Planning
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Due to ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns, the Permit Center remains closed until further notice. Community Development staff are working remotely. Planning staff are available to assist by email (planner@sanleandro.org) and phone (leave a detailed message at 510-577-3325). Please contact us before filing an application. |
If you have questions or concerns about limitations on business or construction activities in the City of San Leandro, please review the current Alameda County Health Order and FAQs. |
General Information |
Self-service zoning, records and permit information can be accessed online anytime. General Planning questions can be sent to planner@sanleandro.org or leave a detailed message at 510-577-3325. We encourage you to use our online resources, including our Zoning Map, Permit Status, and Planning Handouts (Including our Accessory Dwelling Unit Info Handout). Planning is unable to determine or certify if a business or activity is permitted or qualified under the County's Health Order. |
Applications in Progress / Resubmittals |
Planning applications that have already been submitted will continue to be processed. Resubmittals will be accommodated via mail and electronic methods. Please contact your assigned project planner for instructions. Please note that review time may be longer than usual due to public agency resources being directed to emergency operations. |
New Applications |
New Planning applications are accepted online through our Accela Citizen Portal. To apply for a Planning Permit, you will need to complete the required Planning Form. Please reference our Planning Application Submittals Guide for detailed instructions. Building and Engineering permit applications will not be accepted by Planning. Planners are available to provide assistance and guidance with the preparation of your application. Please contact us before filing an application for assistance. |
Building Permits |
Please contact the Building Division if you need to submit a Building Permit application, such as for solar, electrical, meter upgrades, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), construction, and demolition. Please review the Building Division's special instructions for submitting during this time. Construction and field inspections are limited to activities authorized under the current Health Order. |
Public Hearings |
Regularly scheduled meetings of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments and Zoning Enforcement Official will continue to be held via teleconferencing. Access information for participants will be identified on the meeting agenda. |
Zoning Verification Letters |
We are accepting and processing Zoning Verification letter requests received with payment by mail. There may be a delay because staff are working remotely during the closure period. As an alternative, self-service zoning, records and permit information are available online from the City’s website anytime. |
Temporary Outdoor Facilities Registration |
The Temporary Outdoor Facility Registration Program is available for outdoor dining, retail and other outdoor service activities. More information about the program's guidelines and registration process can be found on the program website. Please email us at covid19biz@sanleandro.org for the latest information on how to register your business for this special program. |
Application Status Online |
You can check the status of a Planning, Building or Engineering application online anytime through the City's Accela Citizen Portal. |
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San Leandro's Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments meetings are held in City Hall at 835 E. 14th Street on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are broadcast live as they happen on local public access television (Comcast channel 15 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99) and via the City’s website through Meeting Central. Televised meetings are scheduled to replay every Thursday morning between 9:45 AM and 1:00 PM and recordings are available online anytime.
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San Leandro's Planning Division directs current and long-range planning activities for the City, including processing and reviewing development proposals for residential, commercial, office and industrial projects; completing planning studies; preparing amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map; coordinating with local, regional and state agencies; coordinating the City's environmental review procedures in accord with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and implementing the various city codes and ordinances relating to property and land use. Planning staff also provide support to the City's Planning-related advisory bodies, such as the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments and the Site Development Sub-Commission, regarding land use matters. |
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CONTACTS
PLANNER ON DUTY | (510) 577-3325 | PLANNER@SANLEANDRO.ORG |
Lourdes Juarez | Position Vacant | Grace Wu, AICP |
Planner I | Planner II | Senior Planner |
ljuarez@sanleandro.org | planner@sanleandro.org |
gwu@sanleandro.org |
Anjana Mepani, AICP | Avalon Schultz, AICP | Andrew Mogensen, AICP |
Senior Planner | Principal Planner | Planning Manager |
amepani@sanleandro.org | aschultz@sanleandro.org |
amogensen@sanleandro.org |