The Planning Division serves as the land use information center for the County. For general information and Zoning requests please contact our office. The Division functions as a professional staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and the Airport Land Use Commission. The Division disseminates information to the public regarding potential development areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and resource development and management.

The Division is responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the County General Plan, the County Zone Plan, and implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Division processes development applications and permit requests for land divisions, use permits, General Plan amendments, zone changes, and variances. It also processes permits and enforces state requirements for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA). The Division functions as the Census Data Center for the County and disseminates information regarding population, economic, and housing characteristics and trends.

The Mapping Unit provides mapping services to many sectors of County government and other public agencies. The Unit also maintains and implements the County street naming and addressing system and provides address related information for the County's Emergency 911 response program.

LINKS TO ONLINE INFORMATION:

• Development Impact Fee Study

• General Plan Update & Maintenance Fee Study

• Homebuyer Assistance Program

• PROPOSED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN SRA:

• Map of Proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zone

• Notice of Public Hearing