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Planning and development applications in California

Planning and development applications.

In California, 58 county departments and 1 city government publish 61 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (28), documents (17), processing time (4) and appointments (1). 42 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 2 things to check

Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

1 guide with reviewed service links · San Francisco

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County government · San Francisco

San Francisco Planning

Property zoning in the City and County of San Francisco. Use the address or assessor’s block and lot to begin.

San Francisco Planning application-form directoryOfficial instructions

Official Planning application directory, including Project Application and application-intake resources. Listing a document does not establish approval, eligibility or that the complete application has been reviewed.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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San Francisco Planning application-form directory