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Discretionary Processing Cost & Schedule Info

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The time and costs associated with processing a discretionary permit with the Department of Planning and Land Use varies widely depending on the type of entitlement being applied for and the complexity of the project. Estimates of processing time and costs for a variety of permit types have been identified based on historic data for projects completed from 2006 through 2008 and is provided in the summary table below:

Summary Table of Estimated Discretionary Permit Costs and Schedules

 

During a major pre-application review or at project application, the assigned planner will provide a customized estimate of processing costs based on project specific details and estimated complexity. The cost estimates provided here are for informational purposes only based on historical data. Discretionary processing costs for the most common permits types completed from 2006 through 2008 are provided in the charts below:

Administrative Permit

Boundary Adjustment with a Certificate of Compliance

General Plan Amendment / Specific Plan Amendment

Minor Use Permit

Minor Use Permit Modification

Minor Use Permit for Wireless Facilities

Major Use Permit

Major Use Permit Modification

Major Use Permit for Wireless Facilities

Major Use Permit Modification for Wireless Facilities

Plan Amendment Authorizations

Rezones and Open Space Vacations

Site Plan

Site Plan Modification

Tentative Map

Tentative Map for Condo Conversions or New Condominiums

Tentative Map Time Extensions, Revised Maps & Resolution Amendments

Tentative Parcel Map

Tentative Parcel Map Time Extension, Revised Maps & Resolution Amendments