Planning
**Updated 10.20.2020**
The City of Pleasanton is adhering to the State and Alameda County Public Health Department's order to shelter in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. While the order is in effect, most of the Planning Division services are being conducted online and by phone, and through in-person appointments for select limited services. We are available to answer your zoning, land use and development questions via phone, email or by appoinemtn at pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov or 925-437-4009. During this time, the Planning Division will only be accepting electronic submittals. Please visit the Electronic Planning Submittal page for more information. Thank you for your patience during this time.
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AND DISPLAYS
Private Property: The City has created a NO FEE temporary administrative process for restaurants, cafes, bars, personal services (hair, barber, nail services, skin care, waxing and non-medical massage) and retail stores to provide alternatives to their existing indoor and outdoor configurations by extending operations to temporary outdoor areas including sidewalks, parking lots or other required open space areas, within private property, to comply with social distancing requirements consistent with activities allowed by the Alameda County Health Order. To apply for this permit, complete the application and email to pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov for processing.
Downtown Pop-Up: The City has created a NO FEE temporary administrative process to allow downtown businesses the opportunity to expand outdoor dining and display areas into the right-of-way while maintaining appropriate social distancing requirements consistent with activities allowed by the Alameda County Health Order. This new program will begin November 2, 2020 and businesses are encouraged to apply now. Please review the Downtown Pop-Up Guidelines for more information. To apply for this permit, complete the application and email to pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov for processing.
Temporary Tents: Temporary tents over 700 square feet (no sides) require a permit from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Please visit the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department website for more information.
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR MASSAGE
Private Property: The City has created a NO FEE temporary administrative process for non-medical message establishments to provide alternatives to their existing indoor configurations by extending operations to temporary outdoor areas including sidewalks, parking lots or other required open space areas, within private property, to comply with social distancing requirements consistent with activities allowed by the Alameda County Health Order. To apply for this permit, complete the application and email to pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov for processing. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.
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The Planning Division is primarily responsible for the following:
- Advance Planning: Assisting the Planning Commission and the City Council with planning for the city's future development
- Current Planning: Reviewing proposed development projects for conformance with the city's adopted policies and ordinances
Advance Planning
- Responsible for preparing the City’s General Plan, the “blueprint” for the long range development and conservation of the City
- Preparing specific plans that provide a framework for development in focused areas of the city
- Preparing development standards and guidelines that address specific issues and areas
Current Planning
- Serves as the point of entry for development proposals and provides assistance to architects, designers, developers, builders, and residents navigating the development process
- Processing of new development applications including the review of preliminary plans, holding hearings for the public’s review and comment on the proposals
- Overseeing the implementation of the development to ensure that it is constructed in accordance with all city requirements
What's New:
For information about new development undergoing review or how to make improvements to a property (house additions, new fences, pools, etc.), contact us
