Planning review takes place before building permits are issued, and is intended to ensure new development is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and environment. You will also find information on land use regulations that affect your property.

On this page:

1. Single-family/Duplex Information
2. Multi-family/Commercial Information
3. Subdivision, Parcel Maps, and Certificates of Compliance
4. Regulations for Special and Conditional Uses
5. Trees
6. Fees
7. Maps

Application Form Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Application Withdrawal Form Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Fence Ordinance Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Fences in the Public Right of Way Policy Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Flood Zone Information Revision Date: 06/16/2007

Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-family Residences Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Hearing Request and Appeal Form Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Home Business Limitations Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Home Improvement Exception Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Home Improvement Exception Process Revision Date: 08/08/2007

Home Improvement Exception Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 08/08/2007

Individual Review Guidelines Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Individual Review Submittal Package Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Sample Parcel Report Sample Parcel Report Revision Date: 11/07/2007

Single-family Zoning Technical Manual Revision Date: 07/30/2007

Variance Process Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Variance Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Zone Map Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Application Form Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Application Withdrawal Form Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Architectural Review - Major: Handout Revision Date: 08/08/2007

Architectural Review - Major: Project Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Architectural Review - Minor: Handout Revision Date: 08/08/2007

Architectural Review - Minor: Project Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Architectural Review - Preliminary Review: Checklist Revision Date: 08/13/2007

Architectural Review - Sign: Project Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Architectural Review - Types of Applications Revision Date: 07/30/2007

Architectural Review Application Calendar Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Architectural Review FAQ Revision Date: 07/30/2007

Architectural Review Public Meeting Submittal Deadlines Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Commercial Sidewalk Encroachments (including Outdoor Eating Areas) Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Data Sheet: (P) Pedestrian Shopping Combining District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: CD Commercial Downtown District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: CN Neighborhood Commercial District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: CS Service Commercial District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: GM General Manufacturing District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: RM-15 Low Density Multiple Family Residence District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: RM-30 Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Data Sheet: RM-40 High Density Multiple Family Residence District Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Downtown University and California Avenue Special Paving Treatements of Public Sidewalks Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 1, pp 1-19 Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 2, pp 20-56 Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 3, pp 57-A10 Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Environmental Impact Assessment Worksheet Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Hearing Request and Appeal Form Revision Date: 07/23/2007

Parking Requirements with Tables Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Planned Community Zone Change Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Sign Code Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Sign Guidelines Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Site and Design Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Variance Process Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Variance Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/19/2006

What uses are allowed in what zone… Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Zone Change Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Zone Map Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Application for Certificate of Compliance Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Certificate of Compliance Submission Checklist Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Lot Line Adjustment Information Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Lot Line Confirmation Information Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Lot Line Removal Information Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Overview and Guidelines for the Review of Subdivision Projects Revision Date: 12/03/2007

Soils Report Waiver Form Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Accessory Structures - e.g. garages, sheds, A/C units, etc… Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Conditional Use Permit Process Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Conditional Use Permit Submittal Checklist Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Development and Construction Near Streams - Guidelines and Standards Revision Date: 07/21/2007

Temporary Use Permit Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Wireless Facilities: Additional Submittal Information Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Wireless Facilities: Checklist To Determine Whether a Wireless Facility is Categorically Excluded Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Protected Tree Removal Application Form Revision Date: 08/29/2007

Tree Removal Checklist (Applicant Checklist) Revision Date: 10/31/2007

Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Informational Handout Revision Date: 11/05/2007

Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Request for Estimate Revision Date: 11/05/2007

Cost Recovery Agreement Revision Date: 07/19/2006

Impact Fees Revision Date: 07/01/2008

Parkland Dedication Requirements Revision Date: 07/08/2008

Planning Fees Revision Date: 08/08/2008

a. Zone Map Key Revision Date: 07/21/2007

b. Planning District Map Revision Date: 10/15/2006

c. Land Use Designation Map Revision Date: 08/08/2007

Zone Legend Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone List Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 01 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 02 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 03 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 04 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 05 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 06 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 07 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 08 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 09 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 10 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 11 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 12 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 13 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 14 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 15 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 16 Revision Date: 07/18/2006

Zone Page 17 Revision Date: 07/18/2006