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Planning & Building Counter Temporarily Closed

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Planning & Building Counter is closed until further notice. Here are alternatives for contacting us and accessing services.... ViewView Planning & Building Counter Temporarily Closed

Appointments Now Available Online

Schedule Your Appointment Online
To help reduce wait times and improve customer service, you may now schedule public counter appointments online for for a variety of permits.... ViewView Appointments Now Available Online

Coastside Design Review Committee Seeks New Members

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The County is looking for interested residents from Moss Beach and Miramar to represent those areas, as well as Mid-Coast residents to represent the Princeton area.... ViewView Coastside Design Review Committee Seeks New Members

Commercial Cannabis Activity License

Beginning January 2nd, 2018, the County will begin accepting license applications for the Commercial Cultivation of Cannabis.... ViewView Commercial Cannabis Activity License

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Major Projects

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.... ViewView Connect the Coastside

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.... ViewView Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Project

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.... ViewView Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project

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