Approx. Time: 6-8 Months*                                                                                         Approx. Fee: $11,800**

Minor Subdivisions are all divisions of land that result in the creation of 4 or fewer parcels, 4 or fewer condominiums, or a community apartment project containing 4 or fewer parcels, or the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing 4 or fewer dwelling units. The requirements for review and approval of tentative maps are listed in Section 7011 of the County's subdivision regulations.

Steps in the Planning Permit Process

If a planning or zoning permit is required, it generally needs to be processed prior to the application of a building or construction permit. The Planning Section of the Planning and Building Department processes these permits. When multiple permits are required (e.g., Grading Permit and Design Review Permit), the longer permit processing time and higher level decision-making body would apply to the concurrent processing of associated permits. In reviewing and processing your permit application, the assigned planner will generally complete the following steps:

1. SB 9 Pre-Application Meeting 

The applicant shall request a SB 9 pre-application meeting with County staff to enable staff to review project compliance with SB 9 criteria and identify any environmental and site planning issues, policies, and procedures applicable to the proposed subdivision. Pre-application meetings may be requested by emailing us.

2. Application Submittal & Review

The planner reviews your project to determine whether your application is complete. During this stage, the planner determines whether your project conforms with SB 9 criteria, the County's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other regulations.

The County has 30 days after receiving your application to notify you if you must provide any additional materials or information before your application can be processed.

3. Environmental Review

SB 9 Subdivisions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

4. Permit Decision

A permit decision is made at a staff level.The decision on an SB 9 subdivision is not appealable.

 

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Approximated Time provides an estimated duration for processing of the specified permit only. It is not intended to represent an exact timeframe for a specific project, which may be more or less than the time provided. Required permits and processing times vary depending on project complexity and location. For projects requiring multiple permits (e.g., Design Review Permit and Grading Permit), please use the highest of the estimated times for each required permit. These times do not include processing times for non-Planning permits which may be required for the project, such as permits from the Building Inspection Section, Department of Public Works, Environmental Health Division, sewer or water districts, or state or federal agency. To obtain an estimated processing timeframe for a specific project, please call or visit the Current Planning Section and speak with a Planner to identify the required permits and reviews for your project.
 

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Approximated Fees provide an estimated rounded fee total based on the permit fee and other anticipated review costs of the adopted Planning Service Fee Schedule and do not represent an exact fee amount for a specific project, which may be higher or lower than the fee provided. Required permits and fees vary depending on project complexity and location. For projects requiring multiple permits (e.g., Design Review Permit and Grading Permit), please use the highest of the estimated permit fees and add on the established fees of other required permits from the Planning Service Fee Schedule, to obtain an estimated fee total. Other department review fees, including those of the Geotechnical Section, Department of Public Works, Environmental Health Division, and the applicable fire department, may also apply. To obtain an estimated fee total for a specific project, please call or visit the Current Planning Section and speak with a Planner to identify the required permits and reviews for your project.