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Welcome to the City of San Clemente Planning Division website.
Here you will find information regarding the General Plan policies
and Zoning regulations of the City.
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What is Planning?
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The Planning Division is responsible for articulating and
implementing the community's vision of the City's natural and
built environment as outlined in the General Plan and the various
specific plans.
Planners review entitlement (Variance, Site Plan Permit, etc.)
submittals and ensure that proposals meet City codes. Planners
also review administrative permits for signs and landscaping.
Planners are also responsible for processing environmental documents,
ensuring the compatibility of proposed projects with existing development,
promoting historic preservation, preparing long range policy documents and
updating the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
To find out more information about the Planning profession, visit the
American Planning Association.
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Contact Information
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When do I need to contact the Planning Division?
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As a homeowner, you should contact the Planning or Building
Division if you intend to add a room, or build a wall, shed, pool, patio cover
or similar improvement. There may be setback, height or construction requirements
that will affect your proposed design. Furthermore, most projects require a
building permit. It is helpful to contact the City before finalizing any
improvement plans, to identify any specific requirements, processes or fees.
Many homeowner improvements can be reviewed and approved at the public counter
of the Community Development Department.
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As a business owner, if you are looking to relocate your
business within the City, or if you are establishing a new business in the community,
contact Planning and Building to determine if the use is permitted and if the site or
structure is adequate for your business in accordance with City regulations and the
Uniform Building Code. It is wise to contact the City before you buy or lease a
property/building, to identify any specific requirements, processes or fees. Older
buildings may need to be improved and brought up to current codes and regulations.
Depending upon the use, site conditions, and proposed site or structural enhancements,
an administrative or discretionary review may be required.
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As a developer, if you are looking to build a new structure
or provide a major renovation to an existing site or structure, contact the Planning
Division early in your design process to: a) ensure the site is appropriate for the
proposed use; b) identify design/development standards; and c) determine the appropriate
application process.
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When are we open?
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The Community Development Department is staffed from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Thursday
and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM alternating Fridays.
The Community Development counter is closed from 12:30-2:30, which appointments available from 1:30 to 2:30.
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Click here for more information about days and hours of operation.
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