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WELCOME TO THE PLANNING DIVISION

The Planning Division provides information on land use, zoning, site development standards, General Plan policies and Council-directed study issues.  We process permits related to land use, architecture, and land subdivisions.  Contact us at (408) 730-7444 or planning@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

What’s New

 

Alternative Energy Sources - Determine Appropriate Review Standards for Alternative Energy Sources

·         Public Outreach Meeting

       -    Thursday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m.

       Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Dr. 

Eichler Design Guidelines - Draft Framework Design Guidelines out for public review.

·         June 22, 2009, Planning Commission review

·         July 28, 2009, City Council review

Enforceability of CC&RS

·         Reviewed by City Council on April 7, 2009

Heritage Housing District Nominations 

·         April 27, 2009, Planning Commission review

·         May 12, 2009, City Council review

Palo Alto Medical Foundation Medical Clinic Foundation

·         June 8, 2009, Planning Commission review

·         June 23, 2009, City Council review

Lawrence Station Transit Village

·         April 27, 2009, Planning Commission review and direction

·         May 12, 2009, City Council review and direction

Limitations on Signs for Alcohol Sales - Determine Appropriate placement of signs and the sales of alcohol near public schools and parks.

·         Public Outreach Meeting

       -    Wednesday, June 24th at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

       -    Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

       Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Dr. 

Green Buildings

·     Adopted 3-24-09 & Effective Dates Vary

Sign Ordinance Changes

·     Adopted & Effective 3-26-09

Taaffe Frances Heritage Neighborhood Design Guidelines

·     Adopted & Effective 3-24-09

Time Extensions

·     Adopted & Effective 4-28-09

 

Development Updates

 

New Development & Building Permits Issued

Downtown Development

 

Public Hearings


Administrative Hearings 

·       2009 Calendar

City Council

·       2009 Calendar

Planning Commission 

·       2009 Calendar

Heritage Preservation Commission

·       2009 Calendar

 

Quick Links

 

Fence Requirements

General Plan

Planning Fees 08/09

Online Zoning Designations

Residential Remodel or Addition 

Sheds/Patio Covers 

Sign Requirements

Tree Removal Permits

Zoning Code

 

 

E-One Stop

On-Line Building Permit Services
One-Stop
Permit Center
City Hall
456 W. Olive Ave
(408) 730-7444
8am - 5pm
Closed 12pm - 1pm

Hot Topics

 

Places of Assembly (POA) Combining District

Sustainable Development & Green Buildings

Moffett Park Specific Plan

Precise Plan for El Camino Real