Current Planning Division
About the Division
The Current Planning Division promotes a vibrant and sustainable Salinas by ensuring that development conforms to our General Plan and Zoning Code or any other applicable regulations and standards. Specifically, Current Planning is tasked with efficiently processing various applications including: General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments, Zone Variances, Planned Unit Development Permits, Tentative and Parcel Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Site Plan Reviews, Temporary Use of Land Permits, Home Occupation Permits, and Sign Permits. Staff also coordinate environmental evaluations (CEQA) for all development projects.
Accomplishments
In 2015 the Division:
- Processed approximately 450 permits and planning entitlements
- Facilitated several key developments including the Northridge Mall and new JCPenney, Taylor Headquarters Building, Hampton Inn, Mission Tortilla, and Creekbridge Apartments
- Completed a 2015 update to the planning fees to achieve greater cost recovery
- Assisted approximately 2,400 customers at the public counter.
What We're Working On
Enhancement of Permit Center Operations to further Economic Prosperity through:
- Improved case management of key economic development projects to streamline review process.
- Reduction in time to process applications.
- Enhanced coordination between Permit Services, Code Enforcement, and Current Planning Staff in order to manage cases seamlessly through the process.
- Identification of challenges or issues with the existing General Plan and Zoning Code to eliminate barriers to healthy economic development.
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Planning Application Forms & Checklist (PDFs)
Development Review Application & Submittal Checklist
Home Occupation Permit Application
How to Obtain a Conditional Use Permit
How to Obtain a Site Plan Review
How to Rezone and Amend the Zoning Code
Utility Sheds in Residential Districts
How to Obtain a Temporary Use of Land Permit
Landscape Requirements in Residential Neighborhoods
Recreational Vehicle Storage in Residential Districts
Prohibited Vehicles & Equipment in Residential Districts
Parcel Map Submittal Checklist
Facilities Traffic Management Plan
Tentative Map Submittal Checklist
Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation Submittal Checklist (4 Parcels or Less)
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Current Planning Documents List
