Current Planning Information

Current Planning is responsible for reviewing land development proposals, ensuring compliance with the City's General Plan, Land Use Code, 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.

Zoning Map

Permitted Uses and Development Standards:

Development standards for the City are located throughout the Lemon Grove Municipal Code.  Most standards are located throughout the Title 17 Zoning Ordinance. For properties located in the  Downtown Village Specific Plan, development standards are found in both documents.  Additional standards may be found in other parts of the code such as 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
• Temporary Use Permit
• Sign Permits
• Boundary Adjustment / Lot Merger
• Certificate of Compliance

Staff Level Discretionary Planning Permits:

• Tentative Parcel Map
• Minor Use Permit

Public Hearing Discretionary Planning Permits:

• Conditional Use Permit
• Planned Development Permit
• Tentative Subdivision Map

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.