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Planning & Building News

Planning & Building Counter Closure September 18

On September 18, from 1:30-5pm, the Planning and Building Counter will be closed for a Department All-Staff Meeting.... ViewView Planning & Building Counter Closure September 18

RFP for Contract Building Inspection & Program Administration Services: Second Unit Amnesty Program

We are seeking a contract building inspector to assist with program administration and program management services for the County’s Second Unit Amnesty Program.... ViewView RFP for Contract Building Inspection & Program Administration Services: Second Unit Amnesty Program

Farm Labor Housing Guidebook

The San Mateo County Labor Housing Guidebook outlines permit requirements, time frames, and contact information in order to assist landowners considering farm labor housing development.... ViewView Farm Labor Housing Guidebook

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

Stanford University’s Community Plan 2018 General Use Permit

Stanford has submitted an application to Santa Clara County for an updated General Use Permit. San Mateo County has reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and published a draft comment letter that will be considered by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at its meeting of January 23, 2018.... ViewView Stanford University’s Community Plan 2018 General Use Permit

Penalty Fees for Unauthorized Tree Removal

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?... ViewView Penalty Fees for Unauthorized Tree Removal

Interim Significant and Heritage Tree Regulations Amendments

On October 18, 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the County’s Significant and Heritage Tree Protection regulations, which address tree protection requirements and increased penalties for unauthorized tree removal. These changes take effect on November 18, 2016.... ViewView Interim Significant and Heritage Tree Regulations Amendments

Requirement for Erosion Control and/or Tree Protection Pre-Site Inspection

Due to state stormwater pollution prevention requirements and recent instances of tree damage and unauthorized tree removal, we have instituted an Erosion Control and/or Tree Protection Pre-Site Inspection Requirement for construction or demolition on specific site types.... ViewView Requirement for Erosion Control and/or Tree Protection Pre-Site Inspection

Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO)

On July 15, 2015 California approved revisions to the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), which promotes efficient water use in new and retrofitted landscapes.... ViewView Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO)
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