Planning

NOTICE: TRAKiT, the City’s online permitting system, is currently unavailable.

Our team is working to restore service as quickly as possible. We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work toward a resolution.

If you need assistance in the meantime with a permit, project or case, please contact the appropriate division:

BUILDING DIVISION
P: 510‑724‑8912
E: BuildingQuestions@pinole.gov

PLANNING DIVISION
P: 510‑724‑8912
E: PlanningQuestions@pinole.gov

CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

P: 510-724-CODE (2633)

E: codeenf@pinole.gov

PUBLIC WORKS/ ENGINEERING
P: 510‑724‑9010
E: pwpermits@pinole.gov

BUSINESS LICENSING
P: 510‑724‑9008
E: finance@pinole.gov

The Planning Division administers and implements the General Plan and Zoning Code for the City. It processes land use and development applications, which include use permits, design review requests, and subdivisions. The Planning Division seeks to deliver on its mission with the highest regard for time, accuracy, completion, customer satisfaction, and overall well-being of the City consistent with local, State, and federal laws. Planning staff participate in multi-modal transportation and circulation planning.

Online Permitting and Licensing Center

Attention: Limited Building Services during the week of September 28–October 1. Due to annual required trainings, email and phone availability will be very limited, and a short delay in permit processing is expected during this time. Inspection services will not…

Planning Permit Information

This page offers information on: Types of planning projects needed for various activities Checklists, forms, and guidelines Site planning and specific land use standards Frequently Asked Questions Visit the City’s Online Project, Permit and Licensing Center to apply for and…

Pinole ADU Concierge

Welcome! This page provides information on developing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) in Pinole. ADUs and JADUs are additional accessory living units located on the same lot as the primary residence, such as a…

General Plan

Access the City’s General Plan, which serves as a blueprint to guide the physical development of Pinole

Three Corridors Specific Plan

Access the Specific Plan, which establishes a direct connection between the General Plan and economic and revitalization opportunities within the three Specific Plan commercial corridors

Zoning

Access the City’s Zoning Ordinance, which prescribes regulations and development standards for each property in Pinole

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Brownfield Assessment Coalition Program

The City of Pinole is a proud member of the Contra Costa County Brownfield Assessment Coalition. Through funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Coalition provides free environmental assessments for eligible properties. Contra Costa County serves as the…

Long Range Planning

Learn about the City's long-term planning and analysis activities, which involve creating various policies and plans through a public process, such as the General Plan, Specific Plans, zoning ordinances, and other land use studies

Housing Element Sites Inventory

The 2023-2031 Housing Element contains a residential sites inventory, which identifies sites with potential for housing development based on zoning capacity and site characteristics that may provide opportunity for additional development/ redevelopment. The sites inventory information is presented below. General…

Housing Developer Interest List

Get on the developer interest list which is utilized annually to contact affordable housing developers with information about sites to facilitate development of affordable rental housing and housing for special needs populations

Current Planning Projects

Learn more about status of current major development projects which were or are subject to review by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council

Planning Commission

Access Planning Commission meeting agendas, recordings and minutes

Fees

Review the most recent Master Fee Schedule for all user and development impact fees and learn about other applicable fees

Justin Shiu

Planner

Main : 510-340-7735
jshiu@pinole.gov

Kapil Amin

Sustainability Fellow

kamin@pinole.gov

Department head

Lilly Whalen

Community Development Director

T: 510-724-9832

lwhalen@pinole.gov

Lilly Whalen

Community Development Director

Main (510) 724-8912

2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564

PlanningQuestions@pinole.gov

Department Hours

Monday am: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday pm: 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday am: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesday pm: 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday am: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday pm: 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday am: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday pm: 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Fridays: