The Planning Division is a part of the Community Development Department. The Planning Division is responsible for coordinating the enforcement of the city zoning ordinance and related policies concerning applications for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. The division also leads the development of studies concerning land use issues.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a dwelling unit on a residential lot which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, and includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation independent of the main dwelling(s).
View a selection of comprehensive planning projects and citywide zoning ordinance amendments.
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Sept. 16, 2021, which is effective Jan. 1, 2022. The legislative intent of SB 9 is to spur additional housing development in single family zoned residential districts.
Review requirements related to the City's commitment to green and sustainable development.
Well-designed signs can add to the attractiveness of an area, while signage that is cluttered or overbearing detracts from the beauty of the streetscape.
Learn more about two formal development applications which assert to have been filed under the so-called “builder’s remedy.”
Deanna ChowCommunity Development DirectorEmail
650-330-6702