What We Do
We are primarily responsible for writing planning policies and codes, like the Countywide Plan, the Development Code, and plans for specific communities in unincorporated Marin County. We also review and issue decisions on applications for various development permits for properties in unincorporated Marin County.
Who We Are
Our teams within the Planning Division:
- Long Range Planning crafts policies, plans, and zoning rules, like the Countywide Plan, Development Code, and plans for specific communities.
- Environmental Planning coordinates environmental review for projects proposed in Marin County subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Current Planning reviews and issues Planning Permits, like Design Review, Variance, Use Permits, and more.
- Code Compliance investigates and resolves alleged violations related to zoning, construction, and environmental health codes.
Our Work and Services
- Get Planning Division Help Contact us! We have a variety of complimentary and fee-based informational services to help you get started with projects that might need a Planning Permit.
- Get a Planning Permit Find everything you need to know about the Planning Permit application process and fees.
- Zoning and Property Search Tool Get zoning designations and basic information for properties in the unincorporated areas of Marin County.
- Active Planning Permit Applications Get information on Planning Permit applications currently under review. Search for an application by geographic location.
- Long Range Planning Initiatives Our Long Range Planning work involves crafting policies, plans, and zoning rules. We also work on special studies and efforts that inform future policies and regulations. Find out what initiatives we're currently working on.
- Plans, Policies, and Regulations Find all of our rules for developing and using land in unincorporated Marin.
- Boards, Commissions, and Public Hearings Find information about meetings held by the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Deputy Zoning Administrator, and local Design Review Boards.
- Research and Reports Find various research studies and reports we’ve published for topics such as sea level rise, housing, and land use
- Records Search Search for permit history and other archived CDA documents. (Beta Version)