Planning Documents and Forms

Zoning/General Plan/Specific Plans

Midtown
- 24M100 - Purpose and Applicability
- 24M102 - Regulating Plan and Transect Zone
- 24M200 - Zones and Development Standards
- 24M202 - Overlay Zones
- 24M203 - Allowable Land Use
- 24M204 - Frontage Type Standards
- 24M206 - Building Type Standards
- 24M208 - Street and Streetscape Standards
- 24M210 - Mixed Type Development Standards
- 24M212 - Open Space Standards
- 24M300 - Definitions
- Appendix

Saticoy & Wells Community Plan
Saticoy & Wells Development Code
- 24S100 - Purpose and Applicability
- 24S102 - Regulating Plan and Transect Zone
- 24S200 - Zones and Development Standards
- 24S201 - Optional Zones
- 24S202 - Overlay Zones
- 24S203 - Allowable Land Use
- 24S204 - Frontage Type Standards
- 24S205 - Building Type Standards
- 24S206 - Streets and Streetscape Standards
- 24S207 - Mixed Type Development Standards
- 24S208 - Open Space Standards
- 24S300 - Development Code Definitions

Victoria Avenue Corridor Plan & Development Code
Victoria Avenue Development Code Chapters
- 24V.100 - Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
- 24V.200 - Zones and Development Standards
- 24V.202 - Overlay Zones
- 24V.203 - Allowable Land Uses
- 24V.204 - Frontage Type Standards
- 24V.206 - Building Type Standards
- 24V.207 - Standard Design Guidelines
- 24V.208 - Blocks and Streets
- 24V.209 - Parking and Services
- 24V.210 - Mixed Type Development Standards
- 24V.211 - Signs
- 24V.300 - Administration
- 24V.400 - Definitions
- Appendix

In Progress

Westside and North Avenue

Pending Projects Information

Pending Projects List and Map

Permit Guidelines & Applications

2008 Design Guidelines

Design guidelines are intended to provide design guidance to applicants for projects requiring design review approval, such as new commercial or residential subdivisions, the guidelines should also be used for all new development where applicable.

These guidelines assist applicants and the general public in the development process, provide land use information, and administer the zoning ordinance. Current Planning reviews all land use and development proposals for planning approval, and ensures compliance with zoning regulations and consistency with the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, California Environmental Quality Act and other applicable local and state regulations. Proposals range from new construction to minor additions or exterior improvements for commercial, industrial and residential properties, Conditional Uses, land divisions, signs, zone changes and land annexations.

General Information/Submittal Requirements

Housing Approval Submittal Requirements
Hillside Management Program
Application Requirement Details
Basic Zoning Requirements
Fence Requirements
Land Use Matrix
Planning Fees (Fees Effective September 1, 2010)
Submittal Requirements
Tract/Parcel Map Submittal Requirements
Conceptual Design Review
2003 Historic Landmarks

Permit Applications

Required Form for Environmental & Project Information

Planning Application
Pre-Application
The purpose of the Pre-Application is to provide project applicants w/ an informal review & feedback of conceptual plans for a proposed development. The Pre-Application process is optional, but is recommended for large or complex development proposal to avoid unanticipated cost or delays during the formal application process.
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Use Permits & Parking Determinations

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Veronica Ledesma, Associate Planner (805) 654-7725