Planning and Development staff are available at the Planning and Zoning Counter of the Community Development Department, located in City Hall, to answer any of your questions, and to facilitate your development application. The D.A.C. team is equipped to answer questions regarding planning and zoning regulations. The Planning and Zoning Counter is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You may contact the Planning and Zoning Counter at (949) 724-6308.

Over the Counter Case Approvals
Simple case applications can be approved "over the counter" while you wait. These simple applications are listed below. Information regarding these items is available in the Form Catalog .

Permit Processing
We review building permit applications ranging from new construction to minor additions or interior improvements for commercial and residential properties. Other applications reviewed by planning are listed below. Information regarding these items is available in the Form Catalog .

Miscellaneous Case Applications
Miscellaneous case applications such as Sign Program Modifications, Use Determinations, Parking Lot Modifications and Seasonal Use Permits are submitted at the Planning and Zoning Counter and require additional review time. Depending on the size of the project permits for new construction and commercial or residential improvements require between five and twenty days for review. The D.A.C. team will also research previous entitlements and land use issues upon request.

Discretionary Case Applications
Discretionary case applications are submitted at the Planning and Zoning Counter and require additional review time. Conditional Use Permits may be required depending on the Planning Area and zone in which a proposed use will be located. Depending on the type of application, it may be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission. Public hearing items considered by the Zoning Administrator require up to 8 weeks to process, while public hearing items considered by the Planning Commission require up to 16 weeks to process. Subdivision matters will be processed within 50 days of acceptance of filing.