Planning Permit Information

Address Assignment: Assigning addresses to new units, buildings, or commercial tenant spaces

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Other Planning Review

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Address Assignment

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Site plan or map showing the site, including existing and proposed structures. Identify the location of the feature where the new address is proposed.
• Floor plan, if address assignment is proposed within a building. Identify the location of the units, suites, and tenant spaces where the new addresses are proposed

Administrative Design Review includes the following types of proposals:

• Additions to single family residential structures
• Additions of less than 500 square feet to multi-family structures
• Additions of less than 500 square feet to non-residential structures
• Fences greater than 3.5 feet in the front yard setback area or greater than 6 feet in the side and rear yard setback area, or as required in PMC Section 17.42.030.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Design Review Administrative

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Plan
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Grading and Utilities Plan (if changes proposed)
  • Landscape Plan/Open Space Plan (if changes proposed)

Comprehensive Design review includes the following types of proposals:

• New single-family development
  • EXCEPT, units proposed under SB 9.
• New multi-family development
• New non-residential development (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public)
• Additions to existing multi-family structures equal to or greater than 500 square feet
• Additions to non-residential structures equal to or greater than 500 square feet
• Any item not listed as exempt in PMC Section 17.12.150(C), for which the Community Development Director determines that a comprehensive design review permit is required.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Design Review Comprehensive

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information. The subtype depends on the:

1) type of use and building,

2) whether the project consists of a new building, and

3) the size of an addition to the existing building.

• CDR- SFR, 2-4 unit, MFR or nonres add 500-5000sf

• • Single family
    • New single family residences, except SB 9 projects
  • Multifamily
    • New multifamily residential projects containing 2 units, except SB 9 projects.
    • New multifamily residential projects containing 3 to 4 units
    • Addition to multifamily residential adding 500 to 5,000 square feet
  • Nonresidential (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public)
    • Nonresidential additions adding 500 to 5,000 square feet
• CDR- 5-10 unit, MFR or nonres add 5001-10000sf
  • Multifamily
    • New multifamily residential projects containing 5 to 10 units.
    • Addition to multifamily residential adding 5,001 to 10,000 square feet
  • Nonresidential (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public)
    • Addition to nonresidential adding 5,001 to 10,000 square feet
• CDR- 11 unit, new nonres, MRF or nonres add 10001sf
  •  Multifamily
    • New multifamily residential projects containing 11 units or more.
    • Addition to multifamily residential adding 10,001 square feet or more.
  • Nonresidential (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public)
    • New nonresidential building
    • Addition to nonresidential adding 10,001 square feet or more.

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Plan
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Grading and Utilities Plan (if changes proposed)
  • Landscape Plan/Open Space Plan (if changes proposed)

Administrative Use Permit includes the following types of proposals:

• Outdoor seating and dining, if not part of the original development permit for the principal use.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Use Permit Administrative

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Project description, including description of operations, days and times of uses, number of workers, estimated number of visitors, and any use of existing sidewalk or pedestrian circulation paths.
• Site Plan, showing the proposed use and clearance width for pedestrian circulation.

Conditional Use Permit includes the following types of proposals:

• New Proposed land use requiring a Conditional Use Permit, under the Zoning Code (Chapter 17.20 of the Pinole Municipal Code) or the Three Corridors Specific Plan (Chapter 6 Development Standards).
• Parking Reduction. Reduction in standard parking ratios for uses other than single-family, two-family, and accessory dwelling units. More information in PMC Section 17.48.060.
• Shared Parking. Reduction in standard parking ratios for proposed uses by providing for shared parking facilities serving more than one use on a site or serving more than one property. More information in PMC Section 17.48.060.
• Alcohol Sales. More information in PMC Chapter 17.59.
• New permanent outdoor storage requested in conjunction with an existing use or development under PMC Section 17.68.020.
• Temporary uses exceeding standard time periods for temporary uses under PMC Chapter 17.74.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Use Permit Conditional

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Project description, including description of operations, days and times of uses, number of workers, estimated number of visitors, any amplified sound, and proposed pedestrian and vehicular circulation on site.
• Site Plan, showing the proposed use.
• Floor Plan, if use would occur within a building.

Temporary Use Permit includes the following types of proposals:

• Temporary uses, as listed in PMC Chapter 17.74.
  • Construction yards and storage sheds, which are to be used for a period of more than three (3) months, for the storage of materials and equipment used as part of a construction project.
  • Special one (1) day events such as grand openings, holiday flower sales, fruit and vegetable sales, and other special retail sales, as well as ground-breaking ceremonies.
  • Expositions, concerts, clinics, amusement rides, and flea markets may be conducted for a period not to exceed ten (10) days within a calendar year and not located in a residential district.
  • Carnivals, circuses, and fairs.
  • Outdoor sales and display of goods, including promotional sales, conducted as part of an otherwise lawfully permitted or allowed permanent commercial use. Occupies no more than 10% of a parking area.
    • New business: maximum 30-day period within the first 180 days after that business is established.
    • Existing businesses: maximum of three periods totaling a maximum of 30 days within a given year.
  • Seasonal sales (e.g., Christmas tree sales, pumpkin sales) in a nonresidential district and not exceeding 60 days per seasonal sales location per calendar year. Seasonal merchandise shall not utilize required parking spaces dedicated to other uses.
  • Temporary sales and construction offices used for the sale of lots and/or homes as part of a new residential subdivision.
• Temporary uses not specifically listed in PMC Chapter 17.74 but determined by the Community Development Director as similar in nature to permitted uses.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Temporary Use Permit

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Project description, including description of operations, days and times of uses, number of workers, estimated number of visitors, any amplified sound, any temporary closure or obstruction of parking spaces, drive aisles, roads, and walkways.
• Site Plan, showing the proposed use

Home occupation includes the following types of proposals:

• Home Occupation: Operating small businesses within residences.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Home Occupation

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Plan
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Grading and Utilities Plan (if changes proposed)
  • Landscape Plan/Open Space Plan (if changes proposed)

Similar Use Determination includes the following types of proposals:

• Request for formal determination on whether a proposed use is similar to a use in the same zoning district that is permitted or conditionally permit.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Similar Use Determination

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Project description

Tree removal permit includes the following types of proposals:

• Removal of Coast Live Oak, Madrone, Buckeye, Black Walnut, Redwood, Big Leafed Maple, Redbud, California Bay, and Toyon trees with a single perennial stem of 12 inches or larger in circumference measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade.
• Removal of any other tree with a single perennial stem of 56 inches or larger in circumference measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade.
• EXCEPT, the following trees are exempt from permits:
  • Trees smaller than the species and sizes listed above.
  • Nut or fruit trees, palm trees, and eucalyptus trees, regardless of size.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Tree Removal

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Site plan, drawn to scale, showing property lines, existing structures, and the location of the proposed tree(s) to be removed.
• Photos of the proposed tree(s) to be removed.
• A Certified Arborist Report, unless the reason for removal is evident such as the tree is clearly dying and there are no viable alternatives to address the issue.

Sign Permit includes the following types of proposals:

• New signage, consisting of four or fewer nonexempt permanent signs, including building attached and freestanding signage, with an aggregate sign area of less than 200 square feet.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Sign Permit

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan, labeled with signage locations
  • Sign Design Plans
    • Building Elevations with signage (for attached wall signs)
    • Lighting/illumination details (for illuminated signs)

Sign Program includes the following types of proposals:

• New Sign Program. Signage proposal and guidelines for multiple signs or multiple users on site.
  • Proposal for five or more nonexempt signs or 200 square feet total aggregate sign area.
  • Proposal for multi-tenant shopping centers, office parks, or other multi-tenant or mixed-use development of three or more separate tenants/uses.
• Creative Sign Program. Signage with proposed special deviations from general standards intended to allow creatively designed signs, under Section 17.12.100.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Sign Program

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Sign Program
• Creative Sign Program

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan, labeled with signage locations
  • Sign Design Plans
    • Building Elevations with signage (for attached wall signs)
    • Lighting/illumination details (for illuminated signs)
  • Sign Program Design Guidelines, establishing any design details, dimensions, and other parameters for future signs proposed in the sign program area.

Subdivision includes the following types of proposals:

• Minor Subdivision: Proposed subdivision resulting in creation of four or fewer lots.
  • EXCEPT, for lot splits proposed under SB 9.
• Major Subdivision: Proposed subdivision resulting in creation of five or more lots.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Subdivision

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Minor Subdivision
• Major Subdivision

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Tentative map, showing existing and proposed lot lines
• Lot closure calculations
• Title report
• Easement text/documentation, if there are existing or proposed easements

Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Merger includes the following types of proposals:

• Lot Line Adjustments: Modifications of lot lines resulting in no change to the number of parcels
• Lot Mergers: Modifications of lot lines resulting in fewer parcels, i.e., consolidating parcels

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Lot Line Adjustment Lot Merger

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Lot Line Adjustment
• Lot Merger

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Parcel map, showing existing and proposed lot lines
• Lot closure calculations
• Title report
• Easement text/documentation, if there are existing or proposed easements

Variance includes the following types of proposals:

• Variances from development standards. Variances must be determined to meet approval findings under PMC Section 17.12.130.
• EXCEPT, a variance may NOT be granted for the following:
  • Allow a land use not otherwise permitted in the zoning district
  • Increase the maximum allowed residential density
  • Waive or reduce parking requirements by more than 30%
  • Waive or modify a procedural requirement

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Variance

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Variance – All Others
• Variance – Single Family Residential

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Plan
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Grading and Utilities Plan (if changes proposed)
  • Landscape Plan/Open Space Plan (if changes proposed)
• Explanation on why the requested variance is needed.

Minor deviation includes the following types of proposals:

• Request for reduction of required building setback by up to 5%, for a single-family residential structure, under PMC Section 17.12.120.
• Request for reduction of required building height by up to 10%, for a single-family residential structure, under PMC Section 17.12.120.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Minor Deviation

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• None

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Plan
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Grading and Utilities Plan (if changes proposed)
  • Landscape Plan/Open Space Plan (if changes proposed)
• Explanation on why the requested minor deviation is needed.

Policy Zoning Plan Amendment includes the following types of proposals:

• General Plan Amendment: Proposed revision to the General Plan, including the Land Use Map.
• Specific Plan Amendment: Proposed revision to the Specific Plan, including the Land Use Maps.
• Zoning Code Amendment/ Rezoning: Proposed revision to the Zoning Code and/or Zoning Map.
• Prezoning/ Annexation: Proposal to zone and incorporate sites located outside of City limits.
• Minor Development Plan Amendment: Revision of a Development Plan.

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Policy Zoning Plan Amendment

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• General Plan Amendment
• Specific Plan Amendment
• Rezoning/Zoning Code Amendment
• Prezoning/Annexation
• Minor Development Plan Amendment
• Easements/Street Vacation/Existing Utility Review

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Project description, including explanation for the request

Small Cell Wireless includes the following types of proposals:

• Installation of small cell wireless telecommunications equipment on utility poles or structures

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Small Cell Wireless

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• SC – New Pole
• SC – Attached to Existing

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Complete set of plans, including:
  • Title Page/Cover Sheet
  • Site Plan
  • Map and Inventory of Proposed Sites
  • Photo Simulations of Small Cell Facility and Ancillary Equipment
  • Drawings and Plans
    • Plans, with equipment details and specifications
    • Existing and Proposed Elevations
  • Camouflage and/or Matching Methods
  • Ancillary Equipment
• Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy (RF-EME) Report
• Documentation demonstrating that installation on City-owned poles can meet structural standards, including safety and load bearing capability.
• Proof of legal right to use property (e.g., utility poles and structures) if it is not City-owned.
• Documentation/sworn statements of compliance with federal and state requirements, as identified in PMC Section 17.77.060.

Extension request includes the following types of proposals:

• Extension of Planning approval

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Extension Request

Appeal includes the following types of proposals:

• Appeal of Staff Decision to Planning Commission
• Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to City Council

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Appeal

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Written explanation identifying the determination or action being appealed and specifically stating the grounds or legal basis for the appeal

Other Planning Review includes the following types of proposals:

• Other Planning Review: Projects or services that are not listed

eTRAKiT Type. This is the Project Type you select under Project Type Information.

• Other Planning Review

eTRAKiT Subtypes. Next, select the Project Subtype under Project Type Information.

• Other Planning Review

Requirements, Documentation and Attachments

We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.

• Prior to selecting this option, it is recommended that you check with the Planning Division on initial submittal items.