• Minor construction permit reviews (signs, fences, small additions).
• Major construction permit reviews (large additions, new buildings).
• Providing information and answering questions from the public regarding zone designations (Zoning Maps), permitted land uses, setbacks, density, height limits, lot coverage, open space, and other requirements & processes.
• Discretionary land use decisions (Planning Permit Information).
• Administrative Decisions: staff-level Site Plan Review, Signs Standards Waivers.
• Minor Public Hearings: Standards Variances, Lot Line Adjustments, Lot Mergers, Administrative Use Permits, Local Coastal Development Permits.
• Major Public Hearings: Conditional Use Permits, Site Plan Review, Subdivision Maps, Zone Changes.
• Business License Reviews for Zoning conformance
• Special Studies for Zoning Code amendments, zone changes and others.
• Provide Staff Support for the City's appointed Planning Commission.

Administrative hearings are conducted by the Zoning Administrator. Standards Variances, Coastal Permits, Minor Lot Line Adjustments, Legalization of Illegal Units, and Lot Mergers are processed through administrative hearings. Hearings are conducted twice each month.

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Staff Liaison:

Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer (562) 570-6413

Meetings:
Second and Fourth Monday of each month, 2:00pm in City Hall, 2^nd Floor Conference Room (The Beach)