In each zoning district, some land uses are permitted by right, meaning only a business license or building permit is needed with Planning Bureau approval. Other uses require a public hearing and approval of a planning entitlement, such as a zone change, conditional use permit, standards variance, or site plan review, for example.
The planning entitlement process helps the Planning Bureau ensure that the proposed land use and/or project is consistent with the development standards and is designed and operated in a manner that is compatible with neighboring uses and the community. This guide was developed to assist residents, business owners, and developers through the City’s planning entitlement process.