Planning Applications
For inquiries on Planning and Zoning information, you may obtain service:
- In Person: Speak with our planners on duty or submit an application from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday. No appointment necessary.
- By Phone: Speak with our planners on duty from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 - 4:00 pm Friday.
- Self-Help: Access to our ePermit Center allows you to search Property/Permit information such as current projects, previous entitlements, application status, and parcel numbers.
New Permit Fees
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted new land development fees on December 17, 2019. The fees will be implemented on March 1, 2020.
Application Forms
General Application Form
Planning Application (Fillable PDF);
Please used the Planning Application form for all the permit types listed below
Important Notice to Applicants (PDF);
- Accessory Dwelling Unit:
ADU Application Checklist Submittal (PDF),
ADU Application Processing Guidelines (PDF) - Administrative Review (former Redevelopment Area),
- Certificate of Compliance:
How to Apply for a Certificate of Compliance Guide (PDF) - Compliance Review
- Development Plan
- General Plan Amendment/Feasibility Study
- Land Use Permit
- Lot Line Adjustment
- Major Subdivision
- Minor Subdivision
- Planning Consideration
- Rezoning
- Tree Permit
- Variance:
Decision Matrix to determine Public Works interest Variances and Second Units (PDF),
A Guide for Variances (PDF) - Wireless Facility:
Requirements for Wireless Facility Permit Applications (PDF) - Other