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Forms and Applications

The Discretionary Permit Application should be used for the following permits:
Adjustment, Conditional Use Permit, Development Review, Reduced Parking Permit, Use Permit, Variance and Yard Modification

The Administrative Permit Application is used for the following permits:
Administrative Approval, Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, Performance Standards Permit, and Temporary Use Permits

Other applications available online include:

Architectural Review Board: Building Design, Colors, Materials, and Landscape Plans [revised 8/24/2005]

Architectural Review Board: Sign Plans, Sign Programs, and Sign Adjustments

Architectural Review Board: Modifications to Development and Design Standards

Antenna (Use Permit) Application (required for all residential and commercial antennas)

Appeal Form (required to appeal any discretionary decision)

Design Compatibility Permit (used for condominium projects not located in the R2, R3, or R4 zoning districts)

Fence, Wall or Hedge Height Modification Application

New Form [revised 7/2009]:  Occupancy Permit (used for re-occupation of residential units removed under the Ellis Act)

Outdoor Dining Permit Application (used for sidewalk dining in the public right of way, including the Third Street Promenade, Ocean Avenue, and the Transit Mall.

Pre-Submittal Review Application & Applicant Guide (for early staff review of proposed project prior to formal filing)

Request For Planning Final Inspection (required to request a planning final inspection)

! New Ordinance:  Solar Energy Installation Guidelines (effective August 13, 2009)

Subdivision Application (for subdivisions, including condominium projects located in the R2, R3, and R4 districts)