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New Proposed Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule

Proposed Fee Schedule
The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 8, 2020 to consider adopting the Planning and Building Department’s proposed Building Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule, proposed to take effect  January 15, 2021.  Click here  for the Proposed Fee Schedule and Fee Study.... View more at Planning and BuildingView New Proposed Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule

New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020

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New Energy Requirements effective September 10, 2020 for new construction: Requirements include all-electric building, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic solar requirements.... View more at Planning and BuildingView New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020

Department Services Update

Our public service counter remains closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we continue to provide services using a primarily remote workforce. Find alternatives to visiting the currently-closed service counter as well as information on permit applications, inspections, and public meetings.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Department Services Update

Fire Recovery & Rebuilding

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Learn about our streamlined rebuilding process designed to assist those who have lost their homes or suffered property damage due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Fire Recovery & Rebuilding

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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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