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Planning and Building Forms
Agritourism Application

Appeal a Decision

Application for a Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit

Architectural Review Application - Companion Page

Bayside Design Review Application Form

Biological Impact Form

Biological Impact Form

C.3 and C.6 Development Review Checklist

Certificate of Compliance Type A (for Parcel Legalization) Companion Form

Certificate of Compliance Type B (for Parcel Legalization) Companion Form

Certificate of Exemption From a Coastal Development Permit

Certificate of Exemption from Grading or Land Clearing Permit Application - Companion Page

Coastal Development Permit Application - Companion Page

Coastal Development Permit Exemptions/Exclusion Worksheet

Confined Animal Permit Application - Companion Page

Density Analysis Application

Design Review Application Forms

Design Review by the County Coastside Design Review Committee Application

Design Review Exemption Companion Form

Design Review of Commercial Development on Middlefield Road by the County Design Review Committee Application

Development Footprint Analysis (DFA) Application Submittal Checklist

Environmental Information Disclosure Form

Farm Labor Housing Application

Grading Permit Application - Companion Page

Guidelines for Subdivision Applications

Home Improvement Exception Application - Companion Page

Initial Study Environmental Evaluation Checklist

Kennel/Cattery Permit Application - Companion Page

Lot Line Adjustment Application - Companion Page

New Business Zoning Conformance Review Form

Planned Agricultural District Permit Application - Companion Page

Planning Permit Application Form

Request for Address Assignment

Request for Information or Review

Resource Management District Regulations

Rezoning Application - Companion Page

Short Term Rental Application Form

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit

Subdivision Application - Companion Page

Tear Off Waiver

Tree Removal Application (Coastal Zone only)

Tree Removal Permit Application

Use Permit Application - Companion Page

Use Permit for a Cellular or Other Personal Telecommunications Facility Application - Companion Page

Use Permit Regulations

Variance Application - Companion Page

Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve Application

Williamson Act Contract Non-Renewal Application Form

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