADU Garage Conversions, ADU Zoning Regulations & Development Standards, SB 9 Eligibility Checklist, Pre-Approved ADUs
Coastal Planning
Guide to Coastal Permit Process, Local Coastal Development Permits & Exemptions, ADUs in Coastal Zone, Residential Boat Docks, Tree Trimming Policies
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
New landscape projects over 500 square feet and relandscaping projects over 2,500 square feet require a landscape permit. Learn more about MWELO
Case Filings & Approval Bodies
