Brief explanations about types of permit associated with the size of construction project and the permit process
“Ministerial processing” or “ministerial approval” is a streamlined permit process for development approval involving little or no personal judgment by the public official. As opposed to "Discretionary review...
This is a step in permit application process and it only applies to projects that propose a) 10 or more new dwelling units; b) creation or expansion of...
The Planning Commission encourages applicants to meet with all community groups and parties interested in their application early in the entitlement process. In many cases, this is required...
During the permit review process, Planning staff review the design of projects involving new construction or renovation that will expand an existing building or change exterior features (for...
CEQA stands for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Projects that need an Environmental evaluation, it means that those projects are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)...