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Department Services Update

Due to COVID-19 and the shelter-in-place order, the Planning & Building Department has curtailed many of its services. Find alternatives to visiting the currently-closed service counter as well as information on residential construction activities, permit applications, inspections, public meetings and more.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Department Services Update

Additional Outdoor Businesses Allowed

Outdoor Eating
The County has expanded the temporary suspension of Use Permit, Parking and other zoning development standards to allow restaurants and other specified businesses to conduct business outdoors.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Additional Outdoor Businesses Allowed

Commercial Cannabis Activity License

Beginning January 2nd, 2018, the County will begin accepting license applications for the Commercial Cultivation of Cannabis.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Commercial Cannabis Activity License

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Major Projects

Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project

The Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail that will provide an alternative means of transportation for residents of the Midcoast.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project

Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Project

Proposal by the MidPen Housing Corporation to construct a 71-unit affordable housing community at the corner of Carlos St. and Sierra St. in Moss Beach.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Project

Connect the Coastside

Connect the Coastside is a community-based transportation plan to help improve mobility and safety for Coastside residents and visitors. It identifies programs and improvements for the Highway 1 and Highway 92 corridors to improve mobility and accommodate the Midcoast's future transportation needs.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Connect the Coastside

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Significant & Heritage Trees

Did you know? There are new penalty fees of $2,500 to $10,000 per tree for the unauthorized removal of Significant and Heritage Trees?
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