Current Planning Information

Current Planning is responsible for reviewing land development proposals, ensuring compliance with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, State Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Downtown Village Specific Plan, and other applicable local and state regulations.

The Planning Division also provides staff support to the Planning Commission that acts in a variety of roles that includes an advisory role to the City Council, decision maker on certain development permit applications, and as an appeal board.

Planning Documents:

Full copies of the City's Planning Documents including the General Plan, Downtown Village Specific Plan, etc. may be found in the Advanced Planning page of this site.

Permitted Uses and Development Standards:

Zoning Map
Downtown Village Specific Plan Land Use Plan

Permitted Uses and Development standards for the City are based on the the property's zoning designation that is found in the City's Zoning Map for most properties or the Downtown Village Specific Plan (DVSP)  Land Use Plan for properties located in the DVSP area. 

Both the Zoning Ordinance and the DVSP have chapters dedicated to each specific zoning designation that includes a list of permitted uses and development standards.  There are additional use requirements and development standards that may be included in other parts of the Title 17 Zoning Ordinance or other parts of the Municipal Code including Title 18 City Wide Regulations and Title 8 Health and Safety.  Applicability of these standards vary based on the location of the project and the project proposed by an applicant.  It is usually best to speak with a Planner (619) 825-3805 regarding your proposal. 

Staff has prepared the following handouts to assist with development standards for residential projects.
Residential Zones Development Standards Handout
ADU Development Standards Handout

Planning Permit Types:

Ministerial Planning Permits:

• Home Sharing Permits    Home Occupation Permit Application
• Temporary Use Permit    Temporary Use Permit Application
• Sign Permits    Permanent Sign Application
• Boundary Adjustment / Lot Merger    Planning Permit Application Package
• Certificate of Compliance    Planning Permit Application Package
• Address Request     Address Request Form

Staff Level Discretionary Planning Permits:

• Tentative Parcel Map    Planning Permit Application Package
• Minor Use Permit    Planning Permit Application Package

Public Hearing Discretionary Planning Permits:

• Conditional Use Permit    Planning Permit Application Package
• Planned Development Permit    Planning Permit Application Package
• Tentative Subdivision Map    Planning Permit Application Package

Business Hours

Counter Hours:
7:00am - 6:00pm: Monday - Thursday.  Office is closed on Fridays. 
Appointments are recommended (619) 825-3805 to ensure staff availability.

Inspections Hours:
Inspections are by appointment and may be scheduled by calling (619) 825-3805.