The Community Development Department (commonly known as "Planning") assists property owners with their new construction or remodel projects. The goal is to find common ground between City standards as mandated by the General Plan and the desires of property owners seeking to improve their homes and/or businesses. City Staff members assure that construction specifications are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code.
One set (1) of building plans are initially reviewed by the Planning Department. Four (4) additional sets are then brought in to the Building Department that is managed by Esgil, an independent firm that provides plan check services to the City of Solana Beach. The Engineering, Environmental and Fire Departments conduct their reviews at that time as well.
Solana Beach planning staff members also process discretionary applications such as Development Review Permits, Structure Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits and Variance requests.
ZONING ORDINANCE, GENERAL PLAN, ETC.
VIEW PROCESS INFORMATION
All new structures exceeding 16 feet in height are subject to the City's Structure Development (View) process. Detailed information on the process may be obtained by clicking on the appropriate links below.
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Height Certification Form (required prior to framing inspection)
PROJECT APPLICATIONS
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General Project Application (applicable for all discretionary permits except Structure Development Permits)
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Bluff Retention Device Application - Conditional Use Permit
PERMIT & BUILDING FEES
SIGN PERMIT INFORMATION
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Sign Permit Application Sample (Original required for submittal) Contact 858-720-2440 for an original application
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
