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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 · Santa Clara

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County government · Santa Clara

Department of Planning and Development

Planning & Zoning

Santa Clara County planning-application instructionsOfficial instructions

Official Department of Planning and Development referral to applying for a planning application. Choose the actual project and jurisdiction; requirements, fees and the full local process have not been reviewed in this supplement.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Santa Clara County · Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Santa Clara County planning-application instructions

Planning Permits

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Planning and development applications in California

Department of Planning and Development

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