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How do I determine where my property lines are?
A property survey is the most accurate way to determine exactly where the property lines are. Contact a licensed land surveyor or licensed engineer to prepare a property survey. The Planning Division will only have a copy of a property survey if a survey was submitted as part of a Planning application.
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How do I obtain a copy of the original plans when my home was built?
o obtain copies of building permits on record, submit a Public Records Request. Please be aware that floor plans generally are not available unless they have been constructed recently. Plan sets, if available, may be viewed by appointment with the Community Development Department but copies and photographs require permission from the architect.
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How do I apply for a new address or change my existing address?
Addresses are assigned by the Pinole Planning Division. Applicants can complete and submit an Address Assignment application in the Online Project, Permit and Licensing Center.
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Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
Garage sales do not require a permit if: 1) they are on a parcel where the garage sale operator resides, and 2) they do not exceed four sales per calendar year and two consecutive days for each garage sale, under PMC Section 17.74.020.
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When is a soils report required?
In general, soils reports are required for new habitable structures and structures that may be located in areas that may have potential for geologic hazards, such as landslides, liquefaction, and fault lines. Soils reports may be required for alterations of hillside areas. Projects may require a soils report if identified through the Building Permit review…
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How do I find easements on my property?
Review the title report for your property. The City does not maintain a list of all easements on properties.
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What are the standards for adding a new detached structure (shed/garage/pool, etc.) to my property?
General standards for accessory structures can be found in PMC Chapter 17.30.
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What is zoning?
The City of Pinole’s Zoning Map divides all the land within the City into different areas or zones. Zoning regulates what land can be used for in that area and regulates standards for new developments. The purpose of establishing zoning designations within a community ensures that neighboring land uses are compatible with one another. For…
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What is the zoning for this property?
The City’s Zoning Map can be found linked on the Planning Division webpage.
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How is the property allowed to be used?
For Allowable Land Use types, refer to PMC §17.18.060 and Table 17.20.030-1. If the property is located within the Three Corridors Specific Plan area, allowable land use types can be found in Chapter 6 of the Three Corridors Specific Plan. Detailed instructions:
