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Planning Permits
The Planning Division reviews and issues permits at the Permit Center in cooperation with the Engineering and Building Divisions. Certain types of permits, such as sign permits or accessory building approvals, can be reviewed and approved over the counter if the required documentation and information is submitted and all of the approval requirements can be met. The Planning Division can also provide you with the current zoning, land use allowances, and required setbacks for your property.
Virtual Permit Center (VPC) is open for business!
In accordance with State and County health orders in response to COVID-19, the Planning Division provides services and accepts applications online through our Virtual Permit Center. The preceding link provides information on how to obtain planning and zoning information and how to apply for planning permits. Concord’s Permit Pal tool can be used to obtain information on zoning, permits, and fees.
For More Information
To assist you in drawing up your plans and for general inquiries, please call (925) 671-3152. Please note that staff are unable to accept and process new applications after 4:00 p.m.
Planning Permits, Applications & Checklists
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook (PDF)
- Administrative Permits (PDF)
- Alcoholic Beverage Sales (PDF)
- Art Installation Design Guidelines and Review Process (with Checklist of Requirements) (PDF)
- Art Installation Design Guidelines and Review Process - California Art Preservation Act (PDF)
- Art Installation Design Guidelines and Review Process - Visual Artists Rights Act (PDF)
- Art Installation Design Guidelines and Review Process - Waiver of Proprietary Rights (PDF)
- Development Standards for Low, Medium and High Density Residential Districts (PDF)
- Development Standards for Single-Family Districts (PDF)
- Fence FAQ Handout (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Large Family Child Care Home (PDF)
- Mobile Food Vendor Group Site (PDF)
- Outdoor Lighting (PDF)
- Plan Review Checklist for Residential Building Permits (PDF)
- Planning Commission Permit Review Process (PDF)
- Public Notification Process (PDF)
- SB 35 Streamlined Multifamily Housing Development FAQ's (PDF)
- Special Event Permits (PDF)
- Temporary Banner Permits (PDF)
- Zoning Administrator Process (PDF)
- Animal Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Art Installation Checklist (PDF)
- Building Move Application Checklist (PDF)
- Certificate of Appropriateness Application Checklist (PDF)
- Condominium Conversion Use Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Design and Site Review Application Checklist (PDF)
- Development Code Amendment Application Checklist (PDF)
- Film Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity Application Checklist (Under Development) (PDF)
- General Plan Amendment Application Checklist (PDF)
- Heritage Tree Nomination Application Checklist (PDF)
- Hillside Development Use Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Home Based Business - Spanish Version (PDF)
- Home Based Business (PDF)
- Major Subdivision Application Checklist (PDF)
- Master Sign Program Application Checklist (PDF)
- Minor Exception Application Checklist (PDF)
- Minor Subdivision Application Checklist (PDF)
- Minor Use Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Planned Development Use Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Preliminary Application Checklist (PDF)
- Protected Tree Removal Application Checklist (PDF)
- Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Sales Lots Application Checklist (PDF)
- Reasonable Accommodation Application Checklist (PDF)
- Rezoning Application Checklist (PDF)
- SB 330 Preliminary Application Checklist (PDF)
- SB 9 Eligibility Determination Request and Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Sidewalk-Outdoor Cafe Checklist (PDF)
- Sign Plan Application Checklist (PDF)
- Small Wireless Facility Checklist (PDF)
- Streamlined Housing Development Under Senate Bill 35: FAQs, Checklist, and Application (PDF)
- Use Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
- Vacation Abandonment of Property Rights Application Checklist (PDF)
- Variance Application Checklist (PDF)
- Vendor Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
For Building Permits and Applications, view the Building Division's webpage.